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SDSs are your chemical GPS, 16 sections of safety gold, covering everything from first aid to disposal. Keep them accessible and updated or prepare for chaos.<\/p>\n
DOT rules apply. Don\u2019t toss random barrels in the back of a van. SDS Section 14 has the full playbook.<\/p>\n
Section 13 tells you what to do. Spoiler alert: pouring it down the drain is probably illegal. Use approved disposal methods unless orange jumpsuits are your thing.<\/p>\n
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