MSDS vs SDS Do you Know the Difference? MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) • Older format, used before GHS (Globally Harmonized System). • No standard structure and varies by manufacturer/country. • Contains hazard info, handling, storage, emergency measures. • Being phased out, still found in some workplaces. SDS (Safety Data Sheet) • Current global standard under GHS. • 16 standardized sections: ID, hazards, composition, first-aid, fire, handling, PPE, disposal, transport, etc. • Uniform worldw