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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.

Methodology, interpretation & sources

Purpose. 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 .

How to use the result. Start with source data you can verify, enter values on a consistent unit and time basis, and record the assumptions used. The main inputs on this page include Date of Preparation or Last Revision (from Section 16), Your Name, Email, Company Name, What Calculator/Tool Do You Need?. Re-run the calculation when those assumptions change rather than carrying an old result forward.

Decision use. Use this result as a screening or planning aid for occupational hygiene work. Exposure decisions should be based on competent sampling, calibrated instruments, current limits and task-specific assessment.

Limitations. Short-term peaks, mixtures, PPE, work/rest cycles, environmental conditions and jurisdiction-specific limits may not be fully represented by a simplified calculator.

Primary references. Use the current edition/version that applies to your jurisdiction and organization:

Editorial note. Prepared and maintained by Impact Tech Solutions. Editorially updated 28 September 2026. No individual professional credential is claimed on this page; high-consequence, statutory, tax, engineering or health decisions should be independently verified against the current primary source and, where required, a qualified professional.

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