118: Structure of safety data sheet

Safety data sheet (SDS) is a document contains the information related to occupational safety and health and explains about the hazards. This document must be provided by chemical manufacturer or distributer to carriers of dangerous goods and users.

Note1: SDS is similar to MSDS (material safety data sheet) but it is written in a way to be easier for understanding by users and workers who involved in handling of the goods.

Safety data sheet consists of 16 sections:

Section 01: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

• Product identifier
• Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
• Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
• Emergency telephone number

Section 02: Hazard(s) Identification

• Classification of the substance or mixture
• Label elements
• Hazard statements
• Signal words
• Hazard pictograms
• Precautionary statements
• Hazard symbols
• Risk phrases
• Safety phrases
• Precautionary phrases
• Other hazards

Section 03: Composition / Information on Ingredients

• Substances
• Mixtures

Section 04: : First Aid Measures

• Description of first aid measures
• Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
• Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Section 05: Fire Fighting Measures

• Extinguishing media
• Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
• Advice for firefighters

Section 06: Accidental Release Measures

• Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
• Environmental precautions
• Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
• Reference to other sections

Section 07: Handling and Storage

• Precautions for safe handling
• Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
• Specific end use(s)

Section 08: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

• Control parameters
• Exposure controls

Section 09: Physical and Chemical Properties

• Information on basic physical and chemical properties
• Other information

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

• Reactivity
• Chemical stability
• Possibility of hazardous reactions
• Conditions to avoid
• Incompatible materials
• Hazardous decomposition products

Section 11: Toxicological Information

• Information on toxicological effects

Section 12: Ecological Information (non-mandatory)

• Toxicity
• Persistence and degradability
• Bioaccumulative potential
• Mobility in soil
• Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
• Other adverse effects

Section 13: Disposal Considerations (non-mandatory)

• Waste treatment methods

Section 14: Transport Information (non-mandatory)

• UN number
• UN proper shipping name
• Transport hazard class(es)
• Packing group
• Environmental hazards
• Special precautions for user

Section 15: Regulatory Information (non-mandatory)

• Safety, health and environmental regulations / legislation specific for the substance or mixture
• Chemical safety assessment

Section 16: Other Information

• Information about the revision of the SDS
• Other necessary info which shall be mentioned.

Related standards:

• OSHA
• HCS