SDS authoring services for the United States.
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) compliant Safety Data Sheets — authored, formatted, and delivered audit-ready for the US market.
If your business manufactures, imports, or distributes chemical products in the United States, OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard requires a 16-section, GHS-aligned Safety Data Sheet for every hazardous chemical. Chemply prepares US-format SDS for chemical, cleaning, cosmetic, and industrial manufacturers — including companies headquartered in Europe and exporting to North America.
Regulations we cover
OSHA HazCom (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Federal hazard communication standard. Defines SDS structure, label elements, classification rules, and workplace training duties.
GHS Implementation (Revision 7+)
OSHA aligns with the UN Globally Harmonized System. Our SDS follow the current revision adopted by OSHA in the 2024 final rule.
DOT / 49 CFR 172
US Department of Transportation hazard classification for shipping. Integrated into Section 14 of the SDS.
TSCA Inventory
Chemical Inventory check under the Toxic Substances Control Act, with appropriate Section 15 disclosure.
What Chemply delivers
- Full 16-section SDS authored to OSHA HazCom and current GHS revision
- Hazard classification with US-specific defaults (PELs, TLVs, RELs)
- US-format labels including signal word, pictograms, H/P statements
- DOT transport classification (Section 14)
- TSCA and SARA Title III regulatory references (Section 15)
- Adaptation of existing EU SDS for US distribution
- Plain-English revision summary with every delivery
Frequently asked questions
Do US companies need Safety Data Sheets?
Yes. Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors must prepare and distribute a Safety Data Sheet for every hazardous chemical they produce or import. The SDS must follow the 16-section GHS-aligned format.
Are EU SDS valid in the United States?
Not directly. While both EU CLP and US OSHA HazCom implement the UN GHS, the US version uses different defaults (no signal word in some cases, US-specific exposure limits, no UFI, no EU emergency number). A US-targeted SDS must be authored or adapted specifically for OSHA compliance.
What is OSHA HazCom 2012?
OSHA HazCom 2012 is the US implementation of GHS. It standardised hazard classification, label elements, and the 16-section SDS format across the United States. The standard was updated in 2024 to align with GHS Revision 7.
Can Chemply prepare US SDS for products manufactured in Europe?
Yes. We routinely adapt EU-format SDS for US distribution — re-classifying under US-specific rules, updating exposure limits (OSHA PELs, ACGIH TLVs, NIOSH RELs), removing EU-only fields, and adding US transport (DOT) information.
How long does a US SDS take?
Standard US SDS authoring is delivered in 48–72 hours from receipt of full composition. Adaptation of an existing EU SDS is typically faster — often within 48 hours.
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