CHM 331: Physical Chemistry Lab

What is an SDS?

An SDS (formerly known as MSDS) includes information such as the properties of each chemical; the physical, health, and environmental health hazards; protective measures; and safety precautions for handling, storing, and transporting the chemical

An SDS provides guidance for each specific chemical on things such as:

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• First aid procedures
• Spill clean-up procedures

Consult this clear guide from OSHA for more information about Reading and Understanding an MSDS.

Finding an SDS

1) To find an SDS for a particular product or compound, you can do a Google search with the terms "SDS and Product Name". For example "SDS and Pyruvic Acid"

2) You can also try either of the searchable collections of SDS below.