SDS authoring: stop hunting for the source behind each line
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Safety data sheet authoring depends on facts that change with ATPs, Candidate List updates and national exposure limits. Ask about the CAS number and the markets you supply. Every claim links to the stored official source, so the evidence is ready when a reviewer asks why a line changed.
The regulatory lines every SDS author has to get right
EU SDS requirements sit in REACH Annex II, replaced by Regulation (EU) 2020/878. The format has been mandatory since 1 January 2023. The research behind these sections matters most:
- Section 2: harmonised classifications in CLP Annex VI Part 3 and the ATPs that update them.
- Section 3: composition and Candidate List status. ECHA's Candidate List obligations explain when that status creates SDS duties.
- Section 8: occupational exposure limits from each country's official sources.
- Section 14: transport information.
- Section 15: Annex XIV authorisations, Annex XVII restrictions and other substance-specific rules.
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/707 added CLP hazard classes for endocrine disruption, persistence and mobility. Ask which rules and dates apply to your substance, then open the cited regulation.
Questions SDS authors ask before writing
Start with the CAS number, name the market and ask for the source:
- Section 2: What is the harmonised CLP classification of formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0), and which ATP introduced it?
- Sections 3 and 15: Is bisphenol A (CAS 80-05-7) on the REACH Candidate List, and is it restricted under Annex XVII?
- Section 8: What are the occupational exposure limits for toluene (CAS 108-88-3) in Germany, France and Spain?
- Section 15: Is DEHP (CAS 117-81-7) restricted under REACH Annex XVII, UK REACH and US TSCA, and how do the conditions differ?
- Update research: Which substances were added to the SVHC Candidate List in the latest update, and what SDS duties follow?
Use quick answers for a focused lookup. Use deep research for questions across several substances and markets.
Cited answers for safety data sheet authoring
RegAffairs AI links each claim to the stored official document and shows the research trail. Open the source, check the entry and put the citation in the review file.
The homepage example asks whether TiO2 is still harmonised as Carc. 2 under CLP. The answer cites Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/217 and General Court judgments T-279/20 and T-288/20. The research took 48 seconds.
| Regulatory question behind the SDS | Evidence you get |
|---|---|
| Harmonised classification for section 2 | CLP entry and ATP, linked to the source |
| Candidate List status for section 3 | Cited Candidate List entry |
| Exposure limits for section 8 | Limits from national source documents |
| Restrictions for section 15 | Cited Annex XVII and national rules |
SDS authoring across markets: sections 8 and 15
Ask about several markets in one question instead of going country by country. National OEL sources include BAuA and IFA GESTIS in Germany, INRS in France, INSST in Spain and HSE in the UK.
For section 15, ask about EU REACH, UK REACH, US TSCA or Türkiye KKDIK. Answers come back in your language, with sources attached. Explore chemicals coverage for the datasets behind the answers.
Check what changed before revising the SDS
REACH Article 31(9) requires updates without delay in three cases:
- New information may affect risk-management measures, or new information on hazards becomes available.
- An authorisation is granted or refused.
- A restriction is imposed.
Suppliers must send the updated sheet to recipients supplied in the preceding 12 months. Ask what changed for your CAS numbers in the latest ATP or Candidate List update. The cited findings show which sheets need revision, and why.
Research before SDS authoring software sign-off
Make the source check part of SDS creation and review. Before sign-off, ask RegAffairs AI about classification, SVHC status, OELs and section 15 rules. Your SDS writing review file then holds the cited evidence behind those lines. For the workflow, see SDS software vs regulatory lookup.
FAQ
How does RegAffairs AI help with SDS authoring?
You get regulatory answers in seconds about classifications, Candidate List status, restrictions and exposure limits. Each claim links to the official source for your review file.
Can I check a classification during safety data sheet authoring?
Yes. Ask for the CAS number's harmonised classification and the ATP behind it, then open the linked CLP source before sign-off.
What does it cost for an SDS team?
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Check the sheet on your desk
Take one CAS number from today's SDS. Ask the regulatory question, open the citation and bring the evidence to sign-off.