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29CFR1910.1200
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Reference Documents
1. 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard

2. Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012
3. Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA).
4. Global Harmonization of Hazard Classification and Labeling Systems. US Department of
Transportation (DOT).
5. Policy of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on the Globally Harmonized System of
Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
6. OSHA A Guide to The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
(GHS)
7. ST/SG/AC.10/30/REV.4 Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
(GHS) United Nations
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Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) - Table of Contents
• Part Number: 1910
• Part Title: Occupational Safety and Health Standards
• Subpart: z
• Subpart Title: Toxic and Hazardous Substances
• Standard Number: 1910.1200
• Title: Hazard Communication.
• Appendix: A, B, C, D, E, F
Note: The following text for 1910.1200 has been updated to align with the UN Globally Harmonized System of
Classification and Labelling of
Chemicals (GHS), Revision 3, issued in the Federal Register, March 26, 2012. This rule became effective May 25, 2012.
Also, the Hazard Communication page, on OSHA.gov, includes downloadable versions of the revised 1910.1200 Final
Rule and appendices, updated to align with the GHS; a comparison of the Hazard Communication Standard, issued in
1994 (HazCom 1994), with the revised Hazard Communication Final Rule issued in 2012 (HazCom 2012); frequently
asked questions on the revisions; and new guidance materials on the revisions. The page also contains the full
regulatory text and appendices of HazCom 1994.
1910.1200(a)
Purpose.
1910.1200(a)(1)
The purpose of this section is to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are
classified, and that information concerning the classified hazards is transmitted to employers and
employees. The requirements of this section are intended to be consistent with the provisions of the
United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS),
Revision 3. The transmittal of information is to be accomplished by means of comprehensive hazard
communication programs, which are to include container labeling and other forms of warning, safety
data sheets and employee training.
1910.1200(a)(2)
This occupational safety and health standard is intended to address comprehensively the issue of
classifying the potential hazards of chemicals, and communicating information concerning hazards
and appropriate protective measures to employees, and to preempt any legislative or regulatory
enactments of a state, or political subdivision of a state, pertaining to this subject. Classifying the
potential hazards of chemicals and communicating information concerning hazards and appropriate
protective measures to employees, may include, for example, but is not limited to, provisions for:
developing and maintaining a written hazard communication program for the workplace, including
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lists of hazardous chemicals present; labeling of containers of chemicals in the workplace, as well as
of containers of chemicals being shipped to other workplaces; preparation and distribution of safety
data sheets to employees and downstream employers; and development and implementation of
employee training programs regarding hazards of chemicals and protective measures. Under section
18 of the Act, no state or political subdivision of a state may adopt or enforce any requirement
relating to the issue addressed by this Federal standard, except pursuant to a Federally-approved
state plan.
1910.1200(b)
Scope and application.
1910.1200(b)(1)
This section requires chemical manufacturers or importers to classify the hazards of chemicals which
they produce or import, and all employers to provide information to their employees about the
hazardous chemicals to which they are exposed, by means of a hazard communication program,
labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and information and training. In addition, this
section requires distributors to transmit the required information to employers. (Employers who do
not produce or import chemicals need only focus on those parts of this rule that deal with
establishing a workplace program and communicating information to their workers.)
1910.1200(b)(2)
This section applies to any chemical which is known to be present in the workplace in such a manner
that employees may be exposed under normal conditions of use or in a foreseeable emergency.
1910.1200(b)(3)
This section applies to laboratories only as follows:
1910.1200(b)(3)(i)
Employers shall ensure that labels on incoming containers of hazardous chemicals are not removed
or defaced;
1910.1200(b)(3)(ii)
Employers shall maintain any safety data sheets that are received with incoming shipments of
hazardous chemicals, and ensure that they are readily accessible during each workshift to laboratory
employees when they are in their work areas;
1910.1200(b)(3)(iii)
Employers shall ensure that laboratory employees are provided information and training in
accordance with paragraph (h) of this section, except for the location and availability of the written
hazard communication program under paragraph (h)(2)(iii) of this section; and,
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1910.1200(b)(3)(iv)
Laboratory employers that ship hazardous chemicals are considered to be either a chemical
manufacturer or a distributor under this rule, and thus must ensure that any containers of hazardous
chemicals leaving the laboratory are labeled in accordance with paragraph (f) of this section, and
that a safety data sheet is provided to distributors and other employers in accordance with
paragraphs (g)(6) and (g)(7) of this section.
