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Safety & OSHAaka: MSDSaka: SDSaka: safety data sheet

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS)

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A document that tells workers exactly what hazards a chemical contains and how to safely use and store it.

Definition

A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), now standardized as a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) under the GHS-aligned HazCom 2012 standard, is a document that provides detailed information about a chemical product's hazards, composition, handling, storage, emergency procedures, and regulatory information. SDS documents follow a standardized 16-section format and must be readily accessible to workers during all shifts. Employers must maintain an SDS for every hazardous chemical on site.

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