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Our step-by-step guide to creating an SDS using software

Learn how to create a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) efficiently using software with our step-by-step guide. Ensure workplace safety by providing accurate hazard information and precautions. Stay compliant with regulations and streamline the process for creating a professional SDS. Read now and enhance your safety practices.

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When Are Products Exempt From the HazCom Standard?

We’re often asked if there are products that are exempt from OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard – most recently electronic cigarettes and vaping device companies as new, burgeoning industries – and the answer is ‘maybe.’ It is also important to note that even if a product is exempt under the HazCom…

CAS Number FAQs

CAS numbers are an important part of any Safety Data Sheets (SDS)—but, with over 200 million registered substances, one small mistake when listing CAS numbers can lead to a chain of errors, lost time, and wasted dollars that can eventually be traced back to the source. TotalSDs offers a comprehensive…

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WHMIS 2022: What Health Canada’s Latest Guidance Means for Your SDSs and Labels

As the December 15, 2025 WHMIS 2022 compliance milestone approaches, Health Canada has issued important clarifications that Canadian suppliers, importers, and manufacturers cannot afford to overlook. During a November 2025 Workplace Hazardous Products Program multistakeholder workshop, regulators addressed recurring questions around enforcement timelines, SDS accuracy, mixture classification, bilingual requirements, and…

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CAS-Related Pitfalls When Authoring Safety Data Sheets

Accurate chemical identification is the backbone of a compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS). At the center of that identification process is one of the most widely used and widely misunderstood data points in chemical management: the CAS Registry Number. While CAS numbers may appear straightforward, errors in assigning, verifying, or…

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SDS Requirements for Articles: What OSHA Says Under HCS

Confused About SDS Requirements for Articles? If you’ve ever been told, “We need an SDS for this product,” only to realize the product is actually an article, you’re not alone. Manufacturers and suppliers run into this confusion all the time. While OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) clearly exempts articles from…