FAQs About Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
What is included in a Safety Data Sheet? A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) includes important information such as what each chemical consists of; the possible physical, health, and environmental health hazards; protective measures; and safety precautions for handling, storing, and the transportation of the chemical. What kind of products do you need to have an SDS on file for? Safety Data Sheets should be obtained for each hazardous chemical that is produced, imported, or used in the workplace. Some examples of products that you would need an SDS for would typically include paints, cleaners, solvents, sealants, lubricants, compressed gasses, fuels, etc. Where do you keep them? It is recommended that SDSs are maintained in
