Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are documents that provide information about the hazards of a chemical substance or mixture. They are an important part of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) and are used to communicate the hazards of chemicals to workers, emergency responders, and other stakeholders.
SDSs contain detailed information about the physical, chemical, and toxicological properties of a chemical, as well as instructions for safe handling, use, and disposal. They also include information about the hazards associated with the chemical, such as fire, explosion, and health hazards, and provide guidance on how to protect oneself and others from those hazards.
SDSs are typically organized into 16 sections, each of which covers a different aspect of the chemical or mixture. These sections include:
1. Identification
2. Hazard(s) identification
3. Composition/information on ingredients
4. First-aid measures
5. Fire-fighting measures
6. Accidental release measures
7. Handling and storage
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
9. Physical and chemical properties
10. Stability and reactivity
11. Toxicological information
12. Ecological information
13. Disposal considerations
14. Transport information
15. Regulatory information
16. Other information
SDSs are an important tool for ensuring the safe use and handling of chemicals and are required by law in many countries. They must be available to workers who may be exposed to the chemical, and employers are responsible for ensuring that workers are trained on the hazards and safe handling of the chemicals they work with.
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