SDS (Safety Data Sheet) Republic of Chile 🇨🇱

GHS Implementation & Chemical Notification Services for Chile

By Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd – Your Trusted Partner for Chilean Decree 57 Compliance

Chile is a pioneer in Latin American chemical regulation, having formally implemented its national GHS (Globally Harmonized System) and a chemical notification system through Supreme Decree No. 57 of 2019 (Regulation on Classification, Labeling, and Notification of Hazardous Chemicals and Mixtures). Compliance requires the provision of a GHS-compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and mandatory notification to the authorities.

Why SDS Is Mandatory in Chile

The legal basis for the SDS in Chile is Supreme Decree No. 57/2019, which aligns with the UN GHS (7th Revised Edition), with specific exceptions and building block omissions.

1. GHS Mandatory Implementation: Decree 57/2019 mandates the use of GHS for the classification, labeling, and SDS preparation for hazardous substances and mixtures sold or used in Chile.

2. Mandatory SDS Format: The SDS requirements are outlined in Title V of Decree 57/2019 and the national standard NCh 2245:2021 (Safety Data Sheet for chemical products). The SDS must strictly follow the 16-section GHS format.

3. Chemical Notification (Chile REACH): The regulation includes a notification system for hazardous chemicals. Manufacturers and importers of substances and mixtures containing hazardous substances must notify the government when volumes are $\geq 1$ ton per annum to the environmental authority via the Single Window of the Environmental Authority portal. A GHS-compliant SDS (in Spanish) is a mandatory attachment for this notification.

4. Language Requirement: The SDS must be supplied entirely in Spanish (Español), the official language of Chile.

5. Competent Authority: GHS implementation and classification are overseen by the Ministry of Health (MINSAL), while the notification system is jointly developed with the Ministry of the Environment (MMA).

🗓️ Implementation Timeline (Decree 57/2019)

The mandatory deadlines for GHS application are phased:

Chemical TypeUseGHS Implementation (Labeling & SDS)SubstancesIndustrial useMandatory since February 9, 2022Non-industrial useMandatory since February 9, 2023MixturesIndustrial useMandatory since February 9, 2025Non-industrial useMandatory since February 9, 2027

Our SDS Services for Chile (Decree 57/2019 & NCh 2245:2021 Compliant)

1. SDS Preparation (GHS Rev. 7 & Chilean Specifics)

We create a complete, 16-section GHS-compliant SDS, ensuring full technical and regulatory adherence to Decree 57/2019 and NCh 2245:2021.

Our SDS includes:

• Classification based on GHS Rev. 7 and adherence to Chile's specific omissions of certain hazard categories (e.g., Flammable Liquids Cat 4, Skin Irritation Cat 3).

• Compliance with the required 16-section structure (Hoja de Datos de Seguridad).

• Mandatory Spanish translation of all content.

• Reference to the official NCh 382:2021 standard for transport information in Section 14.

2. SDS Review & Localisation

We review your existing international SDS (e.g., US OSHA or EU CLP) for technical gaps against the strict Chilean GHS version and the NCh 2245 format. We perform necessary technical modifications and ensure the mandatory, high-quality Spanish translation is accurate for regulatory submission.

3. Biennial Notification Support

We assist manufacturers and importers with preparing the mandatory technical information (including the Spanish SDS) required for the biennial notification to the environmental authority for substances meeting the $\geq 1$ ton per annum threshold.

Industries We Serve

• Mining and Metallurgy

• Industrial Chemicals and Manufacturing

• Agricultural Chemicals

• Consumer and Household Products

Why Choose Zoesoe Exports Pvt Ltd?

• Decree 57/2019 Expertise: Specialized knowledge of Chile's stringent GHS implementation, including its unique building block adoptions.

• Notification Readiness: Documentation prepared to seamlessly support the mandatory notification process.

• Mandatory Spanish Translation: Accurate, specialized translation of chemical and regulatory terminology.

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