{"id":62641,"date":"2023-06-12T11:19:27","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T11:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/safety-data-sheets-sds-guide-2\/"},"modified":"2025-10-06T11:04:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T10:04:32","slug":"safety-data-sheets-sds-guide-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/topics\/safety-data-sheets-sds-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Data Sheets 101: All You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); \" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-f167d55ac1c3739448cffb2b2e097560\" style=\"color:#000000bf;text-transform:uppercase\">INTRODUCTION<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing chemicals safely starts with getting Safety Data Sheets (SDS) right. But for many businesses, it\u2019s a messy process\u2014scattered files, outdated versions, and complex regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide breaks it down simply: what SDSs are, why they matter, and how to manage them better. Whether you\u2019re reviewing your current process or building one from scratch, you\u2019ll find clear, trusted advice here.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); \" id=\"chapter-1\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-7b1a9c909a8c372deffc4b87f28177f6\" style=\"color:#000000bf;text-transform:uppercase\">CHAPTER 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A safety data sheet (SDS) is a document in a set format that is used to inform all employees and safety personnel about how hazardous chemical substances and mixtures of substances can be safely handled, used, stored and disposed of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The safety data sheet also details any emergency measures needed in case an accident or incident occurs. Previously, they have been known as &#8216;Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most SDS adhere to a standardized 16 section format set out by the UN&#8217;s \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/unece.org\/about-ghs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals<\/a> (GHS)\u2019. These sections must be completed with clear, accurate and up-to-date information. They also must be easily understandable for the employees who use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Why SDSs Matter<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protects workers and the environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensures compliance with regulations like OSHA, WHMIS, REACH and CLP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports internal training and safety communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimizes business risk during audits or inspections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); \" id=\"chapter-2\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-simple-placeholder hs-cta-embed-276072646879\"\n  style=\"max-width:100%; max-height:100%; width:1080px;height:1080px\" data-hubspot-wrapper-cta-id=\"276072646879\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/cta-eu1.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIo8DEjgRPj7xO%2Bp1ufZCD207qJXf8wJI%2FPfm9IsZPZ7ORnuP0s%2Ff2LoSB8ceS6eU%2FZ9elyhQysD5tAsmlicVFvMTOU9TQFWeDRixFdYhWL7mX%2F7zIrG%2FFKX%2F2nVQZmyZLmlHSlqgMwSmL6ZwlNP4qcidVwU2nmgLjjSCrx%2FAHmMembVIX9a09P4Wb8HEYyJeCRUvWG3aSV93ikpQqCyRa2%2FiEJRODQmjA%3D&#038;webInteractiveContentId=276072646879&#038;portalId=144606870\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A blue square CTA that leads to a webinar sign up page\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/cta\/default\/144606870\/interactive-276072646879.png\" style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: fill\"\n      onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-886d2e17ad69f70e6af6cfad1f06b548\" style=\"color:#000000bf;text-transform:uppercase\">Chapter 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Your Chemical inventory  &#8211; what SDS do you need?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first step in understanding your SDS is knowing which chemical products require one. This starts with compiling a comprehensive <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/chemical-safety\/chemical-management-software\/inventory-management\/\">chemical inventory<\/a><\/strong>. To help you structure yours, we have created a free chemical inventory template for you to download.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This template includes guidance on key information to supply to make sure your inventory is as up to date as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-simple-placeholder hs-cta-embed-244055979242\"\n  style=\"max-width:100%; max-height:100%; width:1200px;height:369px\" data-hubspot-wrapper-cta-id=\"244055979242\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/cta-eu1.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJTxbs51z%2FpxAYRDtknZcPYFOTtvmAAofgNoGYXG0vUvjsKLAlyBniphmz1BklqxmcV2d4yYsp7pbrijH1iGXv3mbvyo0jtp6vP4ZnACJZgKhVhRExrB7Y%2F8vYcBTcTvXXqOgrlX4X71PR8UVcJeCI%2FtatZ%2BUAO4SV66QHtW9lzngSZXeH0rag2xVcRjUnD0bMn8w536PyQ%2FtM1ROxik5zuf4%2Bio3vDeyY2Cg%3D%3D&#038;webInteractiveContentId=244055979242&#038;portalId=144606870\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Banner leading to chemical inventory template\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/cta\/default\/144606870\/interactive-244055979242.png\" style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: fill\"\n      onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); \" id=\"chapter-3\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-e29fb74c0e97170e11e0e52b1228afde\" style=\"color:#000000bf;text-transform:uppercase\">Chapter 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Understanding SDS Sections (At a Glance)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pillar_SDS_Blog_close-up-on-SDS-document-paper-6.webp\" alt=\"Pillar_SDS_Blog_close-up-on-SDS-document-paper.jpg?width=1200&amp;height=902&amp;name=Pillar_SDS_Blog_close-up-on-SDS-document-paper.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>GHS-compliant SDSs follow a 16-section format:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Section 1: Identification of the substance or mixture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 2: Hazard(s) identification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 3: Composition and information on ingredients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 4: First-aid measures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 5: Firefighting measures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 6: Accidental release measures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 7: Handling and storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 8: Exposure controls and personal protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 9: Physical and chemical properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 10: Stability and reactivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 11: Toxicological information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 12: Ecological information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 13: Disposal consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 14: Transport information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 15: Regulatory information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Section 16: Other information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Safety data sheets must come with every hazardous chemical and can be long and confusing to read. The first and most important step is <strong>checking your SDS is complete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also find the exact things you should review to make sure your SDSs are compliant with your local legislation and company procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want access to the full checklist? See our blog below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size\">&gt;&gt; Go to the blog:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/blog\/checklist-what-should-you-do-when-you-receive-an-sds\/\">SDS Checklist <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); \" id=\"chapter-4\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-54576997cb4d23c5878f62f6d2be292a\" style=\"color:#000000bf;text-transform:uppercase\">Chapter 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">SDS Section 2 &#8211; Hazard identification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pillar20-20SDS20-20Blog20-20all20GHS20pictograms-8.webp\" alt=\"Pillar%20-%20SDS%20-%20Blog%20-%20all%20GHS%20pictograms.png?width=1200&amp;height=1023&amp;name=Pillar%20-%20SDS%20-%20Blog%20-%20all%20GHS%20pictograms.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Section 2 covers the hazards of the chemical product and how it could potentially harm your employees. In this section you will find the distinctive red, white and black hazard pictograms, which were introduced as part of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). Designed to be evocative and immediately recognizable, hazard pictograms give vital information on the potential risks of a substance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this section to become familiar with the hazards this chemical product could pose, so you can come up with safety procedures, policies, and training to help mitigate any&nbsp;risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Section 2 includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The hazard classification of the product (physical, health, environmental)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signal word<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pictograms<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hazard statement(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Precautionary statements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Description of any hazards not otherwise classified<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional requirements as outlined by specific legislation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For a complete breakdown of hazard pictograms and their meanings, see our blog below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size\">&gt;&gt; Go to the blog:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/blog\/hazard-pictograms-and-what-they-mean\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/blog\/hazard-symbol-meanings\/\">Hazard Pictograms &amp; Symbols and What They Mean<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); \" id=\"chapter-5\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-78fbfdc139696ca74f721d8864c70880\" style=\"color:#000000bf;text-transform:uppercase\">Chapter 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Navigating your SDS: more key sections to focus on<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important you know how to read all the SDS sections because if there is an emergency, you\u2019re prepared.  Here are 5 more sections to focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Section 4  &#8211; First Aid Measures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section x-data=\"PegasusMediaBlock\"\n         x-intersect.threshold.25=\"onIntersect\"\n         class=\"Media relative mask-  align  \" \n         style=\"min-height: ; \">\n                            \n    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EcoOnline - New Brand - NAM_sds-first-aid-measures (1920x1080)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1069325752?h=0c3b51d60f&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963&#038;rel=0&#038;autoplay=&#038;mute=&#038;muted=&#038;loop=&#038;controls=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" class=\"video-embed max-w-full\" controls=\"1\"  frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n        \n            <\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This section outlines the exact first aid measure you need to take if one of your employees is exposed to a harmful chemical. (Even if you don\u2019t have any medical background). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Section 6 &#8211; Accidental Release Measures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Section 6 outlines what must be done if there is a chemical leak or spill on site. Read this section to learn more about how to properly clean it up, the personal protective equipment (PPE) employees need to wear when cleaning up, and what to do to prevent this from reoccurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you resource the proper tools and PPE needed for employees to deal with such a situation based on the recommendations outlined in the SDS, and develop employee training procedures and policies, so they are prepared if such an event occurs. Don\u2019t forget to communicate these accidental release measures and any documents you develop with your teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Section 7 &#8211; Handling and storage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This section covers how to safely store and handle chemicals. Understanding this section can help make sure you\u2019ll never need to use section 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Section 8 &#8211; Exposure controls and personal protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section x-data=\"PegasusMediaBlock\"\n         x-intersect.threshold.25=\"onIntersect\"\n         class=\"Media relative mask-  align  \" \n         style=\"min-height: ; \">\n                            \n    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EcoOnline - New Brand - NAM_sds-exposure-controls (1920x1080)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1069325182?h=dc6b522c46&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963&#038;rel=0&#038;autoplay=&#038;mute=&#038;muted=&#038;loop=&#038;controls=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" class=\"video-embed max-w-full\" controls=\"1\"  frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n        \n            <\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This section provides information on exposure controls and occupation exposure limits (OELs). Most importantly, it describes what PPE is required to help minimize exposures and keep your employees safe.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); \" id=\"chapter-6\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-1ad29247310ec1fdc9adf56e77b871cb\" style=\"color:#000000bf;text-transform:uppercase\">Chapter 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Quiz &#8211; How well do you know your safety data sheets?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pillar_SDS_Pillar-Page_SDS-quiz-avatars-6.webp\" alt=\"Pillar_SDS_Pillar-Page_SDS-quiz-avatars.png?width=1200&amp;height=902&amp;name=Pillar_SDS_Pillar-Page_SDS-quiz-avatars.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s time to test your SDS knowledge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 16 sections, learning to navigate&nbsp;your SDSs can seem like a daunting task.&nbsp;Take this interactive quiz to discover if you\u2019re an SDS student, pro, or expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size\">&nbsp;&gt;&gt; Take our quiz:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/resources\/sds-quiz\/\">How well do you know your safety data sheets?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); \" id=\"chapter-7\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-f7b976d7115caa9eb7f72afbaefc3372\" style=\"color:#000000bf;text-transform:uppercase\">Chapter 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Common SDS management challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n<section x-data=\"PegasusMediaBlock\"\n         x-intersect.threshold.25=\"onIntersect\"\n         class=\"Media relative mask- w-full align  \" \n         style=\"min-height: ; \">\n                                    <picture ><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pillar_SDS_Blog_chemical-label-with-GHS-hazard-pictograms-6-1.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pillar_SDS_Blog_chemical-label-with-GHS-hazard-pictograms-6-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pillar_SDS_Blog_chemical-label-with-GHS-hazard-pictograms-6-1-540x360.webp 540w\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Pillar_SDS_Blog_chemical-label-with-GHS-hazard-pictograms-6-1.webp\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" class=\"image-original \" alt=\"Pillar_SDS_Blog_chemical-label-with-GHS-hazard-pictograms-6\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(min-width: 375px) 600px\"  \/><\/picture>\n\n        \n            <\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to managing safety data sheets, many businesses face similar issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">SDSs stored across different systems or departments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Safety data sheets need to be readily available at all times for employees. There can be a lack of standard systems across different areas of the organization. This makes distributing SDS and risk assessment information to staff in multiple locations challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">No version control\u2014outdated sheets in circulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New SDS\u2019s and updated versions of safety data sheets are always needed. There is a lot of admin involved if this is done manually. The risk of not doing it is employees working with outdated information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Time consuming and costly manual processes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Its time consuming and laborious to contact and recontact manufacturers annually to obtain the most recent safety data sheet for a product or substance. Paper copies can become lost, damaged or altered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">No audit trail when regulators ask for proof<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many organizations find that without proper SDS management, there is no real understanding of the scope of risk faced by employees. In the case of an incident involving hazardous chemicals, this would be a key issue for regulators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"   \" >\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\"><\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); \" id=\"chapter-8\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-e1c30237f5bd9cb6c54b322054a61f8b\" style=\"color:#000000bf;text-transform:uppercase\">Chapter 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Best Practices for SDS Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Building-an-SDS-Management-System.webp\" alt=\"Filing cabinet\" class=\"wp-image-109698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Building-an-SDS-Management-System.