Where can I find MSDS sheets for products?

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.

Where can I find MSDS sheets for free?

Use Guidelines. Chemical Safety’s SDS and GHS database is a free service available to organizations of all types. For-profit organizations are granted permission to access Chemical Safety’s SDS Search from Chemical Safety’s website.

What should you do if you can’t find the safety data sheet?

If you are unable to find a SDS from the source where the chemical is purchased, we recommend that you contact the nearest OSHA office and file a complaint including complete background information on the situation. They will call and send a certified letter to the supplier to obtain the needed information.

How do you write an MSDS sheet?

They must be written in English and contain:

1. the name of the chemical (same as on the label)
2. the chemical and common names of the substance.
3. a listing of the ingredients.
4. a statement of the ingredients that are known carcinogens or that present other known hazards.
5. any specific hazards.

Does hand sanitizer require an SDS?

For manufacture and shipment of such products, a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is required. Therefore, UL has created an SDS specifically for both the ethanol-based and isopropanol-based WHO-recommended hand sanitizer formulas. For general inquiries, contact UL Materials & Supply Chain.

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.