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Question 64Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer70% to pass

If the chemical material is a mixture, what must the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) identify?

AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) The name of each hazardous ingredient. The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for a chemical mixture must identify the name of each hazardous ingredient in the mixture, as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard. This ensures that users of the chemical are fully informed about the potential hazards. The other answer choices are incorrect because the MSDS does not need to identify similar mixtures, paints, or coatings - it focuses on the specific ingredients and hazards of the mixture itself.