- Review OSHA requirements (29 CFR 1910.1200; Guidance for Hazard Determination)
- Use OSHA short form or ANSI format.
- Review Sigma or other manufacturer’s SDSs for similar products.
- Use established Risk and Safety Statements (see Sigma printout).
- Include TSCA R&D exemption wording.
Hereof, what is on an SDS?
An SDS (formerly known as MSDS) includes information such as the properties of each chemical; the physical, health, and environmental health hazards; protective measures; and safety precautions for handling, storing, and transporting the chemical.
Subsequently, question is, what is the format for the GHS Safety Data Sheet SDS )? GHS has harmonized the format and content of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). There are 16 sections in standard GHS safety data sheets (as shown below). GHS has also set the minimum info required for each section.
Simply so, who can create a safety data sheet?
The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200(g)), revised in 2012, requires that the chemical manufacturer, distributor, or importer provide Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) (formerly MSDSs or Material Safety Data Sheets) for each hazardous chemical to downstream users to communicate information on these hazards.
Where can I find safety data sheets?
Government and Non-Profit Sites
| Internet Site | Number of SDS |
|---|---|
| CDC/NIOSH/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards | ~1,700 |
| International Agency for Research on Cancer,IARC | 900 |
| OSHA/EPA Occupational Chemical Database | 801 |
| NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards | 677 |