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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

April 13, 2006

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These data sheets play significant roles in several recordkeeping requirements.

• They are created and distributed as a part of comprehensive hazard communication program.
• They are required as a part of any compliance obligation to be available and displayed prominently in the workplace. The public has a right to MSDS data upon request.
• They must be written in English and contain:
  • the name of the chemical (same as on the label)
  • the chemical and common names of the substance
  • a listing of the ingredients
  • a statement of the ingredients that are known carcinogens or that present other known hazards
  • any specific hazards

In general, if your business uses hazardous chemicals (as opposed to manufacturing or importing them for sale to others) you should be able to obtain a MSDS from the manufacturer, so that you can post it in the workplace and keep it in your records.

The Business Tools area contains a copy of OSHA Form 174, Material Safety Data Sheet.

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