Safety Data SDS Categories

Question 1

1. Identification

Answer 1

Includes the name of the product and contact information for the manufacturer or distributor. It also contains recommended use and restrictions on use.

Question 2

2. Hazard(s) Identification

Answer 2

List all hazards associated with the product and include hazard classification (flammable, etc.), precautionary statements, and hazard pictograms

Question 3

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients

Answer 3

Identifies the ingredients of the product, including concentrations used in mixtures and when chemicals have been withheld due to a trade secret.

Question 4

4. First-Aid Measures

Answer 4

Includes short- and long-term symptoms
and first-aid instructions.

Question 5

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

Answer 5

Lists suitable (and unsuitable) fire extinguishers, any chemical hazards associated with a fire, and recommended protective equipment or precautions.

Question 6

6. Accidental Release Measures:

Answer 6

Provides instruction for proper cleanup of a spill, protective equipment needed, and emergency measures to follow.

Question 7

7. Handling and Storage

Answer 7

Includes guidelines for safe handling and storage of chemicals, including incompatible chemicals

Question 8

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Answer 8

Provides recommended limits on exposure and methods to reduce exposure, such as personal protective equipment and proper ventilation.

Question 9

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Answer 9

Consists of a minimum of
18 properties, from color to pH to viscosity. Unknown or
Irrelevant properties for a product must be noted.

Question 10

10. Stability and Reactivity

Answer 10

Provides information on the environmental, stability, and reaction risks associated with the product.

Question 11

11. Toxicological Information

Answer 11

Details the risks of exposure, including symptoms like skin irritation, and measure of toxicity.

Question 12

12. Ecological Information

Answer 12

Covers the impact of the chemical on the environment, such as groundwater absorption or danger to plants and animals.

Question 13

13. Disposal Considerations

Answer 13

Lists any procedures for disposal.

Question 14

14. Transport Information

Answer 14

Provides guidelines and restrictions
for safe transportation.

Question 15

15. Regulatory Information

Answer 15

Includes any specific safety, health, or environmental regulations.

Question 16

16. Other Information

Answer 16

Indicates when the SDS was created or last updated