Disinfection & SafetyQuestion 7 of 100
What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in a skin care establishment?
a.It lists the retail price and marketing claims of each product
b.It certifies that a product is approved by the state board
c.It replaces the need for product labels
d.It provides hazard, handling, storage, first aid, and disposal information for chemical products used on site
Explanation
An SDS is a manufacturer document describing a chemical's hazards, safe handling and storage, exposure controls, first aid, and disposal, and it must be kept accessible to every employee who works with the product. It is not a marketing sheet, not a state approval, and does not replace container labeling, which must still be intact and legible.
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