Terminology Descriptions Safety Data Sheet
Ensure that the SDS is correct
Is it written in Norwegian?
SDS must be in Norwegian. This is because Norwegian legislations demands that all workplaces needs SDS for chemicals being used in Norwegian.
Is the SDS correctly marked?
As a minimum, all SDS must reference to the NOBB regulation: Forskrift (EU) nr. 1907/2006. This must be referred to at the top of the document. SDS will be rejected if it doesn’t contain this information.
Does the SDS follow the correct regulation?
Only SDS that follow the current, only correct regulation 2020/878 will be accepted.
How to check this:
Regulation: Sometimes the top text refers to the regulation after 1907/2006. The number following this must be 2020/878. Anything else (eg. 453/2012 or 2015/830) are previous, no longer valid regulations. Any SDS published before 2021 are following older regulations, wile there was a transition period between 2021-2023.
Extra sections in the SDS: a few new sections are mandatory with 2020/878 dthat was not needed in previous versions. If the top text does not refer to 2020/878, check if the following sections are included in the SDS: 11.2, 12.7 . If not, the SDS follows an older regulation.
Headline
Issued Date: The date the safety data sheet (SDS) was first published.
Revised Date: The date the document was last updated or revised. Important to ensure the user has the latest version.
Version: The version number indicating which edition of the SDS this is. Higher numbers mean the document is updated from previous versions.
Section 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product Name: The commercial name of the substance or mixture. This needs to be the exact same as in the SDS.
UFI (Unique Formula Identifier): A unique code for the mixture within the EU, used to identify the product in poison control centers.
Product Code: Internal reference code used by the manufacturer or supplier to identify the product.
Product Description: A brief description of the product’s form (liquid, powder, gas) and any specific properties.
Product Type: Specifies the type of chemical product (e.g., cleaner, adhesive, solvent).
Relevant Identified Uses of the Substance: Describes intended uses, e.g., industrial use, laboratory use, or household use.
Supplier Name: Name of the manufacturer, importer, or distributor of the product. If there are different ones listed, choose the one in Norway, with Norwegian contact information if that is an option.
Address 1: Physical address of the supplier. If there are different ones listed, choose the one in Norway, with Norwegian contact information if that is an option.
Address 2: Postal code and city. If there are different ones listed, choose the one in Norway, with Norwegian contact information if that is an option.
Country: Country where the supplier is located. If there are different ones listed, choose the one in Norway, with Norwegian contact information if that is an option.
Phone: Supplier’s phone number for general inquiries. If there are different ones listed, choose the one in Norway, with Norwegian contact information if that is an option.
Email: Email address for contacting the supplier about the product.
Emergency Phone Number: Number for a 24-hour poison information service or other emergency service in case of accidents or exposure. This number must be the Norwegian posion control center – Giftinformasjonssentralen 22 59 13 00, if the SDS doesn’t contain this information, the SDS will be rejected, since it doesn’t comply with Norwegian regulations.
Section 2: Hazard Identification
Hazard Identification: Describes the main health, environmental, and physical hazards related to the substance or mixture.
Hazard Class: The chemical hazard class based on classification according to the CLP regulation (Classification, Labelling and Packaging, EU 1272/2008). Examples include flammable liquids or corrosive substances.
Hazard Category: The specific hazard level within a hazard class, e.g., “Category 1” (highest hazard) or “Category 3” (lower hazard).
Signal Word: One of two possible words used to indicate the severity of the hazard:
Danger (for severe hazards)
Warning (for less severe hazards)
H-Statements (Hazard Statements): Standardized phrases describing specific hazards of the substance, e.g.:
H225 – Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
H315 – Causes skin irritation.
P-Statements (Precautionary Statements): Phrases that specify safety measures for handling the substance, e.g.:
P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P310 – IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
EUH-Phrases – Hazard Phrases used in the EU and CLP (classification, packaging and labeling) to provide supplemental information about specific dangers not covered by the other phrases.
EUH014: Reacts violently with water
Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients
Name: Chemical or trade name of the main components of the substance.
CAS-nr
A CAS-nubmer (Chemical Abstracts Service Number) is a unique numerical indetifier for a chemical compound. It is used globally to ensure unique chemical identification. It has the following format: X[2-7 tall]-XX-X
EG: Water: 7732-18-5, Acetone: 67-64-1EU/EC/List nr
EU numbers, also known as List nummbers (or EC-numbers – European Community Number) is a unique numerical identifier for chemical compounds in the EU(EØS). It is used in REACH- and CLP-regulations to identify and regulate chemicals in the European market. The numbers have the following format: XXX-XXX-X
EG: Water: 231-791-2, Acetone: 200-662-2
REACH nr
REACH-numbers er a unique identification number that is given to chemicals when they have been registered in the EU, and it is obligatory for any chemical compound that is to be used for any compound that will be used in quantities larger than 1 ton per year.
The numbers have the following format: REACH-XXXX-XXXX-XX .
Sometimes, XXXX or 0000 are added at the end. These numbers are not to be included in the registry.
Consentration this is an indication of hwo much each chemical component makes up in the chemical. They can be stated in quantities, intervals or percentages. In the tables, it can be referred to as “quantity”, “concetration”, “%”, “konsentrasjon”, “mengde” etc.
Section 14: Transport Information
UN Number: Four-digit number identifying hazardous substances during transport, e.g., UN 1203 for gasoline. Only the four-digit number is to be written in the box.
Proper Shipping Name, UN: Official name of the substance according to UN transport regulations, e.g., “Acetone” or “Flammable liquid, n.o.s.”
N.O.S (Not Otherwise Specified): Means “not otherwise specified” and is used when no more precise shipping name exists.
Primary Transport Hazard Class: Main hazard class of the substance according to UN classification, e.g.:
Class 3 – Flammable liquids
Class 8 – Corrosive substances
Secondary Transport Hazard Class: Additional hazard classes if the substance has multiple hazardous properties.
Tertiary Transport Hazard Class: A third hazard class if relevant.
Packing Group: Indicates the level of danger during transport:
I – Very dangerous
II – Moderately dangerous
III – Less dangerous
Environmental Hazards: Indicates if the substance is classified as environmentally hazardous during transport, e.g., “Yes” or “No.”
Tunnel Restriction Code: Code indicating restrictions for transport of the substance through tunnels, e.g.:
E – Cannot be transported through certain tunnels.
D/E – Can be transported in class D tunnels but restricted in class E.