What is MSDS?

What is MSDS?

MSDS, the full name of Material Safety Data Sheet (Material safety Data Sheet), is internationally known as a chemical safety information card, which is used by chemical manufacturers and importers to clarify the physical and chemical properties of chemicals (such as PH value, flash point, flammability, reactivity, etc.) and the health of users (such as carcinogenic, carcinogenic, and carcinogenic). Deformities, etc.) a file of possible hazards. MSDS is a comprehensive legal document on chemical characteristics provided to customers by chemical production or sales enterprises according to legal requirements. In order to ensure the accuracy and standardization of the report, you can apply to professional institutions for preparation.

01 MSDS Contains content

MSDS contains 16 basic data, all of which are indispensable. Before providing information, you can check whether the following information is complete.

MSDS Content:

1. Materials and corporate identity; 2, material composition and composition information; 3, danger identification; 4. First aid measures; 5. Fire protection measures; 6. Accidental release measures; 7. Operation and storage; 8. Exposure control/personal protection; 9. Physical and chemical properties; 10, stability/reaction; 11. Toxicological information; 12. Ecological information; 13, disposal precautions; 14. Transportation information; 15. Regulatory information; 16. Other information. Documents required for MSDS application

Applicant or company name, address, contact person, telephone, fax, email, product name, product model, product nature, end use, country of export, name and percentage of chemical components contained in the product (CAS No.), physical properties of the product, etc.

MSDS reporting period: 3-5 working days

Generally need to check the MSDS goods are batteries, chemical categories, etc. In addition to the identification of dangerous and non-dangerous goods, MSDS can also identify and confirm the special stoves of certain special cargoes.

02 Review of MSDS

The following basic elements are generally required when reviewing MSDS:

1. MSDS acceptance is valid for 3 years from the Issue Date;

2, the 16 basic contents should be filled in one by one, except other information;

3. The second or third column of the MSDS shall be 100% complete;

4, column 14 if there is UN No. CLASS belongs to dangerous goods;

5. The name of the production unit of MSDS is consistent with the name of the production unit of the goods transportation condition evaluation report. If not, explain the relationship between the two.

03 What are the uses of MSDS

At home: For the domestic air and sea export business, different airlines, shipping regulations, some products according to the MSDS report information, you can arrange air and sea transport, but some airlines, shipping companies must be based on the "IMDG", "IATA" provisions to arrange air and sea transport, this time, in addition to providing MSDS report, but also need to provide transportation identification report.

In foreign countries: When goods are sent from foreign countries to China, MSDS report is the basis for evaluating the international transportation of this product. MSDS can help us to know whether the imported product is classified as dangerous goods, and it can be used directly as a customs clearance document.

In international logistics shipping, the MSDS report is like a passport, which is essential in the import and export transportation process in many countries.

Whether it is domestic trade or international trade, the seller must provide the legal documents of product description. Because the legal documents for chemical management and trade vary from country to country, and even from state to state in the United States, some change every month. Therefore, it is recommended to apply to professional organizations for preparation, if the MSDS provided is incorrect or incomplete information, you will face legal responsibility.