A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contains all information that you need to familiarise yourself with before using a product.

A SDS has more detail than a label, and includes information on:

Identification of the material and supplier

This section includes the product name, its uses, supplier contact details and emergency contact numbers.

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Hazards Identification

Warning information and hazardous statements including risk / hazard and safety phrases.

2

Composition / information on ingredients

Contains information on any ingredients which are classified as hazardous

3

First aid measures

Has information on the need and urgency for medical attention, and what measures to take for eye contact, skin contact, inhalation and ingestion.

4

Fire-fighting measures

Contains information for use in an emergency situation, including any special protective equipment for fire fighters.

5

Accidental release measures

Lists the appropriate response to spills including personal precautions, environmental precautions and methods to clean up spills.

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Handling and storage

Has information on safe handling and storage practices, including compatibility (if appropriate), to minimise potential hazards.

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Exposure controls/personal protection

Contains measures to take to minimise any potential risks, occupational exposure limits and recommended Personal Protective Equipment or PPE.

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Physical and chemical properties

Includes information on the physical state and colour of the product, along with other properties such as boiling points, and pH.

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Stability and reactivity

To understand under what conditions this product is stable, what conditions to avoid and information on any hazardous reactions that could be expected.

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Toxicological information

Lists any specific ecological statements about environmental hazards.

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Ecological Information

This section is designed to provide data to better assist in environmental practices and prevent harmful effects to the local ecosystems.

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Disposal considerations

Contains recommended methods of disposal of the product or any by-products, including a cleaning solution, unused material and disposal of “empty containers

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Transport information

Has codes used in preparing the product for shipping or transportation.

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Regulatory information

Section 15 shows regulatory status of the product under other relevant health, safety and environmental legislations.

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Example of an insert from our product SDS’S: