Chemical safety data sheets containing the following detailed essential information about hazardous chemicals should be provided to employers: substance identity, supplier, classification, hazards, safety precautions and emergency procedures.
For the preparation of chemical safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals, criteria should be established and essential information should be included. When possible, existing criteria established by other competent authorities can be followed. Suppliers should ensure that chemical safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals are prepared, and are provided to employers along with any revisions thereof. Workers and their representatives should have a right to access chemical safety data sheets and to receive information in languages and formats they easily understand.
Labelling and safety data sheet requirements are covered in the Determining classification and hazard communication requirements element of the Classification and Labelling System Scheme (follow the link on the left-hand side of the page; to return to this page use the navigation bar at the top of the page).