What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS), sometimes referred to as a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), is an official document that outlines critical safety information about a chemical product.

It is designed to help:

• • Users understand potential hazards

• • Employers provide a safe workplace

• • Emergency responders manage incidents effectively

Each GH1200 SDS follows internationally recognized standards (such as GHS – Globally Harmonized System) and includes sections like:

1. 1. Product identification – Brand name, product type, intended use

1. 1. Hazard identification – Risks associated with handling or exposure

1. 1. Composition – Chemical ingredients

1. 1. First-aid measures – What to do in case of accidents

1. 1. Fire-fighting measures – Suitable extinguishing media, hazards during fire

1. 1. Accidental release measures – How to handle spills or leaks

1. 1. Handling & storage – Safe usage guidelines and storage conditions

1. 1. Exposure controls / personal protection – Recommended PPE (gloves, goggles, masks)

1. 1. Physical & chemical properties – Appearance, odor, melting point, etc.

1. 1. Stability & reactivity – Conditions to avoid, incompatible materials

1. 1. Toxicological information – Potential health effects

1. 1. Ecological information – Environmental impact

1. 1. Disposal considerations – Proper waste handling

1. 1. Transport information – Shipping and packaging safety

1. 1. Regulatory information – Applicable safety regulations

1. 1. Other information – Revision dates, disclaimers

Why are SDS Files Important for Adhesive Products?

SDS files are essential for both safety and compliance. Here’s why you should always review them before use:

• • Safe Handling: Learn the correct way to use adhesives to avoid health hazards.

• • Emergency Preparedness: Know what to do in case of accidental contact, inhalation, or ingestion.

• • Workplace Safety Compliance: Many industries require SDS access under OSHA or equivalent regulations.

• • Environmental Responsibility: Understand proper disposal methods to reduce environmental harm.

• • Transport & Storage Safety: Follow temperature, ventilation, and packaging guidelines.

How to Use SDS Files?

1. 1. Before using any adhesive, download and read its SDS.

1. 1. Keep SDS copies in workshops, factories, and job sites.

1. 1. Share SDS with employees, contractors, and customers where required.

1. 1. In an emergency, provide the SDS to medical personnel or first responders.