Mandatory Appendix D - Safety Data Sheets

APPENDIX D – SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MANDATORY)
A safety data sheet (SDS) shall include the information specified in Table D.1 under the section
number and heading indicated for sections 1-11 and 16. If no relevant information is found for any
given subheading, the SDS shall clearly indicate that no applicable information is available. Sections
12-15 may be included in the SDS, but are not mandatory.
Table D.1. Minimum Information for an SDS
1.

Identification

2.

Hazard(s) identification

3.

Composition/information
on ingredients

4.

First-aid measures

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Product identifier used on the label;
Other means of identification;
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use;
Name, address, and telephone number of the manufacturer, importer, or other
responsible party;
(e) Emergency phone number.
(a) Classification of the chemical in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section;
(b) Signal word, hazard statement(s), symbol(s) and precautionary statement(s) in
accordance with paragraph (f) of this section. (Hazard symbols may be provided
as graphical reproductions or the name of the symbol, e.g., flame, skull and
crossbones);
(c) Unclassified hazards (e.g., combustible dust or dust explosion hazard);
(d) Where an ingredient with unknown acute toxicity is used in a mixture at a
concentration ≥ 1%, a statement that × percent of the mixture consists of
ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity is required.
Except as provided for in paragraph (i) of this section on trade secrets:
For Substances
(a) Chemical name;
(b) Common name and synonyms;
(c) CAS number and other unique identifiers;
(d) Impurities and stabilizing additives which are themselves classified and which
contribute to the classification of the substance.
For Mixtures
The chemical name and concentration or concentration ranges of all ingredients
which are classified as health hazards in accordance with paragraph (d) of this
section.
For All Chemicals Where a Trade Secret is Claimed
Where a trade secret is claimed in accordance with paragraph (i) of this section, a
statement that the specific chemical identity and/or percentage of composition has
been withheld as a trade secret is required.
(a) Description of necessary measures, subdivided according to the different routes
of exposure, i.e., inhalation, skin and eye contact, and ingestion;
(b) Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed.
(c) Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if
necessary.

(a) Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media.
(b) Specific hazards arising from the chemical (e.g., nature of any hazardous
combustion products).
(c) Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters.
6. Accidental
release (a) Personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency procedures.
measures
(b) Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up.
(a) Precautions for safe handling.
7. Handling and storage
(b) Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities.
(a) OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) and any other exposure limit used or
8. Exposure
recommended by the chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer preparing
controls/personal
the safety data sheet.
protection
(b) Appropriate engineering controls.
(c) Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment.
9. Physical and chemical (a) Appearance (physical state, color, etc.);
properties
(b) Odor;
(c) Odor threshold;
(d) pH;
(e) Melting point/freezing point;
(f) Initial boiling point and boiling range;
(g) Flash point;
(h) Evaporation rate;
(i) Flammability (solid, gas);
(j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits;
(k) Vapor pressure;
(l) Vapor density;
(m) Relative density;
(n) Solubility(ies);
(o) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water;
(p) Auto-ignition temperature;
(q) Decomposition temperature;
(r) Viscosity.
(a) Reactivity;
10. Stability and reactivity
(b) Chemical stability;
(c) Possibility of hazardous reactions;
(d) Conditions to avoid (e.g., static discharge, shock, or vibration);
(e) Incompatible materials;
(f) Hazardous decomposition products.
Description of the various toxicological (health) effects and the available data used to
11. Toxicological
identify those effects, including:
information
(a) information on the likely routes of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye
contact);
(b) Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics;
(c) Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term
exposure;
(d) Numerical measures of toxicity (such as acute toxicity estimates).
5.

Fire-fighting measures

(a) Ecotoxicity (aquatic and terrestrial, where available);
(b) Persistence and degradability;
(c) Bioaccumulative potential;
(d) Mobility in soil;
(e) Other adverse effects (such as hazardous to the ozone layer).
13. Disposal considerations Description of waste residues and information on their safe handling and methods of
disposal, including the disposal of any contaminated packaging.
(Non-mandatory)
14. Transport information (a) UN number;
(Non-mandatory)
(b) UN proper shipping name;
(c) Transport hazard class(es);
(d) Packing group, if applicable;
(e) Environmental hazards (e.g., Marine pollutant (Yes/No));
(f) Transport in bulk (according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code);
(g) Special precautions which a user needs to be aware of, or needs to comply with,
in connection with transport or conveyance either within or outside their
premises.
15. Regulatory information Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question.
(Non-mandatory)
16. Other
information, The date of preparation of the SDS or the last change to it.
including
date
of
preparation
or
last
revision
12. Ecological information
(Non-mandatory)