The Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are essential tools for communicating the hazards of chemical substances and mixtures and providing companies and workers with the information they need to use them safely.

In Argentina, the requirements applicable to SDS are closely linked to the implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) in the workplace. The Superintendency of Occupational Risks (SRT) approved its implementation through SRT Resolution 801/2015, establishing a harmonised framework for the classification, labelling and communication of chemical hazards.

The GHS establishes common criteria for identifying physical, health and environmental hazards and determines the elements used to communicate that information. These include labels and Safety Data Sheets. The SRT states that GHS use is mandatory in the workplace and that SDS must be available in a standardised format and in Spanish.

For manufacturers, importers, distributors and companies that use chemicals in their operations, compliance means more than simply having an SDS. They must ensure that information on hazards, composition, preventive measures and emergency response is consistent with the product classification and available to the people who need it.

Companies marketing the same products in different countries should also bear in mind that an SDS prepared for Argentina may not be used in other markets without modification. Although the GHS provides a common international basis, each jurisdiction may set specific requirements for hazard communication, language and national information.

This guide covers:

• The regulations governing Safety Data Sheets in Argentina.
• The role of the GHS in hazard communication.
• When an SDS must be available.
• The requirements an SDS must meet in Argentina.
• The SDS structure and its 16 sections.
• The obligations of manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers.
• The main differences between Argentina and other markets.
• Regulatory changes to consider.
• Common mistakes in SDS management.
• Good practices for keeping SDS up to date and compliant.

Summary

Key takeaway

In Argentina, Safety Data Sheets form part of the hazard communication system established through the implementation of the GHS in the workplace. The SRT Resolution 801/2015 approved this implementation and established obligations relating to classification, labelling, signage and training. The SRT also states that the GHS includes standardised Safety Data Sheets in Spanish.

Which regulations govern Safety Data Sheets in Argentina?

Argentina’s chemical hazard communication framework is based primarily on the implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) in the workplace.

The central instrument is SRT Resolution 801/2015, through which the Superintendency of Occupational Risks approved the implementation of the GHS in Argentine workplaces. The resolution requires employers to apply the system, as appropriate, in workplace training, labelling and signage activities.

The framework should be read together with subsequent amendments to Resolution 801/2015. These include SRT Resolution 155/2016, which amended the GHS implementation schedule for substances and mixtures.

The SRT currently explains that the GHS is mandatory in the workplace and that its implementation includes harmonised hazard communication through labels and Safety Data Sheets.

SRT Resolution 801/2015

The SRT Resolution 801/2015 is the starting point of Argentina’s current framework for applying the GHS in the workplace.

Article 1 establishes implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals in the workplace. Article 2 requires employers to apply the GHS, as appropriate, in workplace training, labelling and signage activities.

The resolution is not limited to labelling. Its text recognises that the GHS establishes specific requirements for communicating hazards through labels and safety data sheets, so that users of chemical products have enough information to take preventive measures.

Amendments to Resolution 801/2015

Argentina implemented the GHS through several amendments to Resolution 801/2015.

The SRT Resolution 3359/2015 initially replaced the article setting out the implementation schedule, with different dates for substances and mixtures. Subsequently, SRT Resolution 155/2016 amended that article again, setting 15 April 2016 for substances and 1 January 2017 for mixtures.

The SRT currently publishes an updated version of Resolution 801/2015 incorporating these amendments.

What role does the GHS play?

The GHS provides a common system for classifying substance and mixture hazards and communicating that information through harmonised elements.

In Argentina, its application particularly affects workplace hazard communication. This includes product classification, labelling, signage, training and the availability of Safety Data Sheets.

The SRT explains that the system aims to unify the criteria used to identify hazards associated with substances and mixtures and to communicate reliable information to protect human health and the environment.

Competent authorities

The Superintendency of Occupational Risks (SRT) plays a central role in implementing the GHS in Argentine workplaces.

