What MSDSonline.com does

VelocityEHS (formerly MSDSonline) is a private enterprise EHS software company founded in 1996 and headquartered in Chicago. Its core offering is the Accelerate Platform, a cloud-based EHS suite that combines 24+ integrated modules spanning chemical management, safety, ergonomics, contractor safety, operational risk, sustainability, environmental compliance, and industrial hygiene. The chemical management solution — the company's historical franchise — provides centralized SDS management, real-time chemical inventory tracking, AI-powered ingredient indexing, GHS secondary labeling, and regulatory reporting against 100+ global lists such as REACH, EPA TSCA, RoHS, OSHA, WHMIS, TDG, IMDG, and IATA. VelocityEHS markets to 12,000+ customers across 15+ vertical industries including manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, healthcare, construction, food & beverage, and mining, with multinational support offices in Sydney and Dublin.

Underlying the platform is an extensive proprietary data asset: a library of 8M+ searchable Safety Data Sheets with 20K+ new and updated SDSs added weekly, together with 30+ years of operation as an accredited emergency response center delivering 24/7 multilingual support in 200+ languages. Building on this data foundation, the company has introduced the VelocityAI / Vēlo AI layer, applying NLP, generative AI, computer vision, and recommendation engines across modules for purposes including PFAS detection, incident description analysis, root cause identification, ergonomic 3D motion capture, OSHA log verification, and AI-driven control recommendations. The platform is sold primarily through direct enterprise field sales complemented by inside sales for mid-market accounts, with subscription-based SaaS contracts on annual billing cadences and a separate professional services revenue stream covering on-site chemical audits, SDS library builds, SDS authoring, emergency response services, and regulatory consulting.

Name

MSDSonline.com

Legal name

VelocityEHS

Website

https://msdsonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

VelocityEHS (formerly MSDSonline) provides a cloud-based EHS platform, headquartered in Chicago, serving 12,000+ enterprise customers across manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, and other industries with chemical inventory management, SDS library access, regulatory reporting, and AI-powered safety analytics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical Management & Toxic Substances Compliance (TSCA, REACH, GHS/SDS, PFAS Programs) (EUAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Data Management Platforms (EHS/EMS, LIMS, ELN, Compliance Data Hubs) (EUAHAKAA), Hazard Communication (GHS/SDS) & Chemical Safety (EDABAEAB), Emergency Response, Spill Prevention & Crisis Preparedness (BPAHAJAM)

Keywords

• Chemical management software
• EHS compliance platform
• SDS management solutions
• Workplace safety software
• Regulatory compliance reporting

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription (SaaS): Cloud-based chemical management software subscription providing access to SDS management, chemical inventory tracking, GHS labeling, regulatory reporting, and AI-powered features on the Accelerate Platform. Subscription-based model with enterprise pricing.
2. Professional Services: Consulting services including On-Site Chemical Audit, SDS Library Build, SDS Authoring, Emergency Response Services, and Regulatory Consulting to support chemical management programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VelocityEHS Chemical Management (formerly MSDSonline) delivers cloud-based EHS software for hazardous chemical inventory, Safety Data Sheet management, GHS secondary labeling, ingredient/PFAS detection via Vēlo AI, and automated regulatory reporting against 100+ global lists. The offering combines the Accelerate Platform subscription with adjacent EHS modules (Safety, Ergonomics, Contractor Safety, Operational Risk, Sustainability, Environmental Compliance, Industrial Hygiene) and professional services (On-Site Chemical Audits, SDS Authoring, SDS Library Build, Regulatory Consulting, 24/7 multilingual Emergency Response).

Product overview

MSDSonline.com (now VelocityEHS Chemical Management) offers a platform-plus-modules architecture built on the Accelerate Platform with 24+ integrated EHS products. The core chemical management suite comprises six interconnected modules: SDS Management for centralized safety data sheet organization, Chemical Inventory Management for real-time tracking across facilities, Ingredient Indexing (powered by Vēlo AI) for ML-driven chemical analysis, Emergency Response Services for 24/7 multilingual support, GHS Secondary Labeling for compliant workplace labeling, and Regulatory Reporting for compliance against 100+ global lists. Supporting services include On-Site Chemical Audit, SDS Library Build, SDS Authoring, and Regulatory Consulting. The platform integrates with adjacent EHS solutions including Safety (Incident Management with AI features), Ergonomics (Industrial, Office, 3D SSPP), Contractor Safety, Operational Risk, Sustainability, Environmental Compliance, and Industrial Hygiene.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Accelerate Platform: Cloud-based EHS management platform integrating chemical management, safety, ergonomics, and environmental compliance solutions.
• VelocityAI
• Vēlo
• ActiveEHS

