Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)

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Agenda

• Introduction to Globally Harmonized System of

Classifying and Labeling Chemicals

• Hazard & Precautionary Statements

• Pictograms

• Safety Data Sheets

• Chemical Labels

• Safety Data Sheet / Chemical Label Exercise

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Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)

• March 2012 OSHA announced an update to the Hazard

Communication standard, adopting the GHS system.

• Standard guidelines to align the U.S. with United

Nation's Globally Harmonized System of Classification

and Labeling of Chemicals.

• Implementation of the GHS update will occur beginning

in March 2012 through June 1, 2016.

• Primary goal is better protection of human health and the

environment.

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Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)

• Provides an international standardized criteria for

classifying chemicals according to their health, physical

and environmental hazards.

• Specifies the elements for labeling and safety data

sheets.

• Helps determine if a product is hazardous.

• Explains how to prepare an appropriate label and/or

safety data sheet.

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Why Change to GHS?

• Label requirements differ in each country.

• Hazard definitions are not consistent.

• Example: something considered flammable in the US may not be

considered flammable in Europe.

• Globally over 100 different Hazard Communication regulations.

• Leading to increased costs to companies.

• Barrier for international trade due to differences in labeling and hazard

definitions.

• Greater awareness and understanding of hazards.

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Changes with GHS

• Chemical manufacturers and importers will provide

labels that include:

– A signal word (Danger or Warning)

– Pictogram defining hazards

– Hazard statement based on the hazard classification.

– Precautionary statements must also be provided.

• Safety data sheets (SDS) will have a specified 16-

section format.

• Hazard number ratings reversed compared to

HMIS/NFPA 704: GHS rating 1 = Most Hazardous 4 =

Minimal/No Hazard

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Hazard Statements

• Indicate how the product should be handled to minimize

risk to the user.

• Intended to form standardized phrases about the

hazards of chemicals.

• Hazard statements are designated a code starting with

“H”.

• Examples:

– H225 – Highly flammable liquid and vapor

– H302 – Harmful if swallowed

– H312 – Harmful in contact with skin

– H319 – Causes serious eye irritation

– H332 – Harmful if inhaled

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Precautionary Statements

• Five types of precautionary statements standardized

phrases about correct handling, storage, and disposal of

chemicals,.

• Precautionary statements are designated a code starting

with “P”

• Examples:

– P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces

– P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye

protections/face protection

– P284 – Wear respiratory protection

– P240 – Ground/bond container and receiving equipment

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Precautionary Statements

• Five types of precautionary statements providing advice

about the correct handling.

– General

– Prevention

– Response

– Storage

– Disposal

• Precautionary statements are designated a code starting

with “P”.

• Can be a combination of multiple statements.

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Precautionary Statements

• General Precautionary Statement Examples:

– P102 – Keep out of reach of children

– P103 – Read label before use

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Precautionary Statements

• Prevention Precautionary Statement Examples:

– P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces

– P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye

protections/face protection

– P284 – Wear respiratory protection

– P240 – Ground/bond container and receiving equipment

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Precautionary Statements

• Response Precautionary Statement Examples:

– P301 – If swallowed: (Description of action)

– P331 – Do NOT induce vomiting

– P352 – Wash with soap and water

– P301+330+331 – If swallowed: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce

vomiting.

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Precautionary Statements

• Storage Precautionary Statement Examples:

– P403 – Store in a well ventilated place

– P412 – Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 122° F

– P410+403 – Protect from sunlight. Store in well ventilated place

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Precautionary Statements

• Disposal Precautionary Statement Examples:

– P501 – Dispose contents/container to…

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Pictograms

9 pictograms to convey the health, physical and

environmental hazards.

Oxidizers Flammables Explosives Acute Toxicity Corrosives

Gases Under

Pressure

Health

Hazards

Hazardous to the

Environment

Irritants

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Acute Toxicity

Adverse effects occurring after:

• Single exposure of a substance through

oral ingestion or skin contact

• Multiple doses within a 24 hour period

through oral ingestion or skin contact

• Inhalation exposure to a substance for 4

hours

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Corrosive Material

Materials that can attack and chemically

destroy exposed body tissues.

• Skin Corrosion/Burns

• Eye Damage

• Corrosive to Metals

• Most corrosives are either acids or bases.

• Examples: hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid,

nitric acid, chromic acid, acetic acid and

hydrofluoric acid.

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Environmental Hazard

Adverse affects to the environment.

