When is a Safety Data Sheet needed? 

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide critical information so items are handled accurately. Items that contain and meet the Walmart definition of a chemical, aerosol or battery may require an SDS. 

Not all items that may be chemicals or aerosols are required by regulation to have an SDS. Items such as food, drugs, or cosmetics may be exempt from the requirement to have an SDS. However, Walmart still requires an SDS for some components of those items or other information about the items to ensure accurate handling.  For example, items containing or packaged with an aerosol or a battery require an SDS to be uploaded for each of those components. 

Label images

Some chemical items  do not require an SDS for the item or any component of the item. In those cases, Walmart requires the upload of a label image(s). The label image(s) must include ingredients and any warnings. If any additional information is required, you may be contacted to provide it.

The label image should show a complete list of ingredients, drug facts, nutrition facts or over-the-counter dosage and instructions. Here are examples:

Acceptable label image

Unacceptable label image: Ingredient list is incomplete or the image is cut off

What's in an SDS?

An SDS must have the following 16 sections of information and be in English. Here’s an example of a complete SDS.

1. Identification: Lists common names, recommended use and the supplier’s contact details
2. Hazards: Summarizes the health impact, flammability and reactivity 
3. Composition/information on ingredients: Lists specific ingredients that make up the substance 
4. First-aid measures: Describes immediate care in case of exposure 
5. Firefighting measures: Describes how to put out a fire and hazards associated with a fire 
6. Accidental release measures: Explains how to protect yourself and the environment in case of exposure 
7. Handling and storage: Describes how to properly handle and store the substance 
8. Exposure controls/personal protection: Describes personal protective equipment and other methods to limit worker exposure  
9. Physical and chemical properties: Identifies technical information about the substance, such as weight, odor and pH  
10. Stability and reactivity information: Lists conditions that make the substance unstable 
11. Toxicological information: Describes the impact to health 
12. Ecological information: Describes the impact to the environment 
13. Disposal considerations: Explains how to discard the substance and any packaging 
14. Transport information: Lists shipping requirements to transport the substance, including a UN identification number 
15. Regulatory information: Specifies safety, health and environmental regulations not listed elsewhere in the SDS 
16. Other information: Provides miscellaneous details, such as when the SDS was last revised

For more details, review OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard.

How to find an SDS 

Find the SDS through the manufacturer's website, Walmart’s SDS library or online search. For batteries and battery-containing products, you may find an Article Information Sheet or Product Datasheet instead of an SDS. 

Manufacturer website

Retailers often store SDS on their websites for items they sell or once sold. The screenshot shows the results of searching "Clorox Fuzion SDS" on the Clorox site. The search terms may vary by site, so try spelling out “Safety Data Sheet” if "SDS" doesn’t have results.

Walmart SDS library

Walmart has an SDS Search Engine that contains a wide assortment of SDS. You can search by product UPC or product name. The screenshot shows the search results for the Roomba 960. We cannot guarantee that each SDS is latest, most up-to-date from the manufacturer.

Online search

To find the correct SDS, be as specific as possible in your online search. For example, search "Dell Latitude 7480 SDS" instead of just “Dell Laptop SDS.”

If you don't know your model number or type of component, you can first search the item name. Once you locate the model number, add "SDS" to your search. For example, we first looked up the item name of "Eve Degree Connected Weather Station battery" and found the battery model. 

Next, we searched the battery model number to find the SDS.  

How to submit an SDS or label image 

Add a link to the SDS or label image when you set up the item. You only need to include one of these documents, depending on your item. If you have multiple SDS for one item, combine them into a single PDF. Make sure the link is not encrypted or password protected. For instance, you can upload the document to Google Drive or other file-hosting service, then create a shareable link.

If you’re submitting a label image, link to a JPG, PNG or BMP so the image can be shown in your Walmart.com listing. Make sure it’s publicly accessible and is under 1 MB. For more detail, visit Image guidelines and requirements.