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What is a safety data sheet (SDS) and a Specification Sheet (SPECs)?

When working with industrial lubricants, greases, and oils, it’s essential to understand the difference between a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and a Specification Sheet (SPEC Sheet) – and why both matter.

What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is a detailed document that provides critical health and safety information about a chemical product. In addition, in the lubricant industry, an SDS outlines:

• Potential hazards of the lubricant or oil
• First aid measures
• Safe handling and storage practices
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
• Environmental precautions
• Fire-fighting measures

SDSs are also legally required by OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) and follow the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for classifying and labeling chemicals. Whether you’re using hydraulic oil, gear oil, or EP grease, and no matter the brand, Presidential, Marathon, or P66, reviewing the SDS ensures safe usage and compliance with workplace safety standards. (You can buy our Oil Spill Kit here!)

What is a Specification Sheet (SPECs)?

Furthermore, Specification Sheets (SPECs), often called a Product Data Sheet or Technical Data Sheet (TDS), provides the technical performance details of a lubricant or grease. This includes:

• Viscosity grades
• ISO and SAE classifications
• Operating temperature ranges
• OEM approvals
• Additive technology
• Wear protection ratings (e.g. Timken OK Load, Four-Ball Weld)

SPEC Sheets also help maintenance managers, engineers, and purchasing teams select the right lubricant for specific applications – from heavy-duty diesel engines to hydraulic systems, gearboxes, or industrial compressors.

Why SDS and SPEC Sheets Are Important

Additionally, understanding and referencing both SDS and SPEC Sheets is crucial for:

• Equipment performance – Matching the right lubricant to your machinery ensures optimal operation and minimizes downtime
• Regulatory compliance – SDSs support OSHA compliance and workplace safety documentation
• Environmental protection – Proper handling and disposal procedures help prevent contamination and spills (You can buy our Oil Spill Kit here!)
• Purchasing decisions – Comparing SPEC sheets helps buyers select lubricants that meet or exceed OEM requirements

At Presidential Engineered Lubricants, we make it easy to download up-to-date lubricant SDS and SPEC sheets for all of products we sell, including engine oils, gear lubricants, greases, and hydraulic fluids. Whether you’re searching for TO-4 fluid data, EP 2 grease SDS, or synthetic oil technical data, you’ll find the resources you need right here.