How to Attach SDS Files and Add Safety Details to Inventory Items

Summary

Managing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and safety information is a critical part of lab compliance. For users without the SDS Automation feature, Quartzy still makes it easy to manage your safety documentation manually. This guide covers how to attach your own SDS files directly to inventory items, manually populate the Safety Details section, quickly filter for items with an SDS, and export your files for easy record-keeping.

When does the Safety Details section appear?

The Safety Details section will automatically appear on an inventory item's details page if any of the following conditions are met:

• The item has an SDS attachment that was labeled as "SDS" upon upload

• The item has a CAS number entered

• The item Type is "Chemical - Hazardous"

   

Attach an SDS File and Edit Safety Details

You can manually attach SDS files and record crucial safety data for your inventory items. Here's how:

1. Navigate to the Inventory module and click on the item you want to update.
   

2. Scroll down to the Item Details section and click Upload Files.
    

   

3. Select SDS for the file type, then click Upload Document to attach the file. To add an additional file, click + Add Document, or to attach the file(s), click Attach Documents.

   

   Files uploaded as CoA and Other will be attached to the Item Details section. Files uploaded as SDS will be added to the Safety Details section.

4. Scroll down to the Safety Details section on the item's page.

5. Click Edit Safety Details to select hazard identification symbols and fill in safety details, then click Save Changes.

Filter Your Inventory for SDS Files

To view all items in your inventory that have an SDS attached:

1. Go to the Inventory module.

2. In the filter menu on the left, turn on the Has SDS toggle to filter your view to show only items with an SDS file attached.