Safety Data Sheets, Section 10

Section 10 of a Safety Data Sheet is titled "Stability and Reactivity." It describes chemical reactivity hazards and stability information.

This section includes three parts:

• Reactivity - This includes details on test data for the chemical(s).
• Chemical stability - This indicates if the chemical is "stable or unstable under normal ambient temperature and conditions while in storage and being handled;" describes any stabilizers that may be needed to maintain chemical stability; and indicates safety issues that may occur if the chemical undergoes physical change.
• Other - This may include the following:
  • An indication of the possibility of hazardous reactions
  • A description of the conditions under which hazardous reactions may occur
  • A list of conditions to avoid (such as static discharge, shock, vibrations, or environmental factors that may lead to hazardous conditions)
  • A list of all classes of incompatible materials (either classes of chemicals or specific substances) with which the chemical could react to produce a hazardous situation
  • A list of any known or anticipated hazardous decomposition products that could be produced because of use, storage, or heating

Hazardous combustion products should also be included in Section 5 (Fire-Fighting Measures) of the SDS.

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