SDS Management for Higher Education: How msdsSource Simplifies Compliance and Campus Safety
Trusted by Higher Education: Why SDS Management Matters on College Campuses
Behind the scenes of college campuses, institutions of higher learning manage hundreds—sometimes thousands—of hazardous materials across labs, classrooms, custodial closets, athletic facilities, and dormitories.
With this chemical footprint comes a regulatory responsibility. From federal OSHA HazCom standards to state and local requirements, colleges and universities must provide accessible, accurate, and up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for every hazardous product they use.
Enter msdsSource: a leading SDS managementand authoring solution that helps institutions of higher education stay compliant with GHS and OSHA HazCom, protect campus communities, and streamline operations.
The Rising Importance of SDS Management in Higher Education
College campuses are more chemically complex than many people realize. A single campus may include:
Science laboratories using reagents, solvents, and acids
Art departments storing paints, thinners, and aerosols
Maintenance teams managing degreasers, cleaners, and fuels
Athletic departments using sanitizers, aquatic pool and treatment solutions
Custodial teams using industrial-grade cleaning agents
Dormitories stocked with various consumer cleaning chemicals
These chemicals all require up-to-date SDSs, accessible to employees and, in some cases, students. Failure to maintain proper SDS documentation can lead to OSHA fines, and even serious health and safety risks.
Outdated paper binders, decentralized spreadsheets, or forgotten PDFs just don’t cut it anymore. What’s needed is a modern, secure, and smart SDS management solution. That’s exactly what msdsSource offers.
Why Choose msdsSource for Your College or University?
msdsSource isn’t a generic SDS solution. It’s designed to meet the unique needs of educational institutions with customizable features that support departmental access, multi-campus deployments, and diverse user roles—from faculty to facilities.
✔ GHS & OSHA HazCom Compliance, Made Easy
Our system ensures your SDSs are fully aligned with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labeling of chemicals, as well as OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012). Whether you're in the U.S. or Canada, msdsSource keeps you compliant, up-to-date, and audit-ready.
Top Features of msdsSource for Colleges and Universities
Benefits of msdsSource for Higher Ed Institutions
How msdsSource Helps You Meet OSHA and GHS Requirements
Compliance with OSHA HazCom 2012 and GHS is not optional—it’s mandatory. msdsSource was built with these exact standards in mind, ensuring your SDS library includes:
Signal words and hazard classifications
Standardized pictograms and precautionary statements
Up-to-date chemical handling and storage instructions
Accessibility for all employees, as required under HazCom
Our SDS authoring and management processes ensure your documentation is legally compliant and clear—protecting both your institution and your people.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
msdsSource is your partner in chemical safety and compliance. From setup to ongoing updates, we handle the heavy lifting so your team can focus on what they do best—education, research, and community support.
Whether you manage a single lab or an entire campus system, msdsSource simplifies SDS compliance so your staff, students, and visitors stay safe, informed, and protected.
Chemical safety doesn’t have to be complex or chaotic. With the right tools in place, you can move from reactive hazard control to proactive safety leadership. msdsSource empowers higher education institutions to:
