Definitions of Terms Used in Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's) Overview. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is required under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard . The MSDS is a detailed informational document prepared by the manufacturer or importer of a hazardous chemical.
DEFINITION of 'BRL (Brazilian Real)'. The currency abbreviation symbol for the Brazilian real (BRL), the currency for Brazil. The Brazilian real is made up of 100 centavos and is often presented with the symbol R$.
The Brazilian currency of Cruzeiro Real was replaced by the Real in 1994 which many say has led to the overvaluation of the currency against the dollar. Bovespa or the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange is the largest stock exchange in Brazil and in the whole of Latin America.