Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

The how to of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

The GHS is an acronym for the Globally Harmonized System of classification and labeling of chemicals. The GHS is a system for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labeling of chemicals. It is a logical and comprehensive approach to: ∗ Defining health, physical and environmental hazards of

chemicals; ∗ Creating classification processes that use available data on

chemicals for comparison with the defined hazard criteria; and ∗ Communicating hazard information, as well as protective

measures, on labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

GHS Overview

Final Rule became effective May 26, 2012. Key dates in the US implementation include:

December 1, 2013 - Train employees on the new label elements and SDS format June 1, 2015 - Comply with all modified provisions of the final rule, except December 1, 2015 - Distributors may ship products labeled by manufacturers under the old system until December 1, 2015 June 1, 2016 - Update alternative workplace labeling and hazard communication program as necessary, and provide additional employee training for newly identified physical or health hazards

Transition Period - Comply with either 29 CFR 1910.1200, or the current standard, or both.

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Implementation Schedule

Need for the GHS

Chemicals contribute to improving the standard of living around the world: ∗ Purifying water ∗ Promoting growth of food ∗ Improving hygiene ∗ Producing essential goods Use of these chemicals involves risks to safety and health

Why was the GHS developed

∗ All hazardous chemicals are covered: ∗ Includes substances, products, mixtures,

preparations, formulations, and solutions. ∗ In other words everyday chemicals that you

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What chemicals are covered?

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Harmonized label elements: ∗ Symbol/pictogram ∗ Signal word ∗ Hazard statement(s)

Other core information to be provided ∗ Product identifier ∗ Supplier identification ∗ Precautionary statement(s)

Understand and read GHS labels

Pictograms GHS Pictograms and Hazard Classes

• Oxidizers

• Flammables • Self-reactives • Pyrophorics • Self-heating • Emits flammable gas • Organic peroxides

• Explosives (1.1-1.4) • Self-reactives • Organic peroxides

• Acute toxicity (severe)

• Corrosive to metals • Skin corrosion • Serious eye damage

• Gases under pressure

• Carcinogenicity • Respiratory

sensitization • Toxic to reproduction • Specific target organ

toxicity (repeated) • Germ cell

mutagenicity • Aspiration hazard

• Aquatic toxicity (acute)

• Aquatic toxicity (chronic)

• Acute toxicity (harmful)

• Skin/eye irritation • Skin sensitization • Specific target organ

toxicity (single) • Hazardous to the

ozone layer

∗ Uniformity – ∗ Makes it easier for both the U.S. and international

trade organizations to establish agreed hazard classification and communication provisions with explanatory information on how to apply the system.

∗ In short, the GHS makes it easy for everyone & anyone to be able to read and understand a SDS regardless of what country they are in or who manufacturer of the chemical is.

Why GHS

∗ Fewer chemical accidents and incidents within our chemistry and biology labs. ∗ Improved protection and awareness for those who work with chemicals from

chemical hazards. ∗ One stop shop for hazards associated with hazardous chemicals. ∗ A safer work environment and an increase in efficiency and reduced costs from

compliance with hazard communication regulations. ∗ Less complications in finding chemical information from different vendors. ∗ Improved overall university image and credibility in regards to chemical safety. ∗ Improved safety for workers and others through consistent and simplified

communications on chemical hazards and practices to follow for safe handling and use.

∗ Greater awareness of hazards, resulting in safer use of chemicals in the workplace and in the home.

Benefits GHS to CSULA

Chemical Name: HYPO-ALKALINE BLEACH SOLUTION GHS SYMBOL- GHS SIGNAL WORD: DANGER GHS - Hazard Statement for Health Hazards ∗ H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage ∗ H318 - Causes serious eye damage ∗ H370 - Causes damage to respiratory system by inhalation

Example of everyday chemicals using GHS

Chemical Names: Ethyl acetate, Butyl acetates, Isopropyl alcohol (components of nail polish- Quick Dry Lavender). GHS SYMBOL- GHS Classifications: Physical, Flammable Liquids GHS Phrases: Warning, Flammable liquid and vapor GHS Precautionary Statements: ∗ P102 - Keep out of reach of children. ∗ P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No

smoking ∗ P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

Another example of everyday chemicals using GHS

Safety Data Sheets

∗ Under the new Hazardous Communication Standard, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are now called Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

∗ All SDSs will have a consistent 16-section format. ∗ Employers must ensure that SDSs are readily

accessible to employees.

Section 1 – Identification Section 2 – Hazard(s) identification Section 3 – Composition / Information on Ingredients Section 4 – First-aid Measures Section 5 – Fire-fighting Measures Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures Section 7 – Handling and Storage Section 8 – Exposure Control/Personal Protection Section 9 – Physical and Chemical Properties

SDS Content

Section 10 – Stability and Reactivity Section 11 – Toxicological Information Section 12 – Ecological Information Section 13 – Disposal Consideration Section 14 – Transport Information Section 15 – Regulatory Information Section 16 – Other information including date of

preparation of last revision

SDS Content cont’d

SDS by Section

SDS by Section

SDS by Section

∗ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), United Nations, 2005.

∗ ISO 11014-1:2003 DRAFT Safety Data Sheet for Chemical Products.

∗ American National Standard for Hazardous Industrial Chemicals-MSDS Preparation (ANSI Z-400.1-2004).

∗ U.S. DOL, OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1200, HAZCOM.

References

Contact Chemical Safety Officer Tanyi Obenson @ ext. 3546 Tanyi.obenson@calstatela.edu

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