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AI-native SDS authoring software for chemical manufacturers

Author a review-ready SDS in minutes. Import your compositions and your own data, and our rules engine enriches every ingredient from our database of over 60,000 CAS numbers. Once the data is in, the deterministic rules engine classifies the hazards. Phrases for every section are then added from our curated library based on that classification, AI reviews the finished SDS, and your team approves it before it publishes. Starting from supplier SDSs? AI can extract that data for you.

Learn how AI supports the process and how your team approves each SDS.

Supported regions include the US, Canada, Mexico, the EU, the UK, and the UN module. Additional regions will be added by December 31, 2026.

Base license pricing starts at $7,000 per year. See pricing for details.

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01Your dataImport your compositions, ingredient data, and properties from your systems or via the API.
02EnrichEach ingredient is enriched using our database of over 60,000 CAS numbers.
03ClassifyThe deterministic rules engine classifies hazards for each region, ensuring consistent results for identical inputs.
04AuthorPhrases are added to every section from our curated library, based on the classification, in over 25 languages.
05Review and publishAI reviews the completed SDS and flags items requiring a decision. Your team approves before publishing.

How the deterministic rules engine works

After your data is imported and enriched, Valenc's rules engine classifies each product according to GHS criteria for each jurisdiction, applying additivity formulas, concentration cut-offs, and bridging principles. The process is deterministic: identical inputs always yield the same classification, and each result displays the rule applied.

Phrases are determined by the classification. Hazard and precautionary statements, along with other standard phrases, are selected from our curated library to ensure consistency across all sections, labels, and language versions. AI reviews the completed SDS and flags items requiring your decision. Unlike template tools, Valenc automates phrase selection, removing reliance on manual choices.

Built for small regulatory teams

Valenc is designed for chemical manufacturers where one or two individuals manage the entire SDS program, often in addition to other responsibilities.

Formulators and blenders

For mixtures with changing compositions, each reformulation can alter the classification and affect all dependent SDSs.

Private label and toll manufacturers

Manage many near-identical products under different names, each requiring its own SDS and labels generated from the same underlying record.

Teams entering new markets

For manufacturers entering Canada, Mexico, the EU, or the UK for the first time, Valenc provides the correct format and language without requiring a separate system.

From your data to a review-ready SDS: bring in, enrich, classify, author

Each SDS follows the same four steps, regardless of whether you start with your own formulation data or supplier SDSs.

Bring in your data

Import your compositions and data from your systems or via the API. If starting from supplier SDSs, AI can extract the data for you.

Enrich

Your data is enriched using Valenc's database of over 60,000 unique CAS numbers, including global regulatory lists, toxicological data, classifications, physical and chemical properties such as flash point and boiling point, exposure limits, and Section 15 data such as Prop 65 and REACH.

Classify

Classification rules are applied to the enriched record.

Author

Section phrases are added from our curated library based on the classification.

How a Valenc SDS is built

Classified data populates each section

Product identity, composition, classification, physical and chemical properties, and transport information are included as required for each jurisdiction.

Phrases follow the classification

Standard phrases, including hazard and precautionary statements, are selected from a curated library based on classification. The library is maintained for all supported languages, ensuring consistency across all SDSs and language versions.

Variants come from the same record

All variants are generated from a single product record. Regional variants include jurisdiction-specific requirements, while language variants provide translations. No new record is required for each variant.

Review before publish

A dedicated review agent examines each section, displays a confidence score for every field, and marks items requiring your decision. Low-confidence data, unresolved classifications, and sections affected by recent rule changes are flagged. Valenc includes an approval step that can prevent publishing until your team approves, and an audit trail logs all edits and approvals.

Valenc is software, not an authoring service. It drafts each SDS, and your team reviews and approves before publication. If you are considering software versus an external authoring service, see SDS authoring services vs. software.

Multilingual SDS authoring from one product record

Valenc 1.0 supports the US, Canada, Mexico, the EU, the UK, and the UN module in more than 25 languages. A single product record generates all regional and language variants in the required formats. Hazard and precautionary statements are sourced from one curated phrase library, ensuring every version carries the same classification.

When the formulation changes, update the record once and all affected variants are flagged for review. See regions and languages for current support.

Ways to author safety data sheets

Chemical manufacturers typically author SDSs using one of four methods. The table provides a general comparison and does not reference any specific provider.

