What's new in SDScribe™ 2021

(Some features appeared in trial form, in later versions of SDScribe™ 2019)

· New GHS classification/H-statement/P-statement matrixes for GHS 7, GB/Brexit.

· Revised GHS classification matrix for EU/EEA.

· Enhanced action items list (SDS, Substances, Batches entry forms).

· Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) with verification testing (EU provision to assist poison centres. SDS and Substances, generated GHS labels).

Suggestion report updates (SDS "2 Hazards" tab)

· More use of color for emphasis.

· Identification of SCLs, M-factors, ATEs (only ATEs currently used in calculations).

· ATE_mix calculations now can use user-entered values for components.

· Illustration in report simplifies verification of ATE_mix calculations.

"Multi-select" button (SDS, "2 Hazards" tab)

· There are now two options for selecting GHS classifications.

Improved “Omit row” analysis (SDS “3 Composition” tab)

· Improved flexibility with additional setup options.

· More thorough explanation of rationale.

· Flags non-GHS aspects like endocrine disruptors and SVHC listing.

Physical – chemical data (SDS “Phys-chem props” tab)

· Additional fields for GHS 7 – EU requirements.

· Convenience pop-up menus insert topics for user to complete.

Acute toxicity entry (Substances, "Toxicological table" tab)

· Enter “acute toxicity unknown” or ATE values above the toxicological table.

· Oral, dermal, and inhalation routes

· Option to ignore 1-percent cut-off concentration for “relevance”.

· Program will now recognize “EU/OSHA” (Source column) in table as Union workplace exposure limit rows.

Shipping suggestions dialog (SDS "14.1 Transport (US)" and "14.2 Transport (EU)" tabs)

· Converts the product GHS hazards you selected (Tab “2 Hazards”) into suggested options for DOT shipping information.

· Paste your choice back into the transportation tab.

DOT hazmat table

· Accessible directly from the File menu.

· Offer to import data on startup, for upgraders.

SDS generation options ("Build SDS" and "Build SDS non-English" tabs)

· Easier to use.

· Include English component names on a non-English SDS (required for China).

Bilingual GHS label (SDS, "GHS label" tab)

· Currently required in Canada.

· English on the left.

· The “Language” menu option sets the right column.

FDA labels (SDS, “FDA label” tab)

· Optional license required for full capabilities.

· Build package/container labels quickly.

FDA integration columns (SDS, "3 Composition" tab)

Browse lists

· [F]ind menu for Substances is now hierarchical (branched).

· More powerful searching at your fingertips.

· Remember and later recall a list of items, for each browse list.

VOCs, summary data (Batches, “Items” tab)

· View more unit cost information.

· View actual and regulatory VOCs.

Custom/user fields with user-selectable labels (Substances, "Notes/other" tab)

Other fields and features

· Show reportable quantities (SDS "3 Composition" tab, Batches "Items" tab, Substance "Composition" tab).

[Rev. 3.22.2021]