CHEM ALERT II

• What is Chem Alert II?
• Client IT Requirements
• How do you access Chem Alert II?
• Instructions for Users
• Chemical Colour Coding
• Printing Labels from Chem Alert II
• Other Hazardous Substances Resources
• Questions or Problems
• Take me to Chem Alert II

Chem Alert II is a web enabled chemical information database, which allows you to search for a chemical and then print a material safety data sheet (report) or label. A material safety data sheet for a substance contains information such as potential health hazards and first aid information, safe handling instructions, procedures for dealing with spills and advice on the appropriate protective equipment to be used.

PC (Microsoft) Users

• Windows 98, NT, 2000, XP or 2003
• Internet Explorer v5.5 or higher
• Adobe Reader v4 or higher

Macintosh (Apple) Users

• Mac OS X or higher
• Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or higher

Staff and students can access the database directly via the University’s Intranet. Simply use Internet Explorer v5.5 or higher (PC Users) or Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or higher (Macintosh users) to open the Chem Alert II database.

Please Note
To access the information in the Chem Alert II database you will need to set your internet browser to allow pop-up windows from the Chem Alet II web site or more generally from the usyd.edu.au domain.

If you are experiencing difficulty downloading or setting up your internet browser for Chem Alert II please contact the ICT Helpdesk, Phone 9351 6000 or visit the IT Assist web site.

1. To search for a chemical choose the "Product Search" tab at the top of the screen.
2. Type the name of the chemical into the "Search Text" box. You can choose to search for the chemical using a number of different options including the product name, synonym or CAS number, from the "Search Type" drop down menu.
3. Once you have entered your search text hit the "Go" button. There could be a number of results matching your query, and you may need to scroll down to see all of the results.
4. To select the correct chemical, simply double clicking on the product name. A "Product Reports" dialog box will appear on the screen.
5. Select the type of report you require using the "Report Type" drop down menu. Following is a list of available report types:
   Material Safety Data Sheets
   - 1 Page Chem Alert Report
   - 2 Page Chem Alert Report
   - Full Chem Alert Report
   - Standard Chem Alert Report
   - 16 Header Report (NOHSC format)
   - Manufacturer MSDS
   Labels
   - Extra Large Labels (1/page)
   - Large Labels (2/page)
   - Medium Labels (4/page)
   - Small Labels (8/page)
   Emergency Procedure Guide (EPG)
6. Once you have selected the "Report Type" click on "View/Print" button to generate the report.
7. Chem Alert II will then prompt you to either view the document as a PDF file or save the file to disk.

Chem Alert II classifies chemicals according to their level of hazard during normal use:

Labels can be printed directly onto standard 1, 2, 4 or 8 labels/A4 page. Your page should be A4 and have no borders. Appropriate labels can be ordered through Corporate Express:

• 8/page - Unistat (Product Code 38934)
• 4/page - Unistat (Product Code 38930)
• 2/page - Unistat (Product Code 38938)
• 1/page - Unistat (Product Code 38939)

The Risk Management Office has a number of other hazardous substances resources available on the web:

• Guidelines for Working with Hazardous Substances
• University of Sydney Hazardous Substances Implementation Course
• Table of Incompatibilities of Common Chemicals
• Laboratory Safety Links

Questions or problems regarding Chem Alert II should be directed to , Phone Ext: 6-9098, Risk Management Office, Margaret Telfer Building, K07.


Notes
Last updated: 29 June 2005
Page maintained by: Matthew Mitchell