Michigan Tech / MSDSonline: Viewer Site Tour

Michigan Tech / MSDSonline: Viewer Site TourUse the links below to learn about specific topics or use the controls at the bottom, right corner ofeach slide to move to the next slide.Main MenuAccessing Safety Data Sheets at Michigan TechSearching for an electronic Safety Data Sheet in the MTU eBinderHow to View and Print a Safety Data SheetWhat to Do When You Can’t Find a Safety Data SheetHow to Submit a Request for a Safety Data SheetHow to Print a Secondary Container LabelSlide 1

Accessing Safety Data Sheets at Michigan TechDigital copies of the Safety Data Sheets for chemicals and other hazardousmaterials used at Michigan Tech are available online through MSDSonline.The MSDSonline database can be accessed: From the navigation bar at the bottom of MTU homepages, clickMSDS ONLINE under the NEED TO KNOW column;By typing www.mtu.edu/sds in the addressbar of your browser;Scanning the QR code at the entranceto laboratories and other rooms wherechemicals are used or stored;If computer or network systems are not available call 1-888-362-7416 andprovide the name of the product, the manufacturer and a FAX numberwhere information can be sent.Accessing Michigan Tech’s Safety Data SheetsSlide 2

Michigan Tech’s MSDSonline database is secureYour MTU user ID and ISOpassword are required toaccess Michigan Tech’sMSDSonline databaseSlide 3

After logging in, you can searchMichigan Tech’s database forSafety Data Sheet information.The “Search” field allows you to search for Safety Data Sheets byProduct Name, Manufacturer, CAS#, or Product Code.Searching for a Safety Data SheetSlide 4

MSDSonline will suggest possiblematches as you are typing.Click on the suggestion andthen click Search.Searching for a Safety Data SheetSlide 5

Search Alphabetically/Numerically by Product NameAs an alternative to entering product information into the Search field,you can click on the letter, number, or symbol that starts the productname. This may help to find products that are difficult to spell or identify.Searching for a Safety Data SheetSlide 6

Narrow Search ResultsIf necessary you can refine or filter yoursearch results by doing an AdvancedSearch by Location or select an item fromthe Narrow Results boxes.Sort Search Results“Sort By” can help arrangeyour search results in alogical order.Narrow Your Search ResultsSlide 7

Viewing a Safety Data SheetAfter finding the product you are interested in, view the safetydata sheet by clicking on the PDF icon that corresponds to theproduct.Viewing a Safety Data SheetSlide 8

The Safety Data Sheet will open in anAdobe Reader window.Note: Adobe Reader must be installed on yourcomputer to view a Safety Data Sheet.Scroll through the safetydata sheet using this controlClick here tosave or printthe safetydata sheetClick and drag here toexpand the windowSlide 9

Product Summary SheetFor more information about thechemical/product, click on its name orthe “Summary Sheet” icon. TheSummary Sheet provides a quicksnapshot of the product, includinglocation(s) where it is used and stored.The Summary Sheet may also give otherdetails about the product that have beenadded by an MSDSonline manager.Other Features: Product Summary SheetSlide 10

All Products TabClicking the All Products tab allows you to view thelist of Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals andproducts contained in the Michigan Tech database.Other Search OptionsSlide 11

Locations TabClicking the Locations tab allows you to view SafetyData Sheets by locationSearching for Specific LocationsTo view the Safety Data Sheets for materials stored ata specific location, enter the name of the location inthe Search field or simply double click on the location.Other Search OptionsSlide 12

Export Search ResultsYou can export your search results to an Excel fileif you would like to print or maintain a separateinventory list of chemicals in your department orlaboratory.Exporting a List to an Excel SpreadsheetSlide 13

Manufacturers TabClicking the Manufacturers Tab displays alist of Manufacturers for products andchemicals in Michigan Tech’s MSDSonlinedatabase.Manufacturer Search:To view a list of chemicals and productsby a specific manufacturer, enter themanufacturer’s name in the search fieldor select the manufacturer from the list.Other Search OptionsSlide 14

What to Do When You Can’t Find aSafety Data SheetIf your search for safety data sheet did not return any results, thereare still options for finding the safety data sheet you need.Searching the MSDSonlineDatabaseIf a safety data sheet is not found when searchingMichigan Tech’s list, the search will automatically defaultto the MSDSonline database to find possible matches.You can also click “MSDSonline Search”to directly access the MSDSonline database.When You Can’t Find a Safety Data SheetSlide 15

Adding a new chemical or product to the list,When You Can’t Find it in the Michigan Tech list.After finding the product or chemical you need from the list ofpossible matches in the MSDSonline database, you can requestthat it be added to the University’s list. Select the material youwould like to add and submit the request using the “ProductOptions” menu.Adding a New Chemical or Product to MTU’s ListSlide 16

Adding a new product orchemical to MTU’s ListTo finalize your request to add a new chemical orproduct to the MTU list, provide the information in thefields below and click the submit button.After approval by MTU’saccount administrator, thechemical or product will beadded to the MTU list in thelocation that you havespecified.Adding a New Chemical or Product to MTU’s ListSlide 17

Request a Safety Data Sheet.When You Can’t Find a Safety Data Sheetand the Possible Matches Don’t Match.Request a Safety Data SheetIf the possible matches do not match .You can request a Safety Data Sheet fromMSDSonlineRequesting a Safety Data SheetSlide 18

Requesting a Safety Data SheetWhen requesting a Safety Data Sheet you will be asked toprovide your contact information as well as Informationabout the product and the manufacturer.Requesting a Safety Data SheetSlide 19

MSDSonline Can Print Labels forSecondary ContainersLabels for secondary containers MUST BE PRE-FORMATED by anMSDSonline administrator to contain specific information about the chemical(hazard symbols, PPE, precautionary statements, etc).Printing a Label for a Secondary ContainerOnce the labels for a selected chemical or product have beenformatted, you can click the “Print Label” icon to generate andprint a container label.Other Features: Printing a Secondary Container LabelSlide 20

Generating and Printing Secondary Container LabelsClick on one of four label formats to select the type of label you needHow to Print a Secondary Container LabelSlide 21

Step 1:Select label size.Step 2:Depending on labeltype and size, selectthe hazard symbols,pictograms and datafields that you wouldlike to appear on thelabel.Step 3:Decide how manylabels to print andgenerate the labelHow to Print a Secondary Container LabelSlide 22

The printed label should be attachedto the container and protected with clear packing tape.For additional information and help on making labelscontact the MSDSonline administrator for yourLaboratory, Department or the University. IBC@mtu.eduHow to Print a Secondary Container LabelSlide 23

Go to www.mtu.edu/sds to login to MSDSonline. Familiarize yourselfwith the site and practice what you have learned in this presentation.If you have additional questionscontact your departmental MSDSonline manager orthe Michigan Tech MSDSonline administrator at ibc@mtu.eduSlide 24

Printing a Label for a Secondary Container Once the labels for a selected chemical or product have been formatted, you can click the “Print Label” icon to generate and print a container label. MSDSonline Can Print Labels for Secondary Containers Labels