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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 9 - Safety Data Sheets - Physical and Chemical Properties
Description: Episode 9 dives into Section 9 of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — the Physical and Chemical Properties section. Dr. Ayers explains that while many people skim this part, it contains some of the most important information for hazard recognition, emergency response, and safe handling of chemicals.
The core message: Section 9 tells you how a chemical behaves — and understanding that behavior prevents fires, exposures, and unexpected reactions.
🧪 Why Section 9 Matters
This section helps workers and safety leaders understand:
How a chemical will act in real‑world conditions
Whether it evaporates quickly
Whether it can ign...