Annex II of the REACH Regulation sets out precisely the required structure of the safety data sheet comprising individual sections and subsections.
A list of all sections which must be included in a safety data sheet is provided below. Section 3 of the safety data sheet must include either Subsection 3.1 or 3.2, depending on whether the safety data sheet concerns a substance or a mixture. All subsections of all other sections must be included.
Section | Title |
1 | Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking |
1.1. | Product identifier |
1.2. | Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against |
1.3. | Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet |
1.4. | Emergency telephone number |
2 | Hazards identification |
2.1. | Classification of the substance or mixture |
2.2. | Label elements |
2.3. | Other hazards |
3 | Composition/information on ingredients |
3.1. | Substances |
3.2. | Mixtures |
4 | First aid measures |
4.1. | Description of first aid measures |
4.2. | Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed |
4.3. | Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed |
5 | Firefighting measures |
5.1. | Extinguishing media |
5.2. | Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture |
5.3. | Advice for firefighters |
6 | Accidental release measures |
6.1. | Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures |
6.2. | Environmental precautions |
6.3. | Methods and material for containment and cleaning up |
6.4. | Reference to other sections |
7 | Handling and storage |
7.1. | Precautions for safe handling |
7.2. | Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities |
7.3. | Specific end use(s) |
8 | Exposure controls/personal protection |
8.1. | Control parameters |
8.2. | Exposure controls |
9 | Physical and chemical properties |
9.1. | Information on basic physical and chemical properties |
9.2. | Other information |
10 | Stability and reactivity |
10.1. | Reactivity |
10.2. | Chemical stability |
10.3. | Possibility of hazardous reactions |
10.4. | Conditions to avoid |
10.5. | Incompatible materials |
10.6. | Hazardous decomposition products |
11 | Toxicological information |
11.1. | Information on toxicological effects |
12 | Ecological information |
12.1. | Toxicity |
12.2. | Persistence and degradability |
12.3. | Bioaccumulative potential |
12.4. | Mobility in soil |
12.5. | Results of PBT and vPvB assessment |
12.6. | Other adverse effects |
13 | Disposal considerations |
13.1. | Waste treatment methods |
14 | Transport information |
14.1. | UN number |
14.2. | UN proper shipping name |
14.3. | Transport hazard class(es) |
14.4. | Packing group |
14.5. | Environmental hazards |
14.6. | Special precautions for user |
14.7. | Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC Code |
15 | Regulatory information |
15.1. | Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture |
15.2. | Chemical safety assessment |
16 | Other information |
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