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Definition
Safety Data Sheet (GHS-compliant, 16-section format) — the globally harmonised replacement for MSDS, required for all hazardous chemicals.
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Contents
16 GHS sections: Identification, Hazards, Composition, First Aid, Fire-fighting, Accidental Release, Handling, Exposure Controls, Physical Properties, Stability, Toxicology, Ecology, Disposal, Transport, Regulatory, Other.
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Regulatory Requirement
Mandatory under GHS (adopted by 70+ countries), REACH Regulation (EU), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 (USA), and equivalent national regulations.