Material Safety Data Sheet
/ˈmætɪriəl ˈseɪfti deɪtə ʃiːt/
Definitions
- (n.) A document providing detailed information about the hazards, handling, storage, and emergency measures related to a chemical substance or product.
Employers must maintain a material safety data sheet for every hazardous chemical used in the workplace.
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- material safety data sheet
- material safety data sheets
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Commentary
Often updated to comply with regulatory standards such as OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard; now commonly replaced by the term 'safety data sheet' (SDS) under the Globally Harmonized System.
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