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SDS Library

Module: ChemIQ

Your SDS Library is the central hub for every Safety Data Sheet in your organization. Instead of hunting through filing cabinets, binders, or scattered folders on a shared drive, Tellus gives you a searchable, AI-parsed library where every SDS is available instantly — from any device, at any location.

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200(g), employers must maintain a Safety Data Sheet for every hazardous chemical in the workplace and make them readily accessible to employees during their work shifts. Meeting these SDS requirements is one of the most common areas where organizations fall short during inspections. Your SDS Library keeps you compliant with that requirement while also powering the rest of ChemIQ — PPE recommendations, compliance checks, quantity calculations, and label printing all depend on the data extracted from your SDSs.

Key Features​

What Is an SDS?​

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is a standardized 16-section document that describes a chemical product's hazards, safe handling procedures, emergency measures, and regulatory status. Under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), every manufacturer and distributor of hazardous chemicals must provide an SDS with their products.

Library List View​

Your SDS Library displays all uploaded documents in a searchable list:

  • Product name and manufacturer for each SDS
  • Parse status — whether AI has finished extracting data
  • Review status — whether the parsed data has been reviewed and confirmed
  • Upload date and uploaded by
  • Starred/favorite indicator for quick access to frequently referenced documents

Use the filter bar to narrow results by:

  • Product name or manufacturer (text search)
  • Parse status (Parsed, Pending, Failed)
  • Review status
  • Date range

Single Upload​

Upload one SDS at a time using drag-and-drop:

  1. Navigate to ChemIQ > SDS Library
  2. Click Upload SDS
  3. Drag and drop a PDF file (or click to browse)
  4. Tellus begins AI parsing immediately
  5. Within minutes, all 16 sections are extracted and structured
  6. Review the parsed data and approve

Bulk Upload​

Have a stack of SDS files to upload? Use bulk upload to process them all at once:

  1. Collect your SDS PDF files into a single ZIP archive
  2. Navigate to ChemIQ > SDS Library > Bulk Upload
  3. Upload the ZIP file
  4. Tellus processes each PDF individually — you can watch the progress
  5. Review each parsed SDS and approve or flag for correction

AI Parsing — All 16 GHS Sections​

When you upload an SDS, Tellus uses AI to automatically extract and structure the data from all 16 GHS sections:

SectionTitleWhat Is Extracted
1IdentificationProduct name, manufacturer, recommended use, emergency phone
2Hazard IdentificationGHS classification, signal word, hazard statements, pictograms, precautionary statements
3Composition / IngredientsChemical names, CAS numbers, concentration percentages
4First-Aid MeasuresTreatment for inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, and ingestion
5Firefighting MeasuresSuitable extinguishing media, specific hazards, firefighter PPE
6Accidental Release MeasuresSpill containment, cleanup procedures, environmental precautions
7Handling and StorageSafe handling practices, storage conditions, incompatibilities
8Exposure Controls / PPEExposure limits (PEL, REL, TLV), recommended PPE for hands, eyes, skin, respiratory
9Physical and Chemical PropertiesAppearance, odor, pH, flash point, boiling point, vapor pressure, density
10Stability and ReactivityChemical stability, conditions to avoid, incompatible materials, decomposition products
11Toxicological InformationRoutes of exposure, acute and chronic health effects, LD50/LC50 values
12Ecological InformationAquatic toxicity, persistence, bioaccumulation potential
13Disposal ConsiderationsWaste disposal methods, contaminated packaging disposal
14Transport InformationUN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group
15Regulatory InformationUS federal and state regulatory status (TSCA, CERCLA, SARA, Prop 65)
16Other InformationRevision date, version, disclaimer, abbreviations

This extracted data powers everything else in ChemIQ — from PPE recommendations (Section 8) to regulatory compliance (Sections 3 and 15) to label printing (Section 2).

SDS Detail View​

Click any SDS to see its full detail page:

  • Parsed data organized by GHS section, presented in clean, readable format
  • Original PDF — download or view the original document at any time
  • Hazard pictograms displayed prominently with signal words
  • Composition table with CAS numbers and concentration ranges
  • Version history — see previous versions if the SDS has been updated
  • Linked inventory items — which chemicals in your inventory use this SDS

Version Management​

Chemical manufacturers periodically update their SDSs. Tellus supports version tracking:

  • Upload a new version of an existing SDS — the old version is archived, not deleted
  • View version history to see what changed between revisions
  • Inventory items automatically reference the latest version
  • OSHA requires you to maintain the most current SDS — version management helps you stay current

Starring and Favorites​

Star your most-used SDSs for quick access. Starred documents appear at the top of your library, making it easy to pull up the SDSs your team references most often.

Who Uses This​

RoleWhat You Can Do
AdminUpload, manage, delete SDSs across the entire organization
ManagerUpload and manage SDSs; review parsed data
Program CoordinatorUpload and manage SDSs as part of compliance program maintenance
EmployeeView and download SDSs (read-only access — fulfills OSHA's "readily accessible" requirement)

Availability​

All SDS Library features listed above are included on every Tellus EHS account ($99/month).

Common Tasks​