Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Safety comes first. For every lubricant and automotive chemical we sell, a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is available so you can handle, store, transport and dispose of the product safely.
What is a Safety Data Sheet?
An SDS (formerly called an MSDS) is a document prepared by the product manufacturer that describes a chemical product's properties and hazards. A standard SDS has 16 sections, including:
- Identification
- Hazard identification
- Composition / ingredients
- First-aid measures
- Firefighting measures
- Accidental release measures
- Handling and storage
- Exposure controls / personal protection
- Physical and chemical properties
- Stability and reactivity
- Toxicological information
- Ecological information
- Disposal considerations
- Transport information
- Regulatory information
- Other information
Why SDS matter (and the law in Australia)
Under Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws and the model WHS Regulations, workplaces that use hazardous chemicals must keep a current SDS readily accessible. SDS are also referenced for the safe transport of dangerous goods (the Australian Dangerous Goods Code) and for correct storage and disposal.
If you're a workshop, fleet or business, keeping the SDS for the products you use isn't just good practice — it's a compliance requirement. See our Trade & Wholesale page.
How to get an SDS from us
- Request by email: Send the product name and size to [SDS/support email: ___] and we'll email you the current SDS (usually within [timeframe: e.g. 1 business day — ___]).
- On product pages: Where available, look for an "SDS / Safety Data Sheet" download link on the product page. [SDS download links to be added per product on the live site — ___].
- Manufacturer source: Penrite also publishes SDS for its products; we can point you to the official current version.
Always use the most current SDS — manufacturers update them as formulations or regulations change.
Handling, storage & disposal (general guidance)
This is general information only — always follow the specific product SDS.
- Handling: Avoid skin and eye contact; wash hands after use. Use in a well-ventilated area.
- Storage: Keep containers sealed, upright, away from heat, ignition sources and out of reach of children and animals.
- Spills: Contain and clean up per the SDS; don't let product enter drains or waterways.
- Dispose responsibly: Never pour used oil down the drain or onto the ground. Take used oil and containers to an approved collection facility. Many councils and service centres accept used oil for recycling.
- First aid & emergencies: Follow the SDS. For poisoning, call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia). In an emergency, call 000.
Dangerous goods & shipping
Some products are classified as dangerous goods for transport, which can affect how they're shipped and where. See Shipping & Delivery for details.
Need an SDS or have a safety question?
[SDS/support email: ___] · [Phone: ___]
We're happy to provide documentation for compliance, workshop records, or your own peace of mind.