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jmowreader

(52,822 posts)
Wed Dec 3, 2025, 10:55 PM 23 hrs ago

The weirdest MSDS ever written is the one for water

Yes, there is one and I got dinged on an OSHA inspection once for not having it. (Fortunately the inspector was kind enough to not fine us for this - she said no one realized they needed it so she always brought one with her.)

https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/sds/sigma/w4502?srsltid=AfmBOooiqcZsCY29amKMzuR6yolLGuUaTk-Kxmslvj_iRB7Zh31Z8We9

The good part is First Aid Measures:

In case of skin contact: Wash affected area with water.
In case of eye contact: Wash out eyes with water.
In case substance is ingested: Make victim drink water.

Or...you could do nothing and be in the same condition.

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The weirdest MSDS ever written is the one for water (Original Post) jmowreader 23 hrs ago OP
What about Flint? Dear_Prudence 23 hrs ago #1
Our younger son had a job for about 3 years.... 3catwoman3 22 hrs ago #2

Dear_Prudence

(965 posts)
1. What about Flint?
Wed Dec 3, 2025, 11:28 PM
23 hrs ago

Do you think drinking water from contaminated sources should have their own Material Safety Data Sheet? Maybe posted over the drinking fountain at each work place? Well, I admit I am really surprised that water has to be documented for workplace safety. I am glad they didn't write you up!

3catwoman3

(28,348 posts)
2. Our younger son had a job for about 3 years....
Thu Dec 4, 2025, 12:06 AM
22 hrs ago

...selling on-line MSDS programs to replace the bulky paper binder/notebook versions. I will have to send this to him.

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