Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) LC-1033p Rev. 06/16

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1 Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) Rev. 06/16

2 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

3 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, Primary goal is better protection of human health and the environment.

4 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.

5 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.

6 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

7 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

8 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

9 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.

10 Precautionary Statements General Precautionary Statement Examples: P102 Keep out of reach of children P103 Read label before use

11 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

12 Precautionary Statements Response Precautionary Statement Examples: P301 If swallowed: (Description of action) P331 Do NOT induce vomiting P352 Wash with soap and water P If swallowed: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

13 Precautionary Statements Storage Precautionary Statement Examples: P403 Store in a well ventilated place P412 Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 122 F P Protect from sunlight. Store in well ventilated place

14 Precautionary Statements Disposal Precautionary Statement Examples: P501 Dispose contents/container to

15 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

16 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

17 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.

18 Environmental Hazard Adverse affects to the environment. Acute hazards to the aquatic environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic environment

19 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

20 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

21 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

22 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

23 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

24 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

25 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

26 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.

27 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.

28 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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34 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.

35 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.