Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

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There are sixteen categories in each SDS. They are always in the same order.

Identification of the material and the supplier information
Hazard Identification – is it flammable, corrosive, toxic, etc.
Ingredients
First Aid – what to do if you are exposed to the chemical
Firefighting measures – how to put out a fire involving the chemical
Accidental release measures – what to do if it spills
Handling and storage – where to keep the chemical
Personal Protection – what PPE you should wear
Physical and chemical properties
Stability and reactivity – what not to mix with the chemical and conditions to avoid
Toxicological information – data on the toxicity of the chemical
Ecological information – how dangerous the chemical is to the environment if it’s released
Disposal considerations – call EHS to find out
Transport information – shipping name and requirements (call EHS)
Regulatory information – agencies that regulate the chemical
Other information