Bulk Import: Chemicals

If you're looking to add a large number of Chemicals to Inventory, take advantage of our bulk import process. Follow this guide for all the template and formatting details you'll need.

Bulk imports are not available on Standard subscriptions.

A minimum of 30 Chemicals is needed for an import. 

If you need assistance with a smaller number of items, please contact us. 

 

The import can take up to two weeks to be completed once spreadsheet has been shared to Safe Ag Systems.

Download the Import Template here

To help us import your Chemical Inventory data, we’ll need some details about each item.

The fields are broken down into:

Each item must include the required fields. Optional fields can be used to provide additional information, when needed.

Once complete, please email us on help@safeagsystems.com

Make sure the email includes:

  • your business name,
  • the completed spreadsheet, and 
  • the primary contact person for any questions regarding the template, as well as for follow-up once the import is complete.

Required Fields

Name

The manufacturer's name or the name it's known as within the business.

Example: Soda Ash

Category

A way to group chemicals. 

Example: Pest and/or Disease Control for Animals

This is a pre-set dropdown list in the template and can't be changed. 

Chemicals for Baiting and/or Fumigation Plant and Equipment Cleaning Chemicals
Pest and/or Disease Control for Animals Veterinary Chemical
Pest, Disease and/or Weed Control for Plants Other Chemicals

Current Quantity

The amount of chemical on hand.
Enter this as a number, it can be up to two decimal points, for example: 1.05, 2.5, 3.75

Example: 14.75

Unit of Measurement

Please select which measurement you use for this chemical.

Example: Kilograms

This is a pre-set dropdown list in the template and can't be changed. 

Milligrams Millilitres
Grams Litres
Kilograms Kilolitres
Tonnes Units
Cubic Metres  

Optional Fields

Feel free to skip any of the fields listed below. Choose to fill them out as you like and only for the items you want.

Trade Name

The brand name of the chemical. This field could be used if the ‘Name’ provided earlier is different to the brand one.

Example: Redox Soda Ash Dense

Chemical Group

A way to group chemicals beyond the ‘Category’ option. 

Example: Detergent

Manufacturer

The chemical manufacturer.

Example: Redox

Active Constituent

The key chemical ingredient. This would be on the chemical container, bottle or label, or on the SDS in Section 3.

Example: Sodium Carbonate

Poison Schedule

Mark the poison level for the chemical. The SDS will show this. 

Example: S5 Caution

This is a pre-set dropdown list in the template and can't be changed. 

S4 Prescription Animal Remedy None Allocated
S5 Caution Not Applicable
S6 Poison Not Classified
S7 Dangerous Poison Exempt

Link to Safety Data Sheet

A link to access to the SDS. 

Example: https://redox.com/wp-content/sds/2929.pdf

SDS Review Date

The next date to review the SDS.

Example: 15/05/2026

SDS Review Reminder

The system can send a reminder 30 days before the review date.

To enable a reminder, put Y in the spreadsheet, otherwise, leave it blank.

Example: Y

Withholding Period

This can be found on the label and on the SDS.

Example: Nil

Safety Instructions and PPE

This can be found in Section 8 of the SDS.

Example: Causes serious eye irritation. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth, then drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical advice/attention. If vomiting occurs, give further water. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing until recovered. If respiratory symptoms persist, get medical advice/attention.

Notes

This is for anything else you may want to add to the record.

For example, first aid measures or spill details from the SDS.

This is a great place to add any other information that is important for staff to have.

Example: Firefighting: Non-combustible; Material does not burn. Handling: Safety showers and eyewash facilities should be provided within the immediate work area for emergency use. Storage: Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place, out of direct sunlight.


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