CTDA Material Safety Data Sheet Guidelines
This guideline consists of answers to commonly asked questions you may have aboutcomplying with Material Safety Data Sheets. Please refer to this guideline should you have any questions related to this matter.
What is aMaterial Safety Data Sheet?
Why are Material Safety Data Sheets Required?
Where do we obtain Material Safety Data Sheets?
How long are Material Safety Data Sheets valid for?
Where should we keep copies of Material Safety Data Sheets?
Which products require aMaterial Safety Data Sheet?
Do Foreign Merchandise Approved (FMA) Products Require Material Safety Data Sheets?
Do we need Material Safety Data Sheets for consumer products sold at our store?
Where are store-use controlled products found in the store?
What are the general types of controlled products found in the store?
Schedule A
Schedule B
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What is a Material Safety Data Sheet?
A Material Safety Data Sheet is a technical document or bulletin that summarizes the health and safety information available about controlled products. It supplements the warning information on the label.
Why are Material Safety Data Sheets Required?
Having material safety data sheets is important because they contain important emergency information regarding the product and they are required by law. It is a requirement that a material safety data sheet accompany a store-use controlled product. Stores that are not able to produce these sheets when requested by a workplace safety inspector are subject to written orders and fines.
Where can we obtain Material Safety Data Sheets?
Material safety data sheets are created by the manufacturer of the controlled products and can be obtained by contacting the manufacturer directly or by going on the manufacturer’s website. If the controlled product is supplied through Canadian Tire, they are available on: Questions or concerns about the Material Safety Data Sheets available on this website should be sent to .
How long are Material Safety Data Sheets valid for?
Material safety data sheets are valid for a period of 36 months or three years. It is important that any sheets that are expired be replaced.
Where should we keep copies of Material Safety Data Sheets?
Although material safety data sheets may be available on a computer or through the internet, inspectors are known to prefer employers to keep physical copies of material safety data sheets on hand. Material safety data sheets should be kept in a binder in the department where the controlled product is used.
Which products require a Material Safety Data Sheet?
Any items used at the store that are under one of the six hazard classes within the WHMIS regulations are known as a controlled product. The WHMIS hazard classes include compressed gases, flammable and combustive material, oxidizing material, poisonous and infectious material, corrosive material and dangerously reactive material. Any controlled product used at the store requires a Material Safety Data Sheet.
Do Foreign Merchandise Authorization (FMA) products require Material Safety Data Sheets?
Foreign Merchandise Authorization (FMA) products require Material Safety Data Sheets if they are classified as a controlled product and they are used by your employees.
Material Safety Data Sheets should be requested from the supplier when placing FMA orders for your store. Refer to the Corporation’s FMA Policy for further details.
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Do we need Material Safety Data Sheets for consumer products sold at our store?
No, under the Hazardous Products Act, consumer products sold to consumers at a retail outlet are exempt from the Material Safety Data Sheet requirements. However, if your store uses a consumer product that is also a controlled product, then you will need to ensure a Material Safety Data Sheet is available.
Where are store-use controlled products found in the store?
The following are potential areas within the store that may contain controlled products, but is not limited to:
Automotive Service Centre
Back Parts
Cashier
Maintenance/Janitorial Room
Office
What are the general types of controlled products found in the store?
General types of controlled products found in the store may include, but is not limited to:
Automotive maintenance chemicals
Cleaning Solvents
FMA products (that consist of classified chemicals in WHMIS regulations)
Industrial Cleaners
Office Supplies
Refer to Schedule A for a listing of store-use controlled products shared by different Canadian Tire stores. Please refer to Schedule B for a listing of controlled products supplied by a CTDA preferred vendor.
Schedule A:
Listing of Store-Use Controlled Products(Date Last Updated: 02/09/2011)
The following is a list of store-use items identified as a controlled product that have been shared by different Canadian Tire stores. Refer to this list when you are identifying store-use controlled products and then obtain a copy of the MSDS. If there are items not included in this list that your store uses, please send an email to so that we can update the list.
ItemProduct Number (if CTC product)
Acetone47-5871
Acetylene
Antifreeze 29-3019
Automotive Cleaner 39-0465
Brake Cleaner 27-9306
Bright Air Odor Eliminator53-4018
Carbon Dioxide
Carburetor cleaning fluid 38-1537
CIL Insect Spray59-2445
Freon R-134
Fuel Injection Cleaner 38-0101
Fuel/Motor Oil
Fire Extinguisher 46-0093
Fluid Film38-1567
Gasolines
Gas Line Antifreeze38-2311
Goo Gone 53-0150
Goof Off49-7180
Glue 67-0343
Grease
Lacquer Thinner49-7112
Liquid Wrench38-1516
Lithium Grease 28-0812
Lysol Liquid Toilet Cleaner53-0339
Memorex Air Duster 69-0148
Mildew Remover53-3586
Mineral spirits
Oil 3-in-138-7807
Oxygen
Paint Thinner49-1004
Paint and Stain remover 49-1009
Polypeel49-5090
Power Steer Fluid38-0622
Printer toner cartridge
Propane
Spray Nine 39-0414
Sulpheric acid
Washer Fluid29-4173 / 29-4199
Windex39-0800
Valspar49-7180
Varsol 49-1005
Schedule B:
Listing of Store-Use Controlled Products Supplied by CTDA Preferred Vendors (Date Last Updated: 05/29/2009)
The following is a list of CTDA Preferred Vendors and the controlled products they supply. If your store is currently using any controlled products supplied by a preferred vendor, copies of their Material Safety Data Sheets are available through their website.
Company Name / Controlled Products Supplied / Material Safety Data Sheets Available atAir Liquide / Acetylene, Oxygen, Helium, Nitrogen, Argon, Blueshield, Almig /
GH Wood and Wyant / Cleaning Supplies /
State Chemical / Parts Cleaner /