The SRT approved implementation of the system through Resolution 801/2015 and maintains specific information about its application, technical materials, training and hazard communication.

Superintendency of Occupational Risks (SRT)

Its GHS-related functions include:

• establishing the framework for implementation in the workplace
• providing technical information and reference materials
• promoting training related to the system
• establishing criteria for hazard communication
• overseeing compliance with the relevant obligations within the occupational risk system

The SRT also has a dedicated section on the GHS, where it explains how the system works and provides materials on Safety Data Sheets, pictograms and other hazard communication elements.

Employers and Occupational Risk Insurers

Resolution 801/2015 establishes obligations for both employers and Occupational Risk Insurers (ARTs).

Employers must apply the GHS, as appropriate, in workplace training, labelling and signage activities. ARTs, in turn, must apply the system in their advisory and technical assistance activities and when supervising the training provided by employers.

SDS management should therefore not be treated solely as a documentation task. The information they contain is part of the system for preventing chemical risks in the workplace.

What is the GHS and how does it relate to Safety Data Sheets?

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is an international system developed to establish common hazard classification criteria and harmonised communication mechanisms.

Argentina adopted the GHS for the workplace through SRT Resolution 801/2015. The SRT expressly states that the system provides for hazard communication based, among other elements, on labelling and Safety Data Sheets.

The relationship between classification and the SDS is direct.

Information obtained during the product hazard assessment determines much of the SDS content, particularly:

• hazard identification
• label elements
• first-aid measures
• firefighting measures
• accidental release measures
• exposure controls
• toxicological information
• ecotoxicological information
• transport and disposal information

An SDS should therefore not be prepared independently of the product classification. Its information must be consistent with the classification criteria used to implement the GHS.

The GHS and hazard communication

The aim of the GHS is to enable users to interpret information about chemical hazards consistently.

In Argentina, this means that the information on the label must be consistent with the information in the SDS and with the product classification.

The SRT notes that SDS provide more detailed information than labels and that their 16 sections enable Occupational Health and Safety, Occupational Medicine and Environmental departments to develop preventive measures and training programmes tailored to the risks present.

The 16 SDS sections

The technical documentation published by the SRT describes Safety Data Sheets as documents structured in 16 sections, following the structure established by the GHS.

These sections cover, among other things:

1. Identification of the chemical product and company.
2. Hazards identification.
3. Composition/information on ingredients.
4. First-aid measures.
5. Firefighting measures.
6. Accidental release measures.
7. Handling and storage.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection.
9. Physical and chemical properties.
10. Stability and reactivity.
11. Toxicological information.
12. Ecotoxicological information.
13. Disposal considerations.
14. Transport information.
15. Regulatory information.
16. Other information.

This structure enables the SDS to serve as an information source for different areas of the company, rather than simply as a document accompanying the chemical product. The SRT highlights its usefulness for Occupational Health and Safety, Environment, Occupational Medicine and Purchasing personnel.

When is a Safety Data Sheet mandatory in Argentina?

In Argentina, the obligation to have safety information about chemical products must be considered within the framework for implementing the GHS in the workplace.

The SRT Resolution 801/2015 established mandatory implementation of the GHS in that setting, and the SRT expressly states that the system includes the availability of standardised Safety Data Sheets.

Companies that use chemicals in the workplace must therefore ensure that the information needed to communicate their hazards is available to the relevant recipients.

Which products must have GHS-compliant information?

The GHS applies to the classification and hazard communication of chemical substances and mixtures in the workplace.

The assessment must determine whether a product presents physical, health or environmental hazards that must be communicated under the system.

When a product is subject to hazard communication under the GHS, the SDS is one of the key tools for providing supplementary information to the label.

Who must have access to the SDS?

The SDS must be available to people who need information about the product hazards to carry out their work safely.

The SRT identifies employers and workers among the recipients of this information and, within the organisation, departments such as:

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Occupational Medicine
• Environment
• Purchasing
• Human Resources
• workers handling chemical products

The SDS enables these departments to take preventive measures and develop training programmes suited to the risks posed by the products used.

