Section 1 identifies the chemicals on the SDS and recommended uses. It also provides contact information for the supplier. Information required in this section includes:. Section 2 identifies the hazards of the chemical and the appropriate warning information associated with the hazards.
Section 3 identifies the ingredient s contained in the product identified on the SDS including impurities and stabilizers. This section includes information on substances, mixtures, and all chemicals where a trade secret is claimed.
Section 4 describes initial care that should be provided by untrained responders to an individual who has been exposed to the chemical. Section 5 provides recommendations for fighting a fire caused by the chemical. It may also include recommendations distinguishing between responses for large and small spills where the spill volume has a significant impact on the hazard. Section 7 provides guidance on safe handling practices and conditions for safe storage.
Section 8 indicates the exposure limits, engineering controls, and personal protective measures that can be used to minimize exposures. Section 9 identifies physical and chemical properties associated with the substance or mixture. The minimum required information required in this section includes:. The SDS may not contain every item on the above list as information may not be relevant or is not available.
When this occurs, a notation to that effect must be made for that chemical property. Section 10 describes the reactivity hazards of the chemical and chemical stability. This section is divided into three sections; reactivity, chemical stability, and other.
Section 11 provides toxicological and health effects information or indicates that such data are not available. Section 12 provides information to evaluate the environmental impact of the chemical s if it were released to the environment.
Information in this section may include:. Section 13 provides guidance on proper disposal practices, recycling or reclamation of the chemical s or its container, and safe handling practices.
Section 14 provides guidance on classification information for shipping and transporting of hazardous chemical s by road, air, rail, or sea. Section 15 identifies the safety, health, and environmental regulations specific for the product that is not indicated anywhere else on the SDS. Section 16 indicates when the SDS was prepared or when the last known revision was made.
The SDS may also state where the changes have been made to the previous version. You may wish to contact the supplier for an explanation of the changes. Other useful information may also be included in Section The Knowledge Base contains forms, instruction and training material, minutes, policies, tools and other resources to support your research efforts by topic area.
Skip to main content. Durham, NH Phone: Email: research. Search Enter your keywords. Hazard Communication: Safety Datasheets. Section 1: Identification. Information required in this section includes: The product identifier used on the label and any common names or synonyms which the substance is known.
Name, address, phone number of manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party, and emergency phone number. Recommended use of the chemical such as a brief description of what it does and any restrictions on use.
Section 2: Hazard s Identification. Subscribe to my Monthly Newsletter No marketing emails! Section 1—Identification: Product identifier, manufacturer or distributor name, address, phone number, emergency phone number, recommended use, and restrictions on use.
Section 2—Hazard s identification: All hazards regarding the chemical and required label elements. Section 4—First-aid measures: Required first aid treatment for exposure to a chemical and the symptoms immediate or delayed of exposure. Section 5—Fire-fighting measures: The techniques and equipment recommended for extinguishing a fire involving the chemical and hazards that may be created during combustion. Section 6—Accidental release measures: Steps to take in the event of a spill or release involving the chemical.
Includes: emergency procedures, protective equipment and proper methods of containment and cleanup. SDSs are usually written by the manufacturer or supplier of the product. In some circumstances, an employer may be required to prepare an SDS e. SDSs provide more detailed hazard information about the product than the label. They are an important resource for workplaces and workers to help you learn more about the product s used. Use this information to identify the hazards of the products you use and to protect yourself from those hazards, including safe handling and emergency measures.
SDSs tell users what the hazards of the product are, how to use the product safely, what to expect if the recommendations are not followed, how to recognize symptoms of exposure, and what to do if emergencies occur. If a product covered by the Hazardous Products Act meets the criteria to be included in a hazard class or category, it is considered to be a "hazardous product".
In other words, every product that is classified as a "hazardous product" under WHMIS that is intended for use, handling or storage in a workplace in Canada must have an SDS. The information elements provided on a safety data sheet must be in both official languages of Canada English and French.
In situations where two separate SDSs are used, both the English and French parts must be provided to the purchaser at the same time. Schedule 1 within the HPR outlines the section number and heading that must be presented in the specified order, as follows:.
There are two exceptions to this requirement. This number does not have to be a Canadian telephone number. Any restrictions on the use of that number must be stated e. If the language spoken at the telephone number is neither English nor French, this should be indicated on the SDS as part of the restrictions on the use of the number.
A supplier will provide the SDS, in English and French, to the purchaser of the hazardous product either in hard copy e. Acceptable electronic delivery methods include an e-mail from the supplier to the purchaser with the SDS attached, or a USB or disc on which the SDS is saved and given to the purchaser.
In the case where the English and French portions of the SDS are two separate parts, both the English and French parts must be attached in the same email, or saved on the same USB stick or disc. SDSs are required to be accurate at the time of sale. An SDS will be required to be updated when the supplier becomes aware of any "significant new data".
The definition of "significant new data" is:. This definition means that an SDS must be updated when there is new information that changes how the hazardous product is classified, or when there are changes to the way you will handle or store or protect yourself from the hazards of the product. SDSs will be required to be updated within 90 days of the supplier being aware of the new information.
If you purchase a product within this 90 day time period, the supplier must inform you of the significant new data and the date on which it became available in writing. Note: The requirement to update a material safety data sheet every three years, as was the case under WHMIS , no longer applies. Suppliers have an ongoing responsibility to make sure SDSs and labels are accurate and compliant. Note: The requirement to maintain updated SDSs are also regulated by your local provincial or territorial jurisdictions, and they may have different requirements.
Check with your local jurisdiction for more information. You will know if an SDS has been updated by checking this date, and comparing it to the one on any previous SDS you have.
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