The Yale supplied version of the MSDS database operates on a stand-alone workstation (#14) in the Kline Science Library and through MICROMEDEX, a database available from computers at the Medical and EPH Libraries as well as anywhere on the Medical Center network.

Kline Science Library MSDS CD-ROM Information:

You must check out the CD-ROM disk at the Circulation desk.

years covered: current information only

data covered: chemicals manufactured by Sigma-Aldrich, over 40,000 data sheets - most include a chemical structure

Areas of coverage: information, hazards identification, first-aid and fire-fighting measures, exposure control, physical properties, stability and reactivity, and toxicological and regulatory information included.

update frequency: quarterly

The use of this electronic tool will not provide comprehensive coverage. Please feel free to contact a librarian for further clarification or for identification of other information sources outside the scope of this resource.

Search tips

Reference books that may be useful for MSDS searches include:

 

          Merck Index  (KSL Reference RS 356 M4)
          Dictionary of Inorganic Compounds  (KSL Ref QD148 +D58)
          Dictionary of Organic Compounds  (KSL Ref QD251 +D53)
          Dictionary of Natural Products  (KSL Ref QD415 A25)
          Aldrich Catalog Handbook of Fine Chemicals  
                                           (KSL Ref QD39.2 A53)

Types of Searches and Examples

Chemical Abstracts registry number
Search for: 62533 [no spaces or hyphens]

formula
[Fill in numbers of atoms of Carbon, Hydrogen, and other elements. Use tab key to proceed.

product number
Search for: 69840 [order number]

To Print:
     With data sheet on screen, press  Tab  key to highlight 
          Print box.
     Press Enter key.
     Choose  Generic Printer  and press Enter key.


To Stop or Interrupt Printing:
     Press Enter key when  Abort  box is on screen.  
     At next screen, press  Tab  until  Cancel is selected.
     Press Enter key.


To Download:
     Place diskette in drive A or B.
     Use  Tab  key to choose  Print.  
     Use  Tab  key to choose  Export.
     Use  Tab  key to move between boxes.  Highlight  [D:  at
          bottom of screen.  Press Enter to typeover it.
     Tab to  OK  and then press  Enter.


To End or Exit:
     With Tab  key, choose Main.  Press Enter.  Tab  to Quit and
          then press Enter.
     Return cd-rom to Circulation Desk.



LB                                      Dec. 1994 (rev. August 4, 1998)