Which SDS section focuses on hazard assessment and informs PPE choices?

• A. Section 8 Exposure Controls/PPE
• B. Section 11 Toxicological Information
• C. Section 2 Hazard Identification
• D. Section 5 Fire-Fighting Measures

Answer: (C)

Understanding how the hazards of a chemical are identified and communicated helps you see how PPE decisions are made. Hazard Identification is the section that conveys what harmful properties the chemical has, how severe the hazards are, and the classifications and hazard statements that describe those risks. This information is the basis for risk assessment and directly informs what kinds of protective measures might be needed, so it sets the stage for deciding whether PPE is required and what type. Other sections cover related details but in different roles: Toxicological Information provides data on toxicity, Fire-Fighting Measures explains fire-related responses, and Exposure Controls/PPE moves from identified hazards to the specific protective gear recommended. Since the question focuses on identifying hazards and how that informs PPE choices, Hazard Identification is the best fit.