1910.1200(b)(4)
In work operations where employees only handle chemicals in sealed containers which are not
opened under normal conditions of use (such as are found in marine cargo handling, warehousing,
or retail sales), this section applies to these operations only as follows:
1910.1200(b)(4)(i)
Employers shall ensure that labels on incoming containers of hazardous chemicals are not removed
or defaced;
1910.1200(b)(4)(ii)
Employers shall maintain copies of any safety data sheets that are received with incoming shipments
of the sealed containers of hazardous chemicals, shall obtain a safety data sheet as soon as
possible for sealed containers of hazardous chemicals received without a safety data sheet if an
employee requests the safety data sheet, and shall ensure that the safety data sheets are readily
accessible during each work shift to employees when they are in their work area(s); and,
1910.1200(b)(4)(iii)
Employers shall ensure that employees are provided with information and training in accordance
with paragraph (h) of this section (except for the location and availability of the written hazard
communication program under paragraph (h)(2)(iii) of this section), to the extent necessary to
protect them in the event of a spill or leak of a hazardous chemical from a sealed container.
1910.1200(b)(S)
This section does not require labeling of the following chemicals:
1910.1200(b)(S)(i)
Any pesticide as such term is defined in the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7
U.S.C. 136 et seq.), when subject to the labeling requirements of that Act and labeling regulations
issued under that Act by the Environmental Protection Agency;
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1910.1200(b)(S)(ii)
Any chemical substance or mixture as such terms are defined in the Toxic Substances Control Act
(15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.), when subject to the labeling requirements of that Act and labeling
regulations issued under that Act by the Environmental Protection Agency;
1910.1200(b)(S)(iii)
Any food, food additive, color additive, drug, cosmetic, or medical or veterinary device or product,
including materials intended for use as ingredients in such products (e.g. flavors and fragrances), as
such terms are defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) or the
Virus-Serum-Toxin Act of 1913 (21 U.S.C. 151 et seq.), and regulations issued under those Acts,
when they are subject to the labeling requirements under those Acts by either the Food and Drug
Administration or the Department of Agriculture;
1910.1200(b)(S)(iv)
Any distilled spirits (beverage alcohols), wine, or malt beverage intended for nonindustrial use, as
such terms are defined in the Federal Alcohol Administration Act (27 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) and
regulations issued under that Act, when subject to the labeling requirements of that Act and labeling
regulations issued under that Act by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives;
1910.1200(b)(S)(v)
Any consumer product or hazardous substance as those terms are defined in the Consumer Product
Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq.) and Federal Hazardous Substances Act (15 U.S.C. 1261 et
seq.) respectively, when subject to a consumer product safety standard or labeling requirement of
those Acts, or regulations issued under those Acts by the Consumer Product Safety Commission;
and,
1910.1200(b)(S)(vi)
Agricultural or vegetable seed treated with pesticides and labeled in accordance with the Federal
Seed Act (7 U.S.C. 1551 et seq.) and the labeling regulations issued under that Act by the
Department of Agriculture.
1910.1200(b)(6)
This section does not apply to:
1910.1200(b)(6)(i)
Any hazardous waste as such term is defined by the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.), when
subject to regulations issued under that Act by the Environmental Protection Agency;
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1910.1200(b)(6)(ii)
Any hazardous substance as such term is defined by the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) when the hazardous substance
is the focus of remedial or removal action being conducted under CERCLA in accordance with
Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
1910.1200(b)(6)(iii)
Tobacco or tobacco products;
1910.1200(b)(6)(iv)
Wood or wood products, including lumber which will not be processed, where the chemical
manufacturer or importer can establish that the only hazard they pose to employees is the potential
for flammability or combustibility (wood or wood products which have been treated with a hazardous
chemical covered by this standard, and wood which may be subsequently sawed or cut, generating
dust, are not exempted);
1910.1200(b)(6)(v)
Articles (as that term is defined in paragraph (c) of this section);
1910.1200(b)(6)(vi)
Food or alcoholic beverages which are sold, used, or prepared in a retail establishment (such as a
grocery store, restaurant, or drinking place), and foods intended for personal consumption by
employees while in the workplace;
1910.1200(b)(6)(vii)
Any drug, as that term is defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et
seq.), when it is in solid, final form for direct administration to the patient (e.g., tablets or pills); drugs
which are packaged by the chemical manufacturer for sale to consumers in a retail establishment
(e.g., over-the-counter drugs); and drugs intended for personal consumption by employees while in
the workplace (e.g., first aid supplies);
1910.1200(b)(6)(viii)
Cosmetics which are packaged for sale to consumers in a retail establishment, and cosmetics
intended for personal consumption by employees while in the workplace;
1910.1200(b)(6)(ix)
Any consumer product or hazardous substance, as those terms are defined in the Consumer
Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C.2051 et seq.) and Federal Hazardous Substances Act (15 U.S.C. 1261
et seq.) respectively, where the employer can show that it is used in the workplace for the purpose
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intended by the chemical manufacturer or importer of the product, and the use results in a duration
and frequency of exposure which is not greater than the range of exposures that could reasonably
be experienced by consumers when used for the purpose intended;
1910.1200(b)(6)(x)
Nuisance particulates where the chemical manufacturer or importer can establish that they do not
pose any physical or health hazard covered under this section;
1910.1200(b)(6)(xi)
Ionizing and nonionizing radiation; and,
1910.1200(b)(6)(xii)
Biological hazards.
