Which products require MSDS test reports?
Date：2026-02-05 09:09:05 Classification
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Which products require SDS (MSDS)?
1. Scope of products requiring SDS (based on global mainstream regulations)
All chemical substances or mixtures that pose physical hazards (such as flammability and explosiveness) or health hazards (such as toxicity, corrosivity, and carcinogenicity) require SDS throughout all stages of their production, distribution, and use. Specifically including:
1. Industrial chemicals
Various organic solvents: alcohol, acetone, thinner, diluent, etc.
Corrosive chemicals such as acids and alkalis: sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, etc.
Metals and their compounds: powders, solutions, etc.
Dyes, pigments, paints, and inks.
Adhesives, resins.
2. Chemical products in consumer goods
Household cleaners: toilet cleaner, pipe dredger, strong cleaner, etc.
Aerosol can products: insecticides, hair sprays, air fresheners, etc.
Paints and coatings: wall paint, wood paint, etc.
Automobile maintenance products: engine oil, coolant, brake oil, fuel additive, etc.
Office supplies: printer toner, ink, correction fluid, etc.
3. Products for specific industries
Pesticides and fertilizers (agriculture).
Pharmaceutical raw materials (pharmaceutical manufacturing).
Essence, spice (food, daily chemical).
Laboratory reagents (for scientific research and education).
4. Items containing chemicals
Under certain regulations (such as the EU REACH), when an item contains intentionally released chemical substances (such as fragrance products, insoles containing volatile antimicrobial agents) or substances of very high concern exceeding a certain concentration, an SDS is also required.
II. Under what circumstances will "testing" be truly involved?
Although the preparation of SDS primarily relies on existing data, testing is indeed necessary to obtain crucial information in the following situations:
1. Complete unknown composition information: For example, recycled unknown mixtures or "black box" products with confidential formulas. Chemical analysis and testing are required to determine their composition and content.
2. Assessing physical hazards: When it is impossible to infer from similar products, it is necessary to test the physicochemical properties of the product, such as:
Flash point (to determine flammability)
pH value (to determine corrosivity)
explosive limit
Spontaneous combustion temperature, etc.
3. Assessment of health and environmental hazards: When toxicological data is lacking, specialized toxicological testing (such as acute toxicity, skin irritation, mutagenicity, etc.) may be required, but this is usually costly and only used for the declaration of new chemical substances.
4. Meet the compliance requirements of specific regulations:
China's new chemical substance registration: complete test data package is required for new substances.
EU REACH Regulation: For substances with a large registered tonnage, corresponding level of test data is required.
Transportation identification of dangerous goods: In order to determine the transportation classification (such as whether it is a flammable liquid, packaging level), test data (especially flash point test) must be relied upon.
III. Core Content of SDS (16 Sections)
A standard SDS should include the following 16 sections, which also serve as a framework for writing:
1. Chemical and company identification
2. Overview of Hazards
3. Composition/Ingredient Information (This is the core foundation)
4. First aid measures
5. Fire prevention measures
6. Emergency response measures for leakage
7. Handling, disposal, and storage
8. Exposure control/personal protection
9. Physicochemical properties (some data may require testing)
10. Stability and reactivity
11. Toxicological information (data usually sourced from public databases or similar substances)
12. Ecological information
13. Disposal
14. Transportation information (classification often relies on test data)
15. Regulatory information
16. Other information
Last reminder: MSDS/SDS serves as the first line of defense for chemical safety management and is a legally binding document. Ensuring its information is accurate, complete, and complies with the regulatory and language requirements of the country of sale is a crucial responsibility for businesses to operate in compliance. If in doubt, it is best to consult a professional chemical regulatory service agency.
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