<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article may contain an excessive amount of intricate detail that may interest only a particular audience . Please help by spinning off or relocating any relevant information, and removing excessive detail that may be against Wikipedia's inclusion policy . (March 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> A safety data sheet (SDS), material safety data sheet (MSDS), or product safety data sheet (PSDS) is an important component of product stewardship, occupational safety and health, and spill - handling procedures . SDS formats can vary from source to source within a country depending on national requirements . </P> <P> SDSs are a widely used system for cataloging information on chemicals, chemical compounds, and chemical mixtures . SDS information may include instructions for the safe use and potential hazards associated with a particular material or product . The SDS should be available for reference in the area where the chemicals are being stored or in use . </P> <P> There is also a duty to properly label substances on the basis of physico - chemical, health or environmental risk . Labels can include hazard symbols such as the European Union standard symbols . </P>

A safety data sheet (sds) is available in the workplace to