Safety Data Sheet Guide 1
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) - answer Communicate the hazards of dangerous drugs and
chemicals to anyone who compounds stores, transport or cleans these items
Paper copies of SDS - answer Usually kept in a bright yellow binder with SDS located in
the pharmacy
SDSs - answer Provide information to pharmacy personnel on safe handling when
compounding and storage of a drug or chemical as well as instructions if the drug or
chemical is spilled or comes into contact with the person
SDS - Identification - answer- Product identifier
- Manufacturer or Distributor name and contact information
- Emergency phone number
- Recommended use
- Restrictions on use
SDS- Hazards Identifications - answer- Information whether the drug or chemical
material can cause oral, skin, lung, or eye damage if exposed.
- Information about which warning labels are needed on the drug or chemical container
to inform staff about the hazards when coming into contact with drug or chemical
SDS - First Aid measures - answer- Information about emergency procedures if the
drug or chemical is accidentally inhaled, ingested, or comes into contact with the skin or
eyes
- If medical attention is needed following exposure to certain materials
SDS- Accidental Release Measures - answer- Information about chemical or drug spill
clean up procedures
- Information whether HAZMAT team clean-up is needed
SDS- Handling and Storage - answer- Information about safe handling and storage of
the drug or chemical
Ex: avoid direct sunlight
SDS- Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection - answer- Information about what
personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed when handling and cleaning up a drug
or chemical including: gloves, eye shields, gowns, bouffant caps, face masks
- Even if the drug or chemical is nonhazardous consider wearing gloves
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) - answer Communicate the hazards of dangerous drugs and
chemicals to anyone who compounds stores, transport or cleans these items
Paper copies of SDS - answer Usually kept in a bright yellow binder with SDS located in
the pharmacy
SDSs - answer Provide information to pharmacy personnel on safe handling when
compounding and storage of a drug or chemical as well as instructions if the drug or
chemical is spilled or comes into contact with the person
SDS - Identification - answer- Product identifier
- Manufacturer or Distributor name and contact information
- Emergency phone number
- Recommended use
- Restrictions on use
SDS- Hazards Identifications - answer- Information whether the drug or chemical
material can cause oral, skin, lung, or eye damage if exposed.
- Information about which warning labels are needed on the drug or chemical container
to inform staff about the hazards when coming into contact with drug or chemical
SDS - First Aid measures - answer- Information about emergency procedures if the
drug or chemical is accidentally inhaled, ingested, or comes into contact with the skin or
eyes
- If medical attention is needed following exposure to certain materials
SDS- Accidental Release Measures - answer- Information about chemical or drug spill
clean up procedures
- Information whether HAZMAT team clean-up is needed
SDS- Handling and Storage - answer- Information about safe handling and storage of
the drug or chemical
Ex: avoid direct sunlight
SDS- Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection - answer- Information about what
personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed when handling and cleaning up a drug
or chemical including: gloves, eye shields, gowns, bouffant caps, face masks
- Even if the drug or chemical is nonhazardous consider wearing gloves