Products and services

• SDS Management Centralized Safety Data Sheet management system that organizes, accesses, and shares OSHA, WHMIS, and REACH-compliant SDS documents across facilities with rapid document retrieval and audit-ready compliance visibility for EHS teams.
• Chemical Inventory Management Real-time chemical inventory tracking with container-level visibility, facility mapping, and mobile access for proper storage compliance and operational control across multiple locations.
• Ingredient Indexing AI-powered ingredient identification powered by Vēlo machine learning that flags PFAS and hazardous substances, summarizes regulatory and safety concerns, and prioritizes Level of Concern (LoC) across chemical inventory.
• Emergency Response Services 24/7 access to accredited chemical safety experts fluent in 200+ languages, providing rapid incident support for DOT, OSHA, TDG, IMDG, and IATA compliance requirements.
• GHS Secondary Labeling On-demand GHS-compliant label generation with custom label, QR code, and UPC label support, compatible with Avery and Brady label printing systems for workplace chemical containers.
• Regulatory Reporting Automated chemical compliance verification against 100+ global regulatory lists including REACH, EPA TSCA, and RoHS, with threshold tracking and simplified reporting for EPCRA Tier II, TRI/Form R, COMAH, and CMP requirements.
• Accelerate Platform Unified cloud-based EHS platform hosting 24+ integrated products spanning Safety, Ergonomics, Chemical Management, Contractor Safety, Operational Risk, Sustainability, Environmental Compliance, and Industrial Hygiene modules.
• On-Site Chemical Audit Expert verification of chemical inventory and HazCom program compliance conducted at customer facilities to identify gaps and reduce update costs.
• SDS Library Build Professional service to construct and organize Safety Data Sheet libraries, reducing the time and expenses associated with building comprehensive safety documentation.
• SDS Authoring Expert creation of compliant Safety Data Sheets aligned with global GHS and regional regulations for chemicals without existing documentation.
• Regulatory Consulting Expert guidance on complex global chemical regulations to maintain compliant hazard communication programs across jurisdictions.
• Incident Management Comprehensive incident tracking with AI-powered PSIF Insights, Hazard Analyzer, Root Cause Identifier, and Corrective Action Advisor features for safety event investigation and resolution.
• Vēlo AI Proprietary AI technology platform powering advanced chemical analysis including ingredient indexing, PFAS detection, and regulatory compliance insights through machine learning, available as VelocityAI.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant time savings realized for organizations managing chemicals across 50+ locations

Named customers2 records

Segments15 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature11 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cority: Cority provides cloud-based EHS, quality, and environmental compliance software. It competes with VelocityEHS across multiple EHS disciplines, including chemical management, safety, and ergonomics, with similar enterprise customer base.
• Intelex Technologies: Intelex is an EHS and quality management software platform serving enterprises globally. It directly competes with VelocityEHS in chemical, safety, and operational risk use cases, often winning in mid-market and enterprise segments.
• 3E (Verisk): 3E, owned by Verisk, provides regulatory content and SaaS for chemical management, SDS, and product stewardship. It is one of the closest direct peers to VelocityEHS in chemical compliance data and software.
• ProcessMAP: ProcessMAP is an EHS and quality management software provider specializing in chemical, safety, and compliance workflows for manufacturing enterprises. It is highly comparable in target verticals and core modules.
• Sphera (formerly Sphera Solutions): Sphera is a leading enterprise EHS, risk, and product stewardship software platform. It competes directly with VelocityEHS in chemical management, SDS, and operational risk, and offers overlapping modules for safety and sustainability.
• Dakota Software: Dakota Software provides EHS compliance management solutions, including chemical and regulatory compliance modules. It is a comparable peer in mid-market and enterprise compliance software.
• Enablon (Wolters Kluwer): Enablon, owned by Wolters Kluwer, is an enterprise EHS and operational risk management platform. It directly competes with VelocityEHS in chemical management, incident management, and operational risk, with similar large-enterprise GTM.

Emerging players

• SafetyCulture: SafetyCulture (iAuditor) started in inspections and has expanded into broader EHS workflows, including chemical and safety modules. It overlaps with VelocityEHS in safety and chemical use cases but is more product-led and lower-touch in GTM.

Regional players

• Quentic: Quentic is a European-headquartered EHS software platform offering chemical management, incident management, and operational risk modules. It overlaps with VelocityEHS in functionality but primarily serves European customers.

Broad incumbents

• Wolters Kluwer (OneSumX for Environmental, Health & Safety): Wolters Kluwer is a large information services and software conglomerate whose Enablon and OneSumX products overlap with VelocityEHS in EHS, chemical, and compliance workflows. It competes with broader portfolio reach and significantly larger resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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