• Acute hazards to the aquatic environment

• Chronic hazards to the aquatic

environment

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Unstable Explosives

Explosive substances and mixtures that

produce an explosive or pyrotechnic effect.

• Self-Reactives

– Thermally unstable substance likely to put off

high heat as it breaks down.

• Organic Peroxides

– Ex: Epoxy resins, glass reinforced plastics,

acetone peroxide, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide

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Flammable

Gases, aerosols, liquids, solids that easily

will easily burn or ignite.

• Examples:

– Category 1: Acetylene

– Category 2: Gasoline

– Category 3: Diesel fuel

– Category 4: Mineral Oil

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Gases Under Pressure

Gases under pressure are compressed

gases, liquefied gases, dissolved gases and

refrigerated liquefied gases.

• Examples: welding gases such as oxygen,

acetylene, and argon

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Health Hazard

Substance that has acute or chronic affects

to humans.

• Respiratory sensitization

• Germ cell mutagenicity

• Carcinogenicity

• Reproductive toxicity

• Specific target organ toxicity following

single exposure

• Specific target organ toxicity following

repeated exposure

• Aspiration hazard

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Oxidizing Gases and Liquids

Gas, liquid, or solid while in itself is not

necessarily combustible, combined with

oxygen causes or contributes to the

combustion of other materials.

• Example: muriatic acid, chlorine, battery

acid

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Skin Irritant

Skin Corrosion: • Irreversible damage to the skin following exposure of a

substance for up to 4 hours. Examples: ulcers, bleeding, bloody scabs, etc.

Skin Irritation: • Reversible damage to the skin following exposure of a

substance for up to 4 hours.

Eye Irritant: • Non permanent changes in the eye after contact

Serious Eye Damage: • Permanent damage to eye tissue or serious physical decay

of vision.

Respiratory/Skin sensitizer: • Will lead to hypersensitivity of the respiratory system

following inhalation

• Will lead to allergic reaction following skin contact

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Safety Data Sheets

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are replacing Material Safety

Data Sheets (MSDS).

• Provide detailed information on chemicals including:

– Manufacturer

– Chemical properties

– Hazard identification

– Personal protective equipment

– Storage guidelines

– Handling guidelines

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Safety Data Sheets

• Section 1: Identification of the chemical and of the

supplier

• Section 2: Hazard(s) identification regarding the

chemical & required label elements.

• Section 3: Information on ingredients/composition

• Section 4: First-aid measures. Symptoms & effects of

exposure and required treatment.

• Section 5: Fire-fighting measures. Identifies techniques

and equipment for extinguishing. Identifies chemical

hazards from fire.

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Safety Data Sheets

• Section 6: Accidental release measures lists

emergency procedures, protective equipment, and

methods of containment and cleanup.

• Section 7: Handling and storage lists precautions for

safe handling and storage, including incompatibilities.

• Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection lists

PELs, TLVs, engineering controls, and personal

protective equipment.

• Section 9: Physical and chemical properties lists

properties is appearance, odor, flammability, flash point,

etc.

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Safety Data Sheets

• Section 10: Stability and reactivity chemical stability

and possibility of hazardous reactions.

• Section 11: Toxicological information identifies routes

of exposure; related symptoms, acute and chronic

effects; numerical measures of toxicity.

• Section 12: Ecological information identifies

environmental hazards

• Section 13: Disposal considerations information on the

their safe handling and methods of disposal, including

the disposal of any contaminated packaging

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Safety Data Sheets

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Safety Data Sheets

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Safety Data Sheets

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Chemical Label

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Chemical Label

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Summary

• SDS to replace MSDS: Current material safety data sheets

(MSDS) will be replaced by Safety Data Sheets. The SDS will be in

a uniform format, with 16 sections.

• Hazard Classification: Specific criteria for will be established for

eight physical and health hazards a chemical may exhibit. The

hazard(s) a product may exhibit must be illustrated by the

appropriate pictogram(s) on the product label.

• New Labels: Chemical manufacturers/distributors will be required

to use new container labels. The labels will include a signal word,

pictogram and hazard statement. This hazard statement will be

based on the hazard classification.

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SDS & Chemical Label Exercise

• Conduct Safety Data Sheet Exercise

– Using a Safety Data Sheet for a commonly used chemical in

your facility locate and answer the questions identified on the

Safety Data Sheet exercise form.

• Conduct Chemical Label Exercise

– Using a Safety Data Sheet for a commonly used chemical in

your facility create a chemical label.

– Use a blank GHS chemical label from your facility or United

Heartland’s sample label for this exercise.

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