Which of the following is a key component of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) that supports safe handling?

• A. Marketing claims
• B. Personal protective equipment requirements
• C. Company stock price
• D. Customer testimonials

Answer: (B)

Safety Data Sheets are meant to communicate hazards and the exact steps to handle a chemical safely. A key part that supports safe handling is the personal protective equipment requirements. This section tells you what to wear to protect skin, eyes, and lungs—gloves, goggles, respirators, lab coats, etc.—so workers create a barrier between themselves and the chemical during use, transfer, or cleanup. The guidance may also reference other controls, but the PPE details translate hazard information into practical, protective action. The other options don’t relate to safety in handling: marketing claims, stock price, and customer testimonials don’t provide guidance on how to protect workers from chemical risks.