What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS), previously known as MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), is a document required for the safe use and supply of chemical substances and mixtures. It provides detailed information about hazards, potential effects on human health and the environment, as well as safe handling, storage, transportation and disposal requirements.
According to the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Safety Data Sheets are mandatory for companies that manufacture, import or supply chemical substances and mixtures on the European Union market. Safety Data Sheets ensure that employees and users handling hazardous substances are aware of possible risks and follow appropriate safety measures.
For companies supplying chemical products in Lithuania, SDS translation into Lithuanian and SDS adaptation ensure compliance with Lithuanian regulatory requirements for placing products on the market.
Is Safety Data Sheet translation mandatory?
Yes, SDS translation is required when chemical substances or mixtures are supplied in another EU Member State, including Lithuania.
According to Article 31(5) of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the Safety Data Sheet must be provided in the official language of the country where the product is placed on the market. This means that companies supplying chemical substances or mixtures in Lithuania must ensure that their SDS documents are accurately translated into Lithuanian.
However, SDS compliance requires more than a simple translation. The document must contain correct regulatory terminology and be adapted according to the specific requirements of the target country.
When preparing an SDS for the Lithuanian market, the following sections may need to be updated or supplemented:
- SDS Section 1.4 – Emergency telephone number: The Lithuanian emergency contact telephone number must be provided.
- SDS Section 8.1 – Control parameters: Where applicable, occupational exposure limit values valid in Lithuania must be included.
- SDS Section 15.1 – Safety, health and environmental regulations: Information about relevant Lithuanian legislation related to chemical safety, health protection and environmental requirements must be added.
Professional translation and adaptation of Safety Data Sheets ensure compliance with Lithuanian legislation and requirements for supplying chemical products on the Lithuanian market.
For which products are Safety Data Sheets commonly prepared and translated?
Safety Data Sheets are required for many industrial sectors where hazardous chemical substances or mixtures are used, including:
- Industrial chemicals – reagents, solvents, production raw materials and other chemical substances;
- Laundry products – washing powders, fabric softeners, liquid detergents and detergent capsules;
- Household chemicals – dishwashing products, bathroom and toilet cleaners, floor cleaners, window cleaners and kitchen surface cleaning products;
- Automotive products – lubricants, coolants, vehicle cleaning products and fuels;
- Construction and finishing materials – paints, varnishes, thinners, adhesives, sealants, construction mixtures and other chemical products;
- Agricultural products – fertilisers, pesticides and other agricultural chemicals.
Why choose our SDS translation services?
- Accuracy. We specialise in SDS translation and adaptation for chemical manufacturers, importers and distributors supplying products in Lithuania. We use terminology from trusted official sources, including European Commission documents, EU regulatory materials and scientific literature.
- Fast turnaround. SDS translations are delivered within agreed deadlines, including urgent projects.
- SDS Adaptation for the Lithuanian Market. Foreign manufacturers and suppliers must provide Safety Data Sheets in Lithuanian when placing chemical products on the Lithuanian market. We help foreign manufacturers and suppliers prepare SDS documentation required for the Lithuanian market.
- Quality. Our SDS translation services follow current legislation, REACH requirements and official guidance.