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Building-an-SDS-Management-System-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Building-an-SDS-Management-System-538x360.webp 538w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are managing hundreds of potentially hazardous chemicals, you not only have to stay on top of your inventory but also the hundreds of safety data sheets that go with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog post, we bring you 8 key steps to build an SDS management program that works for you. You&#8217;ll learn your responsibilities as an employer and best practice guidelines on how to design your system and source your SDS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the first 4 steps to building a successful SDS management program:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Step 1: Design your template\/system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 2: Document your structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 3: Build your inventory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step 4: Source your Safety Data Sheets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is only the beginning. For the rest of the steps, check out our blog post below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size\">&nbsp;&gt;&gt; Go to the blog:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/blog\/build-a-successful-safety-data-sheet-management-program\/\">Build a Safety Data Sheet Management Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); \" id=\"chapter-9\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-0125a8bfc7cf943ffbf4d52bfb6fd11a\" style=\"color:#000000bf;text-transform:uppercase\">Chapter 9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Key SDS regulations to know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regulations.webp\" alt=\"Image of scales of justice and gavel\" class=\"wp-image-109688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regulations.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regulations-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regulations-538x360.webp 538w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the key regulations governing safety data sheets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The GHS has been adopted by most major countries including the EU, UK, USA, Canada, China and Japan.&nbsp;Most SDS legislation is derived from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">Hazard Communication Standard\/ HCS (USA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The HCS has aligned with the GHS since 2012. It mandates that SDSs be provided and accessible for hazardous chemicals in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System\/ WHMIS (Canada)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WHMIS has aligned with the GHS since 2015. Every product classified as \u2018hazardous product\u2019 under WHMIS requires an SDS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\">REACH (EU)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>REACH refers to \u2018Regulation No 1907\/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals\u2019. Under REACH, an SDS is legally required for any hazardous chemical products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\"><strong>UK REACH<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Post Brexit, the EU REACH regulation was brought into UK law as \u2018UK REACH\u2019 in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more in-depth look at theses regulations and others, see our blog below: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size\">&gt;&gt; Go to the blog:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/blog\/hazard-pictograms-and-what-they-mean\/\"><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/blog\/regulations\/\">Regulations for Safety Data Sheets<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); \" id=\"chapter-10\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-7342dac9dd79984a531846ed8261574f\" style=\"color:#000000bf;text-transform:uppercase\">Chapter 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Labelling compliance and safety data sheets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pillar_SDS_Pillar-Page_close-up-on-hand-showing-chemical-label-info-6.webp\" alt=\"Pillar_SDS_Pillar-Page_close-up-on-hand-showing-chemical-label-info.jpg?width=1200&amp;height=928&amp;name=Pillar_SDS_Pillar-Page_close-up-on-hand-showing-chemical-label-info.jpg\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/osha.europa.eu\/en\/themes\/dangerous-substances\/clp-classification-labelling-and-packaging-of-substances-and-mixtures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation (or CLP)<\/a> sets out the guidelines for chemical labelling in the EU. In the UK post Brexit, this is known as &#8216;GB CLP&#8217;. An understanding of CLP is important for effective SDS management in these regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With new hazard classes, classification criteria and other revisions on the horizon, you need to be confident your chemical labels are compliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to understand the <a href=\"\/blog\/clp-labelling\"><strong>specifics of chemical labelling<\/strong><\/a>, you need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The distinct types of hazard classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labelling elements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And the importance of