comparison of existing msds versus new sds...

Comparison of Existing MSDS

versus new SDS Format/Content

LaToya McKelvey, M.S. and Eduardo Salazar-Vega, MPH with

Jan Koehn, M.S., CIH JK, Inc.

Houston, Texas

August 16, 2012

GHS Safety Data Sheets

SDSs Headings

1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking

2. Hazards identification 3. Composition/information

on ingredients 4. First-aid measures 5. Fire-fighting measures 6. Accidental release

measures 7. Handling and storage

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

9. Physical and chemical properties

10. Stability and reactivity 11. Toxicological information 12. Ecological information 13. Disposal consideration 14. Transport information 15. Regulatory information 16. Other information.

SDS

MSDS

Moved to Section 2

MSDS

SDS

SDS

MSDS

SVHC

This product does not contain any Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) on the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) candidate list.

SDS

MSDS

SDS

MSDS

Moved to Section 9

Moved to Section 2

SDS

MSDS

SDS

MSDS

SDS

MSDS

SDS

MSDS

REL?

SDS

MSDS

Odor Threshold

Vapor Density

Relative Density

Evaporation Rate

Flammability

Partition coefficient:

n-octanol Water

Viscosity

SDS

MSDS

SDS

MSDS

SDS

MSDS

MSDS

SDS

SDS

MSDS

SDS

MSDS

SDS

MSDS

Moved to Section 2

Resource

A Guide to GHS of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/ghs.html

Thank you