Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Flashcards

How many standardized sections does a GHS-compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain?

Answer: 16

A GHS-compliant SDS must contain exactly 16 sections in a standardized order.

Which SDS section provides the supplier's name, address, and emergency phone number?

Answer: Section 1 – Identification

Section 1 (Identification) lists the product identifier, supplier contact details, and recommended use or restrictions.

Section 2 of an SDS must include which of the following?

Answer: GHS hazard classifications and signal words

Section 2 (Hazard Identification) covers GHS classification, signal words, hazard and precautionary statements, and hazard pictograms.

What is the primary purpose of Section 3 (Composition/Information on Ingredients) on an SDS?

Answer: To identify the chemical identity and concentration of hazardous ingredients

Section 3 discloses the chemical names and concentrations (or ranges) of hazardous ingredients so workers know what they are exposed to.

Section 4 of an SDS focuses on which topic?

Answer: First-aid measures

Section 4 (First-Aid Measures) describes immediate treatment for exposure by inhalation, skin/eye contact, and ingestion.

Under WHMIS 2015, who is legally responsible for preparing an accurate SDS for a hazardous product?

Answer: The supplier or manufacturer

Suppliers and manufacturers are required by WHMIS legislation to prepare and provide accurate SDS documents for the hazardous products they sell.

In Canada under WHMIS 2015, an SDS must be provided in which languages?

Answer: Both English and French

WHMIS 2015 requires that SDS be available in both official languages — English and French.