Product Data Sheet (SDS)
Manufacturer or importer of a hazardous substance or mixture is required to prepare and deliver Product safety data sheets (SDS) for any quantity of that substance or mixture, if at least one of the following conditions is met:
- the substance or mixture is classified as hazardous,
- the substance is persistent, has the potential to bioaccumulate, and is toxic,
- the substance may pose a risk to human health or the environment,
- the substance or mixture has MAC values(nid. Maximaal Aanvaarde Concentratie),
- The information on the packaging is incomplete.
Safety data sheetmust be drawn up inofficial language of the country, in which the substance or mixture is placed on the market. It may be supplied both in paper and electronic form.
Safety data sheet (SDS)must contain information allowing safe use of the substance or mixture, including:
- Identification of the substance or mixture and supplier identification details,
- Hazard identification,
- Ingredients/information about ingredients,
- First aid measures,
- Procedure in case of fire,
- Procedure in the event of accidental release into the environment,
- Handling and safe storage of the substance,
- Exposure controls and personal protective equipment,
- Physical and chemical properties,
- Indicators MAC, MAC-C, MAC-TGG/TGW/STEL
- Stability and reactivity,
- Toxicological information,
- Environmental information,
- Waste management,
- Transport and storage information.
In short, the card must contain all relevant information about the properties and hazards of the substance or mixture known to the manufacturer.
This is a basic document for working with chemicals – at all stages, including production, transport, storage, and use.