SDS in the CLP system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, you&#8217;ll label your way to success after reading our blog on <a href=\"\/blog\/clp-labelling\"><strong>CLP labelling<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size\">&gt;&gt;Go to the blog:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/blog\/clp-labelling\/\">CLP Labelling Guidance and Requirements<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); \" id=\"chapter-11\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-5984a46f111421cefcf5d655e0d4691e\" style=\"color:#000000bf;text-transform:uppercase\">Chapter 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Valvoline Oil A\/S is never going back to a paper system again<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EcoOnline-Valvoline-Customer-Case-Study-1024x569.webp\" alt=\"Valvoline Oil AS Case study\" class=\"wp-image-110317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EcoOnline-Valvoline-Customer-Case-Study-1024x569.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EcoOnline-Valvoline-Customer-Case-Study-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EcoOnline-Valvoline-Customer-Case-Study-768x427.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EcoOnline-Valvoline-Customer-Case-Study-640x356.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EcoOnline-Valvoline-Customer-Case-Study.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Before switching to a digital solution, the team at Valvoline Oil A\/S were facing several problems with their manual SDS management system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Distributing SDSs to their clients and keeping them updated was challenging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No overview of onsite chemical products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing paper SDSs was time consuming and difficult to track<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with EcoOnline to implement a digital SDS management solution has changed Valvoline Oil A\/S&#8217; processes for the better. In addition to making distribution to clients easier, it ensures that their SDS are compliant and up-to-date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size\">&gt;&gt; Get the full story: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/case-studies\/valvoline-oil\/\">Valvoline Oil<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t        <\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"Pegasus__Container w-full   relative h-fit  text-content-dark mobile-stacking-standard is-layout-flow wp-block-pegasus-container-is-layout-flow\" style=\"  padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30); \" id=\"chapter-12\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-ac44255a5d7a34022822c19f21281997\" style=\"color:#000000bf;text-transform:uppercase\">Chapter 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">How EcoOnline can help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1007\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Get-a-safer-workplace-when-safety-information-is-readily-available-for-everyone-1007x1024.webp\" alt=\"Get A Safer Workplace When Safety Information Is Readily Available For Everyone\" class=\"wp-image-22015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Get-a-safer-workplace-when-safety-information-is-readily-available-for-everyone-1007x1024.webp 1007w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Get-a-safer-workplace-when-safety-information-is-readily-available-for-everyone-295x300.webp 295w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Get-a-safer-workplace-when-safety-information-is-readily-available-for-everyone-768x781.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Get-a-safer-workplace-when-safety-information-is-readily-available-for-everyone-1510x1536.webp 1510w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Get-a-safer-workplace-when-safety-information-is-readily-available-for-everyone-1062x1080.webp 1062w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Get-a-safer-workplace-when-safety-information-is-readily-available-for-everyone-354x360.webp 354w, https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Get-a-safer-workplace-when-safety-information-is-readily-available-for-everyone-629x640.webp 629w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1007px) 100vw, 1007px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve helped hundreds of businesses digitize their SDS management\u2014reducing admin, improving access, and staying compliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our SDS Management module allows you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Store and organize all SDSs in a secure, cloud-based library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatically update SDSs from trusted databases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share access across teams and sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build audit-ready documentation with a few clicks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/chemical-safety\/chemical-management-software\/sds-management-software\/\">Learn more about our SDS software<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-simple-placeholder hs-cta-embed-232309165279\"\n  style=\"max-width:100%; 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\" id=\"chapter-13\">\n\t        \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t        \t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"relative h-full is-flex-layout flex flex-col justify-start  w-full\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-6c50d57cd7f8e671795b01959ceae292\" style=\"color:#000000bf;text-transform:uppercase\">Chapter 13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Let\u2019s talk SDS authoring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pillar_SDS_Pillar-Page_featured-image-for-SDS-Authoring-Software-Almego-6.webp\" alt=\"Pillar_SDS_Pillar-Page_featured-image-for-SDS-Authoring-Software-Almego.png?width=1200&amp;height=766&amp;name=Pillar_SDS_Pillar-Page_featured-image-for-SDS-Authoring-Software-Almego.