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Every company that manufactures or distributes hazardous chemicals in the United States must prepare a Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Development of SDS's was mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in their Hazard Communications Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. This standard is commonly referred to as the Right-To-Know Law.
The purpose of this OSHA standard is "to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated, and that information concerning their hazards is transmitted to employers and employees. This transmittal of information is to be accomplished by means of comprehensive hazard communication programs, which are to include container labeling and other forms of warning, safety data sheets (SDS's) and employee training."
Additional federal, state and local agencies also mandate content of these sheets. For example, the Community Right to Know Law (SARA Title III) falls under the domain of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). If you are unsure which regulations apply to you, contact both your state and federal OSHA offices to find out.
A SDS must provide a variety of fundamental information related to the chemical that will allow the user to recognize and prepare for potential hazards associated with the chemical and prepare for and react to emergency situations. This tutorial will cover the minimum required information on each Safety Data Sheet.
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