Chemscape has been a leader in chemical hazard management, providing organizations with essential SDS information, software and services. Explore our technical guides, related blogs, and PDF resources for up-to-date information regarding regulatory requirements and best practices for compliance standards in this SDS Fundamentals resource centre.
In this guide, workers and employers can learn the basics of Safety Data Sheets by getting answers to commonly asked questions as well as information about each section of an SDS.
Do you understand the difference between SDS and MSDS? Learn what has changed in regards to the classification and labelling of hazardous chemicals.
A useful teaching tool to answer the basics of what a Safety Data Sheets is
A glossary of terms for Safety Data Sheets to explain the technical jargon and words commonly used.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Taking over HSE at a chemical-heavy facility? Start by understanding your chemical inventory. Learn what to look for, why chemical visibility matters, and when spreadsheets stop being enough.

Thursday, July 9, 2026
The federal government has finalized TDG amendments (Canada Gazette, June 2026) aligning Canadian dangerous goods regulations with international and U.S. standards. Here's what upstream oil and gas operators and their regulatory teams need to know.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Federally regulated employers must retain and manage contractor SDSs under the Canada Labour Code. Learn what's required and how Chemscape makes it simple with contractor-specific accounts in your SDS system.