The Purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet

The purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet

A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/GBF) is built around a short set of clear objectives. Each one ties back to the safety of the people and the environment that come into contact with the substance.

• The core purpose of the MSDS is to support effective and reliable control and monitoring of the negative effects that chemical substances and mixtures can have on human health and the environment once they reach the market.
• Given the potential impact of chemicals on people and the environment, preparing the sheet and keeping a copy in every location that matters is a significant part of day-to-day safety management.
• The MSDS gives workplace staff the information they need on the risks of handling chemicals and the controls that keep those risks in check.
• When the information on the sheet is accurate and complete and the sheet itself is accessible to users, transporters, and handlers, the right data are available in an emergency without delay.
• To keep occupational health and safety risks under control, MSDS files have to be available in every workplace where the chemical is used.

How Sistem Patent Kalite supports MSDS preparation

Sistem Patent Kalite prepares MSDS files that carry the right data, in the right format, ready for the workplace, the transporter, and the regulator. Each sheet is reviewed before release so there are no gaps when the sheet is needed.