SDS Content Authoring

SDS Content Authoring typically refers to the process of creating or updating Safety Data Sheets (SDS). These documents are required for hazardous chemicals and substances and provide information about handling, storage, safety, and emergency measures.

Key Components of SDS Content Authoring:

1. Understanding Regulatory Requirements:

   • Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

   • OSHA (for the U.S.)

   • REACH/CLP (EU regulations)

   • WHMIS (Canada)

   • Country-specific adaptations

2. Sections in an SDS (per GHS format):

   1. Identification

   2. Hazard(s) Identification

   3. Composition/Information on Ingredients

   4. First-Aid Measures

   5. Fire-Fighting Measures

   6. Accidental Release Measures

   7. Handling and Storage

   8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

   9. Physical and Chemical Properties

   10. Stability and Reactivity

   11. Toxicological Information 12–15. (Ecological, Disposal, Transport, Regulatory) – Non-mandatory under OSHA

   12. Other Information

3. Tools & Software Often Used:

   • Sphera

   • 3E Generate

   • Chemwatch

   • SAP EHS

   • Lisam ExESS

4. Skills Required:

   • Chemistry and toxicology knowledge

   • Regulatory expertise

   • Technical writing

   • Attention to detail

   • Experience with SDS authoring software

5. Typical Process:

   • Gather chemical and regulatory data

   • Draft or update SDS using authoring tools

   • Translate (if applicable)

   • Review and validate with legal or EHS teams

   • Distribute and manage versions