• Produces 16-section (M)SDSs in accordance with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (2012), the GHS (3rd revised edition), and ANSI Standard Z400.1/Z129.1-2010.
• Provides detailed OSHA GHS classification, OSHA HazCom 1994 hazard determination, and WHMIS classification worksheets to support accurate hazard classifications.
• Automatically generates required GHS Label Elements (pictograms, signal word, hazard statements and precautionary statements) based on GHS hazard classification.
• Includes compliance oriented OSHA GHS, generic GHS and WHMIS audit tools.
  • Meets the (M)SDS requirements for Canada and the United States
• Facilitates easy updating, by auto-populating key ingredient-based information, such as exposure guidelines, and toxicological, ecological and regulatory information.
• Provides seamless access to credible online chemical hazard and regulatory information databases, including CHEMINFO, HSDB®, and RTECS®, to assist you in writing an accurate (M)SDS.
• Links key hazards to appropriate hazard controls and emergency response measures using built-in logic.
• Ensures your (M)SDSs are consistent, reliable, and understandable to a broad audience by providing a large library of clear language phrases.
• Provides phrases for important, but sometimes overlooked, hazards such as chemical incompatibilities and confined space hazards.
• Facilitates translation by automatically generating standardized phrases in Canadian French and Latin American Spanish.
• Allows you to author multiple (M)SDSs for similar products using the (M)SDS template option.

Efficiently maintain your (M)SDSs with CANWrite

• Update exposure limits once in your Ingredient Sheets and all linked (M)SDSs and templates will be automatically updated.
• Quickly identify (M)SDSs due for updating.
• Quickly find (M)SDSs containing specific ingredients that require modification.

Easily customize your (M)SDSs with CANWrite

• Add your company logos and other company specific information.
• Modify field headings as required.
• Add custom phrases to suit your needs.

CANWrite is competitively priced

• CANWrite offers many key features that are typically only found in much higher priced software. One such feature is that CANWrite's standardized phrases are generated in English, Canadian French, Latin-American Spanish simultaneously – saving you significant (M)SDS translation costs.
• Straight forward pricing – there are no hidden costs.

Access unparalleled client support

• CCOHS specialists are on hand to provide advice and technical assistance to help you get the most out of CANWrite.

CANWrite helps you to comply with American and Canadian requirements

• Write one (M)SDS for both Canadian and US markets.
• Use the GHS classification, WHMIS classification and/or OSHA HazCom 1994 hazard determination worksheets to complete an accurate hazard assessment, critical to writing accurate (M)SDSs.
• Use the OSHA GHS, GHS (generic), and WHMIS audit tools to verify that all required information is present.
• Protect trade secrets in a manner fully compliant with Canadian and US law.

Note: CANWrite's flexibility allows its format to be adapted to make it suitable for (M)SDS requirements of other jurisdictions.

I am new to writing (M)SDSs. Can CANWrite help me get started?

CANWrite provides a wealth of information including tips, helpful resources and information on how to complete each (M)SDS data field, section-by-section. The CANWrite authoring order was designed to facilitate the logical, step-by-step authoring of (M)SDS content.

What database engine do I require to run CANWrite?

The database engine used is Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, Express Edition. SQL Server will install on your computer during the CANWrite installation if you do not currently have SQL Server on your system.

Can I save an (M)SDS as a Microsoft Word document?

Yes, your (M)SDS can be exported as an RTF or TXT document, which are both supported by Microsoft Word. You can also export your (M)SDS in PDF and HTML formats.

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