Turvallisuusdatalehti

Turvallisuustiedote, commonly referred to as a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or formerly Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), is a document that provides comprehensive information about a hazardous substance or mixture. Its primary purpose is to inform users, including employers and employees, about the potential hazards associated with the material and to outline measures for safe handling, storage, and disposal.

In the European Union, SDSs are mandated by the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation. Similar regulations exist in other regions, such as OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard in the United States. The content and format of a turvallisuustiedote are standardized, typically following a 16-section structure. These sections cover crucial information such as identification of the substance/mixture and company, hazard identification, composition/information on ingredients, first-aid measures, fire-fighting measures, accidental release measures, handling and storage, exposure controls/personal protection, physical and chemical properties, stability and reactivity, toxicological information, ecological information, disposal considerations, transport information, regulatory information, and other information.

The information contained within a turvallisuustiedote is essential for risk assessment and the implementation of appropriate safety precautions in workplaces. It helps prevent accidents, injuries, and environmental damage by ensuring that users are aware of potential risks and know how to mitigate them. Employers are responsible for ensuring that SDSs are readily accessible to their employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals.