A SDS is a set of data prepared by the manufacturer of a chemical that gives important physical, chemical, health, and safety information for users of all chemicals. The sheets will include hazard ratings, toxicity, first aide measures and more.
The SDS includes information such as the properties of each chemical; the physical, health, and environmental health hazards; protective measures; and safety precautions for handling, storing, and transporting the chemical. The database is available to view from any computer on the University network.
The EH&S Chemical Inventory team is responsible for collecting or creating digital copies of these sheets. The online application linked below allows you to download SDS documents specific to chemicals found on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.
This website highlights safety information for students in UNR undergraduate chemistry laboratory courses. This includes lab safety instructions, handling hazardous chemicals and more.
EH&S specializes in a multitude of program areas to minimize risks across the University and to allow students, faculty and researchers to do their work safely while reducing environmental impacts.
To assist educators with integrating safety education throughout the entire chemistry curriculum where principles of safety are taught over time rather than just during one-time safety trainings.
An occupational health database designed for health and safety professionals and for consumers seeking information about the adverse effects of workplace exposures to chemical and biological agents.
An index to articles on all aspects of toxicity. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it covers the most recent five years of articles, books, papers, and reports. 1999 - present.
This database covers toxicology journals with emphasis on studies relating to industrial and agricultural chemicals, household products, and pharmaceuticals. 1981 - present.
The NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (NPG) informs workers, employers, and occupational health professionals about workplace chemicals and their hazards.