A new format for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) has been developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Am I required by OSHA to comply with this standardized format?
No, it is a voluntary standard. OSHA allows any format as long as it includes the information stated in CFR 1910.1200 (g). The purpose of the new format is to make it easier to find information regardless of the MSDS supplier. The new format is intended to be user-friendly to a wide range of educational levels. The MSDS is divided into 16 sections and prioritized according to the information’s usefulness. The new categories, in order, are: Chemical Product and Company ID; Composition; Hazard Identification; First Aid Measures; Fire-Fighting; Accidental Release; Handling and Storage; Exposure Controls and Personal Protection; Physical and Chemical Properties; Stability and Reactivity; Toxicology; Ecological Information; Disposal; Transport; Regulations; and Other Pertinent Information. Users can readily access the category they need at the moment.
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