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2.4 CHEMICAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
What Is Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
A safety data sheet (SDS), material safety data sheet (MSDS), or product safety data sheet
(PSDS) is an important component of product stewardship, occupational safety and health, and
spill-handling procedures. SDS formats can vary from source to source within a country
depending on national requirements. SDSs are a widely used system for cataloging information
on chemicals, chemical compounds, and chemical mixtures. SDS information may include
instructions for the safe use and potential hazards associated with a particular material or
product. The SDS should be available for reference in the area where the chemicals are being
stored or in use.
The Safety Data Sheet contain the following 16 headings:
1. Identification of the substance/ mixture and of the company/undertaking
2. Accidental release measures
3. Ecological information
4. Handling and storage
5. Disposal considerations
6. Hazards identification
7. Exposure controls/personal protection
8. Transport information
9. Composition/information on ingredients
10. Physical and chemical properties
11. Regulatory information
12. First aid measures
13. Stability and reactivity
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