The Role of SDS and TDS in Private Label Epoxy Sales

October 16, 2025

Credibility closes the deal in private label epoxy. Buyers, specifiers, and EHS teams make decisions based on what’s inside the paperwork as much as what’s inside the drum, and that starts with the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) and TDS (Technical Data Sheet). Clear, credible documentation reduces risk, speeds approvals, and gives your sales team the proof points they need on safety, performance, and fit-for-purpose use.

This article explores the role of SDS and TDS in private label epoxy sales, how they drive compliance, inform specifications, streamline procurement, and ultimately differentiate your brand. By understanding how to read and leverage these documents, you’ll be able to choose the right systems faster, reduce compliance risk, and move projects from submittal to purchase order with fewer delays.

What Are SDS and TDS?

Understanding the distinct roles of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Technical Data Sheets (TDS) is key to navigating the world of private label epoxy sales. These documents not only ensure compliance and safety but also provide essential information that helps buyers make informed decisions.

Below are the definitions of SDS and TDS:

Definition of SDS

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is a standardized, legally required document communicating a product’s hazards and providing readily accessible health and safe-handling information under systems like OSHA HazCom/GHS and EU CLP. For epoxy systems, an SDS outlines the following:

Hazard classification
Precautionary statements
Recommended PPE
First-aid and firefighting measures
Spill response
Handling and storage guidance
Exposure limits
Physical and chemical properties
Stability/reactivity
Toxicological and ecological data
Transport classifications
Disposal considerations

It is primarily written for safety, environmental, and compliance audiences and must be kept current with the exact formulation being sold, including private label variants.

Definition of TDS

Technical Data Sheet (TDS), sometimes called a Product Data Sheet, will concisely inform how the product is designed to perform and how to use it correctly. For epoxy and related coatings, the TDS typically covers the following:

Product description and uses
Mix ratio and solids content
VOC level
Pot life and working time
Cure schedule and recoat windows
Recommended surface preparation
Application conditions (temperature, humidity, dew point)
Coverage rates and film build
Compatible primers/topcoats
Key performance metrics verified by test methods (e.g., adhesion, abrasion, chemical resistance)

It is not a regulatory document, but it is essential for specifiers, buyers, and applicators to evaluate fitness-for-purpose and ensure successful installation.

Epoxy TDS/SDS: Compliance, Specs, and Procurement

In private label epoxy sales, SDS and TDS are the core documents that prove safety, performance, and fitness-for-purpose. Together, they satisfy regulatory obligations, give specifiers the data needed to design and approve systems, and help procurement clear products quickly with fewer back-and-forths.

Below are details that highlight the critical aspects of SDS and TDS in private label epoxy sales:

Driving Compliance

Regulatory Frameworks. SDSs communicate hazards under OSHA HazCom/GHS in the U.S., EU CLP/REACH, and Canada’s WHMIS. Ensure current alignment with the latest updates (e.g., OSHA HazCom 2024 revisions) and applicable regional rules.
Mixture Disclosure. Epoxy systems are typically two-part mixtures (resin Part A and amine/cycloaliphatic hardener Part B). SDSs must cover each component, listing hazardous materials, ingredients, classification, and concentration ranges; use trade-secret provisions correctly where allowed.
GHS Elements. Accurate pictograms, signal words, hazard and precautionary statements, plus first aid, firefighting, spill response, handling/storage, exposure controls/PPE, and stability/reactivity. Common epoxy hazards include skin sensitization, eye/skin corrosion/irritation, and aquatic toxicity; some amines are corrosive.
VOC and Air Quality. Declare VOC content; comply with regional limits (e.g., EPA, SCAQMD, Canadian, or EU restrictions). 100% solids epoxies often support low-VOC claims; avoid over-claiming “zero-VOC” if exempt solvents or trace VOCs are present.
Transport and Storage. Provide UN numbers and proper shipping names where applicable (e.g., amine hardeners can be UN2735, corrosive liquid). Include IMDG/IATA/ADR classifications, packing groups, and special provisions; specify temperature/storage limits to prevent exotherm or crystallization.
Environmental and Waste. Include disposal guidance and ecological data; ensure consistency with local waste codes and recycler requirements.
Document Accessibility and Languages. Supply SDSs in each market’s official language(s); maintain easy access (QR codes, portals) and version histories.