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve made it this far, congratulations! You\u2019re officially&nbsp;an SDS expert and should know everything you need to in order to build an efficient chemical safety process. It takes an expert to offer SDS authoring services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In these next few sections, we are going to take a closer look into the SDS authoring process and how SDS authoring software can seamlessly stay up to date in an ever-changing landscape of regulations and compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to write an SDS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are a chemicals manufacturer or distributor, you are responsible for creating its safety data sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SDS authoring is a complex process that requires high attention to detail. In fact, it\u2019s so complex some people wonder if you need to have a special certification to write an SDS. Sometimes it can be hard to know exactly the best way to start. Inside our blog post on the <strong><a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-write-an-sds\">fundamentals of SDS authoring<\/a>,<\/strong> you\u2019ll find information on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What your SDS should contain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who is responsible for writing a chemical product\u2019s SDS?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to write a compliant SDS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What tools you can use to make the process easier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to get step-by-step guidance on <strong><a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-write-an-sds\">how to write an SDS<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;&gt;Go to the blog: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-to-write-an-sds\/\">How to write an SDS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">15 important topics to evaluate before buying SDS authoring software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If SDS authoring is part of your job, you\u2019ve probably started to wonder if there\u2019s a better way. The problem is when you start to research, there is a myriad of SDS authoring software options available to you, so where do you begin?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any software is an investment. You need to be able to present a clear case to your senior management team about the software you\u2019ve chosen. And for something as integral to safety as your SDS, you need to be sure you\u2019re making the right decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at this list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/topics\/safety-data-sheets-sds-guide\/\"><strong>most important things to consider when evaluating an SDS authoring solution<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the things you should be looking for in SDS authoring software are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Automation abilities<\/strong>: How easy will this software be for you AND your team members to use?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Languages:<\/strong> Are the languages available cover your current markets AND the markets you hope to reach in the future?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legislation&nbsp;updates:<\/strong> Will the software automatically update in line with legislation changes?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>System integration:<\/strong> Does this software integrate with your current system AND can you migrate data from one system to another?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, price is another big component of the decision process. You need to make sure you\u2019re choosing software that has competitive pricing but also delivers on its promises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Webinar: Best practice advice on Safety Data Sheet Authoring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pillar_SDS_Pillar-Page_Thumbnail-image-webinar-Best-practice-advice-SDS-authoring-6.webp\" alt=\"Pillar_SDS_Pillar-Page_Thumbnail-image-webinar-Best-practice-advice-SDS-authoring.png?width=1200&amp;height=675&amp;name=Pillar_SDS_Pillar-Page_Thumbnail-image-webinar-Best-practice-advice-SDS-authoring.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have a firm grasp on what to look for when you\u2019re evaluating SDS authoring software, are you ready to bring your organisations SDS authoring to the next level?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/blog\/best-practice-advice-on-safety-data-sheet-authoring\/\"><strong>Get access<\/strong><\/a> to a great webinar, <em>\u2018Best practice advice on safety data sheet authoring\u2019<\/em>&nbsp;where EcoOnline Consulting Manager Sarah Ingle and Solutions Consultant Jack Cleaver took a closer look at some of the most common pitfalls in SDS authoring and how to overcome them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can follow along in the blog as we discuss the 4 key tips from our webinar. You\u2019ll also learn how to avoid some of the most common SDS authoring pitfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;&gt;Go to the blog: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/en-us\/blog\/best-practice-advice-on-safety-data-sheet-authoring\/\">Safety Data Sheet Authoring Best Practice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>ALMEGO &#8211; SDS Authoring Software<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Significantly improve the creation of your safety data sheets with ALMEGO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pillar_SDS_Pillar-Page_Almego-logo-on-background-6.webp\" alt=\"Pillar_SDS_Pillar-Page_Almego-logo-on-background.png?width=1200&amp;height=702&amp;name=Pillar_SDS_Pillar-Page_Almego-logo-on-background.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>ALMEGO is a new generation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoonline.com\/chemical-safety\/sds-authoring\/\">SDS authoring software<\/a>. 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