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SDS / MSDS CHECKER

SDS (MSDS) Completeness Checker

SDS = Safety Data Sheet (formerly called MSDS — Material Safety Data Sheet, before the 2012 GHS-aligned format). Checks whether a chemical's SDS contains all sections required by OSHA HazCom 2012 / 29 CFR 1910.1200.
What this checks: Section presence only — a structural completeness check. It cannot verify whether the content within each section is accurate, current, or correctly classified. A qualified EHS professional should still review the substantive content, especially hazard classification (Section 2) and exposure limits (Section 8).
Sections 1–11 & 16 — OSHA-Enforced (Mandatory)
Sections 12–15 — Required for GHS Consistency, Not OSHA-Enforced
Document Currency
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COMPLIANCE STATUS

The 16 Required SDS Sections (OSHA Appendix D / GHS)

1. Identification9. Physical & chemical properties
2. Hazard(s) identification10. Stability & reactivity
3. Composition/ingredients11. Toxicological information
4. First-aid measures12. Ecological information*
5. Fire-fighting measures13. Disposal considerations*
6. Accidental release measures14. Transport information*
7. Handling & storage15. Regulatory information*
8. Exposure controls/PPE16. Other information (incl. revision date)
*Sections 12–15 must be present for GHS consistency but OSHA does not enforce their content, as this falls under other agencies' jurisdiction (e.g., EPA, DOT).

On Document Age

OSHA does not set a fixed expiration period for an SDS — but requires manufacturers/importers to revise it within 3 months of becoming aware of significant new hazard information. As a practical matter, many organizations flag any SDS older than a few years for a currency check, especially for chemicals with evolving hazard classifications.
Based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200(g) (Hazard Communication Standard) and Appendix D. If your SDS is not in this 16-section format at all (e.g., an older 9-section MSDS from before June 1, 2015), it is out of date and should be replaced with a current SDS from the manufacturer or distributor regardless of which individual sections it contains. For customized calculators tailored to your organization, please contact Impact Tech Solutions.