1910.1200(c)
Definitions. Article means a manufactured item other than a fluid or particle: (i) which is formed to a
specific shape or design during manufacture; (ii) which has end use function(s) dependent in whole
or in part upon its shape or design during end use; and (iii) which under normal conditions of use
does not release more than very small quantities, e.g., minute or trace amounts of a hazardous
chemical (as determined under paragraph (d) of this section), and does not pose a physical hazard
or health risk to employees.
x Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and
Health, U.S. Department of Labor, or designee.
x Chemical means any substance, or mixture of substances.
x Chemical manufacturer means an employer with a workplace where chemical(s) are
produced for use or distribution.
x Chemical name means the scientific designation of a chemical in accordance with the
nomenclature system developed by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
(IUPAC) or the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) rules of nomenclature, or a name that will
clearly identify the chemical for the purpose of conducting a hazard classification.
x Classification means to identify the relevant data regarding the hazards of a chemical; review
those data to ascertain the hazards associated with the chemical; and decide whether the
chemical will be classified as hazardous according to the definition of hazardous chemical in
this section. In addition, classification for health and physical hazards includes the
determination of the degree of hazard, where appropriate, by comparing the data with the
criteria for health and physical hazards.
x Commercial account means an arrangement whereby a retail distributor sells hazardous
chemicals to an employer, generally in large quantities over time and/or at costs that are
below the regular retail price.
x Common name means any designation or identification such as code name, code number,
trade name, brand name or generic name used to identify a chemical other than by its
chemical name.
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x Container means any bag, barrel, bottle, box, can, cylinder, drum, reaction vessel, storage
tank, or the like that contains a hazardous chemical. For purposes of this section, pipes or
piping systems, and engines, fuel tanks, or other operating systems in a vehicle, are not
considered to be containers.
x Designated representative means any individual or organization to whom an employee gives
written authorization to exercise such employee's rights under this section. A recognized or
certified collective bargaining agent shall be treated automatically as a designated
representative without regard to written employee authorization.
x Director means the Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, or designee.
x Distributor means a business, other than a chemical manufacturer or importer, which supplies
hazardous chemicals to other distributors or to employers.
x Employee means a worker who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals under normal
operating conditions or in foreseeable emergencies. Workers such as office workers or bank
tellers who encounter hazardous chemicals only in non-routine, isolated instances are not
covered.
x Employer means a person engaged in a business where chemicals are either used,
distributed, or are produced for use or distribution, including a contractor or subcontractor.
x Exposure or exposed means that an employee is subjected in the course of employment to a
chemical that is a physical or health hazard, and includes potential ( e.g. accidental or
possible) exposure. "Subjected" in terms of health hazards includes any route of entry ( e.g.
inhalation, ingestion, skin contact or absorption.)
x Foreseeable emergency means any potential occurrence such as, but not limited to,
equipment failure, rupture of containers, or failure of control equipment which could result in
an uncontrolled release of a hazardous chemical into the workplace.
x Hazard category means the division of criteria within each hazard class, e.g., oral acute
toxicity and flammable liquids include four hazard categories. These categories compare
hazard severity within a hazard class and should not be taken as a comparison of hazard
categories more generally.
x Hazard class means the nature of the physical or health hazards, e.g., flammable solid,
carcinogen, oral acute toxicity.
x Hazard not otherwise classified (HNOC) means an adverse physical or health effect identified
through evaluation of scientific evidence during the classification process that does not meet
the specified criteria for the physical and health hazard classes addressed in this section. This
does not extend coverage to adverse physical and health effects for which there is a hazard
class addressed in this section, but the effect either falls below the cut-off value/concentration
limit of the hazard class or is under a GHS hazard category that has not been adopted by
OSHA (e.g., acute toxicity Category 5).
x Hazard statement means a statement assigned to a hazard class and category that describes
the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical, including, where appropriate, the degree of hazard.
x Hazardous chemical means any chemical which is classified as a physical hazard or a health
hazard, a simple asphyxiant, combustible dust, pyrophoric gas, or hazard not otherwise
classified.
