Apprentice
General
What is the primary purpose of the Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for a pesticide product?
1
To provide health, safety, and emergency response information for workers and first responders
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2
To document the EPA registration number and approval date
3
To list all the states where the pesticide is registered for sale
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To replace the pesticide label as the primary use instruction document
Explanation
The Safety Data Sheet (SDS), formerly called MSDS, provides detailed information about a chemical's properties, health hazards, safe handling procedures, emergency response information, and regulatory requirements. It is intended primarily for workers and emergency responders, not for general public use instructions (which are on the label).
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