Why is the SDS important for purchasing?

SDS management should begin before a product reaches the workplace.

The SRT’s technical documentation recommends that companies make the relevant label and a Safety Data Sheet in Spanish a purchasing requirement for chemical products. This recommendation is particularly relevant to raw materials and chemicals purchased through imports.

Purchasing should therefore coordinate with Regulatory Affairs, Occupational Health and Safety, and Environment personnel to verify that purchased products have the necessary documentation.

Must an SDS be updated?

The information in an SDS must remain consistent with the product classification and the available hazard data.

A change in composition, new toxicological information, a change in classification or a change to applicable requirements may make a documentation review necessary.

The challenge for companies increases when they manage many products, because a change to a raw material may affect several formulations and, consequently, multiple Safety Data Sheets.

SDS management should therefore be integrated with product master data and internal regulatory update processes.

Specific requirements for Safety Data Sheets in Argentina

Safety Data Sheets used in Argentina must provide enough information to identify the hazards of chemical substances and mixtures and establish the measures needed for their safe handling.

The Argentine framework is based on implementation of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) in the workplace. SDS information must therefore be consistent with the product classification and the hazard communication elements established by the system.

Although the GHS provides a harmonised structure, companies must pay attention to the specific requirements applicable in Argentina, particularly language, product identification, classification, emergency information and making documentation available to workers.

Language

SDS used to communicate chemical product hazards in Argentine workplaces must be available in Spanish.

This requirement is particularly important for companies importing chemicals from other markets. An SDS originally prepared in English, Portuguese or another language should not be used directly as documentation for Argentine workers without first checking that the information is available in Spanish.

Translation should not be limited to converting text from one language to another. Companies must check that technical data, classification, hazard statements, preventive measures and emergency information remain consistent after adaptation.

For example, a company importing a raw material from Brazil may initially receive an SDS prepared under Brazilian requirements. Before using it in Argentina, the company must verify that it meets the requirements applicable to the Argentine market and that the necessary information is available in Spanish.

Format

SDS are structured in 16 sections, following the structure established by the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). The official information on Safety Data Sheets under the GHS published by the Superintendency of Occupational Risks explains the elements to consider in this hazard communication system.

This structure presents, in an organised way, the information needed to identify the product, understand its hazards and establish preventive and response measures.

The 16 sections are:

1. Identification of the chemical product and company.
2. Hazards identification.
3. Composition/information on ingredients.
4. First-aid measures.
5. Firefighting measures.
6. Accidental release measures.
7. Handling and storage.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection.
9. Physical and chemical properties.
10. Stability and reactivity.
11. Toxicological information.
12. Ecotoxicological information.
13. Disposal considerations.
14. Transport information.
15. Regulatory information.
16. Other information.

A standardised structure helps workers and professionals in different departments quickly locate the information they need.

Hazard classification

Classification is one of the fundamental elements of the hazard communication system.

In Argentina, classification must follow the criteria of the GHS applicable in the relevant context.

The classification result determines much of the information that must appear on both the label and the SDS.

Elements that must remain consistent include:

• hazard classes and categories
• pictograms
• signal word
• hazard statements
• precautionary statements
• physical hazard information
• health hazards
• environmental hazards, where applicable

A change in a substance’s classification may affect several parts of the SDS. For example, a change in toxicological classification may require Section 2 to be reviewed, and may also affect first-aid measures, exposure controls and toxicological information.

Classification should therefore not be managed as an isolated data point, but as a central element of the product’s regulatory information.

Product and supplier identification

The SDS must clearly identify the chemical product it covers.

Identification information must be consistent with the name used on the label and with the data used in the company’s internal systems.

Depending on the product and available information, this may include:

• trade name
• chemical name
• relevant identifiers
• identified uses
• restrictions on use
• manufacturer or supplier information
• contact details
• emergency information

Consistency between the SDS, label and internal product management systems is particularly important for companies handling many substances and mixtures.

