The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), working with the Chemical Manufacturer's Association (CMA), has developed the first standard format for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). While this new MSDS format is not required under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, OSHA is encouraging its use. The ANSI Material Safety Data Sheet, available in Online and CD-ROM formats, has been specifically created to educate employees about the ANSI MSDS format.