Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Example: 16 Sections with Explanations

People searching for a safety data sheet example usually want to see what a completed SDS looks like. This page fills the 16 SDS sections with example content for a fictional industrial surface cleaner. Each section explains what belongs there, provides a completed example and identifies a common mistake.

SDS, SDS and MSDS are different names of the same document (What is MSDS?). The flow of the sections is explained in the GBF 16 section guide, and the obligation and preparation process are explained on the safety data sheet preparation page.

Sample product: SAMPLE-CLEAN 100

Product name, company and rates are fictitious; numerical values ​​are approximate.

Feature	Sample product
Trade name	SAMPLE-CLEAN 100 (fictional)
Product type	Water-based industrial surface cleaner (mixture)
Component contributing to classification	Isopropyl alcohol, 20% – <30%
Default classification in this example	Flam. Liq. 3 H226 · Eye Irrit. 2 H319 · STOT SE 3 H336

Chapter 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and company/undertaking

The name and identifiers of the product, designated uses, contact information of the company providing the form, and emergency phone number are written.

Subheading	Sample content
1.1 Product identifier	Trade name: SAMPLE-CLEAN 100 · Product type: mixture · UFI: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
1.2 Identified uses and uses advised against	Industrial and professional hard surface cleaning. Not recommended: consumer use, spray application in an unventilated closed area.
1.3 SDS supplier's information	Örnek Kimya A.Ş. · Address: … · Phone: … · SDS responsible e-mail: …
1.4 Emergency telephone number	114 — National Poison Control Center (24/7) · Company hotline: … (with opening hours)

Common mistake: Leaving the address of the foreign manufacturer instead of the company that supplies the imported product to the market in Turkey.

Part 2: Hazards identification

The classification and label elements of the mixture according to the CLP Regulation are written. This section must be exactly the same as the label.

Subheading	Sample content
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture	Flam. Liq. 3 – H226 · Eye Irrit. 2 – H319 · STOT SE 3 – H336 (assumed in this example)
2.2 Label elements	Pictograms: GHS02, GHS07 · Signal word: Caution · H and P phrases: see “Sample label” below
2.3 Other damages	Vapors may form flammable mixtures with air. Contains no components meeting PBT/vPvB criteria (sample declaration).

Why Flam. Liq. not 2? Flammability is determined by the flash point of the mixture itself (details in the FAQ). Eye irritation and STOT SE 3 are determined by calculation method and expert evaluation based on component ratios. For class–phrase relationship: hazard classes and H phrases.

Common mistake: Using H expressions copied from the old tag; Not renewing the 2nd part and the label together even though the formulation has changed.

Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Components contributing to the classification are listed with their CAS/EC number, percentage range and their respective classification.

Component	CAS/EC	Rate (%)	Classification
Isopropyl alcohol (propan-2-ol)	67-63-0 / 200-661-7	20 – <30	Flam. Liq. 2 H225; Eye Irrit. 2 H319; STOT SE 3 H336
Nonionic surfactant (example component)	Taken from Supplier SDS	1 – <5	This example assumes unclassified

The remainder is water and unclassified auxiliary ingredients. If the component has a KKDIK registration number, it is added to the table; The full text of the H statements is given in chapter 16.

Common mistake: Giving the percentage range incompatible with the ratio used in the classification calculation or passing the component without justification without a CAS number.

Part 4: First aid measures

First aid steps, most important symptoms and notes to the physician are written according to the route of exposure.

• 4.1 Inhalation: Remove the person to fresh air, rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If you feel unwell, call 114 or consult a physician.
• 4.1 Skin contact: Wash with plenty of water.
• 4.1 Eye contact: Rinse with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses; If irritation persists, consult a physician.
• 4.1 Swallowing: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, call 114.
• 4.2 The most important symptoms: Redness and irritation of the eye; Dizziness and drowsiness at high vapor concentrations.
• 4.3 Medical intervention: Treatment for symptoms; The label or form is shown to the physician.

Common mistake: Using a general first aid text written the same for every product, which does not overlap with the harms in section 2.

Section 5: Fire-fighting measures

Suitable and unsuitable extinguishers, special hazards caused by the product and recommendations for the fire brigade are written.

Subheading	Sample content
5.1 Fire extinguishers	Suitable for: alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, water mist. Unsuitable for: full jet water.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture	Vapors may form flammable mixture with air. Combustion products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
5.3 Advice for firefighters	Full protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus are used; Containers exposed to fire are cooled by spraying water.

Common mistake: Simply writing “extinguish with water” for a flammable liquid and omitting the risk of vapor spread and full jet water.

Part 6: Accidental release measures

In case of spillage or leakage, personal precautions, environmental precautions and cleaning methods are written.

• 6.1 Personal precautions: Remove sources of ignition, ventilate area, wear eye protection and gloves.
• 6.2 Environmental precautions: Prevent from entering drains and surface water.
• 6.3 Storage and cleaning: Collect with non-combustible absorbent material such as sand, vermiculite; into a lidded waste container and dispose of it according to section 13.
• 6.4 Reference to other sections: Section 8 for personal protective equipment, section 13 for disposal.

