What Are Safety Data Sheets, and Who Are They Intended For?
- A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is a document created in accordance with the UN’s Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), which the manufacturer, importer, or distributor of a chemical product must supply to downstream users.
- The purpose of a Safety Data Sheet is to guarantee that all individuals who handle or are exposed to chemicals in the workplace possess the essential hazard information required for their safe use, handling, and storage.
- An SDS serves as a fundamental tool for hazard communication, providing detailed information on chemical and physical hazards, safe handling and disposal procedures, specifying required personal protective equipment, as well as emergency response techniques.
- Emergency responders, such as firefighters, hazardous material crews, emergency medical technicians, and emergency room personnel, may use safety data sheets for reference during spills, leaks, fires, or personal exposures.
ÃÜÌÒÊÓƵ Online Safety Data Sheets
ÃÜÌÒÊÓƵ utilizes an online chemical management system, Velocity EHS, which provides access to search and view a comprehensive library of Safety Data Sheets for various chemicals used across campus.
Online access to safety data sheets is available to all employees, students, and the university community to reference specific chemical safety and health information.
ÃÜÌÒÊÓƵ safety data sheets are available for reference at .
For more information on accessing and searching for an SDS, please refer to the instructions listed here:
For chemicals that need to be added to the ÃÜÌÒÊÓƵ SDS e-Binder, please email ehs-office@iup.edu.