MSDS is the English abbreviation of Material Safety Data Sheet. MSDS is also often translated into chemical safety data sheet. It is a comprehensive regulatory document on chemical characteristics provided by chemical production, trade, and sales companies to downstream customers and the public as required by law. It provides 16 physical and chemical parameters, blasting performance, health hazards, safe use and storage, leakage disposal, first aid measures and related laws and regulations.
MSDS content implemented by the National Standards Institute ANSI and ISO recommendations:
Section 1. Chemical Product & Company Information
Section 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Section 12. Ecological Information
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Section 14. Transport Information
Section 15. Regulatory Information
Section 16. Other Information
MSDS writing requirements:
1) Basic requirements for MSDS writing?
a) The format must be standardized, and the content of the SDS must be arranged in strict accordance with the guidelines for the preparation of regulations or standards;
b) material information needs to be consistent with the real product;
c) accurate classification, complete information, language specification and conciseness;
2) How to deal with confidential component information when MSDS is written?
For the components of the mixture that need to be kept confidential by the supplier, the real name and CAS number of the component may not be written according to the specific conditions that need to be kept confidential, but the risk should be listed in the relevant part of the SDS.
3) How to get relevant information when MSDS is written?
A complete SDS needs to be composed of 16 components, which are indispensable. Therefore, the acquisition of information is crucial, and the most difficult parts are the second part, the ninth part and the fourteenth part.
The second part of the hazard label and the 14th part of the transport information need to be identified by professionals or institutions. The basis of the identification is to interpret a large number of relevant laws and regulations, conduct partial tests, and query and analyze a large number of databases. Therefore, the professional requirements for personnel are very high; the second is the physical and chemical properties of the ninth part. This part of the information is generally obtained through experiments or related databases, and the data obtained by the test is preferentially selected.
4) What are the difficulties in writing MSDS?
The difficulties in MSDS are mainly reflected in: lack of understanding of regulations, lack of professional knowledge, lack of data information, no data source (experimental cost is too high), writing too long, improper use of language content, and so on.
MSDS report role:
MSDS (Chemical Safety Data Sheet) is the most basic technical document for transmitting product safety information. Its main functions are reflected in:
1. Provide information on the hazards of chemicals and protect users of chemical products
2. Ensure safe operation and provide technical information for the development of safe operating procedures for hazardous chemicals
3. Provide technical information to assist with emergency assistance and emergency response
4. Guide the safe production, safe circulation and safe use of chemicals
5. Is an important basis and source of information for chemical registration management
In international trade, the quality of MSDS is an important indicator of a company's strength, image and management level. High-quality chemical products with high-quality MSDS are bound to increase business opportunities. Let international experts prepare for you. A high-level MSDS is crucial to the success of trade. It is an effective image promotion for enterprises. Relatively speaking, the cost is not high.
MSDS version:
·ISO international general version
·EEC version (EU)
· OSHA version (US)
·ANSI version (US)
·WHMIS (Canada)
·Chinese version
· A variety of different formats (html, PDF, doc, etc.)
·Different languages ??(English, German, French, etc.)
At present, domestic non-hazardous chemicals do not need to be prepared for MSDS, but many materials have been found to have potential effects after years of use, and these effects are likely to be irreversible toxicity. In addition, foreign countries require almost all chemicals to require MSDS, so it is recommended that non-hazardous chemicals are also used as MSDS in order to cause unnecessary impact in the future.
At present, many domestic chemical producers mainly use two methods to prepare MSDS (SDS): one is to copy the MSDS (SDS) of the same product of a large foreign company; the other is to obtain the seller's offer by purchasing a small amount of the same foreign product. MSDS (SDS), and then changed it to the MSDS of their products (in fact, even if you do not buy the seller's products, as long as the request, the general foreign companies will provide MSDS of their products).
The first method may have two problems: First, the toxicity data (LD50) of similar chemicals may vary greatly, and the impact on human health and the environment is different. Second, if the online MSDS (SDS) is several years ago Published, then the corresponding data or regulations are likely to have been updated.
The second method does not have the above problems, but if your product is a mixture, it is generally difficult to find a company with the exact same product abroad. Even if there is, the relevant legal provisions of the seller's products may not meet the requirements of the country in which the buyer is located.