DEFINITION
A safety data sheet (SDS) contains standardised information on hazards, handling, risk management, and emergency response measures for substances and mixtures. The format and content conform to REACH Regulation Annex II and CLP requirements and must be provided up to date in the respective national language. The SDS is the central communication tool for the safe use of chemical substances throughout the entire supply chain.
DeclarationSafety Data Sheet (SDS)
The safety data sheet (SDS) forms the operational basis for occupational safety and supply chain communication under REACH: it reflects the CLP classification and exposure scenarios, and derives protective measures as well as transport and disposal instructions. Updates must be carried out immediately whenever new hazard or risk information becomes available, or when more stringent risk management measures are required.
Practical advice: Maintain a consistent link between chemical safety assessment (CSA), chemical safety report (CSR), CLP classification, and SDS versioning. Ensure that recipients receive the currently valid language and country-specific version. ECHA provides checklists for compliance checking of safety data sheets. Under Article 33 of REACH, alternative information requirements apply to substances of very high concern (SVHCs) in articles, which do not require a full SDS. Automated solutions can significantly simplify the maintenance, versioning, and dissemination of SDSs within complex supply chains.
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Key Points
- Must reflect recommendations from the chemical safety assessment (CSA) and the chemical safety report (CSR)
- Up-to-dateness and language versions are audit-critical for REACH compliance
- Obligation to provide in the supply chain pursuant to the REACH Regulation
- 16 standardised sections in accordance with REACH Annex II
- Automated systems facilitate version control and dissemination
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