Safety Data Sheet
/ˈseɪfti ˈdeɪtə ʃiːt/
Definitions
- (n.) A document that provides detailed information about the properties, handling, storage, and hazards of a chemical product to comply with safety regulations.
Employers must provide a safety data sheet for each hazardous chemical used in the workplace as required by OSHA.
Forms
- safety data sheet
- safety data sheets
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Commentary
In legal contexts, the term is often synonymous with Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS); however, SDS is the updated format under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling.
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