Main situations where SDS/MSDS reports are required
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SDS/MSDS (Safety Data Sheet/Material Safety Data Sheet) reports are required in many situations to ensure the safe use, transportation and handling of chemicals. The following are the main situations where SDS/MSDS reports are required:
1. Export products:
Products exported to countries or regions such as the European Union, the United States, and Canada usually require SDS/MSDS reports so that importers or manufacturers can understand the hazardous properties, transportation and disposal requirements of the products, and take necessary precautions.
2. Dangerous goods:
If the product is classified as a hazardous product, such as flammable, explosive, toxic, corrosive, etc., an SDS/MSDS report is required to clarify the hazardous properties, transportation and disposal requirements of the product, and take necessary precautions.
3. Regulatory requirements:
Some countries and regions or industry associations have regulatory requirements for specific products or substances, and SDS/MSDS reports are required. For example, the EU REACH regulation requires the registration, evaluation and authorization of chemical substances, and the provision of relevant safety information.
4. Customer requirements:
Some customers will require suppliers to provide SDS/MSDS reports when purchasing products to ensure the safety and compliance of the products.
5. Customs inspection:
When conducting customs inspection, you may need to provide SDS/MSDS reports to confirm whether the product ingredients contain prohibited items.
6. Freight forwarder customs declaration:
When declaring customs, the freight forwarder may need to understand the transportation requirements of the product, so it is necessary to provide SDS/MSDS reports.
7. Enterprise safety management:
When conducting safety management within the enterprise, it is necessary to understand the hazardous characteristics of the product, so it is necessary to provide SDS/MSDS reports.
8. Hazard registration:
When implementing strict safety supervision and management, it may be necessary to provide SDS/MSDS reports for hazard registration.
9. Supply chain delivery:
When a substance or mixture is classified as a hazardous product, or contains a certain proportion of substances of very high concern (SVHC) or other hazardous ingredients, the company needs to pass the SDS/MSDS report to importers, downstream users and distributors in the supply chain.
10. Transportation requirements:
In international transportation, airlines and shipping companies usually require SDS/MSDS reports to assess the transportation risks of products.
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