Which statement best describes the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

• A. First-aid measures.
• B. SDS provides information on hazards, handling, storage, and emergency measures.
• C. SDS is a marketing brochure.
• D. SDS lists the weather conditions.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that a Safety Data Sheet is a comprehensive safety document that communicates a chemical’s hazards and the practical steps needed to protect people, including how to handle, store, and respond to emergencies. This broad scope is why the option describing information on hazards, handling, storage, and emergency measures fits best. A proper SDS goes beyond just first-aid details or promotional material; it provides structured guidance for safe use, personal protective equipment, spill response, ventilation, incompatibilities, and actions to take in fires or exposures. It’s not about marketing or weather conditions, which are not related to chemical safety.