MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)

A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a document that provides essential information about a chemical or hazardous substance. It includes details on its properties, potential health effects, safe handling, storage instructions, emergency measures, and protective equipment. MSDSs help workers and emergency responders understand how to safely use and respond to accidents involving the substance. While the term has largely been replaced by Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in recent regulations, both serve the same purpose of ensuring safety and compliance in workplaces that use chemicals.