Informing Specifications

Performance Benchmarks. The TDS should report test-backed values so specifiers can compare options and write performance-based specs. Typical metrics include:
- Adhesion (ASTM D4541 pull-off; target concrete failure)
- Abrasion resistance (ASTM D4060, CS-17 wheel; mg loss)
- Chemical resistance (ASTM D1308 or immersion methods; list reagents and occupational exposure times)
- Compressive strength (ASTM C579 or D695)
- Hardness (ASTM D2240, Shore D)
- Gloss/UV stability if topcoated; note that aliphatic polyaspartics or UV-stable top coats may be recommended
Application Parameters. Provide mix ratio (by volume/weight), pot life/working time, induction time (if any), recoat windows, cure schedule to light/foot/vehicle service, recommended film build and coverage rates, and environmental limits (substrate/air temp, RH, dew point).
Substrate and System Guidance. Spell out surface prep (CSP via ICRI, shot-blast/grind), moisture testing (e.g., ASTM F2170 RH), compatible primers, moisture mitigation options, and approved top coats (e.g., polyaspartic aliphatic finishes for UV exposure).
Design Integration. Map TDS data to CSI MasterFormat sections and submittals. Provide sample spec language, limitations, and approved alternates to reduce spec ambiguity.
Aesthetics and Safety Options. Note pigment packs, flake systems, slip-resistance strategies (aggregate type/loading), and low-odor/low-VOC variants for occupied spaces.

Streamlining Procurement

Complete Submittal Packages. Pair the latest SDS for each component with the matching TDS, product labels, warranty/limitations, recommended application guide, color charts, and relevant test reports or certifications (e.g., food-contact, low-emitting where applicable).
Consistency Across Documents. Ensure label, SDS, TDS, and marketing claims match—no conflicting VOC numbers, cure times, or performance claims. Inconsistencies trigger EHS/legal reviews and purchasing delays.
Version Control and Traceability. Use clear document numbers, revision dates, and change logs; link to batch COAs and lot numbers for traceability and audit readiness. Provide a document portal or QR codes for distributors and end users.
Faster EHS and Quality Approvals. Well-structured SDS/TDS cut review cycles by answering hazard, handling, and performance questions upfront. Procurement can move from “pending” to PO issuance without additional data requests.
Private Label Readiness. For white-label programs, define who authors the SDS, how trade secrets are protected, and which party handles EU UFI/PCN submissions and multi-language SDS where required. Maintain synchronized updates across all branded versions.
Risk and Warranty Alignment. Tie warranties to TDS-specified conditions (prep, temperature, recoat windows). Clear limitations manage expectations and reduce claims.
Global Logistics. Include transport classifications and packaging guidance to minimize hazmat surcharges and shipping exceptions; provide metric and imperial units to support international buyers.

How Using Epoxy SDS/TDS Documentation to Differentiate Your Brand

Great chemistry gets attention, but SDS/TDS documentation helps you get specified. Here’s how strong, consistent SDS/TDS packages help you build trust, move faster, and stand out from competitors:

Transparency That Builds Trust

Clear, complete SDS/TDS documentation shows exactly what the product is, how it performs, and how to use it safely. When hazards, limits, and test methods are spelled out, buyers and specifiers can validate claims, reducing perceived risk and strengthening confidence in your brand.

Faster Approvals and Shorter Sales Cycles

Comprehensive, well-structured SDS/TDS packages answer EHS, QA, and procurement questions upfront. With hazard classifications, VOC data, transport classes, and cure schedules easy to review, projects move from evaluation to purchase order with fewer RFIs and delays.

Specification-Ready Performance Data

TDS values backed by recognized test methods (e.g., ASTM/ISO) give architects and engineers what they need to write and approve performance-based specs. Clear metrics, application parameters, and limitations make your products easier to include as equals or preferred alternatives.

Consistency Across Literature Reduces Risk

When labels, SDS, TDS, and marketing all match, including VOC numbers, cure windows, coverage rates, and limitations, reviewers do not hit red flags. Consistency signals strong quality control, lowers liability concerns, and prevents procurement from stalling.

Global Compliance Readiness

Multi-language SDS, correct GHS/CLP classifications, accurate transport assignments (UN/IMDG/IATA), and region-specific notes demonstrate you are ready for international projects. Compliance-ready documentation differentiates you from competitors who need rework to meet local rules.

Private Label Professionalism

Defined authorship, protected trade secrets, and synchronized SDS/TDS for each branded variant show you can scale private label programs responsibly. Clear roles for regulatory submissions and updates reassure partners that their brand is protected and compliant.

Digital Access and Version Control

QR codes, document portals, and clear revision histories make it simple for distributors and end users to pull the latest SDS/TDS. Frictionless, always-current access reduces application errors and sets your service apart.

System-Level Guidance and Compatibility

TDS documents that map primers, moisture barriers, base coats, and top coats, along with recoat windows and environmental limits, reduce field risk. Guiding customers to complete, compatible systems positions your brand as a solution provider, not just a product supplier.

Looking for a Trusted Private Label Epoxy Supplier? Contact ASTC Polymers Today!

If you’re evaluating private label epoxy partners, ASTC Polymers helps you launch and scale with 35+ years of formulation expertise and practical support. As a supplier, we’ll tailor systems across epoxies, polyaspartics, primers, and sealants, and provide compliant, brand-ready SDS/TDS with version control and multi-language options. Share your project details, and we’ll recommend a fit-for-purpose system and guide you from spec to shipment.