Frequently Asked Questions

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What is SDSComXML?

SDSComXML is a data exchange format based on XML.
SDSComXML defines a framework for structured exchange of material safety data sheet content between different IT systems.
SDSComXML is applicable for all sectors of industry and commerce.
SDSComXML is ready for international requirements.
SDSComXML provides complex XML structures for the safe exchange of physical, chemical and toxicological properties.

What is SDSComXML not?

What is the SDScomXML license?

All work of the SDScom workgroup is licensed under Creative Commons BY-ND version 4.0. This means you can use the results commercially as long as you refer in your work to the SDScom project, and you may not change the results - instead please participate in SDScom directly.

How does SDSComXML work?

The datasheet is exported from the SDS authoring system of the manufacturer by an interface according to the SDSComXML preferences. Two files have to be transmitted: First one is the pdf file as the legal document and the second one is the structured data as XML file.
On the side of the downstream user these two files will be processed by an importing interface into the in-house system.

What offers SDSComXML?

Avoidance of manual SDS content input.
Quick updates of material data, operating instructions and hazardous material inventories.

How can SDSComXML help companies?

Reduces paper based processing, avoids error-prone manual transcription of information from paper or PDF safety data sheets.
Enables companies to enhance efficiency in occupational safety.
Gives options for the direct creation of standard operating procedures and hazard material inventories.
Offers easy updating of safety data sheets, sent via email
or internet in XML format.
Provides fast electronic data exchange with suppliers and customers.
Facilitates legal documentation by parallel transmission of a safety data sheet version in pdf format for the direct storage.
Allows easy integration into existing software solutions.

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