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x Health hazard means a chemical which is classified as posing one of the following hazardous
effects: acute toxicity (any route of exposure); skin corrosion or irritation; serious eye damage
or eye irritation; respiratory or skin sensitization; germ cell mutagenicity; carcinogenicity;
reproductive toxicity; specific target organ toxicity (single or repeated exposure); or aspiration
hazard. The criteria for determining whether a chemical is classified as a health hazard are
detailed in Appendix A to §1910.1200-Health Hazard Criteria.
x Immediate use means that the hazardous chemical will be under the control of and used only
by the person who transfers it from a labeled container and only within the work shift in which
it is transferred.
x Importer means the first business with employees within the Customs Territory of the United
States which receives hazardous chemicals produced in other countries for the purpose of
supplying them to distributors or employers within the United States.
x label means an appropriate group of written, printed or graphic information elements
concerning a hazardous chemical that is affixed to, printed on, or attached to the immediate
container of a hazardous chemical, or to the outside packaging.
x label elements means the specified pictogram, hazard statement, signal word and
precautionary statement for each hazard class and category.
x Mixture means a combination or a solution composed of two or more substances in which
they do not react.
x Physical hazard means a chemical that is classified as posing one of the following hazardous
effects: explosive; flammable (gases, aerosols, liquids, or solids); oxidizer (liquid, solid or
gas); self-reactive; pyrophoric (liquid or solid); self-heating; organic peroxide; corrosive to
metal; gas under pressure; or in contact with water emits flammable gas. See Appendix B to
§1910.1200-Physical Hazard Criteria.
x Pictogram means a composition that may include a symbol plus other graphic elements, such
as a border, background pattern, or color, that is intended to convey specific information
about the hazards of a chemical. Eight pictograms are designated under this standard for
application to a hazard category.
x Precautionary statement means a phrase that describes recommended measures that should
be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous
chemical, or improper storage or handling.
x Produce means to manufacture, process, formulate, blend, extract, generate, emit, or
repackage.
x Product identifier means the name or number used for a hazardous chemical on a label or in
the SDS. It provides a unique means by which the user can identify the chemical. The product
identifier used shall permit cross-references to be made among the list of hazardous
chemicals required in the written hazard communication program, the label and the SDS.
x Pyrophoric gas means a chemical in a gaseous state that will ignite spontaneously in air at a
temperature of 130 degrees F (54.4 degrees C) or below.
x Responsible party means someone who can provide additional information on the hazardous
chemical and appropriate emergency procedures, if necessary.
x Safety data sheet (SDS) means written or printed material concerning a hazardous chemical
that is prepared in accordance with paragraph (g) of this section.
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x Signal word means a word used to indicate the relative level of severity of hazard and alert
the reader to a potential hazard on the label. The signal words used in this section are
"danger" and "warning." "Danger" is used for the more severe hazards, while "warning" is
used for the less severe.
x Simple asphyxiant means a substance or mixture that displaces oxygen in the ambient
atmosphere, and can thus cause oxygen deprivation in those who are exposed, leading to
unconsciousness and death.
x Specific chemical identity means the chemical name, Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS)
Registry Number, or any other information that reveals the precise chemical designation of
the substance.
x Substance means chemical elements and their compounds in the natural state or obtained by
any production process, including any additive necessary to preserve the stability of the
product and any impurities deriving from the process used, but excluding any solvent which
may be separated without affecting the stability of the substance or changing its composition.
x Trade secret means any confidential formula, pattern, process, device, information or
compilation of information that is used in an employer's business, and that gives the employer
an opportunity to obtain an advantage over competitors who do not know or use it. Appendix
E to §1910.1200-Definition of Trade Secret, sets out the criteria to be used in evaluating trade
secrets.
x Use means to package, handle, react, emit, extract, generate as a byproduct, or transfer.
x Work area means a room or defined space in a workplace where hazardous chemicals are
produced or used, and where employees are present.
x Workplace means an establishment, job site, or project, at one geographical location
containing one or more work areas.
1910.1200(d)
Hazard classification.
1910.1200(d)(1)
Chemical manufacturers and importers shall evaluate chemicals produced in their workplaces or
imported by them to classify the chemicals in accordance with this section. For each chemical, the
chemical manufacturer or importer shall determine the hazard classes, and, where appropriate, the
category of each class that apply to the chemical being classified. Employers are not required to
classify chemicals unless they choose not to rely on the classification performed by the chemical
manufacturer or importer for the chemical to satisfy this requirement.
1910.1200(d)(2)
Chemical manufacturers, importers or employers classifying chemicals shall identify and consider
the full range of available scientific literature and other evidence concerning the potential hazards.
There is no requirement to test the chemical to determine how to classify its hazards. Appendix A to
§ 1910.1200 shall be consulted for classification of health hazards, and Appendix B to § 1910.1200
shall be consulted for the classification of physical hazards.
