Anyone know of any affordable, yet good, stand alone MSDS software? Currently we use QSI for quality but did not purchase the 14000 module and only really want MSDS.

Any help would be appreciated!!

thanks!

I'd be interested also. I have our MSDS info in an Excel spreadsheet and in one of the cells is an internet link to get to the mfr website to download the latest MSDS. But not all MSDS' are on-line. :(

Anyone know of any affordable, yet good, stand alone MSDS software? Currently we use QSI for quality but did not purchase the 14000 module and only really want MSDS.

Any help would be appreciated!!

thanks!

I don't know what you mean by "affordable," or what you want the software to do, but I'm told that MSDSystem (http://www.msdsystem.com/) is good. $750 for a single-user license and $2450 for a network version. There's a free evaluation copy available.

Disclaimer: This isn't a recommendation from me (I've never used the software) and I have no financial interest in it, nor does anyone I know.

I'd be interested also. I have our MSDS info in an Excel spreadsheet and in one of the cells is an internet link to get to the mfr website to download the latest MSDS. But not all MSDS' are on-line. :(

Why not obtain copies of MSDS sheets (paper or electronic version), scan them to a .pdf file, and change the reference in the Excel spreadsheet from the internet link to the location of the scanned files. Another problem with linking to internet sites is manufacturers change locations of their files/MSDS data. If you have the data on your own computer or server, you know exactly where it is (hopefully ;)) .

Keep it simple and functional.

I currently save my certificates of calibration this way and I helped my sister-in-law to set up her MSDS sheets this way also.

We (env MR and I) nearly had a database with links to scanned MSDS sheets completed, but management decided to scrap the project. We now have a new safety guy and he is interested in reviving the project. We always kind of thought it was because the old safety guy was not very computer literate.

Why not obtain copies of MSDS sheets (paper or electronic version), scan them to a .pdf file, and change the reference in the Excel spreadsheet from the internet link to the location of the scanned files. Another problem with linking to internet sites is manufacturers change locations of their files/MSDS data. If you have the data on your own computer or server, you know exactly where it is (hopefully ;)) .

Keep it simple and functional.

I currently save my certificates of calibration this way and I helped my sister-in-law to set up her MSDS sheets this way also.

I do have copies and some are scanned - I'll admit I'm lazy about that! Most people (in the shop) don't have access to a computer so I have laminated hardcopies out on the floor. But, you're right I should have a link to the scanned files in the Excel file and keep the internet link too. Typically, the link does not change to the "Home page" for the MSDS search. You're right though, the actual MSDS pdf page does change now and then. Thanks for the tip. :agree1:

Anyone know of any affordable, yet good, stand alone MSDS software? Currently we use QSI for quality but did not purchase the 14000 module and only really want MSDS.

Any help would be appreciated!!

thanks!
Not sure if you are still looking at information on this subject but I helped implement a solution at our facility last year. We were still stuck in the huge disorganized 3 ring binder era, which was hugely inefficient. Anyway after researching several companies I decided on MSDS Online. It is a pretty simple but useful sytem. They provide some software for the MSDS administrator at your facility and you populate it with your information and MSDSs (or you can pay them to populate it for you). Then the software allows you to sync up your database to your own personal MSDS internet site that is accessible to anyone you want.

We have a few PCs accessible to all employee who want to look up an MSDS, print one, etc. and I administer it all from my PC.

Also part of the service they provide is keeping your MSDSs updated with the latest revisions. I get an email every other week or so informing me that a newer MSDS is available and would I like to add it to our database.

Our initial cost was about $700. Anyway I hope that helps you out. If you have any more questions or want some screenshots or something just let me know.