What is SDS?
What is a SDS?
An SDS is the new acronym for the Safety Data Sheet…formerly
referred to as MSDS. OSHA felt that the adoption
of this new acronym and format stayed in line with the updated GHS rule and
therefore chose to adopt this portion of the rule. The new SDS format shall be consistent across
all SDS’s and will follow a particular the required format. Hazard statements are more of a canned
approach in the GHS rule. Although there
is some room for modification , such as adding PPE, etc, the new statements
will be fairly consistent. The goal is
to provide an accurate, easy to follow format for anyone needing emergency
information quickly.
This information is offered for evaluation and discussion only. For more information contact your local OSHA representative or go to http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html
