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How many sections does a safety data sheet (SDS) have under OSHA's HazCom standard?

16 sections, in a set order.

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  1. 16 ✔
  2. 9
  3. 12

Why: Every SDS uses the same 16 headings in the same order, so workers can find information fast. Section 1 is Identification and Section 16 is Other information, including the revision date.

Huh, didn't know that: Section 9 lists physical and chemical properties, and Section 10 covers stability and reactivity.

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Answer: 16. Every SDS uses the same 16 headings in the same order, so workers can find information fast. Section 1 is Identification and Section 16 is Other information, including the revision date.

  1. 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/section-1910.1200
    Section 16, Other information, including date of preparation or last revision.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication (eCFR), Appendix D www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/section-1910.1200
    Sections 12-15 may be included in the SDS, but are not mandatory.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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