Safety Documents
Safety Data Sheets support customers, warehouse teams, EHS personnel, importers and procurement departments when reviewing the safe handling and storage of chemical products.
Because safety information is product-specific, always identify the exact MICHEM product or grade when requesting an SDS.
Document Role
An SDS is used to communicate safety-related information associated with a specific product.
Depending on the product and applicable document format, the SDS may be used during:
A safety document should not be used as a substitute for the Technical Data Sheet when selecting a product for formulation performance.
Document Pair
Use each document for the question it is designed to answer. The boards below separate technical selection from safety communication.
Technical Data Sheet
What is this product and how is it typically used?
A TDS provides product characteristics, intended applications and general technical information.
Safety Data Sheet
What safety information is relevant when handling or storing this product?
An SDS focuses on product safety communication.
For technical selection, use both the appropriate product data and your own formulation evaluation.
Request Checklist
To reduce delays, provide:
If you only know the application, our team can first help identify the relevant product family or grade.
Grade Scope
The supplied MICHEM TDS documents for several cellulose ethers, redispersible polymer powders and fiber products state that further safety information is provided in the relevant Safety Data Sheet.
Do not assume that the safety statement of one product automatically applies to every MICHEM material. The exact SDS should be reviewed for the selected product.
Warehouse Conditions
Different MICHEM products may have different packaging, shelf-life and storage recommendations.
Buying Process
If your purchasing process requires safety documents before supplier approval or shipment, send the request early and include the destination market.
When additional product, certification or batch-related information is required, list those documents separately so the MICHEM team can review the complete documentation package.
Next Step
Send us the product name or grade and your destination market. We will review the request and confirm the applicable safety document.
