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MSDS
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This topic covers the material safety data sheet (MSDS) and the safety data sheet (SDS) requirements under OSHA’s Globally Harmonized System (GHS) amendments to the Hazard Communication (HCS or HazCom) regulation. Every employer with employees potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals must train these employees to access and interpret (M)SDSs.

For related resources and training materials, refer to the following topics:

  • Hazard Communication for information about OSHA’s Hazard Communication standard, including GHS revisions
  • Labels for information about HazCom labeling requirements

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Interpretations Chemical suppliers must ensure downstream flow of hazard information (MSDSs). 04/21/1999National
Interpretations Distribution of Material Safety Data Sheets. 06/24/1996National
Directives 03/27/1986 - CPL 2-2.39 - Sample Material Safety Data Sheet 07/18/2003National
Interpretations A centralized repository for the electronic collection and dissemination of MSDSs. 10/21/1997National
Interpretations A description of a retailer's responsibilities regarding material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and training under the HCS. (1910.1200) 09/28/1994National
Interpretations Alleged deficiencies on an MSDS for one of Icynene's insulation products. 02/27/2009National
Guidance Documents APPENDIX D TO §1910.1200 SAFETY DATA SHEETS MANDATORY  National
Interpretations Applicability of the Laboratory Standard; MSDS and labeling requirements. 05/28/1999National
Questions & Answers Are companies required to update their MSDSs every 2 years? If not, when? 05/25/2011National
Questions & Answers Are field service technicians required to have the MSDS for the cleaners lubes and so on in their service vehicle? 07/13/2009National
Questions & Answers Are we required to keep only the most current version of an MSDS? 11/19/2009National
Questions & Answers Are we required to maintain an MSDS for charged fire extinguishers? We are not refilling the fire extinguishers and do not store any of the dry chemical powder used for refilling. 10/14/2009National
Questions & Answers Can we have a separate MSDS binder for a specific work area (ie printing press)? We would maintain our master list and this area list, but not have to include the lists in all the other MSDS stations in the plant. 02/22/2008National
Questions & Answers Can we replace our hard copy MSDS file with a link that our employees could use to access the file on a computer? We would have laptops in case of a loss of power. 02/21/2008National
Interpretations Clarification of systems for electronic access to MSDSs. 02/18/1999National
Interpretations Clarification of the requirement to provide accurate and current hazard information on an MSDS. 04/18/2008National
Interpretations Compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and the requirement for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).[1910.1200] 03/24/1995National
Interpretations Employee access to MSDSs required by 1910.1200 vs. 1910.1020. 12/07/1999National
Interpretations Employee and employee representative access to MSDS; accompanying CSHOs on inspections.[1910.1200; 1903; 1910.1200(g)(8); 1903.8; 1903.8(a); 1903.8(b); 1903.8(c); 1903.8(d)] 03/07/2003National
Interpretations Evaluation of a generic Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for copper/copper alloys.[1910.1200] 01/06/1993National
Interpretations FDA regulated drugs that pose a hazard would be covered by the HCS. (1910.1200) 09/13/1993National
Interpretations Format for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). 11/13/1998National
Meetings GHS Safety Data Sheets (Word)  National
Quizzes GHS Safety Data Sheets (Word)  National
Interpretations Hazard communication requirements for diatomaceous earth. 04/05/1999National
Interpretations Hazard Communication Standard and Material Safety Data Sheets. (1910.1200) 02/01/1994National
Questions & Answers How do we know when an MSDS is required for a product? 01/20/2010National
Questions & Answers How long do I need to keep MSDSs for chemicals we no longer use and/or sell? 12/22/2009National
Questions & Answers How long do we have to maintain a MSDS once the chemical is no longer used? It has not been identified in any employee exposure. THanks!AMy 09/24/2012National
Questions & Answers How long must I maintain old MSDS sheets? I'm thinking it is 30 years, but want to be sure. I am interested in the federal requirements. 12/13/2012National
Questions & Answers How many copies of my MSDS book do I have to have? 06/09/2011National
Interpretations Information required on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). 01/30/1997National
Interpretations Internet use for posting Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). 06/16/1997National
Questions & Answers Is it required to keep all MSDSs or is it as I interpret, required only for chemicals on the EHS lists or with a health hazard of 2 or above? 02/12/2008National
Questions & Answers Is there a requirement to annually train employees on MSDSs? 02/22/2010National
Questions & Answers Is there an MSDS retention time? Once we are no longer using a chemical can we remove the MSDS from our binders or do we need to store them for a certain time period? 10/12/2009National
Interpretations Labelling, training and material safety data sheet and the Hazard Communication standard.(1910.1027) 10/06/1994National
Interpretations Letter of compliance regarding HAZCOM data sheets. 12/04/1995National
Interpretations Manufacturer and distributor requirements for developing MSDS for hazardous products. [1910.1200; 1910.1200(d)] 05/03/2007National
Interpretations Manufacturer and employer responsibilities when providing MSDSs electronically. 12/30/1997National
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