Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide useful information on chemicals in describing the inherent hazards and providing information on the proper handling, storage and emergency measures. There are 16 sections to an SDS:
- 1.Identification of the substance
- 2.Hazards identification
- 3.Composition/information on ingredients
- 4.First aid measures
- 5.Fire-fighting measures
- 6.Accidental release measures
- 7.Handling and storage
- 8.Exposure controls/personal protection
- 9.Physical and chemical properties
- 10.Stability and reactivity
- 11.Toxicological information
- 12.Ecological information
- 13.Disposal considerations
- 14.Transport information
- 15.Regulatory information
- Other information
| File | Action |
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| HSA Information Sheet on Use of Chemicals Safely on Construction Sites | Download |
| HSA Information Sheet on Safety Data Sheets | Download |
| HSA Guidance on the Chemicals Act 2008 and 2010 | Download |
| HSA Public Consultation Note on Formaldehyde Restriction | Download |
| ECHA Request for Information on Formaldehyde | Download |