What are the MSDS requirements?
What are the MSDS requirements?
Summary of MSDS Requirements
- the name of the chemical (same as on the label)
- the chemical and common names of the substance.
- a listing of the ingredients.
- a statement of the ingredients that are known carcinogens or that present other known hazards.
- any specific hazards.
What are the 4 hazard categories?
Physical Hazards
| Hazard Class | Associated Hazard Category |
|---|---|
| Gases under pressure | 4 Groups include: Compressed gas, Liquefied gas, Dissolved gas, and Refrigerated liquefied gas |
| Flammable liquids | Categories 1 – 4 |
| Flammable solids | Categories 1 and 2 |
| Self-reactive substances | Types A-G |
Are MSDS required for all chemicals?
In general, the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires businesses to have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all potentially hazardous chemicals present at a work site.
When to include concentration ranges on a safety data sheet?
4.5 (2) For the purposes of paragraph (1) (b), if the actual concentration range of a material or substance in a hazardous product falls entirely within more than one of the concentration ranges set out in subsection (3), any one of those ranges may be provided on the safety data sheet.
What does WHMIS stand for?
Specific questions or comments regarding this guidance, including the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) for workplace chemicals in Canada can be directed to Health Canada: [email protected].
What is concentration range?
Concentration range – material or substance always present at the same concentration 4.4.1 (1) If the concentration of a material or substance in a hazardous product is required to be provided on a safety data sheet and the material or substance is always present at the same concentration, the safety data sheet must provide
Is the actual concentration withheld as a trade secret on SDS?
A statement to the effect that the actual concentration is withheld as a trade secret must be provided on the SDS immediately following the prescribed concentration range.
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