Is there an MSDS for all chemicals?

SDS Information for Employers What’s important is that employees have access to the safety data sheets for all of the chemicals that they are using. If the employer does not have an SDS for one of these chemicals they should contact the manufacturer to obtain the current version of the SDS for that chemical.

What products must have MSDS sheets?

MSDSs must be developed for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace, and must list the hazardous chemicals that are found in a product in quantities of 1\% or greater, or 0.1\% or greater if the chemical is a carcinogen. The MSDS does not have to list the amount that the hazardous chemical occurs in the product.

What requires an MSDS in Canada?

Do I need an MSDS? In Canada, every material that is controlled by WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) must have an accompanying MSDS that is specific to each individual product or material (both the product name and supplier on the MSDS must match the material in use).

Are safety data sheets a legal requirement?

SDS are a must if a chemical is hazardous and is being supplied for use at work, whether in packages or not. SDS are also needed if your chemical is not classified as hazardous but contains small amounts of a hazardous substance.

Where can I find Material Safety Data Sheets?

To obtain SDS, get them from the manufacturer.

1. They may be sent with the chemical order (paper copy or e-mail attachment).
2. Otherwise, go to the manufacturer’s website and download it or request a copy.

Are safety data sheets required?

Safety data sheets are an essential component of product stewardship, occupational safety and health. However, they are not required for every product or material. OSHA only requires safety data sheets (SDSs) for hazardous products or chemicals.

Are all safety data sheets the same?

The older MSDS formats could vary from source to source within a country depending on national requirements; however, the newer SDS format is internationally standardized. The same product (e.g. paints sold under identical brand names by the same company) can have different formulations in different countries.

Why will safety data sheets be easier to use than material safety data sheets?

SDS is a simpler and more effective way to communicate the hazards of the chemicals used. MSDS could be in different formats for the information, so nothing was regulated. By switching to SDS, it is now easier for employees to find the information they need for chemicals.

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