egulations, regulations, and more regulations. Though we don't claim to be experts in untangling and reading government red tape, we've done so now and then to keep up to date in our business dealings. And part of that is drafting and editing "Safety Data Sheets," (SDS), a recently replacement for Material Safety Data Sheets, required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA's mandated SDSs are to be provided by chemical importers, distributors, and manufacturers regarding potentially harmful workplace materials to downstream users of the materials. Ready access to SDSs for employees is a must when handling your materials. One question that arises: Is how do we disclose what is needed for safe use of your paint and coating materials on an SDS while maintaining the secrecy of trade secrets?
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