The Global Harmonization System (GHS) is a product of the United Nations that embodies an international approach to hazard communication using an agreed upon criteria for classifying hazardous chemicals and a standardized method to communicate the hazards through use of container labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Show The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) within the U.S. Bureau of Labor has adopted most – not all – of the provisions of the GHS within its hazard communication regulations (aka: HazCom Standard). They are found in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations 1910.1200. Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.1200 indicates the required (and suggested) information to include in the SDS and the format. Sections 1-11 and 16 are required, sections 12-15 may be included but are not required.
If you like this article, please share it using any of the social media platforms identified at the bottom of this article. You’ll look real smart recommending my articles! Section 1 identifies the chemicals on the SDS and recommended uses. It also provides contact information for the supplier. Information required in this section includes:
Section 2 identifies the hazards of the chemical and the appropriate warning information associated with the hazards. Information required in this section includes:
Section 3 identifies the ingredient(s) contained in the product identified on the SDS including impurities and stabilizers. This section includes information on substances, mixtures, and all chemicals where a trade secret is claimed. Information required in this section includes: Substances
Mixtures
Chemicals where a trade secret is claimed A statement that the specific chemical identity and/or exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret is required. Section 4 describes initial care that should be provided by untrained responders to an individual who has been exposed to the chemical. Information required in this section includes:
Section 5 provides recommendations for fighting a fire caused by the chemical. Information required in this section includes:
Section 6 provides recommendations on the appropriate response to spills, leaks, or releases, including containment and clean up practices to prevent or minimize exposure to people, properties, and/or the environment. It may also include recommendations distinguishing between responses for large and small spills where the spill volume has a significant impact on the hazard. Information required in this section includes:
Section 7 provides guidance on safe handling practices and conditions for safe storage. Information required in this section includes:
Section 8 indicates the exposure limits, engineering controls, and personal protective measures that can be used to minimize exposures. Information required in this section includes:
Section 9 identifies physical and chemical properties associated with the substance or mixture. The minimum required information required in this section includes:
The SDS may not contain every item on the above list as information may not be relevant or is not available. When this occurs, a notation to that effect must be made for that chemical property. Manufacturers may also add other related properties such as the dust deflagration index (Kst) for combustible dusts, used to evaluate a dust’s explosive potential. Section 10 describes the reactivity hazards of the chemical and chemical stability. This section is divided into three sections; reactivity, chemical stability, and other. Information required in this section includes: Reactivity
Chemical Stability
Other
Section 11 provides toxicological and health effects information or indicates that such data are not available. Information required in this section includes:
Section 12 provides information to evaluate the environmental impact of the chemical(s) if it were released to the environment. Information in this section may include:
Section 13 provides guidance on proper disposal practices, recycling or reclamation of the chemical(s) or its container, and safe handling practices. To minimize exposure this section should also refer the reader to Section 8, Exposure Controls/Personal Protection. Information in this section may include:
Section 14 provides guidance on classification information for shipping and transporting of hazardous chemical(s) by road, air, rail, or sea. Information in this section may include:
Section 15 identifies the safety, health, and environmental regulations specific for the product that is not indicated anywhere else on the SDS. Information in this section may include:
Section 16 indicates when the SDS was prepared or when the last known revision was made. The SDS may also state where the changes have been made to the previous version. You may wish to contact the supplier for an explanation of the changes. Other useful information may also be included in Section 16. View Hazardous Materials Management Knowledge Base The Knowledge Base contains forms, instruction and training material, minutes, policies, tools and other resources to support your research efforts by topic area. NOTE: *Sections 11 through 15 are required under the Globally Harmonized System however they are not mandatory under the revised OSHA Hazard Communication Standard. Contact InformationBrian Cournoyer, Occupational Safety Coordinator Matthew Smith, Occupational Health and Safety Specialist On which part of an SDS would you find information about the symptoms and effects of exposure to the chemical substance Milady?Section 11 describes the various health effects of the substance as well as the available data used to identify those effects, including: Information on the likely routes of exposure—inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact. Symptoms related to the physical, chemical, and toxicological characteristics.
Which item is included in the identification section of MSDS?Section 1, Identification includes product identifier; manufacturer or distributor name, address, phone number; emergency phone number; recommended use; restrictions on use. Section 2, Hazard(s) identification includes all hazards regarding the chemical; required label elements.
What is the ability to produce the intended effect?Effectiveness refers to the ability of a program to produce the intended or expected results in the field; effectiveness differs from efficacy, which is the ability to produce results under ideal conditions.
What is an SDS Where can you get these?What's is an SDS? Where can you get these? Safety data sheet (SDS) ( previously known as material safety data sheet) for all chemical products manufactured and sold. OSHA and state regulatory agencies require that SDSs be kept available in the salon for all products.
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