Australia MSDS / SDS Chemical Safety

What are MSDS, SDS, and CSC?

1. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)and SDS (Safety Data Sheet)are both abbreviations for cheMICal safety data sheets. The main difference lies in their naming and the standards they follow.

2. SDSis an updated version of MSDS. It provides a more comprehensive chemical safety information sheet and follows globally recognized standards and guidelines.

3. CSC (Chemical Safety & Compliance)is essentially equivalent to an SDS, but specifically tailoRED for Australian sites.

Versions of MSDS

There are mULtiple versions of MSDS, including:

1. ISO(International Standard)

2. EEC(European Union)

3. OSHA(United States)

4. ANSI(United States)

5. WHMIS(Canada)

6. Chinese Version

Both the EU and ISO standards adopt the term SDS. In the U.S., Canada, Australia, and many Asian countries, SDSand MSDSare used interchangeably, as their technical purpose is essentially the same.

Documents Required for MSDS / SDS / CSC Application

Applicants need to provide the following information:

1. Company or applicant name, address, contact person, phone, fax, and email

2. Product name, model, and properties

3. Final usage and export country

4. Chemical composition, including chemical names, percentages, and CAS numbers

5. Physical properties of the product

MSDS report processing time:3–5 working days

MSDS verification is generally required for goods such as batteriesand chemicals. Besides identifying hazardous and non-hazardous goods, MSDS can also determine special handling requirements for certain products.

Uses of MSDS / SDS / CSC Reports

Within China:

For air and sea export, different airlines and shipping companies have varying regulations. Some products can be shipped directly based on the information in the MSDS report. However, other carriers require compliance with IMDGor IATAregulations. In such cases, an MSDS report alone is insufficient, and a transportation compliance reportmust also be provided.

MSDS, SDS, CSC Qualification Process

1. Fill out the application form

2. Provide product samples

3. Arrange testing

4. Draft report upon passing the test

5. Confirm the official report