(M)SDS authoring and management software

1. SDS AUTHORING SOFTWARE
Organizations relying on hardcopy SDS management spend an inordinate amount of time creating, revising,
and distributing SDS materials.
By 2015, all SDS documents and labels must comply with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
classification standards.This transition will cause the cost and complexity of SDS management to rise
exponentially.The average length of SDSs will double from 5 to 6 pages to 10 to 12 pages, for example.
While Quantum is known for providing SDS authoring service to companies, we understand that some
companies may want to carry out SDS generation in-house.
That’s why we offer SDS authoring software.
The SDS software manages the creation, distribution, and storage of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). Designed
to meet increasingly stringent regulatory requirements of a number of jurisdictions both domestic and foreign,
the software dramatically reduces the cost and liability associated with typical SDS management programs.
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Features include:
• Automatic flagging and documentation of first
shipments, revised SDS, and no SDS within one
year
• Masked complexity (with access to full detail)
• Protection of trade secrets by user-defined percent
ranges, and the ability to hide proprietary chemical
information
• Cross referencing of business operating languages
• Ability to update multiple SDS simultaneously
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Our software features a brand-new user interface so that you can easily create professional new
GHS-compliant safety data sheets from just one screen – no chance for missed information because of
constant switching between screens.
• Quantum’s SDS software is also entirely web-based.You can log in from any computer and pick up
right where you’ve left off.
• The licensing fee covers anywhere from 1-5 users, so you can have many people within your company
editing, authoring, or accessing SDSs at once.
• The digital library you’ll create stays within Quantum’s cloud-based SDS management system for easy
access whenever you need it.
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One-screen Data Entry
We also provide an extensive training program and work with customers to prepare the database and
software integration before we even get the software to you. Our softwarecomes pre-equipped with a
worldwide range of languages and regulatory templates, so you can customize your output to your
company’s exact needs.

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FAQ
How many users does my software license
cover?
The licensing fee will cover anywhere from 1-5 users
on your company’s account.
What does the software do that I couldn’t just do
on my own in Word? Isn’t conversion just a fancy
word for changing my MSDSs to match the
16-section format?
The GHS standard is actually a lot more than just a
format change. Determining the hazard classifications
and the pertinent kinds of warnings is actually the
most difficult and time-intensive part of GHS
compliance.
What databases do you use?
We provide ECHA (CLP REACH) list which is one of
the most comprehensive lists to meet GHS
requirements as well as RTECS (US GHS requirements)
as well as several international, federal and state
regulatory data points to ensure the accuracy of the
output. Our database also consists of more than
130,000 chemicals.
Will you send us update of the lists?
Yes, Quantum will send updates of the lists as they
become available.The update covers not just the
chemicals you use but all chemicals in our database.
What happens if regulations and compliance
guidelines change in the future?Will we have to
purchase all new software?
Nope!The database in our software is structured so
that it automatically updates to any new regulations
and compliance guidelines as they occur.There is no
need to make any changes – we do that for you.
After loading the raw materials, how long
does it take to generate a SDS?
20-30 minutes.
Even though you use comprehensive
databases, some of our ingredients are very
specific. How do you ensure that they will be
included in the software database?
Before we install the software for you, we ask that
you provide us with a list of your ingredients.While
this may seem burdensome, it actually will save you
time in the long run.
Can we create our SDSs in Word format?
What about PDF?
You can choose from both within the software.You
also have access to your SDSs in web-based format.
Is the software easy to learn and use? Can
our interns operate it, or do we need to hire
a trained professional?
Our software is very easy to use – in fact, we’ve just
launched a new user interface to make it even easier
for you to operate. Most of the work is actually just
data entry, so anyone can use it and there is definitely
no need to hire a professional!
Since we have to input the exact data into
the software, how do we guarantee that the
formulas aren’t exposed to those who use our
products?
Our software allows you to mark ranges and
chemicals as proprietary on the final SDS or to leave
it as a range.
Can the software be hosted by Quantum?
You may choose to host the system in your premise
or Quantum can host the system for you with a fee.

4. Interested in seeing our software?
Visit our website at www.qsdsconversion.com and schedule a demonstration!
The SDS software standardizes your SDS management process throughout all facilities, streamlines authoring
and generation processes, and ensures automatic compliance with today and tomorrow’s chemical regulatory
requirements.
The module is easy to learn and implement, and integrates with your existing ERP systems.We designed the
database structure to adjust to future regulation and compliance changes, eliminating costly software updates
and allowing for an endlessly scalable system.
SDS Authoring and Generation can be purchased as a standalone solution or as part of the Q EHS compliance
software package.
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