Composition/information on ingredients

Composition information must make it possible to identify ingredients relevant to the product’s hazards.

For mixtures, ingredient assessment may determine both the mixture classification and the information that must be communicated in the SDS.

This means that a change to a raw material may affect the finished product’s SDS.

For example, if a formulator changes the concentration of an ingredient classified as hazardous, it may be necessary to review:

• the mixture classification
• labelling elements
• Section 3
• protective measures
• toxicological information
• and other related sections

These dependencies make manual SDS management particularly complex for a company with many formulations.

First-aid measures

The SDS must provide useful information for responding to accidental exposure.

Section 4 must identify the appropriate first-aid measures based on the route of exposure and the product’s characteristics.

Information may include measures relating to:

• inhalation
• skin contact
• eye contact
• ingestion
• most important symptoms and effects
• immediate medical attention, where necessary

The information must be consistent with the product’s toxicological properties and should not be limited to generic recommendations.

Firefighting measures

Section 5 provides information needed to respond to a fire involving the product.

Where applicable, it should identify:

• suitable extinguishing media
• extinguishing media that should not be used
• specific hazards arising from the product
• hazardous combustion products
• recommendations for emergency responders

This information is particularly relevant to industrial companies storing large quantities of chemicals or using flammable, oxidising or reactive substances.

Accidental release measures

The SDS must provide information on the actions to take in the event of an accidental release.

The information should enable measures to be established relating to:

• personal precautions
• protective equipment
• emergency procedures
• containment
• clean-up methods
• prevention of environmental impacts

In an industrial company, this section should be coordinated with internal emergency response procedures.

Handling and storage

Section 7 sets out recommendations for safely handling and storing the product.

These recommendations may include:

• storage conditions
• incompatibilities
• ventilation requirements
• measures to prevent fires or explosions
• precautions during handling
• conditions to avoid

The information must be consistent with the product’s physical and chemical properties and with the hazards identified during classification.

Exposure controls and personal protection

Section 8 provides information intended to control worker exposure.

Depending on the product, it may include:

• occupational exposure limits
• engineering controls
• respiratory protection measures
• hand protection
• eye and face protection
• skin protection
• other industrial hygiene measures

This information should be used as part of the occupational risk assessment, not as a substitute for it.

Physical and chemical properties

The SDS must provide information on the product’s relevant physical and chemical properties.

Depending on the nature of the substance or mixture, data may include:

• physical state
• colour
• odour
• melting point
• boiling point
• flammability
• explosive limits
• flash point
• pH
• solubility
• density
• vapour pressure
• particle characteristics, where applicable

Information must be based on reliable data and be consistent with the product’s actual characteristics.

Stability and reactivity

Section 10 should describe the conditions under which the product is stable and those that may cause hazardous reactions.

Among other things, it may include information on:

• reactivity
• chemical stability
• possibility of hazardous reactions
• conditions to avoid
• incompatible materials
• hazardous decomposition products

This information is particularly important for products that may react with other substances, generate heat or produce hazardous gases.

Toxicological information

Toxicological information helps explain the effects that exposure to the product may cause.

It should relate to the available data on:

• acute toxicity
• skin corrosion or irritation
• eye damage
• sensitisation
• mutagenicity
• carcinogenicity
• reproductive toxicity
• specific target organ toxicity
• aspiration hazard

The information must remain aligned with the product classification and the available scientific data.

Ecotoxicological information

Section 12 provides information on the product’s potential effects on the environment.

It may include information on:

• aquatic toxicity
• persistence and degradability
• bioaccumulative potential
• mobility in soil
• other adverse effects

Although Argentina’s GHS implementation focuses particularly on hazard communication in the workplace, this information is part of the SDS structure and may be relevant to the environmental management of chemical products.

Disposal considerations

Section 13 should provide recommendations for the safe disposal of the product and contaminated materials.

