How to Find MSDS Sheets

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Have product identifiers ready

   Most importantly, try to locate the name of the manufacturer.
   
   Either you purchased the product directly from the manufacturer, or from a distributor. , Once you are on the manufacturer’s website, see if they have a section where they make their MSDSs/SDSs available to the public.
   
   You can then search through their MSDSs/SDSs and locate the one for your product.,,, Note that you can also do this after step 2 or step
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   If you anticipate a situation where you will frequently need to search for SDSs of various products, you should seriously consider subscribing to a service offered by some vendors where SDSs are sourced for you, and accessed through an online SDS management system.
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   Step 2: such as product name

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   Step 3: product code

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   Step 4: Go on the website of the manufacturer of the product.

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   Step 5: If you purchased the product from a distributor

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   Step 6: and you did not find the SDS on the manufacturer’s website

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   Step 7: go on the distributor’s website to see if they make MSDSs/SDSs available for the products that they carry and sell.

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   Step 8: If you still have not found the SDS of the product

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   Step 9: go to specialized websites that store SDSs and allow you to search and download a certain number of SDSs for free.

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    Step 10: Contact the manufacturer or distributor of the product directly and request the SDS if you still have not found it.

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