Safety Data Sheets

5. In place of a hazard statement, manufacturers may include these symbols on a container, which should be investigated via the SDS
8. The best source to find the SDS
9. The section that typically describes appropriate response to spills, leaks, etc.
10. The section that deals with preventative measures that can be taken to limit exposure as well as regulatory information such as PELs
11. The section that typically contains conditions and materials that the substance is incompatible with
13. The section where the manufacturer can disclose anything additional that would not be applicable to other sections
16. The section that typically includes things like appearance, odor, melting points, boiling points, etc.
17. The section that typically includes disposal recommendations (if applicable)
18. The section that includes information on combating fires involving the substance
19. The section that typically includes safe handling and storage procedures
20. The section that typically contains the name of the substance/product as well as any identifiers from the manufacturer

1. Section 8 of this resource can be referenced for clarification on terms and procedures for handling Hazardous Waste in SELSD
2. The section that typically includes how to respond to exposures broken down by typical exposure routes
3. The section that typically deals with any limitations on transporting the substance (if applicable)
4. The section that typically discloses other names that the substance may be known by and/or components of the substance
6. The section that includes hazard and precautionary statements
7. The best way to indicate if an SDS is the most recent version
12. The section that typically describes the effect of various types of exposure including if harmful effects are unknown
14. The section that typically lists the substance's effect on the environment(if applicable)
15. The section that deals with Regulatory information (if applicable)