How do I get MSDS sheets?

To obtain SDS, get them from the manufacturer.

1. They may be sent with the chemical order (paper copy or e-mail attachment).
2. Otherwise, go to the manufacturer’s website and download it or request a copy.

Where can I get MSDS sheets online?

Government and Non-Profit Sites

Are MSDS sheets required by law?

Overview. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is required under the U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard . The MSDS is a detailed informational document prepared by the manufacturer or importer of a hazardous chemical. It describes the physical and chemical properties of the product.

What are the SDS format requirements?

The required information consists of: Product identifier used on the label and any other common names or synonyms by which the substance is known. Name, address, phone number of the manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party, and emergency phone number.

Where are MSDS kept in your workplace?

Some employers keep the MSDS information in a binder in a central location (e.g., in the pick-up truck on a construction site). Others, particularly in workplaces with hazardous chemicals, computerize the Material Safety Data Sheet information and provide access through terminals.

Does OSHA require hard copies of MSDS?

Paragraph 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) of the standard requires that “the employer shall maintain in the workplace copies of the required MSDSs for each hazardous chemical, and shall ensure that they are readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they are in their workarea(s).” OSHA does not require nor …

What are the SDS categories?

GHS uses three hazard classes: Health Hazards, Physical Hazards and Environmental Hazards.

What are the 4 main purposes of an SDS?

The four main purposes of an SDS:

• Identification of the product and supplier.
• Hazard identification.
• Prevention.
• Response.

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