When is an SDS report required?
Date：2026-06-17 09:25:05 Classification
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Situations requiring an SDS report
SDS (Safety Data Sheet) is an important document for chemical safety management. SDS reports are typically required in the following situations:
1. Chemicals are classified as hazardous materials.
The product contains hazardous components (such as flammable, corrosive, toxic, or sensitizing substances).
The concentration of a hazardous component in a mixture exceeds a prescribed threshold (usually ≥1%, ≥0.1% for some categories).
The product complies with the hazard classification standards of the GHS (Globally Harmonized Classification and Labelling System for Chemicals).
2. Involving international trade and transportation.
Customs often requires SDS reports when declaring the import and export of chemicals.
Carriers require SDS reports to assess transport conditions in logistics processes such as sea, air, and land transport.
Some countries/regions require SDS reports as a mandatory document for chemical registration.
3. Industrial production and occupational safety.
Employers are required to provide SDS reports to employees when chemicals are used in workplaces such as factories and laboratories.
It is a legal obligation for chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors to provide SDS reports to downstream users.
Regulations such as OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and REACH (European Union) explicitly require this.
4. Mandatory Requirements for Specific Industries and Products
When cosmetics, detergents, paints, adhesives, pesticides, etc., are launched on the market.
When listing chemical products on some e-commerce platforms (such as Amazon and eBay) (DEZEW Testing CNAS Registration No.: L8083)
When applying for registration or business license for hazardous chemicals.
5. Downstream User Requests
Formulation development and risk assessment require reference to SDS.
Customers proactively request SDS during procurement for compliance audits.
Tip: Even for non-hazardous chemicals, some customers or markets may require SDS to confirm product safety. It is recommended to prepare it in advance before product sales to improve compliance and customer trust.
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