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MSDS-Europe – Safety Data Sheet knowledge base – Abbreviations and acronyms in Safety Data Sheets   In Safety Data Sheets (SDS), especially in Section 16 (“Other information”), it is necessary to provide a legend explaining all abbreviations and acronyms used. This ensures that readers can understand technical shorthand appearing in…

Special cases and best practices MSDS-Europe – Safety data sheet knowledge base – Preparing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) – Part 5: Special cases and best practices   In the previous parts of this series, we presented, step by step, how to compile a safety data sheet and what information each…

The remaining SDS sections (9–16) MSDS-Europe – Safety data sheet knowledge base – Preparing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) – Part 4: The remaining SDS sections (9–16)   In our previous article (Preparing SDS – Part 3), we covered the first eight sections of the SDS, from identification to exposure controls…

The first 8 sections of the SDS in detail MSDS-Europe – Safety data sheet knowledge base – Preparing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) – Part 3: The first 8 sections of the SDS in detail   In the previous parts, we discussed why a safety data sheet is needed and how…

Responsibilities and the SDS Compilation Process MSDS-Europe – Safety data sheet knowledge base – Preparing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) – Part 2: Responsibilities and the SDS Compilation Process   In the previous instalment (Preparing SDS – Part 1), we reviewed what a safety data sheet (SDS) is and its legal…

Introduction and Regulatory Background MSDS-Europe – Safety data sheet knowledge base – Preparing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) – Part 1: Introduction and Regulatory Background   In our 5-part series, we guide readers step by step through the process of preparing safety data sheets (SDSs). We explain what an SDS is,…

Safety Data Sheet Knowledge Base – PCN submission guide As defined in Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/542, the unified, harmonised notification (Poison Centre Notification, PCN) submitted with the mixture’s Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) enables all EEA (European Economic Area) countries to quickly access information about the mixture in emergency situations. This…

Safety data sheet knowledge base – Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a 16-character code that must be indicated on the label of certain mixtures. The UFI is an element of the harmonised submission of hazardous mixtures in the form of a Poison Centre Notification (PCN)….

Collection of DPD hazard symbols (not applicable from 1 June 2017).

Useful background material for the practical implementation of the labeling obligation under the CLP Regulation.

Useful background information for downstream users on safety data sheets.

Full list of the R and S phrases.

Full list of precautionary statement according to CLP regulation.

Full list of hazard statements (H statements) according to CLP regulation.

Useful background material for the practical implementation of the labeling obligation under the CLP Regulation.

The content and format elements of a safety data sheet is regulated currently by Regulation (EU) 2015/830. With the help of this list of the 16 sections and their subsections you can easily check if the received safety data sheet complies with the current regulation. Downloadable sample safety data sheet.

Obligation of CLP notification to the classification and labelling inventory for importers.

When is it compulsory and when is it not to supply a safety data sheet to the buyer?

Our article about the advantages and disadvantages of the safety data sheet authoring softwares.

A description of the workflow our company use during the translation of the safety data sheet.

The exact definition of safety data sheet and definition of safety data sheet in a broader sense.

What is the validity period of a safety data sheet? When should you update/revise a safety data sheet?

Label elements according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and Regulation (EU) 2015/830 to be listed in a safety data sheet.

A collection of useful background material and guides for the interpretation and preparation of safety data sheets.