What chemicals require a safety data sheet?
What products require an SDS? Any product that is considered a hazardous chemical requires a safety data sheet. A hazardous chemical, as defined by the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), is any chemical which can cause a physical or a health hazard.
Where can I find MSDS sheets for free?
Use Guidelines Chemical Safety’s SDS and GHS database is a free service available to organizations of all types. For-profit organizations are granted permission to access Chemical Safety’s SDS Search from Chemical Safety’s website.
What is the data sheet for chemicals called?
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.
What are the 6 required items that must be included in safety data sheets?
They must be written in English and contain:
- the name of the chemical (same as on the label)
- the chemical and common names of the substance.
- a listing of the ingredients.
- a statement of the ingredients that are known carcinogens or that present other known hazards.
- any specific hazards.
How do I find MSDS for products?
Go on the website of the manufacturer of the product. Once you are on the manufacturer’s website, see if they have a section where they make their MSDSs/SDSs available to the public. You can then search through their MSDSs/SDSs and locate the one for your product.
What are the 6 required elements of a product label?
All labels are required to have pictograms, a signal word, hazard and precautionary statements, the product identifier, and supplier identification. A sample revised HCS label, identifying the required label elements, is shown on the right.
What is not required on chemical label?
A square red frame set at a point without a hazard symbol is not a pictogram and should not be displayed on the label. The hazard statement should include the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical, including the degree of the hazard, where appropriate.
Do all products require a safety data sheet?
Safety data sheets are an essential component of product stewardship, occupational safety and health. However, they are not required for every product or material. OSHA only requires safety data sheets (SDSs) for hazardous products or chemicals.