Common mistake: Suggesting a flammable absorbent material such as sawdust for a flammable liquid.

Section 7: Handling and storage

Safe working conditions, storage requirements and materials that should not be stored together are written.

Subheading	Sample content
7.1 Precautions for safe handling	Work in a well-ventilated area; ground containers against static discharge; Use non-sparking equipment.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage	Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, container tightly closed; Keep away from heat sources and strong oxidizers.
7.3 Specific end uses	Uses specified in 1.2. In this example, no exposure scenario is included.

Detail for warehouse layout: chemical storage and safety obligations. Cases where a scenario needs to be added: extended SDS (eSDS).

Common mistake: Not carrying the oxidizers written as incompatible materials in section 10 to the storage separation in 7.2.

Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

Control parameters (limit values) and ventilation and personal protective equipment measures are written.

Subheading	Sample content
8.1 Control parameters	The occupational exposure limit value for isopropyl alcohol in the relevant legislation is written together with its basis (number is not given in this example). DNEL/PNEC values ​​are transferred from the component supplier's SDS.
8.2 Engineering controls	General ventilation; local suction in processes where steam is generated.
8.2 Personal protective equipment	Safety glasses with side shields · chemical protective gloves (material and break-up time confirmed by the manufacturer) · mask with organic vapor filter if ventilation is inadequate.

Common mistake: Copying limit values ​​that are not valid in Turkey from another country's list without specifying their basis.

Part 9: Physical and chemical properties

Measured or source-specified values such as the appearance, smell, pH, flash point and density of the product are written.

Feature	Sample value (approximate, fictional)
Physical state / color	Liquid, colorless
Smell	Alcohol odor
pH	Approx. 7
Initial boiling point	Approx. 80 °C (approx. 82 °C in pure isopropyl alcohol)
Flash point	Approx. 26 °C, closed container (approx. 12 °C in pure isopropyl alcohol)
Relative density	Approx. 0.97
Water solubility	Completely mixes

Common mistake: The flash point in section 9 does not match the flammability class in section 2 and the packaging group in section 14.

Chapter 10: Stability and reactivity

The conditions under which the product is stable, conditions to be avoided, incompatible materials and degradation products are written.

• 10.1 Reactivity: No hazardous reactions are expected under normal conditions of use.
• 10.2 Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
• 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions: Vapors may form flammable mixture with air.
• 10.4 Conditions to avoid: Heat, sparks, open flame, static discharge.
• 10.5 Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizers.
• 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products: Not expected in normal use; carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide in fire.

Common mistake: Writing “no data” in each subheading, contradicting the warnings in sections 5 and 7.

Section 11: Toxicological information

The conclusion and basis for each health hazard class are written; If there is no test for the mixture, this is clearly stated.

Hazard class	Example result
Acute toxicity	Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met (in this example).
Skin irritation, sensitization, affects CMR	Criteria are not met (in this example).
Serious eye damage/irritation	Eye Irrit. 2 — causes serious eye irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure	STOT SE 3 — may cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Data source: supplier SDS of components. No testing was done on the mixture itself, classification was done by calculation method.

Common mistake: Writing the toxicity value of the pure form of the component as if it were the value of the mixture.

Chapter 12: Ecological information

Aquatic toxicity, degradability, bioaccumulation, mobility in soil and PBT/vPvB assessment are written.

• 12.1 Toxicity: The environmental hazard criteria are not met in this example.
• 12.2 Persistence and degradability: Isopropyl alcohol is declared as readily biodegradable based on its component data. Degradability data of the surfactant are obtained from the supplier (see detergent biodegradability).
• 12.3–12.6: Bioaccumulation potential is expected to be low; Since it is soluble in water, it is mobile in soil; It does not contain any components that meet PBT/vPvB criteria.

Common mistake: Leaving the section completely blank because the product is not environmentally classified.

Section 13: Disposal information

How to dispose of product residue and contaminated packaging is written.

• 13.1 Product: Do not pour into sewers; It is given to a licensed waste company in accordance with waste management legislation.
• 13.1 Waste code: It is determined by the user according to the activity in which the waste is generated.
• 13.1 Packaging: Completely emptied; It is kept away from heat and flame due to the vapor remaining inside, and is collected separately as packaging waste.

Common mistake: Writing a single waste code as if it were definitive for every user and every process.

Section 14: Transport information

UN number, class and packaging group are written according to road, railway, sea and air transportation rules.

Subheading	Sample content (assumed in this example)
14.1 UN number	UN 1993
14.2 UN proper shipping name	Flammable liquid, n.o.o. (contains isopropyl alcohol)
14.3 Transport hazard class	3
14.4 Packaging group	III
14.5 Environmental hazards	No
14.6 Special precautions for the user	See section 7
14.7 Bulk transport	Not applicable (packaged transport)

Common mistake: Writing a packing group that does not match the flash point in section 9.

