The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Bihar) Rules, 2026
Schedule V
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Material Safety data sheet
(See rule 69)
The occupier of every factory carrying on a ‘hazardous process’ shall arrange to obtain or
develop information in the form of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in respect of every
hazardous substance or material handled in the manufacture, transportation and storage in the
factory. It shall be accessible upon request to a worker for reference.
(a) Every such Material Safety Data Sheet shall include the following information:-
(i) The identity used on the label;
(ii) Hazardous ingredients of the substance;
(iii) Physical and chemical characteristics of the hazardous substance;
(iv) The physical hazards of the hazardous substance, including the potential for
fire, explosion and reactivity;
(v) The health hazards of the hazardous substance, including signs and
symptoms of exposure and any medical conditions which are generally
recognised as being aggravated by exposure to the substance;
(vi) The primary route(s) of entry;
(vii) The permissible limits of exposure prescribed in the Second Schedule under
Section 84 of the Code, and in respect of a Chemical not covered by the
said Schedule, any exposure limit used for recommended by the
manufacturer, importer or occupier;
(viii) Any generally applicable precautions for safe handling and use of the
hazardous substance, which are known, including appropriate hygienic
practices, protective measures during repairs and maintenance of
contaminated equipment, procedures for clean-up of spills and leaks;
(ix) Any generally applicable control measures, such as appropriate engineering
controls, work practices, or use of personal protective equipment;
(x) Emergency and first aid procedures;
(xi) The date of preparation of the Material Safety Data Sheet, or the last change
to it;
(xii) The name, address and telephone number of the manufacturer, importer,
occupier or other responsible party preparing or distributing the Material
Safety Data Sheet, who can provide additional information on the
hazardous substance and appropriate emergency procedures, if necessary.
(b) The occupier while obtaining or developing a Material Safety Data Sheet in respect
of a hazardous substance shall ensure that the information recorded accurately
reflects the scientific evidence used in making the hazard determination. If he
becomes newly aware of any significant evidence used in making the hazard
determination. If he becomes newly aware of any significant information regarding
the hazards of a substance, or ways to protect against the hazards, this new
information shall be added to the Material Safety Data Sheet as soon as practicable.
(c) An example of such Material Safety Data Sheet is given in the Schedule to this
Rule.b Labelling
(2) Every container of a hazardous substance shall be clearly labelled or marked to identify:
(a) the contents of the container;
(b) the name and address of the manufacturer or importer of the hazardous substances;
(c) the physical and health hazards; and
(d) the recommended personal protective equipment needed to work safely with the
hazardous substance.
Material Safety Data Sheet
SECTION I – MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND USE
Material Name/Identifier
Manufacturer’s Name Supplier’s Name
Street Address Street Address
City State City State
Postal Code Postal Code
Emergency Telephone No. Emergency Telephone No.
Chemical Name | Chemical Identity Trade Name and
Synonyms
Product Use
SECTION II – HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS OF MATERIAL
Approximate C.A.S. or UN Numbers LD LC 50 (Specify LC 50 (Specify
Hazardous
Concentration 50 (Specify Species and Species and Species and
Ingredients
% Route) Route) Route)
SECTION III – PHYSICAL DATA FOR MATERIAL
Physical State --Gas Odour and Odour Threshold Specific Gravity
-- Liquid -- Solid Apperance (p.p.m)
Vapour Pressure Vapour density Evaporation Rate Boiling point Freezing
(Air=1) (oC) (oC)
Solubility in water pH Density (g/ml) Coefficient of water / oil
(200C) p distribution
SECTION IV – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD OF MATERIAL
Flammability
............................... Yes ..................... No. ........................ If yes, under what conditions
Means of Extinction
Special Procedures
Flash Point (oC) Upper Explosion Lower Explosion
and Method Limit (% by Volume) Limit (% by Volume)
Anti-ignition TDG Flammability Hazardous Combustion
Temperature (oC) Classification Products
Explosion Data-Sensitivity Sensitivity to Static
Chemical Impact Discharge
SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA
Chemical Stability ............................... Yes ..................... No. ...................... If no, under what
conditions
Incompatibility to other substances ................................ Yes .................. No. ................... ..... If yes,
which ones
Reactivity and under what conditions
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Material
Name / Identifier
SECTION VI – TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIAL
Route of Entry -----------Skin contact ---------- Skin Absorption -----------Eye Contact -----------
Inhalation Acute ----------Inhalation Chronic -----------Ingestion
Effects of Acute Exposure to Material
Effects of Chronic Exposure to Material
Exposure Irritancy of
Limit(s) Material
Sensitization to Carcinogenicity, Reproductive
Material Effects, Teratogenicity,
Mutagenicity
Synergistic Materials
SECTION VII – PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Personal Protective Equipment
Gloves (specify) Respiratory (specify) Eyes (specify)
Footwear (specify) Clothing (specify) Other (specify)
Footwear (specify) Clothing (specify) Other (specify)
Leak and Spill Procedures
Waste Disposal
Handling Procedures and Equipment
Storage Requirements
Special Shipping Information
SECTION VIII – FIRST AID MEASURE
First Aid Measure
Sources used
Additional information
SECTION IX – PREPARATION DATE OF M.S.D.S
Prepared by (Group, Department, etc.) (Phone No.) Date
NOTES:
1. CAS or UN Number – Chemical Abstract Service or United Nations (UN) Number.
2. LD 50 – Lethal Dose – 50% (LD50 – Specify species and route).
3. LC 50 – Lethal Concentration – 50% (LC50 – Specify species and route).
4. TDG Flammability – Transport of Dangerous Goods
Flammability Classification by United Nations.