MSDS report
Basic introduction
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is a chemical safety data sheet, which can also be translated as a chemical safety data sheet or a chemical safety data sheet. It is a document used by chemical manufacturers and importers to explain the physical and chemical properties of chemicals (such as pH value, flash point, flammability, reactivity, etc.) and the possible hazards to the health of users (such as carcinogenicity, teratogenicity, etc.).
In European countries, the material safety technical/data sheet MSDS is also called the safety technical/data sheet SDS (Safety Data Sheet). The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) uses the SDS terminology, while the United States, Canada, Australia and many Asian countries use the MSDS terminology.
MSDS is a comprehensive legal document on the characteristics of chemicals provided to customers by chemical production or sales companies in accordance with legal requirements. It provides sixteen items including the physical and chemical parameters of chemicals, flammability and explosion properties, health hazards, safe use and storage, leakage disposal, first aid measures and relevant laws and regulations. MSDS can be compiled by manufacturers according to relevant rules. However, in order to ensure the accuracy and standardization of the report, you can apply to professional institutions for compilation.
SDS difference
The EU and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) both use the SDS terminology. However, in the United States, Canada, Australia and many Asian countries, SDS (Safety Data Sheet) can also be used as MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet). The functions of the two technical documents are basically the same.
In my country's standard GBT16483-2000 before 2008, it was called CSDS. In the revised standard GBT16483-2008 "Chemical Safety Data Sheet Content and Item Sequence" in 2008, it was unified with the International Organization for Standardization and abbreviated as SDS.
The two abbreviations SDS and MSDS play exactly the same role in the supply chain, with only some minor differences in content.
Document content
In all countries around the world, whether it is domestic trade or international trade, sellers must provide product description
Legal documents. Because the legal documents on chemical management and trade in various countries and even in various states in the United States are different, and some change every month, if the provided MSDS is incorrect or the information is incomplete, legal liability will be pursued. Therefore, the quality of MSDS writing is an important indicator of a company's strength, image and management level.

MSDS reporting information is as follows:
There are a number of items that must be completed for each MSDS. These items are divided into sections addressing specific issues as follows:
1 - Material and Company Identification
Chemical Name - Usually the IUPAC or CAS name is given. Other common names and trade names may also be given,CAS Registry Number - Required by OSHA, but required by law in most countries,Report Date - Required by the date of literature or the latest update date.
2 - Material Composition and Ingredient Information
Mixture Composition - Includes all hazardous substances above 1% and all carcinogens above 0.1%. OSHA PEL - Either the time weighted average limit for 8 hours per day or the maximum concentration exposure limit for items on the OSHA list. In ppm or mg/m³. ACGIH TLV - Maximum Exposure Limit, recommended by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
3 - Hazard Identification
Health Effects - Target organ or system adverse effects from overexposure to carcinogenic materials and test results for acute and chronic effects.
4 - First Aid Measures
Exposure - Treatment for inhalation, ingestion, eye contact, skin contact
5 - Fire Fighting Measures.
Fire and explosion data - typically include: Flash point - temperature at which chemical vapors can ignite Auto-ignition temperature - temperature at which the chemical in air will spontaneously ignite Flammability limits - concentrations in air above and below which it can not burn Recommended extinguishing materials Unusual fire and explosion hazards provide basic instructions for addressing fire situations May include NFPA diamond markings.
6 - Accidental release measures
Procedures for cleaning up small and large spills CITES specific regulations surrounding chemical spills
7 - Handling and storage
Provide information on safe storage of materials Provide information on safe use of materials
8 - Exposure controls/personal protection
Types of protective equipment, including gloves, clothing, eye protection, respiratory protection, if a hood, glove box or additional ventilation is necessary. Administrative controls such as preplacement and regular medical inspections will dictate the type of showers and eyewash facilities.
9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Generally includes such chemical information as boiling point, melting point, vapor pressure, specific gravity, solubility in water, and evaporation rate. Physical properties such as physical state, appearance, and odor.
10 - Stability/Reactivity
Indicates stability of the material, what causes instability, incompatibilities, and if hazardous decomposition products are possible. May also include conditions.
11 - Toxicological Information
Includes one or more of the following:
LC50 (lethal concentration 50) - the concentration of a material in micrograms per liter of air, expressed in ppm, in a test dose of gas or dust or mist that results in death of 50% of animals exposed to a single exposure.
Contains information on possible effects on the reproductive system.
12 - Ecological Information
May be used to provide information on the effects the material may have on plants and animals, providing information on the fate of the material in the environment.
13 - Disposal Considerations
Appropriate waste treatment methods.
14 - Transport Information
Provides basic transport requirements - shipping name and class, packaging requirements, and quantity limits.
15 - Regulatory Information
EPA and OSHA Regulations Related to CITES
16 - Other Information