Greetings All,

I work for a large research university and we, like many of you, have researchers on our campus that create new and novel chemicals from time to time and then need to ship them to colleagues across the country.  My questions deal with the SDS preparation for these new and novel materials:  What is the comfort level with a self (researcher)-prepared SDS when we offer these materials for shipments?  What is the comfort level with a researcher preparing an SDS which then becomes a safety guidance document for others using the material?  What roles does the safety professional play in this process for your company/institution?  Are there any liabilities to the institution if the SDS contains inaccurate information?

I have my own opinions but am hoping to tap into the collective wisdom of this group to get a broader perspective.

Many thanks in advance!

-James