Safety Data Sheets

The following is a brief breakdown of the main topics covered in each SDS section:

• Section 1 - Chemical product and company information
• Section 2 - Composition and information on ingredients: contains a list of OSHA hazardous components
• Section 3 - Hazard identification, including emergency overview: provides information on the potential adverse effects and symptoms from misuse of material
• Section 4 - First aid measures and symptoms: provides instructions in the case of accidental exposure that requires immediate treatment
• Section 5 - Basic fire fighting guidance and measures: describes fire and explosive properties for avoiding and fighting fires and sets out standards for flash points and explosive limits
• Section 6 - Accidental release measures: describes actions to be taken to minimize the adverse effects of an accidental spill, leak, or release of material
• Section 7 - Procedures for safe handling and storage practices
• Section 8 - Exposure controls and personal protection
• Section 9 - Physical and chemical properties additions data
• Section 10 - Stability and reactivity: describes conditions to be avoided
• Section 11 - Toxicological information: background toxicological information, compounds, or both
• Section 12 - Ecological information: information on the effects hazardous materials may have on plants, animals, and the environment
• Section 13 - Appropriate disposal measures
• Section 14 - Transport information: provides basic shipping classification information
• Section 15 - Regulatory information
• Section 16 - Miscellaneous information on the hazardous material

As an entry supervisor, you should use the SDS to become familiar with a hazardous substance, its characteristics, the PPE, symptoms, and emergency response.

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