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Abstract:  Safety Data Sheets (formerly Material Safety Data Sheets) are a system for cataloging information on chemicals, chemical compounds, and chemical mixtures and include instructions for the safe use and potential hazards associated with a particular material or product. At present, there are 16 sections of Safety Data Sheets, and these sections are discussed in this article. Two United States Pharmacopeia compounding-related chapters (<795> and <800>) refer to Safety Data Sheets, and this article provides a brief discussion on the terminology contained within those chapters.

Related Keywords: Loyd V. Allen, Jr., PhD, RPh, Material Safety Data Sheets, MSDS, SDS, U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, Hazard Communication Standard, Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, HCS, GHS, United States Pharmacopeia Chapter <795>, United States Pharmacopeia Chapter <800>, USP, pharmacy regulation, hazardous materials, labeling requirements, information resources, employer responsibilities, employee responsibilities, personnel safety

Related Categories: ENVIRONMENTAL , LEGAL, QUALITY CONTROL, INFORMATION RESOURCES, HAZARDOUS DRUGS

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