Which acronym stands for a document listing hazards and safe handling procedures for chemicals?

• A. Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• B. Chemical Hazard Guide
• C. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• D. Hazard Communication Document

Answer: (C)

The key idea is knowing how safety information for chemicals is officially named. The document that lists hazards and safe handling procedures is the Safety Data Sheet, abbreviated SDS. It’s the standardized, current term used worldwide under the Globally Harmonized System. An SDS includes hazard statements, ingredient information, first aid measures, safe handling and storage, exposure controls, personal protective equipment, and emergency procedures. The older term Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) refers to the same type of document, and you may still see it in older materials, but the modern standard is SDS. The other names listed aren’t the recognized title for this required safety document.