SDS Reader
Turn dense Safety Data Sheets into plain English your team can actually understand. Upload an SDS to get instant hazard summaries, PPE requirements, and COSHH-ready reports.
What is a Safety Data Sheet?
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is a standardised document that provides information about hazardous chemicals, including their properties, hazards, handling procedures, and emergency measures. In the UK, SDS documents follow a mandatory 16-section format defined by the CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) Regulation.
The problem? SDS documents are written for chemists, not kitchen staff. They're full of technical jargon, H-statement codes like "H314", and complex safety specifications. Our SDS Reader translates this into plain English your team can understand and act on.
How It Works
Upload Your SDS
Upload the SDS document (PDF or photo) for any cleaning chemical, sanitiser, or hazardous substance used in your premises.
Get Plain English Summary
Instantly see hazard levels, required PPE, first aid procedures, and storage requirements in language your team understands.
Download Reports
Generate a safety card for your cupboard, a full COSHH assessment for EHO inspections, and pocket training cards for staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
A Safety Data Sheet is a standardised document that provides information about the hazards, safe handling, storage, and emergency procedures for chemical products. In the UK, they follow a mandatory 16-section format defined by the CLP Regulation.
What is COSHH and why does it matter?
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations require employers to assess risks from hazardous substances and implement controls. This includes having SDS documents on file and conducting risk assessments. EHOs check COSHH compliance during inspections.
What file types can I upload?
You can upload PDF documents (most common for SDS), or photos (JPEG, PNG, HEIC) if you only have a paper copy. The maximum file size is 20MB.
How does the tool translate H-statements?
H-statements (hazard statements) are internationally standardised codes like H314 ("Causes severe skin burns"). We use a verified lookup table to translate these into plain English that your team can understand - these translations are NOT generated by AI to ensure accuracy.
What are the three PDF outputs?
Safety Summary Card (A4) - for display in your chemical storage cupboard. Full Report + COSHH Assessment - the complete document EHOs want to see. Staff Training Card (A5) - a pocket card for staff with key safety info.
What if my product isn't in the database?
Upload the SDS document directly and we'll extract the information. Your uploaded products help grow our database for other operators too.
Ready to make sense of your chemical safety data?