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How to Share an SDS

You can share any SDS in PDF format directly from SDS Mobile™ using Email, Fax, Text Message, or a direct link.

Written by Jason Ries
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Free and full access — Free accounts can share up to 10 SDS. Full-access accounts have unlimited sharing. See Free vs. Full Access — What’s Included for details.

An active internet connection is required to share an SDS.


How to Share a SDS

Step 1

Search for the SDS you want to share

Perform an SDS search and locate the product in the results. See How to Search for SDS if you need help.

Step 2

Tap the SDS in search results

Tap the product name in the search results to open the SDS Options screen.

Step 3

Tap Share

Tap the Share button to open the SDS Share options.

Step 4

Tap your preferred share method

From the share options screen, tap the method you want to use — Email, Fax, Text Message, or Share Direct Link.


Sharing Methods

Each sharing method works differently. The table below explains what happens when you tap each option and what the recipient receives.

Method

What happens on your device

What the recipient gets

Email

Your default email app opens with a new message pre-populated with a direct link to the SDS. Enter the recipient’s email address and tap Send.

A link to the SDS.

Fax

A window opens where you enter the recipient’s fax number. Tap Send to transmit.

A fax transmission of the SDS in PDF format. Useful for facilities that require fax for OSHA compliance documentation.

Text Message

Your default messaging app opens with a new message pre-populated with a direct link to the SDS. Enter the recipient’s number and tap Send.

A text message containing a link to the SDS.

Share Direct Link

The direct link to the SDS is copied to your clipboard. Paste it into any app — Slack, Teams, WhatsApp, a document, or any other channel.

A link to the SDS.

When to use Fax: Fax transmission is useful when sharing SDS with facilities, contractors, or regulatory bodies that require documentation by fax for OSHA compliance records. If you are sharing for general team reference, Email or Share Direct Link is typically faster.

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