Waste must be managed in accordance with applicable legislation and with due regard to the hazardous properties of the product.

Companies should not interpret this section as automatic authorisation for a specific disposal method. The SDS provides information about the product, while actual waste management must be coordinated with internal procedures and applicable legislation.

Transport information

Section 14 contains relevant information for transporting the product, where applicable.

It may include details such as:

• UN number
• proper shipping name
• hazard class
• packing group
• environmental hazards
• special precautions

This information must be consistent with the applicable transport classification and the product’s characteristics.

Regulatory information

Section 15 identifies regulatory information relevant to the product.

For an SDS intended for the Argentine market, this section should be reviewed to ensure that regulatory references are appropriate and up to date.

An SDS from another country should not be used with its original regulatory references carried over automatically.

For example, an SDS originally prepared for Brazil may contain references to Brazilian regulations that are not relevant to a company using the product in Argentina.

Other information

Section 16 allows additional information needed to correctly interpret the SDS to be included.

It may include:

• date of preparation
• revision date
• changes from previous versions
• bibliographic references
• explanation of abbreviations
• additional information relevant to interpreting the document

Version management is particularly important when a company maintains multiple SDS for different products and markets.

Comparison of Safety Data Sheet requirements in Argentina

Using the GHS as the basis for hazard communication makes it easier to compare Argentine SDS with those used in other markets.

However, adopting the GHS does not mean that an SDS can automatically be transferred from one country to another.

Each jurisdiction may set specific requirements concerning scope, language, competent authorities, regulatory references, national information and supply conditions.

International companies should therefore distinguish between the harmonised GHS structure and the national requirements that determine how the system must be applied in each market.

Comparison of Argentina and other jurisdictions

Can an Argentine SDS be used in other countries?

An SDS prepared for Argentina may provide a starting point for preparing documentation for other markets, particularly when they also use the GHS as a basis.

However, an Argentine SDS should not be assumed to comply automatically with the requirements of another country.

Before using it in another market, companies should check, among other things:

• language
• applicable national legislation
• classification
• labelling elements
• supplier information
• emergency telephone numbers and procedures
• regulatory information
• specific requirements of national authorities

For example, a company marketing the same product in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico may need to manage different SDS versions even though all three markets use the GHS as a basis.

In this context, SDS management should treat the destination jurisdiction as a product attribute, not merely as a translation of the original document.

Argentina and other Latin American markets

Companies operating in several Latin American countries should pay particular attention to these differences.

Although there is a trend towards GHS adoption in the region, each country may establish its own implementation framework and national requirements.

In addition to Argentina-specific requirements, it is useful to review the obligations applicable in other markets, as set out in our guides on Safety Data Sheets in Mexico, Safety Data Sheets in Brazil, Safety Data Sheets in Chile and Safety Data Sheets in Colombia.

For manufacturers, importers and distributors marketing the same products in several countries, this distinction is essential to avoid using a single SDS in markets with different regulatory requirements.

Recent regulatory changes

Argentina’s chemical hazard communication framework has evolved since the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) was introduced in the workplace. Companies managing Safety Data Sheets should distinguish between the changes that established the system initially and subsequent amendments affecting the current regulatory framework.

The SRT Resolution 801/2015 established implementation of the GHS in Argentine workplaces. Subsequent provisions amended aspects of its application and schedule.

Companies should therefore not rely solely on outdated versions of regulations or documentation prepared during the initial stages of GHS implementation.

Implementation of the GHS in Argentina

The GHS was introduced in Argentine workplaces through SRT Resolution 801/2015.

The regulation established application of the system for the classification, labelling and communication of hazards of chemical products used in the workplace.

Subsequently, SRT Resolution 3359/2015 and SRT Resolution 155/2016 amended the implementation schedule originally provided.

SRT Resolution 155/2016 established different dates for applying the GHS to substances and mixtures: 15 April 2016 for substances and 1 January 2017 for mixtures.

