SDS
The new SDS format has this many sections.
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This key section of a chemical label contains phrases like "Danger" or "Warning" to indicate the severity of the hazard.
Signal Word Section
GHS is shorthand for this
Globally Harmonized System
A test tube, hand, and metal bar make up the pictogram for this hazardous property
Corrosivity
Before 2012, safety data sheets were referred to as this four-letter acronym.
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)
Every chemical label must include this set of standardized statements that describe the nature of the hazards present.
What is the hazard statement?
GHS is technically a product of this international organization.
United Nations
The border of all pictograms are required to be this color, often associated with warning and danger...or anger!
Red
Oh no! You used a new cleaning agent without gloves, and now you have a rash on your hand. You turn to this section of the SDS for first aid advice.
Section 4
To ensure safe handling, labels must provide these statements, guiding users on proper storage and emergency response.
What is the precautionary statement?
These include some of the benefits of adopting the GHS in the U.S.
Fewer fatalities, injuries, and illnesses
Less confusion
More competition in the global market
The Red Sox have won this many World Series titles--the same number as hazard pictograms under the HazCom standard.
You just purchased a new jar of pipe cement. You aren't sure whether you should put it in the flammable cabinet, so you turn to this section to find its flash point.
Section 9
If a chemical container is transferred to a secondary container, this type of label must be used to maintain HazCom compliance.
What is a workplace label?
Under GHS labeling requirements, this specific numeric system classifies substances based on the severity of their hazards, with Category 1 representing the highest risk.
Hazard Classification System
An organic peroxide is required to have this pictogram
Flame
This section of the SDS provides guidance on measures to take in the event of an accidental chemical release, including containment and cleanup procedures.
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According to HazCom standards, a chemical label must remain intact and legible under all conditions unless this specific action occurs.
What is immediate container replacement?
In 2012, OSHA adopted these three components from the GHS
1. Labeling requirements
2. Hazard definitions
3. SDS format
If you see this pictogram, it could refer to ozone depleting properties!
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