Which components are incorporated in SDS as part of GHS?

• A. Page Numbers and Table of Contents
• B. Customer Contact Information
• C. Pictograms, Hazard Statements, Precautionary Statements, Signal Words, Hazard Ratings
• D. Manufacturing Codes, Shipping Routes

Answer: (C)

Under the Globally Harmonized System, the Safety Data Sheet communicates hazards through standardized elements that are easy to recognize and understand across languages. Pictograms are the graphic symbols that quickly signal the type of hazard. Hazard statements describe the specific hazards the substance poses. Precautionary statements outline the protective measures, handling and storage requirements, and steps to take in case of exposure. Signal words, such as Danger or Warning, indicate the overall severity of the hazard. Some formats also include a hazard rating to summarize how severe the hazards are. When these parts are used together, you get a clear, consistent picture of what the chemical can do and how to stay safe.

Other options focus on administrative or logistical details rather than hazard communication, so they don’t convey the hazards or the precautions in the same way.