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Revision of the ANSI Z400.1 Revision of the ANSI Z400.1 Standard for 2003Standard for 2003
Society for Chemical Hazard Society for Chemical Hazard CommunicationCommunication
Spring 2003Spring 2003
History of the StandardHistory of the StandardWork GroupWork Group’’s Approachs Approach
The ANSI Z400.1 StandardThe ANSI Z400.1 Standard
l Developed as a CMA Guideline in early 1990’s– Approved as a consensus standard by ANSI in
1993– Revised in 1998
l Provides guidance to MSDS Preparers:– To develop consistent, understandable MSDSs,
providing useful information to a variety of audiences
– Companion to ANSI Z129.1 Labeling Standard
l Due for revision in 2003
The ANSI ProcessThe ANSI Process
l American National Standards Institute (ANSI) – Does not develop standards– Provides framework for development and approval
of voluntary consensus standards
l The American Chemistry Council (ACC) is the ANSI accredited standards developer (sponsor) for this standard
l ANSI Procedures for the Development and Coordination of American National Standards.
The ANSI Process,The ANSI Process, contcont’’dd
l ACC is responsible for maintaining the standard by updating it as necessary on a 5-year cycle.
l Develop consensus for the standard by using ANSI’s Accredited Canvass Method
l Final approval by ANSI Board of Standards Review
ANSIANSI’’s Canvass Methods Canvass Methodl ACC develops list of potential canvassees by
identifying organizations having an interest in the standard
l These organizations are contacted, and invited to participate in the canvass in one of three categories:* Producer * User * General Interest
l Canvass list includes all who agree to participate– Previous canvass lists included about 100
participants
ANSIANSI’’s Canvass Method, s Canvass Method, contcont’’dd
l The revised standard is sent to the canvass list for ballot and comment
l All written comments will be considered
l Standard is submitted to ANSI for approval
l To be approved by ANSI, the revised standard must receive positive votes from a majority of the canvass list and at least 2/3 of those voting on the revision, excluding abstentions.
Who We AreWho We Arel The MSDS Work Group is an ad hoc committee under
the Product Stewardship Team of ACC
l Work group is composed of representatives of 20 member companies of the American Chemistry Council.
l The group includes toxicologists, product stewardship managers, and hazard communication experts.
l Membership roster available
ConsiderationsConsiderations
l Improve hazard communication
l Consistency with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
l Consistency with the ANSI Labeling Standard (ANSI Z129.1-2000)
l Meet the needs of MSDS authors and users
Considerations,Considerations, contcont’’dd
l Alignment with international regulations– Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
(WHMIS)– European Council Directive 91/155/EEC– Globally Harmonized System (GHS)– ISO– Others
l Cost of implementation
l Enhanced clarity/readability/consistency of standard
Considerations,Considerations, contcont’’dd
l We met with a representative of OSHA to discuss:– How we might improve the standard
l More specific guidancel Reduction in cost of standard
– The impact of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Proposed ChangesProposed Changes
Section 1:Section 1:Product and Company Product and Company
IdentificationIdentification
No significant changes
Section 2: CompositionSection 2: CompositionSection 3: Hazards IdentificationSection 3: Hazards Identification
(Current)(Current)
l Reversal of information in Sections 2 and 3 so that Hazards Identification appears before Composition Information
l References that reflect this change were made accordingly
l Eliminated the option to list exposure guidelines in the Composition Section
l Moved wording regarding the OSHA hazard determination process from “Potential heath effects”to Chapter 3 of the standard.
Section 2: CompositionSection 2: CompositionSection 3: Hazards IdentificationSection 3: Hazards Identification
(Current), cont(Current), cont’’dd
l Moved OSHA Regulatory Status from Composition to Hazards Identification
l Added reference to hazard symbols, if used, as recommended by the GHS
l Deleted examples and edited others to increase consistency with the labeling standard (ANSI Z129.1-2000)
Section 2: CompositionSection 2: CompositionSection 3: Hazards IdentificationSection 3: Hazards Identification
(Current), cont(Current), cont’’dd
Section 4:Section 4:First Aid MeasuresFirst Aid Measures
No significant changes
Section 5:Section 5:Fire Fighting MeasuresFire Fighting Measures
l Revised wording and examples of the entire section to improve readability
l Flammable properties now required in Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties. May also be included in Section 5.
Section 5:Section 5:Fire Fighting Measures,Fire Fighting Measures, contcont’’dd
l Extinguishing media was expanded to give clear distinction (with examples) between:– suitable extinguishing media– unsuitable extinguishing media
Section 5:Section 5:Fire Fighting Measures,Fire Fighting Measures, contcont’’dd
l Protection of Firefighters was expanded into two separate categories:– “Specific hazards arising from the chemical”– “Special protective equipment and precautions for
fire-fighters”
Section 6:Section 6:Accidental Release MeasuresAccidental Release Measures
No significant changes
Section 7:Section 7:Handling and StorageHandling and Storage
No significant changes
Section 8:Section 8:Exposure Controls/Exposure Controls/Personal ProtectionPersonal Protection
l Rearrange subsection so that Exposure Guidelines appear first
l Eliminate option to list exposure guidelines in the Composition Section
l Modify Exposure Guideline example to increase consistency and readability
Section 9:Section 9:Physical and Chemical Physical and Chemical
PropertiesPropertiesl Flammable properties are now required in this section
– Option to repeat them in Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
l Inclusion of other properties where appropriate and relevant
Section 10:Section 10:Stability and ReactivityStability and Reactivity
l Hazardous polymerization subheading replaced with Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
l Note added to Chemical Stability to define “normal”.
l Note regarding data inclusion added to Conditions to Avoid with examples
Section 11:Section 11:Toxicological InformationToxicological Information
l More complete and accurate list of data types– Sensitization– Developmental toxicity– Target organ toxicity
Section 12:Section 12:Ecological InformationEcological Information
l More complete list of data types– Ecotoxicity– Persistence/Degradability– Bioaccumlation/Accumulation– Mobility in Soil– Other Adverse Effects
l Simplified examples
l Increased consistency with Section 11: Toxicological Information
Section 13:Section 13:Disposal ConsiderationsDisposal Considerations
No significant changes
Section 14:Section 14:Transport InformationTransport Information
l Revised elements that should be included, where applicable:– Marine pollutant information– Subsidiary hazard classes
Section 14:Section 14:Transport Information, Transport Information, contcont’’dd
l Revised optional elements that could be included, where applicable– Special precautionary information– Reference Emergency Response Guides
• DOT “Emergency Response Guide”• ICAO “Emergency Response Guidance for
Aircraft Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods”• IMO “Emergency Procedures for Ships
Carrying Dangerous Goods”
Section 15: Regulatory Section 15: Regulatory InformationInformation
l Included Additional References– EU informationlClassifications lSymbolslRisk PhraseslSafety Phrases
– Product Registration DatalChina, Korea, Finland, Norway, Sweden,
Switzerland, New Zealand, etc.
Section 16: Other Section 16: Other InformationInformation
No significant changes
Changes to Other ChaptersChanges to Other Chapters
l Information in Chapters One and Two combined into one chapter
l Reduction of number of sample MSDSs
l Update glossary
l Update resources document
l Removal of Annexes C and E
Path ForwardPath Forward
l Goal to send draft revised standard to the canvass for review in the Second Quarter of 2003
l Availability of the draft document will be noted in ANSI Standards Action at:
www.ansi.org
l Anticipated publication of ANSI Z400.1-2003 in the Fourth Quarter of 2003
