SDS stands for Safety Data Sheet. It is a comprehensive document that provides detailed information about the hazards of chemicals, as well as safety precautions for their handling, storage, and disposal. SDSs are essential for workplace safety and compliance with regulations, ensuring that workers and emergency responders have access to critical information to handle chemicals safely and effectively

. The SDS format is internationally standardized under the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), which specifies 16 sections covering the properties, hazards, handling, and emergency measures related to the chemical

. SDSs were formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), but the transition to SDSs standardized the format and improved hazard communication