Safety
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
A document that provides information on the properties of hazardous chemicals, including safe handling, storage, and emergency procedures.
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
A safety data sheet (SDS) is a standardized document that provides comprehensive information about a hazardous chemical, including its properties, hazards, protective measures, and safety precautions for handling, storing, and transporting the chemical.
The 16 Sections
- Identification
- Hazard(s) identification
- Composition / information on ingredients
- First-aid measures
- Fire-fighting measures
- Accidental release measures
- Handling and storage
- Exposure controls / PPE
- Physical and chemical properties
- Stability and reactivity
- Toxicological information
- Ecological information
- Disposal considerations
- Transport information
- Regulatory information
- Other information
GHS Compliance
The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) standardized SDS formatting internationally, making them consistent across countries.
Related Terms
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
A systematic process of identifying potential hazards associated with each step of a job task and developing safe work procedures.
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other equipment designed to protect the wearer from injury or infection.
- OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The US federal agency that sets and enforces workplace safety standards.
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
A safety procedure ensuring that dangerous machines are properly shut off and not restarted before maintenance is completed.
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