How to create a safety data sheet under Regulation (EU) 2020/878: the 16 sections step by step
An EU safety data sheet follows REACH Annex II as amended by Regulation (EU) 2020/878. It always has 16 sections in a fixed order. Below is what each section needs and what SDS Studio does for you.
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Before you start
- Collect the full composition with CAS/EC numbers and concentrations.
- Collect physical and chemical data (flash point, pH, physical state).
- Decide the target language and EU country.
The 16 sections
- Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company
- Hazards identification
- Composition/information on ingredients
- First-aid measures
- Firefighting measures
- Accidental release measures
- Handling and storage
- Exposure controls/personal protection
- Physical and chemical properties
- Stability and reactivity
- Toxicological information
- Ecological information
- Disposal considerations
- Transport information
- Regulatory information
- Other information
What SDS Studio fills automatically
Section 2 classification from the CLP calculation and ECHA harmonised data; Section 3 ingredient identities; Section 8 exposure limits of the target country; Section 14 ADR transport data; Section 15 national regulations; Section 16 phrase texts and abbreviations.
All sections remain editable, and a competent person should review the SDS before release.
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Questions
- How many sections does an SDS have?
- 16, in the order set by REACH Annex II.
- Do I need the UN number for Section 14?
- No. SDS Studio derives ADR data from the classification and flash point.
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