These dates are historically relevant but should not be interpreted as current implementation deadlines. The GHS is now part of the mandatory hazard communication framework in Argentine workplaces.

Regulatory framework developments

GHS implementation should be understood within Argentina’s broader occupational risk prevention system.

The information in Safety Data Sheets is used alongside other preventive measures so that companies can identify chemical hazards, assess risks and establish protective measures.

A regulatory update may therefore have implications beyond the SDS itself.

For example, a change to the classification criteria for a substance may require a review of:

• the product classification
• the label
• the Safety Data Sheet
• handling procedures
• protective measures
• training programmes
• information provided to workers

This approach is particularly important for companies managing a large number of chemical products.

SRT Resolution 35/2026

One of the most recent regulatory changes to consider is SRT Resolution 35/2026, published in July 2026.

This resolution forms part of the regulatory review and clean-up process carried out by the Superintendency of Occupational Risks and establishes that certain provisions cease to be in force through tacit repeal.

This type of update matters to companies managing regulatory documentation because compliance involves more than knowing the regulations that originally introduced an obligation.

Companies must also periodically check whether those provisions remain in force, have been amended or have been replaced by later regulations.

Companies should therefore avoid retaining static regulatory references in their Safety Data Sheets for long periods without checking that they remain valid.

How do regulatory changes affect SDS?

Regulatory changes may affect SDS in different ways.

A legislative update may require a review of:

• regulatory references in Section 15
• product classification
• hazard information
• labelling elements
• preventive measures
• exposure information
• emergency information
• SDS date and version number

However, not every regulatory change automatically requires all SDS to be amended.

The company must first determine whether the change affects any products it markets or uses and then assess which documents need to be reviewed.

Changes to the classification of substances and mixtures

A product classification may change when new scientific information becomes available or when the applicable regulatory criteria evolve.

For example, new information about the toxicity of a substance may change its classification. If that substance is part of a mixture, the change may affect the mixture classification and the contents of its SDS.

Companies should therefore have mechanisms to quickly identify which products contain a substance affected by a regulatory change.

This process is difficult to manage manually when a company has hundreds or thousands of formulations.

Periodic SDS reviews

Changes to the regulatory framework make it advisable to establish internal procedures for periodically reviewing Safety Data Sheets.

An effective review should check, at a minimum:

• that the classification is still correct;
• that labelling elements are consistent;
• that the composition is still up to date;
• that risk management measures remain appropriate;
• that regulatory references are correct;
• that the version and review date are current.

The aim is not simply to have a recent SDS, but to ensure that its information remains technically valid and regulatorily appropriate.

Common mistakes when preparing an SDS under Argentine regulations

Companies can make mistakes both when preparing an SDS for the first time and when maintaining it.

Many of these problems arise when SDS are managed as standalone documents instead of as part of an integrated regulatory information system.

1. Using a foreign SDS without adapting it for Argentina

One of the most common mistakes is to use an SDS prepared for another country without changes.

Although Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and other Latin American countries use the GHS as a basis, an SDS cannot automatically be transferred from one jurisdiction to another.

The company must check the language, applicable legislation, national references, supplier details and other specific requirements.

2. Keeping an SDS only in another language

An SDS intended for hazard communication in Argentine workplaces must be available in Spanish.

Using only an English version may make it harder to communicate hazards effectively to workers and does not meet the aim of making information understandable to its recipients.

3. Failing to update the SDS when the composition changes

A change to a formulation may affect the product classification and many sections of the SDS.

For example, replacing a raw material or changing the concentration of a hazardous ingredient may change:

• the classification
• the labelling
• the composition disclosed
• the protective measures
• the toxicological information

Formulation changes should therefore trigger a regulatory review of the product.

4. Using an outdated classification

Another common mistake is to retain a classification that no longer reflects the available scientific or regulatory information.

Classification is the basis for much of the SDS information. If it is out of date, both the document and the label may be affected.

