The Texas Aquarium Hazard Communication Program is designed to maintain a healthy work and research environment by increasing awareness about the hazards of chemical materials. A major component of the Hazard Communication Program is Safety Data Sheets (SDS). SDSs provide necessary information about precautions for protecting against known hazards associated with chemical materials. They often include useful information on chemical, physical and toxicological properties, along with suggestions for storing, transporting and disposing of chemicals. SDSs are the best general source of information on chemicals that is available.