Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Section 9-Physical and Chemical properties

Appearance, physical state, color, odor, vapor pressure, pH, Solubility, boiling point, evaporation rate

Section 14 - Transport Information

Provides guidance on classification information for shipping and transporting of hazardous chemicals

Section 10-Stability and Reactivity

Describes the reactivity hazards of the chemical and the chemical stability information.

Section 1-Identification

Identifies the chemical and recommended uses.

How many sections does a SDS have?

16

SDS (Safety Data Sheet)

A document that contains info. on the potential hazards (health, fire, reactivity and environmental) and how to work safely with the chemical product.

Section 2-Hazards Identification

Hazards of the chemical like flammability and warning information

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

Identifies the safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product that is not indicated anywhere else on the SDS

Section 11- Toxicological Information

Identifies toxicological info and health effects, what happens if inhaled, ingested, skin and eye contact

Section 8-Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Indicates exposure limits, engineering controls, and personal protective measures that can be used to minimize worker exposure

Section 3-Composition

Information on all Ingredients, chemical name, common name and synonyms, info on substances, mixtures and all chemicals where a trade secret is claimed

Section 4-First Aid Measures

Initial care that should be given by untrained responders to an individual who has been exposed to the chemical

OSHA

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Section 13- Disposal Considerations

Provides guidance on proper disposal practices, recycling or reclamation of the chemical or its container.

Section 7-Handling and Storage

Provides guidance on the safe handling practices and conditions for safe storage of chemicals

Section 12- Ecological Information

Provides info to evaluate the environmental impact of the chemical if released to the enviorment

Section 5-Fire-Fighting Measures

Recommendations for fighting a fire caused by the chemical.

Section 16 - Other Information

This section indicates when the SDS was prepared or when the last know revision was made and references

Section 6-Accidental Release Measures

Tthe appropriate response to spills, leaks or releases.