Ways to author safety data sheets
ApproachWhere the content comes fromWho does the workWhen a formulation or rule changesLanguages and regionsHow it is usually priced
Valenc SDS authoring softwareYour formulation data, supplier SDSs, or our database, classified by a rules engine, with phrases from a curated libraryValenc drafts; your team reviews and approvesFormulation and regulatory changes are reviewed automatically, and affected products are flaggedUS, Canada, Mexico, EU, UK and the UN module today; over 25 languagesAnnual license from $7,000 per year
In-house with Word templates or spreadsheetsPeople select phrases and type or copy values into a templateYour team writes every SDSEach affected document is found and edited by handEach language version is a separate document to maintainStaff time per SDS and per revision
Outsourced SDS authoring servicesThe provider's authors and their processThe provider writes; your team supplies data and reviewsTypically sent back to the provider as a new requestDepends on the providerUsually per SDS or per project
Enterprise EHS or compliance suitesAn authoring module inside a larger platformYour team, often with a system administratorDepends on how the suite is configuredOften broad coverageTypically a larger license and implementation project

To see how your SDSs would appear in Valenc, request free SDS indexing or schedule a demo.

“This is the easiest and quickest SDS authoring software that I’ve seen.”

Pricing

Valenc's base license starts at $7,000 per year. We publish pricing because SDS software costs are often not disclosed upfront, and small teams should know if a tool fits their budget before booking.

Your quote depends on your product portfolio. Request a demo and we will provide pricing based on your products and regions.

Getting started takes weeks, not months

Most teams can go live within weeks. Start by sending up to 100 supplier SDSs for free SDS indexing; you will receive a structured Excel index within three business days, free through December 31, 2026. From there, pilot a subset of products before migrating your entire library.

Your data remains your property. Export any SDS and all underlying fields at any time with no export fees, or connect your ERP or PLM via the API.

Updates when the rules change

Monitoring agents track regulatory sources and flag affected SDSs when rules change. Impacted sections are identified for re-authoring and routed for review, ensuring updates are targeted rather than applied to the entire portfolio.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does SDS authoring software cost?

Valenc's base license starts at $7,000 per year. Outsourced authoring services typically charge per SDS, while enterprise compliance suites are usually purchased as larger implementation projects.

Can I try Valenc on my own SDSs?

Yes. Through December 31, 2026, you may send up to 100 supplier SDSs for free SDS indexing and receive an Excel index within three business days. You can also request a demo using your own supplier SDSs.

How long does it take to author an SDS with Valenc?

Most SDS drafts are prepared within minutes. Review time varies based on the product and the completeness of your supplier data.

Does an AI write the SDS?

No. The SDS is authored using your data, a deterministic rules engine for enrichment and classification, and our curated phrase library. AI reviews the output and flags items requiring your decision, and can extract data from supplier SDSs if needed. Hazard content is never generated by a language model.

How does Valenc classify hazards?

A deterministic rules engine applies GHS additivity formulas, concentration cut-offs, and bridging principles for each jurisdiction. Identical inputs always yield the same result, and each result displays the rule applied. See GHS classification.

Is an SDS made with authoring software acceptable to OSHA?

OSHA does not approve or certify SDS tools. What matters is that the SDS meets the Hazard Communication Standard, and the chemical manufacturer, importer or distributor remains responsible for its accuracy. That is why Valenc requires your team's approval before any SDS publishes.

Which formats and jurisdictions are supported?

Valenc 1.0 supports the US, Canada, Mexico, the EU, the UK, and the UN module, including OSHA HCS 2024, EU REACH Annex II, and the Canadian HPR format, each with its required section structure and content.

Which languages are available?

Version 1.0 supports over 25 languages, all sourced from the same curated phrase library to ensure consistency with the source classification.

Does Valenc create GHS labels too?

Yes. GHS labels are generated from the same classified product record as the SDS, ensuring both carry the same hazard information.

Can I edit an SDS before it publishes?

Yes. During review, your team addresses items flagged by the review agent, makes necessary decisions, and approves the SDS.

How long does it take to get started?

Most teams can go live within weeks. You may begin with a pilot on a subset of products before migrating your full library.

Can I export the SDS and its data?

Yes. SDSs can be exported as documents, and all underlying fields are available via the API and in structured exports, with no export fees.

Will my formulation data be used to train AI?

No. Your formulations, compositions, and documents are never used to train any AI models. Customer data remains isolated within your account.

Is Valenc SDS authoring software or an SDS authoring service?

Valenc is SDS authoring software. It does not write SDSs on your behalf; instead, the software drafts each SDS from your classified product data, and your team reviews and approves it before publication. To compare the two models, see SDS authoring services vs. software.

See AI SDS authoring on your own products

See how one product record becomes a review-ready SDS for each of your markets, using your own data.