5. Failing to keep the SDS and label consistent

The information on the label and in the SDS must be consistent.

The SDS should not show one classification while the label for the same product uses different hazard communication elements.

This consistency is particularly important for pictograms, signal words, hazard statements and precautionary statements.

6. Keeping obsolete regulatory references

Legal references in the SDS should be reviewed periodically.

An SDS may still accurately describe a product’s hazards while containing regulatory references that no longer reflect the current framework.

Reviewing Section 15 should be part of the SDS maintenance process.

7. Managing multiple versions manually

Companies marketing products in different countries may end up managing numerous versions of the same SDS.

For example, a manufacturer selling the same formulation in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Europe may need different versions because of differences in:

• language
• legislation
• classification
• national information
• emergency requirements
• regulatory references

Managing these versions as separate files increases the risk of using the wrong version or failing to update every affected document.

Checklist: Does your SDS meet Argentina’s requirements?

Before using or supplying a Safety Data Sheet in Argentina, it is worth checking the following:

This checklist can be used as an initial review. Organisations with a large product catalogue should incorporate these checks into a systematic regulatory management process.

How to keep SDS compliant in Argentina

For many chemical companies, preparing a Safety Data Sheet is not the main challenge. The difficulty arises when they need to keep numerous SDS and different versions of the same product up to date.

A change to a raw material may affect a mixture’s classification. A regulatory change may require certain products to be reviewed. New toxicological information may affect several formulations.

Companies operating internationally must also manage Argentina’s requirements alongside those of other markets.

For example, a company may need to maintain different versions of the same SDS for:

• Argentina
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Chile
• Colombia
• European Union
• United States

In these cases, keeping documents separately makes it harder to check which version is current and which products are affected by a change. When a company manages hundreds of products and different national versions, Safety Data Sheet software can help centralise information and reduce manual work.

Centralising regulatory information

A more efficient strategy is to centralise product regulatory and composition data in a single information source.

This allows changes to product master data to help identify which Safety Data Sheets need to be reviewed or regenerated.

Specialist solutions such as ExESS make it possible to manage the information needed to generate and maintain Safety Data Sheets for different markets and regulatory requirements.

For companies operating in Argentina and other countries, this approach can help to:

• centralise product information
• manage different jurisdictions
• maintain multiple languages and versions
• reduce data duplication
• improve change traceability
• identify documents affected by changes
• generate SDS from a common information source

The aim is not simply to automate document generation, but to make regulatory information easier to manage throughout the product life cycle.

Frequently asked questions about SDS in Argentina

Conclusion

The Safety Data Sheets are essential for communicating chemical hazards and establishing appropriate preventive measures in Argentine workplaces.

Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) through SRT Resolution 801/2015 established a common framework for classification, labelling and chemical hazard communication.

For companies, compliance means more than simply having an SDS. They must also keep the product classification up to date, ensure consistency between the SDS and the label, use documentation appropriate for Argentina and review regulatory changes that may affect the products they market or use.

The challenge increases for organisations managing many products or marketing their formulations in different countries. In these cases, the same composition may require different SDS versions to meet each jurisdiction’s requirements.

How can ExESS help?

Managing Safety Data Sheets for Argentina and other markets involves keeping numerous product data, classifications, compositions, regulatory requirements, languages and document versions up to date.

ExESS enables companies to centralise product regulatory information and use a common data source to generate and manage Safety Data Sheets adapted to different markets.

For companies marketing chemical products in Argentina and other Latin American countries, this approach makes it easier to manage different jurisdictions and reduces reliance on manual processes.

Among other capabilities, ExESS can help to:

• manage product regulatory information from a centralised source
• generate Safety Data Sheets for different markets
• manage different languages and versions
• maintain change traceability
• reduce inconsistencies between versions
• make it easier to update documentation when product data changes

For manufacturers, importers and distributors managing a large catalogue of chemical products, a centralised system enables SDS management to be treated as an ongoing regulatory process rather than an isolated documentation task.