SDS Author replaces manual classification and copy-paste authoring with a guided wizard, a governed global CAS library, and hazard logic that updates itself as regulations change.
SDS Authoring Software
Author accurate, compliant SDSs — in minutes, not days.
Product Wizard
Ingredient
Isopropyl Alcohol Classified
Hazard Category
Flammable Liquid — Cat. 2 Auto-filled
Standard Phrase
H225, P210, P233 Applied
Classification logic updates automatically as GHS and OSHA rules change — no manual re-checks.
80 %
Less time spent authoring each SDS
<5 min
To duplicate a compliant SDS for a similar product
500 +*
Companies authoring SDSs on TotalSDS
30 +*
Countries covered across the global CAS library
Why Enterprises Choose SDS Author
Built for organizations authoring hundreds of SDSs, not one
A single-product tool and an enterprise authoring platform look similar on a demo call. The difference shows up once a formulation changes, a GHS revision lands, or a hundred SDSs need the same fix at once.
One governed classification standard
Every author works from the same private CAS ingredient database, so two products with the same raw material classify identically, no matter who authored them.
Built for portfolio-scale changes
Product Copy, bulk Base Statements, and mass updates mean a single ingredient reclassification doesn’t turn into a document-by-document correction project.
Regulatory updates handled centrally
As GHS revisions and OSHA rule changes take effect, the wizard’s classification logic updates, instead of relying on every author to track every jurisdictional change manually.
Built into every SDS
Six features that replace manual authoring work
Each feature removes a specific manual step from the SDS authoring process, helping teams work faster and maintain greater consistency.
01
Guided Classification
The Product Wizard automates hazard classification math for complex products (excluding acute and aquatic toxicity), so authors aren’t running GHS logic by hand.
Product Wizard
02
Auto-Filled SDS Sections
Standard Phrases populate SDS sections automatically with pre-determined, customizable statements based on the product’s actual hazards.
Standard Phrases
03
One-Click Duplication
Product Copy creates an identical, fully customized copy of an existing product, saving hours on white labels or near-identical formulations.
Product Copy
04
Supplier SDS → Ingredient
Mixture Ingredient Creation builds usable ingredient records straight from supplier-provided raw material SDSs, no manual transcription.
Mixture Ingredient Creation
05
Bulk Statement Control
Base Statements handle non-recognized hazard communication and large-scale additions, like disclaimers, across many products at once.
Base Statements
06
Governed Ingredient Data
The Global CAS Library gives every author the same fully-researched chemical substance identifiers, maintained by TotalSDS’s regulatory team.
Global CAS Library
How SDS Author Works
From raw ingredients to a published SDS, in four steps
The same guided process works for both new formulations and similar product variants.
01
Enter product & ingredients
Add raw materials directly, or generate ingredients straight from a supplier’s raw material SDS.
02
Wizard classifies hazards
The Product Wizard runs GHS classification logic against the Global CAS Library automatically.
03
Sections auto-populate
Standard Phrases and Base Statements fill the required SDS sections based on the classification result.
04
Publish, copy, or update
Publish the SDS, duplicate it for a similar product, or push a bulk update across the affected portfolio.
SDS Author vs. the manual way
What changes when authoring isn't manual
See how SDS Author compares with the manual processes teams often use to create and maintain SDSs.
| Capability | SDS Author | Typical Point Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Hazard classification | ✓ Calculated automatically | – Manual classification |
| SDS section drafting | ✓ Auto-filled, customizable | – Manual entry, error-prone |
| Similar-product authoring | ✓ Duplicate with customizations | – Redundant re-authoring |
| Supplier ingredient data | ✓ Built from supplier SDSs | – Manual data entry |
| Disclaimers & bulk statements | ✓ Applied at scale, in bulk | – Handled product by product |
| CAS / substance data | ✓ Pre-researched, governed library | – Manually sourced per author |
| Acute Toxicity | ✓ Calculated automatically in Author Wizard | – Manual calculation via external tools |
Who It's Ideal For
Built for the teams responsible for getting classification right
SDS Author fits organizations where authoring accuracy has real regulatory and operational consequences, across a range of roles and industries.
EHS & Regulatory Affairs Managers
Need consistent classifications and an audit-ready authoring history across the full chemical inventory.
Product Stewardship & Formulation Teams
Author SDSs directly from active formulations and need R&D and commercial documents kept separate.
Multi-Site Manufacturers & Distributors
Manage SDSs across multiple facilities, business units, or private-label product lines from one system.
Agroscience & Biosciences Companies
Navigate additional formulation complexity and hazard classes specific to crop, biological, and specialty products.
Construction & Polymers Manufacturers
Handle high-volume, formulation-heavy product lines where near-identical SDS variants are common.
Government & Security Operations
Require authoring environments that meet additional data control and hosting requirements.
Trusted by product stewardship & regulatory teams at
- Cargill
- McCormick
- Patterson Companies
- Aon
- + more*
Why Teams Love SDS Author
What regulatory and product teams say after switching
Pulled from customers currently authoring SDSs on the platform.
★★★★★
"The software helps guide you — if something's wrong, it tells you where to go back and fix it. It's very user-friendly, especially with the wizard tool."
Danielle Knox
Regulatory Affairs Manager, Brandt Consolidated
★★★★★
"TotalSDS™ Author has been instrumental in managing our SDS documents efficiently. The flexibility to edit and customize is invaluable."
Mark Polasky
Chemical Regulatory Compliance Manager
★★★★★
"The software provides a level of customization and control that wasn't available with our previous GHS software, and the team takes our feedback seriously."
Chris Gehly
Chemical Services Manager
Common Questions
SDS Author, answered
What is SDS authoring software?
SDS authoring software classifies chemical hazards and generates compliant Safety Data Sheets in the 16-section ANSI/GHS format, replacing manual classification lookups and copy-paste document creation.
How is SDS Author different from authoring SDSs manually?
SDS Author automates hazard classification through the Product Wizard, auto-fills SDS sections with Standard Phrases, and draws ingredient data from a governed Global CAS Library, so classification logic doesn’t depend on any one author’s individual knowledge.
Can SDS Author handle products in multiple countries or languages?
Yes. SDS Author supports authoring across multiple jurisdictions and languages, and integrates with SDS Manager to publish directly into a centralized, multi-language SDS library.
Does SDS Author keep R&D and commercial SDSs separate?
Yes. R&D designations within the platform keep research and development SDSs separated from published commercial SDSs, without manual file management.
Can SDS Author update many products at once when a classification changes?
Yes. Base Statements and mass update capability let teams apply a classification or disclaimer change across every affected product, rather than correcting SDSs one at a time.
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