There are 2 parts to your RIGHT to the information. The company has a companion RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that you receive it, both to preclude lawsuits and to ensure you know about the dangerous materials you will work with.
After all, if you misuse a dangerous chemical you will affect not only yourself, but also your coworkers.
My $.02
After all, if you misuse a dangerous chemical you will affect not only yourself, but also your coworkers.
And even after that, if you misuse it and injure yourself and/or others, you can still sue them out of existence. Or at least cash in on a big workers comp claim.