How many sections are found in a Canadian MSDS?

16 sections
According to the ANSI standard and GHS, an MSDS should always have 16 sections, each with a fixed heading name. In addition, the sections should always follow the same order.

What is MSDS Canada?

A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides basic information on a material or chemical product. It contains information on the properties and potential hazards of the material, how to use it safely, and what to do if there is an emergency.

What are material safety data sheets in Canada?

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for Compliance with Canada’s WHMIS. Looking for an MSDS? Canadian companies that are in the hazardous materials supply chain (i.e. chemical manufacturer, distributor or employer) are required by WHMIS provisions to maintain safety data sheets for the chemicals made and/or used in their facility.

What makes a Canadian MSDS different from a US MSD?

MSDSs look different because only certain content of the MSDS is specified by law. The format is left up to the manufacturer or supplier who writes the MSDS. Some manufacturers/suppliers put more details in than what is required. However, the information for the nine basic categories must always be in a Canadian MSDS for a controlled product.

How are the international format MSDs are numbered?

They have been numbered and arranged under the 16 headings of the international format MSDS. Mandatory subheadings are marked with an asterisk. It should be noted that alternative arrangements of the subheadings are certainly possible and would be acceptable under Canadian WHMIS.

Where can I Find my SDSS in Canada?

Registrants who develop SDSs make them available to workers and workplaces, wherever pest control products are used, sold, stored, transported and handled in Canada; and to the Minister of Health on request; Generally, SDSs be made available through websites and by email, however some workplaces may require paper copies be provided to them; and