848 Material Safety Data Sheet
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are transmitted using this transaction set to communicate hazard information, handling procedures, and safety data for chemical products and materials. Manufacturers, distributors, and chemical suppliers send MSDS documents to customers, retailers, and downstream users who need detailed safety information for workplace compliance and emergency response. The transaction is typically sent proactively or in response to requests for product safety documentation. Key segments include the BMS (Beginning Segment for Material Safety Data Sheet), which establishes the document’s core identity and scope; the LIN (Item Identification) segment, which identifies the specific product or material being described; and the MSS (Material Safety Data Sheet Section Information) segment, which organizes safety data into standard MSDS categories such as composition, hazards, and first-aid measures.
For a practical example, ChemCorp Industries sends an X12 848 transaction to SafetySupply Inc., a distributor, containing the MSDS for their industrial solvent product. The transaction identifies the product through the LIN segment, then uses multiple MSS sections to communicate required safety information: one section covers hazard identification with associated measurements, another describes proper handling and storage procedures, and a third outlines emergency response protocols. Within each section, the MEA (Measurements) and MSG (Message Text) segments provide specific numerical data (such as flash point temperature) and detailed text descriptions. SafetySupply Inc. receives this transaction, integrates the safety data into their product catalog system, and makes it available to their customers for compliance documentation and employee training.
Sample EDI 848 file
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ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*SAMPLESENDER *ZZ*SAMPLERECEIVER *261015*0900*^*00501*000000001*0*T*:~
GS*MS*SAMPLESENDER*SAMPLERECEIVER*20261015*0900*1*X*005010~
ST*848*0001~
BMS*00*20261014**CRC-SDS-4417*3~
N1*SU*Cascade Ridge Chemical Co*92*V20418~
N3*2280 Tideflat Ridge Way~
N4*Tacoma*WA*98421~
PER*AT*Regulatory Affairs Desk*TE*2535550147*EM*sds@example.com~
PER*EM*24 Hour Emergency Line*TE*8005550162~
N1*BY*Prairie Line Industrial Supply*93*PLIS01~
N3*415 Coulson Bench Road~
N4*Billings*MT*59101~
LIN*1*VP*CR-SV140-55*BP*PL-884120~
PID*F****CASCADE KLEEN 140 PARTS WASHER SOLVENT~
MSS*CI*Chemical Product and Company Information~
MSG*Product name CASCADE KLEEN 140. Recommended use parts cleaning and degreasing in recirculating washers.~
MSS*HH*Hazards Identification~
SD1*F*SGW****WARNING~
SD1*S*HZR*NF**1-2-0*NFPA HEALTH 1 FLAMMABILITY 2 INSTABILITY 0~
SD1*F*HZC****Flammable liquid category 4. Combustible liquid.~
SD1*F*IHZ****May cause drowsiness or dizziness~
SD1*F*IGZ****May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways~
MSS*CO*Composition or Information on Ingredients~
SD1*F*HCA****Distillates, petroleum, hydrotreated light, CAS 64742-47-8~
CID*CHC~
MEA**CHC**P1*95*99~
SD1*F*HCA****Solvent naphtha, petroleum, light aromatic, CAS 64742-95-6~
CID*CHC~
MEA**CHC**P1*1*5~
MSS*FA*First Aid Measures~
SD1*F*EYF****Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.~
SD1*F*SKT****Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water.~
SD1*F*IHZ****Move to fresh air. Get medical attention if symptoms persist.~
SD1*F*IGZ****Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately.~
MSS*FE*Fire Fighting Measures~
MEA**FP*142*FA~
MEA**FML**P1*0.7*6~
SD1*F*FAZ****Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water fog~
SD1*F*SPF****Use water spray to cool exposed containers. Do not use a solid water stream.~
MSS*ST*Handling and Storage~
MSG*Keep containers closed when not in use. Store in a cool, well ventilated area away from heat, sparks and open flame.~
MSG*Ground and bond containers during transfer. Do not cut, weld or drill on or near empty drums.~
MSS*EP*Exposure Controls or Personal Protection~
SD1*F*EXL****Distillates, petroleum, hydrotreated light~
MEA**ELT*100*59~
MEA**ELO*500*59~
SD1*F*PPG****Nitrile or Viton gloves~
SD1*F*PPE****Chemical splash goggles~
SD1*F*PPR****Organic vapor respirator where exposure limits may be exceeded~
MSS*PD*Physical and Chemical Properties~
MEA**BP**FA*310*395~
MEA**SPG*0.79****09~
MEA**VAD*4.9****01~
MEA**VAP*0.5*HN~
MSG*Clear, colorless liquid with a mild hydrocarbon odor. Insoluble in water.~
MSS*SH*Transport Information~
SD1*F*SHI****Not regulated by DOT in non-bulk packaging~
SD1*F*SHI****Bulk packaging NA1993, Combustible liquid, n.o.s., PG III~
SE*57*0001~
GE*1*1~
IEA*1*000000001~
Structure
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