Which document must chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors provide to communicate hazard information?

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are essential documents that chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors must provide to communicate hazard information effectively. An SDS contains crucial details about the properties of a chemical, the hazards associated with the chemical, safe handling and storage procedures, emergency response measures, and disposal guidelines.

The requirement for Safety Data Sheets is mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). This ensures that employees and other stakeholders have access to comprehensive information about chemical products to protect themselves from potential risks.

The other options, such as Material Safety Data Sheets (which have largely been replaced by Safety Data Sheets under the updated regulations), Hazard Assessment Reports, and Environmental Impact Statements, do not serve the same purpose as an SDS in terms of providing hazard information in a standardized format.