Contractor License Practice Exam

What information is NOT typically found on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

1. Emergency contact information

2. Effective and ineffective protective measures

3. Physical and chemical properties

4. Storage and handling precautions

The correct answer is: Effective and ineffective protective measures

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is a document that provides detailed information about a hazardous substance. It aims to ensure safety in handling and using these substances appropriately. The typical sections of an SDS include emergency contact information to provide guidance on immediate actions in case of an emergency, physical and chemical properties which describe the characteristics of the substance including its state, boiling point, and appearance, and storage and handling precautions which detail how to store and manage the substance to minimize risk. While the SDS may include guidelines on protective measures, it does not typically differentiate between effective and ineffective measures in a way that suggests some are entirely ineffective. Instead, it outlines general best practices and personal protective equipment recommendations based on the type of hazard presented by the substance. Therefore, detailing both effective and ineffective measures is not standard practice within an SDS.