SDS Section 16 (Tab "16 Other")
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For this final section, you provide a preparation date for the current version of the SDS. You can also include other items that do not fit readily into the previous sections.
Other information / recent history (Optional)
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Possible items to include are:
· A list of revision(s) made since the previous version (if any) of the SDS
· A key to abbreviations/acronyms used elsewhere in the SDS
· Literature references for citations in other sections
· Identification of the technique used to derive each GHS classification: e.g., "Test data", "Calculation", "Bridging/dilution", "Bridging/batching", "Expert judgment", etc. This information may be required in the EU/EEA, for a product that is a mixture.
· A table of contents or index for attachments to the SDS (if any), such as exposure scenarios for an EU/EEA-type SDS
· Suggestions for worker training
Further information (disclaimer) (Optional)
This area may be useful if you wish to include a disclaimer regarding accuracy of content, suitability of the document for particular uses, liability, etc.
For Mexico, you may need to incorporate particular wording; you should verify this requirement with Mexican regulators:
La información se considera correcta, pero no es exhaustiva y se utilizará únicamente como orientación, la cual está basada en el conocimiento actual de la sustancia química o mezcla y es aplicable a las precauciones de seguridad apropiadas para el producto.
- NORMA Oficial Mexicana NOM-018-STPS-2015, 9.2(p)
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Version (Optional)
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Revision (Optional)
Identify the revision number of the SDS.
Supersedes (Optional)
Identify the version number of a previous SDS, if any, which this version replaces.
Issued on
Indicate the date on which the current version of the SDS was prepared.
Print date (Optional)
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SDS Section 16 (Tab "16 Other") — details
Contents
A4.3.16 SECTION 16: Other information
I. OSHA guidance
From: “OSHA Brief: Hazard Communication Standard: Safety Data Sheets”, https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3514.html.
This section indicates when the SDS was prepared or when the last known revision was made. The SDS may also state where the changes have been made to the previous version. You may wish to contact the supplier for an explanation of the changes. Other useful information also may be included here.
II. UN guidance
From "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)", 7th Ed., by Secretariat, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). ©2017, United Nations. Reprinted with the permission of the United Nations.
A4.3.16 SECTION 16: Other information
Provide information relevant to the preparation of the SDS in this section. This should incorporate other information that does not belong in sections 1 to 15 of the SDS, including information on preparation and revision of the SDS such as:
(a) the date of preparation of the latest revision of the SDS. When revisions are made to an SDS, unless it has been indicated elsewhere, clearly indicate where the changes have been made to the previous version of the SDS. Suppliers should maintain an explanation of the changes and be willing to provide it upon request;
(b) a key/legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the SDS; and
(c) key literature references and sources for data used to compile the SDS.
NOTE: While references are not necessary in SDSs, references may be included in this section if desired.
III. European Union guidance
From: "COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2020/878 of 18 June 2020, amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)". Official Journal of the European Union, 26.6.2020.
SECTION 16: Other information
This section of the safety data sheet shall contain other information that is not included in sections 1 to 15, including information on the revision of the safety data sheet such as:
(a) in the case of a revised safety data sheet, a clear indication of where changes have been made to the previous version of the safety data sheet, unless such indication is given elsewhere in the safety data sheet, with an explanation of the changes, if appropriate. A supplier of a substance or mixture shall be able to provide an explanation of the changes upon request;
(b) a key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet;
(c) key literature references and sources for data;
(d) in the case of mixtures, an indication of which of the methods of evaluating information referred to in Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 was used for the purpose of classification;
(e) a list of relevant hazard statements and/or precautionary statements. Write out the full text of any statements, which are not written out in full under sections 2 to 15;
(f) advice on any training appropriate for workers to ensure protection of human health and the environment.
IV. Health Canada guidance
From: "Technical Guidance on the Requirements of the Hazardous Products Act and the Hazardous Products Regulations, WHMIS 2015 Supplier Requirements", Cat.: H129-64/1-2016E-PDF. December 2016. ©2016, Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Health. The acronym "HPR" refers to the Canadian Hazardous Products Regulations.
Item 16: Other Information:
This section provides the date of the latest revision of the SDS. This section indicates the date of preparation if the SDS has not been revised or the date of the latest revision of the SDS in all other cases. This section may also state where the changes have been made to the previous version. Other information also may be included here (e.g., abbreviations and acronyms used in the SDS).
[rev. 4.9.2021]
[1] This shortcut is equivalent to clicking on the Help button on the entry form, and selecting “Background for this section”.