Section 5—Fire-fighting measures: The techniques and equipment recommended for extinguishing a fire involving the chemical and hazards that may be created during combustion. Section 6—Accidental release measures: Steps to take in the event of a spill or release involving the chemical. Includes: emergency procedures, protective equipment and proper methods of containment and cleanup. Section 7—Handling and storage: Precautions for safe handling and storage, including incompatibilities.
Section 10—Stability and reactivity: Chemical stability and possible hazardous reactions. Health Hazard Classes. Physical Hazard Classes. Environmental Hazard Classes.
These are broken down further into categories. MSDSs had 9 sections and they varied greatly in structure and information.
SDSs now have a standard section format with signal words Warning or Danger , universally standardized hazard and precautionary statements, and hazard pictograms. While this sounds daunting - creating an SDS for a few grams of material that nobody has ever made before and has myriad unknown properties, most of the information on your SDS will simply read "Not known" or something similar.
See the question Who can write an SDS? This applies for any amount of material you may be wishing to send elsewhere. The HazCom Standard is based on whether on not a material is hazardous , not the risk associated with a given amount of hazardous material. For an official OSHA interpretation on this see " Material safety data sheet requirements for experimental chemical mixtures that are shipped off-site " dated February 5, This is a common question from distributors and resellers who do not wish to reveal the identity of their original supplier out of fear that their customers will then purchase the product directly from the manufacturer.
Per Paragraph G. Distributors that only add their name to an SDS , without removing the manufacturer's or importer's name and contact number, and makes no other changes to the information on the SDS, is not responsible for any information on the SDS. However, substitution of the distributor's name and contact information for the manufacturer's or altering any of the other content of the sheet makes the distributor the "responsible party", which incurs legal obligations per Paragraph G.
OSHA expects the "responsible party" to be able to provide information beyond that already contained in the sheet:.
Distributors who substitute their names on the SDS in place of the manufacturer's or importer's information become responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the SDS Responsible party means someone who can provide additional information on the hazardous chemical and appropriate emergency procedures, if necessary. We know of at least one case where altering a sheet landed a company in a lawsuit and strongly suggest that one seek legal counsel before issuing an altered sheet.
First, ensure that the sheet is complete and accurate and document your efforts to do so. Do not simply assume that the information on a sheet that you decided to alter is correct. Second, ensure that you can provide the emergency contact assistance required; see this OSHA interpretation for a discussion of whether the contact telephone number needs to be available 24 hours per day. Finally, note that relabeling a container without making a corresponding change to the SDS or vice-versa is prohibited per Paragraph G.
The company name on the label and on the SDS must be the same. If the distributor removes the manufacturer's name from the label but leaves it on the SDS, they are not in compliance with the standard.
Yes, but the criteria are very demanding and there are certain responsibilities that come with such a claim. Whether you have the expertise it takes to produce an accurate and complete sheet is another matter.
Prior to implementation of the version of the HCS , one only needed to perform a hazard determination , a task that was much easier than the hazard classification that is now required. HCS also introduced some important new elements such as signal words either Danger or Warning , pictograms , precautionary statements and hazard statements that had not previously been required.
While these new elements are not all that difficult to figure out, the hazard classification process can be quite daunting to many.
But if you want to try, OSHA has a guide titled Hazard Classification Guidance for Manufacturers, Importers, and Employers that will greatly assist you in the hazard classification process. They also have numerous technical information resources available that can assist SDS authors.
Regardless, recognize that you assume some significant legal responsibilities see earlier in this section as the author of an SDS. So if you do not think you are capable of producing an SDS that can meet all the requirements, we suggest outsourcing the project.
Further, the health effects data on the MSDSs frequently are incomplete and the chronic data are often incorrect or less complete than the acute data". Therefore, while you can easily make a new SDS for a common chemical such as acetone using another sheet as a template, be sure to triple check the information and document your effort! Here you'll find concise data on a large number of chemical substances that may be encountered in industrial hygiene investigations.
It's not all the data you'll need, but it gives you a good start. The RTECS database is another good resource and contains toxicology information on over , compounds!
The key point of this resource is that every piece of data is referenced back to the original source materials, meaning that you are not relying on secondhand information and can document where you came up with the physical or toxicological data on the sheet that you are authoring.
Moreover, the LCSS also includes multiple sources for most data, so the user can look at the variability and reliability of the data when deciding which value to enter on their SDS. Although companies have some leeway with regards to how they display this information, they cannot exclude the information from their SDSs altogether. If a chemical causes a fire understand PPE needed and method of extinguishing best to tackle. Appropriate response to spills, leaks, or releases are outlined in this section, including containment and clean-up practices to prevent or minimize exposure to people, properties, or the environment.
Each chemical will need to have specific information on how best to handle it. Plus, it will vary depending on quantity, hazard etc. Here you'll find special storage and usage tips to avoid accidents and improve safety. This section provides information on personal protective equipment, such as goggles and gloves. This section outlines the physical and chemical properties associated with the substance or mixture.
It outlines the hazardous reactions that may occur if the chemical is used under certain conditions. A detailed description on how the material may harm or injure you.
This includes routes of exposure, related symptoms, acute and chronic effects and numerical measures of toxicity. It outlines the potential impact the chemical may have if it were released into the environment.
It outlines how the chemical should be disposed and handled and reviewed in terms or recycling containers exposed t the chemical. Reviewing Section 8 is important before undertaking any procedures for disposal. If you are transporting the chemicals by road, air, rail, or sea you must evaluate the transport detail.
This section gives any other information relevant to the chemical e. When you receive an SDS you should review it to ensure it is compliant with the Regulations and the procedures you have onsite. A lot of admin involved and document management. The safety data sheets need to be readily available to all staff throughout the organisation in all locations that have chemicals.
During this time, we have tried, tested and gathered extensive experience on the different methods of SDS management. This has allowed us to determine what is the best tips to achieving a successful SDS management system.
Keep an inventory of all chemical products on site including SDSs. This is simply a list of all chemical products on site that are manufactured, imported or used by the company. The inventory can be as simple or complex as you like as long as some key information is included:.
Incorrect or partial data collected for products can be a hindrance when it comes to actually sourcing your SDS. Manufacturer websites will often ask you for the exact product number or product grade in order to source the correct information.
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