Part 15: Regulatory information

National legislation applicable to the product, restriction/permission status and whether a chemical safety assessment has been carried out are written.

• 15.1 Applicable legislation: KKDIK Regulation; CLP Regulation; Regulation on Safety Data Sheets; detergent legislation because it is a cleaning product; occupational health and safety legislation.
• 15.1 Restriction and permission: This example assumes that there are no components subject to restriction or permission.
• 15.2 Chemical safety assessment: Not for mixing.

Common mistake: Referring only to EU legislation and not writing the national legislation in Turkey.

Section 16: Other information

Revision information, abbreviations, full text of H statements, classification method and preparer information are written.

Subheading	Sample content
Revision	Version 1.0 · Revision date: … · Changed sections: first publication
Abbreviations	Flam. Liq.: flammable liquid · Eye Irrit.: eye irritation · STOT SE: specific target organ toxicity – single exposure
Full text of H statements	H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor · H226 Flammable liquid and vapor · H319 Causes serious eye irritation · H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Classification method	Flam. Liq. 3: flash point data · Eye Irrit. 2 and STOT SE 3: calculation method
Prepared by	Chemical Evaluation Expert: name-surname … · document number …

For the author's authority: What is KDU, when is it mandatory? In which case a new version is required: SDS update.

Common mistake: Not writing down which sections have changed even though a revision has been made.

Example label

The label is derived from the same classification as part 2 of the SDS; Any difference between two documents appears as a conflict in the audit. The label elements for EXAMPLE-CLEAN 100 are as follows:

Label element	Sample content
Product name and UFI	SAMPLE-CLEAN 100 · UFI: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
Named component	Isopropyl alcohol
Pictograms	GHS02 (flame) GHS07 (exclamation mark)
Signal word	Caution
Hazard statements	H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary statements (example selection)	P210 (keep away from heat, sparks and flame) · P261 (avoid breathing vapour) · P280 (gloves/eye protection) · P305+P351+P338 (rinse in case of eye contact) · P403+P233 (keep container closed, ventilated) · P501 (disposal)
Supplier	Örnek Kimya A.Ş. · Address: … · Phone: …

The parentheses are summaries only; The official Turkish text in the CLP Regulation is used verbatim on the actual label. For the classification and labeling system itself, you can refer to What is CLP?, for the production of the code and its place on the label, UFI code creation and label compliance, and for the label errors most caught in the audit, common errors in label and packaging compliance.

Checklist for preparing your own SDS

If even one is missing, the form is not compatible:

1. Do you have up-to-date supplier SDS for each ingredient in the formulation?
2. Are the ingredients listed with CAS/EC number and percentage range?
3. Has the mixture classification been calculated and the calculation documented? Are there measurements for physical hazards such as flash point?
4. Are part 2 and the label exactly the same: pictogram, signal word, H and P statements?
5. Are H and P expressions written in the official Turkish text in the CLP Regulation?
6. Are the physical values ​​in section 9 compatible with the class in section 2 and the transport information in section 14?
7. Are the limit values ​​in section 8 based on a valid basis in Turkey?
8. In the 1st part, is there a company that markets it in Turkey and an accessible emergency phone number?
9. If it is a harmful mixture, is the UFI code included on both the form and the label?
10. Is there information on the revision date, changed sections and the author KDU in chapter 16?

Frequently asked questions

Can a safety data sheet sample PDF be downloaded?

The example on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be downloaded or used. Writing your own product name into a ready-made PDF template will not produce compliant documentation: classification, composition, flash point, transport information and UFI code are specific to your product. Copied forms lead to audit findings such as discrepancy with labels and lack of KDU information.

Can I prepare the SDS myself?

In Turkey, the safety data sheet must be prepared or approved by an authorized Chemical Assessment Expert (KDU). If your company has an KDU-certified employee, the form can be prepared in-house; Otherwise, KDU service is obtained from outside.

How many pages does the SDS have?

There is no fixed page count. It holds a few pages in a simple mix; It becomes noticeably longer in extended SDSs where exposure scenario is added. What is decisive is not the number of pages, but the filling of the 16 chapters completely and consistently.

Which sections in the SDS are mandatory?

All 16 sections are mandatory and their order cannot be changed. If there is no data for a section, the section is not left blank; It is written on the grounds of why the data is not available or why the information is not applied.

Is translating the supplier's English SDS sufficient?

No. The form in the foreign language is used as a source, it is not sufficient on its own. The official Turkish equivalents of the H and P expressions in the SEA Regulation should be used verbatim, supplier information and emergency phone number in Turkey should be added, reference should be made to the national legislation in section 15, and the form should be prepared by KDU.

Why is the product in the example Flam? Liq. Flam, not 2. Liq. Shown as 3?

Pure isopropyl alcohol Flam. Liq. Classified as 2 (H225); However, flammable liquid classification is made according to the flash point of the mixture itself. Since the flash point in this example diluted with water is assumed to be approximately 26 °C, Flam. Liq. 3 (H226) was selected. This conclusion cannot be reached without measuring the flash point in a real product.