Everyone has probably seen unintentionally comically translated instructions. Nevertheless, it is important and, in the case of safety data sheets, even mandatory that these documents are translated into the official… Continue reading How safety data sheets are translated
Tag: Safety data sheet
How must substances be named in the safety data sheet?
When preparing safety data sheets, the question of how substances (must) be named arises frequently. Especially if you would rather not specify certain substances because they are a trade secret.… Continue reading How must substances be named in the safety data sheet?
Deviations that aren’t any – the solution lies in the detail
You already know our online tool SDBcheck® (Currently only available in German) for checking the plausibility of your safety data sheets from my last blog posts. Today I would like… Continue reading Deviations that aren’t any – the solution lies in the detail
New SDS in 2023
Some people working with SDSs may not have noticed it yet, but we are currently in the transition period to a new SDS format. For the second time, Annex II… Continue reading New SDS in 2023
Deviations in the safety data sheet
In my last blog post I dealt with why the plausibility check of safety data sheets is so important (and also obligatory in Germany according to TRGS 400 [1]). With… Continue reading Deviations in the safety data sheet
Plausibility check of safety data sheets
According to the German TRGS 400 [1], you as the recipient of safety data sheets are obliged to check it for “obviously incomplete, contradictory or incorrect information”. If you find… Continue reading Plausibility check of safety data sheets
Designation in dangerous goods
Did you ever notice that there are differences in the designation of dangerous goods? Users and formulators of safety data sheets come into contact with the dangerous goods in section… Continue reading Designation in dangerous goods
What is different in the US-SDS? (Part 2)
After an overview from the first part to the series, I summarize some differences between the European (EU-SDS) and the US Safety Data Sheet (US-SDS) formats. As a source, I… Continue reading What is different in the US-SDS? (Part 2)
Determine Storage Classes with Safety Data Sheets
To mark the occasion of TRGS 510 updated in February, I will take a look at storage classes and how you can find out about them with the help of… Continue reading Determine Storage Classes with Safety Data Sheets
Reading Safety Data Sheets
Background and motivation When compiling a hazardous substances index, you generally take the data obtained for this purpose from the associated safety data sheets. These are without doubt the main… Continue reading Reading Safety Data Sheets