The obligation
The WHS Regulations do not require an SDS for certain hazardous chemicals, although the duty of care requirements under the WHS Act still apply.
Exempt circumstances include chemicals in batteries while incorporated in plant, and fuel, oils or coolants in a container fitted to a vehicle, vessel, aircraft, mobile plant, appliance or other device and intended for its operation. They also include fuel in the fuel container of a domestic or portable fuel burning appliance where the quantity does not exceed 25 kg or 25 litres.
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- What
- The WHS Regulations do not require an SDS for certain hazardous chemicals, although the duty of care requirements under the WHS Act still apply.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Chemicals exempt from SDS requirements is a WHS requirement set out in Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is WA > Code of Practice > Hazardous Chemicals > SDS Preparation > Exemptions.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Chemicals exempt from SDS requirements is a WHS obligation under Preparation of safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals (WA). In short, The WHS Regulations do not require an SDS for certain hazardous chemicals, although the duty of care requirements under the WHS Act still apply.
What changed recently?
Chemicals exempt from SDS requirements was last updated on 19 October 2026.