Safety Data Sheets

While labels are an effective way to display information about hazardous materials, there will be times when you will want more information than can be included on a label.

You can find additional information about the hazardous materials you work with in what is called a Safety Data Sheet, or SDS for short.   You should take time to read and understand the SDSs describing the hazardous materials present in your work area.


Material Safety Data Sheets

OSHA is currently transitioning from the older Material Safety Data Sheet, to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of chemicals (GHS).   The GHS Safety Data Sheet, or SDS for short.   All MSDSs must be replaced by the new SDS by June 2016.