In detail

The SDS follows the Globally Harmonized System structure: identification, hazard identification, composition, first-aid, fire-fighting, accidental release, handling and storage, exposure controls, physical and chemical properties, stability and reactivity, toxicological information, ecological information, disposal, transport, regulatory information, and revision date.

An SDS should be issued for the grade and carrier actually supplied. A generic SDS copied from a similar botanical is a warning sign. The SDS does not replace a COA, and a COA does not replace an SDS; warehouses and carriers often ask for both.

Why it matters to a buyer

  • Warehouse, EHS, and freight forwarders may require an SDS before they will accept the material.
  • Section 9 physical properties and section 10 stability help explain caking, moisture, and storage behavior.
  • A current revision date is part of a credible document control system.

What to ask a supplier

01

Is this SDS specific to the grade and carrier quoted?

02

What is the revision date, and which language versions are available?

03

Does section 14 reflect the packing and transport mode we will use?

References and further reading

External links are provided for orientation. Requirements differ by market, product, and dose; confirm with your regulatory advisor.

Cite this page

Rainwood Botanical. "Safety data sheet." Botanical extract glossary, October 2026. https://ingredients.rainwoodbio.com/resources/glossary/safety-data-sheet/