SDS documents are legally required for hazardous products in the US, EU, UK, and most global markets. SpecIQ generates all 16 GHS sections automatically — formatted, compliant, and export-ready. No compliance consultant needed.
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — previously known as an MSDS or Material Safety Data Sheet — is a standardised document that provides detailed information about a hazardous substance or mixture. Under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), SDS documents must follow a 16-section format.
Chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food additives, cleaning products, adhesives, paints and coatings, automotive fluids, agricultural chemicals, cosmetics, and industrial materials.
Missing or non-compliant SDS documentation is one of the most common reasons shipments are held at customs or contracts are cancelled.
Every required section of a GHS-compliant SDS, generated to OSHA HazCom 2012 and EU CLP standards.
Product name, manufacturer details, intended use
GHS classification, signal words, hazard statements
Chemical identity, CAS numbers
Exposure routes and response instructions
Suitable extinguishing media, special hazards
Spill containment and cleanup procedures
Safe handling conditions and storage requirements
OELs and PPE requirements
Appearance, odour, pH, flash point
Chemical stability and hazardous reactions
Routes of exposure, health effects
Environmental fate and ecotoxicity
Safe disposal methods
DOT, IATA, IMDG classifications
Applicable regulations by market
Revision date, preparation information
Compliant with GHS Revision 7 · OSHA HazCom 2012 · EU CLP Regulation
Five teams that depend on accurate, current, GHS-compliant SDS documentation.
Generate SDS for every product in your catalogue. Update when formulations change and regenerate instantly. Maintain a version history for regulatory audits.
Comply with OSHA, EU CLP, and market-specific requirements across your product range. Generate SDS alongside spec sheets from the same product profile.
Food additives, flavourings, and processing chemicals often require SDS documentation for B2B buyers and workplace compliance.
Your supplier's SDS may not meet the regulatory requirements of your destination market. SpecIQ helps you generate market-specific compliant documentation.
Maintain a centralised library of current SDS documents. Set expiry reminders. Share with internal teams and external stakeholders via secure links.
Creating SDS documents in Word is not just slow — it is risky.
OSHA fines for non-compliant SDS can reach $15,625 per violation per day.
Missing or incorrect SDS is a primary cause of shipment holds.
Procurement teams in regulated industries reject suppliers without compliant documentation.
Manually updated SDS often contain outdated hazard classifications.
Every document looks different, raising buyer trust concerns.
SpecIQ builds compliance into the generation process — not as an afterthought.
How SpecIQ stacks up against the manual Word process and outside compliance consultants.
| Compared on | Manual (Word) DIY | Compliance Consultant Outsourced | Recommended SpecIQ Built for SDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time per SDS | 4–8 hours | 1–3 days | Under 2 minutes |
| GHS compliance | Manual check | Guaranteed | Built-in |
| Cost per document | Your time | $200–$500 | From $0 |
| Version control | None | None | Full history |
| Updates when formula changes | Start over | New invoice | Regenerate in seconds |
| Multiple products | Multiply the pain | Multiply the cost | Same time, every time |
Common questions about generating GHS compliant SDS documents with SpecIQ.