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1910.1200(d)(3)
Mixtures.
1910.1200(d)(3)(i)
Chemical manufacturers, importers, or employers evaluating chemicals shall follow the procedures
described in Appendices A and B to Sec. 1910.1200 to classify the hazards of the chemicals,
including determinations regarding when mixtures of the classified chemicals are covered by this
section.
1910.1200(d)(3)(ii)
When classifying mixtures they produce or import, chemical manufacturers and importers of mixtures
may rely on the information provided on the current safety data sheets of the individual ingredients,
except where the chemical manufacturer or importer knows, or in the exercise of reasonable
diligence should know, that the safety data sheet misstates or omits information required by this
section.
1910.1200(e)
Written hazard communication program.
1910.1200(e)(1)
Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard
communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and
(h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee
information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:
1910.1200(e)(1)(i)
A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on
the appropriate safety data sheet (the list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for
individual work areas); and,
1910.1200(e)(1)(ii)
The methods the employer will use to inform employees of the hazards of non-routine tasks (for
example, the cleaning of reactor vessels), and the hazards associated with chemicals contained in
unlabeled pipes in their work areas.
1910.1200(e)(2)
Multi-employer workplaces. Employers who produce, use, or store hazardous chemicals at a

workplace in such a way that the employees of other employer(s) may be exposed (for example,
employees of a construction contractor working on-site) shall additionally ensure that the hazard
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communication programs developed and implemented under this paragraph (e) include the
following:
1910.1200(e)(2)(i)
The methods the employer will use to provide the other employer(s) on-site access to safety data
sheets for each hazardous chemical the other employer(s) employees may be exposed to while
working;
1910.1200(e)(2)(ii)
The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s) of any precautionary measures
that need to be taken to protect employees during the workplace s normal operating conditions and
in foreseeable emergencies; and,
1910.1200(e)(2)(iii)
The methods the employer will use to inform the other employer(s) of the labeling system used in the
workplace.
1910.1200(e)(3)
The employer may rely on an existing hazard communication program to comply with these
requirements, provided that it meets the criteria established in this paragraph (e).
1910.1200(e)(4)
The employer shall make the written hazard communication program available, upon request, to
employees, their designated representatives, the Assistant Secretary and the Director, in
accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1020 (e).
1910.1200(e)(S)
Where employees must travel between workplaces during a workshift, i.e., their work is carried out at
more than one geographical location, the written hazard communication program may be kept at the
primary workplace facility.
1910.1200(f)
Labels and other forms of warning-
1910.1200(f)(1)
Labels on shipped containers. The chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor shall ensure that
each container of hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace is labeled, tagged, or marked.
Hazards not otherwise classified do not have to be addressed on the container. Where the chemical
manufacturer or importer is required to label, tag or mark the following information shall be provided:
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1910.1200(f)(1)(i)
Product identifier;
1910.1200(f)(1)(ii)
Signal word;
1910.1200(f)(1)(iii)
Hazard statement(s);
1910.1200(f)(1)(iv)
Pictogram(s);
1910.1200(f)(1)(v)
Precautionary statement(s); and,
1910.1200(f)(1)(vi)
Name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible
party.
1910.1200(f)(2)
The chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor shall ensure that the information provided under
paragraphs (f)(1)(i) through (v) of this section is in accordance with Appendix C to § 1910.1200, for
each hazard class and associated hazard category for the hazardous chemical, prominently
displayed, and in English (other languages may also be included if appropriate).
1910.1200(f)(3)
The chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor shall ensure that the information provided under
paragraphs (f)(1)(ii) through (iv) of this section is located together on the label, tag, or mark.
1910.1200(f)(4)
Solid materials.
1910.1200(f)(4)(i)
For solid metal (such as a steel beam or a metal casting), solid wood, or plastic items that are not
exempted as articles due to their downstream use, or shipments of whole grain, the required label
may be transmitted to the customer at the time of the initial shipment, and need not be included with
subsequent shipments to the same employer unless the information on the label changes;
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1910.1200(f)(4)(ii)
The label may be transmitted with the initial shipment itself, or with the safety data sheet that is to be
provided prior to or at the time of the first shipment; and,
1910.1200(f)(4)(iii)
This exception to requiring labels on every container of hazardous chemicals is only for the solid
material itself, and does not apply to hazardous chemicals used in conjunction with, or known to be
present with, the material and to which employees handling the items in transit may be exposed (for
example, cutting fluids or pesticides in grains).
1910.1200(f)(S)
Chemical manufacturers, importers, or distributors shall ensure that each container of hazardous
chemicals leaving the workplace is labeled, tagged, or marked in accordance with this section in a
manner which does not conflict with the requirements of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act
(49 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) and regulations issued under that Act by the Department of Transportation.
1910.1200(f)(6)
Workplace labeling. Except as provided in paragraphs (f)(?) and (f)(8) of this section, the employer
shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or
marked with either:
1910.1200(f)(6)(i)
The information specified under paragraphs (f)(1)(i) through (v) of this section for labels on shipped
containers; or,
1910.1200(f)(6)(ii)
Product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least
general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals, and which, in conjunction with the other
information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, will
provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the
hazardous chemical.
1910.1200(f)(7)
The employer may use signs, placards, process sheets, batch tickets, operating procedures, or other
such written materials in lieu of affixing labels to individual stationary process containers, as long as
the alternative method identifies the containers to which it is applicable and conveys the information
required by paragraph (f)(6) of this section to be on a label. The employer shall ensure the written
materials are readily accessible to the employees in their work area throughout each work shift.
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1910.1200(f)(8)
The employer is not required to label portable containers into which hazardous chemicals are
transferred from labeled containers, and which are intended only for the immediate use of the
employee who performs the transfer. For purposes of this section, drugs which are dispensed by a
pharmacy to a health care provider for direct administration to a patient are exempted from labeling.
1910.1200(f)(9)
The employer shall not remove or deface existing labels on incoming containers of hazardous
chemicals, unless the container is immediately marked with the required information.
1910.1200(f)(10)
The employer shall ensure that workplace labels or other forms of warning are legible, in English,
and prominently displayed on the container, or readily available in the work area throughout each
work shift. Employers having employees who speak other languages may add the information in
their language to the material presented, as long as the information is presented in English as well.
1910.1200(f)(11)
Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors, or employers who become newly aware of any
significant information regarding the hazards of a chemical shall revise the labels for the chemical
within six months of becoming aware of the new information, and shall ensure that labels on
containers of hazardous chemicals shipped after that time contain the new information. If the
chemical is not currently produced or imported, the chemical manufacturer, importer, distributor, or
employer shall add the information to the label before the chemical is shipped or introduced into the
workplace again.
1910.1200(g)
Safety data sheets.
1910.1200(g)(1)
Chemical manufacturers and importers shall obtain or develop a safety data sheet for each
hazardous chemical they produce or import. Employers shall have a safety data sheet in the
workplace for each hazardous chemical which they use.
1910.1200(g)(2)
The chemical manufacturer or importer preparing the safety data sheet shall ensure that it is in
English (although the employer may maintain copies in other languages as well), and includes at
least the following section numbers and headings, and associated information under each heading,
in the order listed (See Appendix D to § 1910.1200-Safety Data Sheets, for the specific content of
each section of the safety data sheet):
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1910.1200(g)(2)(i)
Section 1, Identification;
1910.1200(g)(2)(ii)
Section 2, Hazard(s) identification;
1910.1200(g)(2)(iii)
Section 3, Composition/information on ingredients;
1910.1200(g)(2)(iv)
Section 4, First-aid measures;
1910.1200(g)(2)(v)
Section 5, Fire-fighting measures;
1910.1200(g)(2)(vi)
Section 6, Accidental release measures;
1910.1200(g)(2)(vii)
Section 7, Handling and storage;
1910.1200(g)(2)(viii)
Section 8, Exposure controls/personal protection;
1910.1200(g)(2)(ix)
Section 9, Physical and chemical properties;
1910.1200(g)(2)(x)
Section 10, Stability and reactivity;
1910.1200(g)(2)(xi)
Section 11, Toxicological information;
1910.1200(g)(2)(xii)
Section 12, Ecological information;
1910.1200(g)(2)(xiii)
Section 13, Disposal considerations;
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1910.1200(g)(2)(xiv)
Section 14, Transport information;
1910.1200(g)(2)(xv)
Section 15, Regulatory information; and
1910.1200(g)(2)(xvi)
Section 16, Other information, including date of preparation or last revision.

Note 1 to paragraph (g)(2): To be consistent with the GHS, an SDS must also include the headings in paragraphs
(g)(2)(xii) through (g)(2)(xv) in order.
Note 2 to paragraph (g)(2): OSHA will not be enforcing information requirements in sections 12 through 15, as these
areas are not under its jurisdiction.
1910.1200(g)(3)
If no relevant information is found for any sub-heading within a section on the safety data sheet, the
chemical manufacturer, importer or employer preparing the safety data sheet shall mark it to indicate
that no applicable information was found.
1910.1200(g)(4)
Where complex mixtures have similar hazards and contents (i.e. the chemical ingredients are
essentially the same, but the specific composition varies from mixture to mixture), the chemical
manufacturer, importer or employer may prepare one safety data sheet to apply to all of these similar
mixtures.
1910.1200(g)(S)
The chemical manufacturer, importer or employer preparing the safety data sheet shall ensure that
the information provided accurately reflects the scientific evidence used in making the hazard
classification. If the chemical manufacturer, importer or employer preparing the safety data sheet
becomes newly aware of any significant information regarding the hazards of a chemical, or ways to
protect against the hazards, this new information shall be added to the safety data sheet within three
months. If the chemical is not currently being produced or imported, the chemical manufacturer or
importer shall add the information to the safety data sheet before the chemical is introduced into the
workplace again.
1910.1200(g)(6)(i)
Chemical manufacturers or importers shall ensure that distributors and employers are provided an
appropriate safety data sheet with their initial shipment, and with the first shipment after a safety data
sheet is updated;
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1910.1200(g)(6)(ii)
The chemical manufacturer or importer shall either provide safety data sheets with the shipped
containers or send them to the distributor or employer prior to or at the time of the shipment;
1910.1200(g)(6)(iii)
If the safety data sheet is not provided with a shipment that has been labeled as a hazardous
chemical, the distributor or employer shall obtain one from the chemical manufacturer or importer as
soon as possible; and,
1910.1200(g)(6)(iv)
The chemical manufacturer or importer shall also provide distributors or employers with a safety data
sheet upon request.
1910.1200(g)(7)(i)
Distributors shall ensure that safety data sheets, and updated information, are provided to other
distributors and employers with their initial shipment and with the first shipment after a safety data
sheet is updated;
1910.1200(g)(7)(ii)
The distributor shall either provide safety data sheets with the shipped containers, or send them to
the other distributor or employer prior to or at the time of the shipment;
1910.1200(g)(7)(iii)
Retail distributors selling hazardous chemicals to employers having a commercial account shall
provide a safety data sheet to such employers upon request, and shall post a sign or otherwise
inform them that a safety data sheet is available;
1910.1200(g)(7)(iv)
Wholesale distributors selling hazardous chemicals to employers over-the-counter may also provide
safety data sheets upon the request of the employer at the time of the over-the-counter purchase,
and shall post a sign or otherwise inform such employers that a safety data sheet is available;
1910.1200(g)(7)(v)
If an employer without a commercial account purchases a hazardous chemical from a retail

distributor not required to have safety data sheets on file (i.e., the retail distributor does not have
commercial accounts and does not use the materials), the retail distributor shall provide the
employer, upon request, with the name, address, and telephone number of the chemical
manufacturer, importer, or distributor from which a safety data sheet can be obtained;
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1910.1200(g)(7)(vi)
Wholesale distributors shall also provide safety data sheets to employers or other distributors upon
request; and,
1910.1200(g)(7)(vii)
Chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors need not provide safety data sheets to retail
distributors that have informed them that the retail distributor does not sell the product to commercial
accounts or open the sealed container to use it in their own workplaces.
1910.1200(g)(8)
The employer shall maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each
hazardous chemical, and shall ensure that they are readily accessible during each work shift to
employees when they are in their work area(s). (Electronic access and other alternatives to
maintaining paper copies of the safety data sheets are permitted as long as no barriers to immediate
employee access in each workplace are created by such options.)
1910.1200(g)(9)
Where employees must travel between workplaces during a workshift, i.e., their work is carried out at
more than one geographical location, the material safety data sheets may be kept at the primary
workplace facility. In this situation, the employer shall ensure that employees can immediately obtain
the required information in an emergency.
1910.1200(g)(10)
Safety data sheets may be kept in any form, including operating procedures, and may be designed
to cover groups of hazardous chemicals in a work area where it may be more appropriate to address
the hazards of a process rather than individual hazardous chemicals. However, the employer shall
ensure that in all cases the required information is provided for each hazardous chemical, and is
readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they are in their work area(s).
1910.1200(g)(11)
Safety data sheets shall also be made readily available, upon request, to designated
representatives, the Assistant Secretary, and the Director, in accordance with the requirements of §
1910.1020(e).
1910.1200(h)
Employee information and training.
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1910.1200(h)(1)
Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals
in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the
employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and
training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or
specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety
data sheets.
1910.1200(h)(2)
Information. Employees shall be informed of:
1910.1200(h)(2)(i)
The requirements of this section;
1910.1200(h)(2)(ii)
Any operations in their work area where hazardous chemicals are present; and,
1910.1200(h)(2)(iii)
The location and availability of the written hazard communication program, including the required
list(s) of hazardous chemicals, and safety data sheets required by this section.
1910.1200(h)(3)
Training. Employee training shall include at least:
1910.1200(h)(3)(i)
Methods and observations that may be used to detect the presence or release of a hazardous
chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring
devices, visual appearance or odor of hazardous chemicals when being released, etc.);
1910.1200{h){3){ii)
The physical, health, simple asphyxiation, combustible dust, and pyrophoric gas hazards, as well as
hazards not otherwise classified, of the chemicals in the work area;
1910.1200{h){3){iii)
The measures employees can take to protect themselves from these hazards, including specific
procedures the employer has implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous
chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective
equipment to be used; and,
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1910.1200{h){3){iv)
The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an
explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by
their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can
obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.
1910.1200{i)
Trade secrets.
1910.1200{i){1)
The chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer may withhold the specific chemical identity,
including the chemical name, other specific identification of a hazardous chemical, or the exact
percentage (concentration) of the substance in a mixture, from the safety data sheet, provided that:
1910.1200{i){1){i)
The claim that the information withheld is a trade secret can be supported;
1910.1200{i){1){ii)
Information contained in the safety data sheet concerning the properties and effects of the
hazardous chemical is disclosed;
1910.1200{i){1){iii)
The safety data sheet indicates that the specific chemical identity and/or percentage of composition
is being withheld as a trade secret; and,
1910.1200{i){1){iv)
The specific chemical identity and percentage is made available to health professionals, employees,
and designated representatives in accordance with the applicable provisions of this paragraph (i).
1910.1200{i){2)
Where a treating physician or nurse determines that a medical emergency exists and the specific
chemical identity and/or specific percentage of composition of a hazardous chemical is necessary for
emergency or first-aid treatment, the chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer shall immediately
disclose the specific chemical identity or percentage composition of a trade secret chemical to that
treating physician or nurse, regardless of the existence of a written statement of need or a
confidentiality agreement. The chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer may require a written
statement of need and confidentiality agreement, in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs
(i)(3) and (4) of this section, as soon as circumstances permit.
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1910.1200{i){3)
In non-emergency situations, a chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer shall, upon request,

disclose a specific chemical identity or percentage composition, otherwise permitted to be withheld
under paragraph (i)(l) of this section, to a health professional (i.e. physician, industrial hygienist,
toxicologist, epidemiologist, or occupational health nurse) providing medical or other occupational
health services to exposed employee(s), and to employees or designated representatives, if:
1910.1200{i){3){i)
The request is in writing;
1910.1200{i){3){ii)
The request describes with reasonable detail one or more of the following occupational health needs
for the information:
1910.1200{i){3){ii){A)
To assess the hazards of the chemicals to which employees will be exposed;
1910.1200{i){3){ii){B)
To conduct or assess sampling of the workplace atmosphere to determine employee exposure

levels;
1910.1200(i)(3)(ii)(C)
To conduct pre-assignment or periodic medical surveillance of exposed employees;
1910.1200(i)(3)(ii)(D)
To provide medical treatment to exposed employees;
1910.1200(i)(3)(ii)(E)
To select or assess appropriate personal protective equipment for exposed employees;
1910.1200(i)(3)(ii)(F)
To design or assess engineering controls or other protective measures for exposed employees; and,
1910.1200(i)(3)(ii)(G)
To conduct studies to determine the health effects of exposure.
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1910.1200(i)(3)(iii)
The request explains in detail why the disclosure of the specific chemical identity or percentage
composition is essential and that, in lieu thereof, the disclosure of the following information to the
health professional, employee, or designated representative, would not satisfy the purposes
described in paragraph (i)(3)(ii) of this section:
1910.1200(i)(3)(iii)(A)
The properties and effects of the chemical;
1910.1200(i)(3)(iii)(B)
Measures for controlling workers' exposure to the chemical;
1910.1200(i)(3)(iii)(C)
Methods of monitoring and analyzing worker exposure to the chemical; and,
1910.1200(i)(3)(iii)(D)
Methods of diagnosing and treating harmful exposures to the chemical;
1910.1200(i)(3)(iv)
The request includes a description of the procedures to be used to maintain the confidentiality of the
disclosed information; and,
1910.1200(i)(3)(v)
The health professional, and the employer or contractor of the services of the health professional
(i.e. downstream employer, labor organization, or individual employee), employee, or designated
representative, agree in a written confidentiality agreement that the health professional, employee, or
designated representative, will not use the trade secret information for any purpose other than the
health need(s) asserted and agree not to release the information under any circumstances other
than to OSHA, as provided in paragraph (i)(6) of this section, except as authorized by the terms of
the agreement or by the chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer.
1910.1200(i)(4)
The confidentiality agreement authorized by paragraph (i)(3)(iv) of this section:
1910.1200(i)(4)(i)
May restrict the use of the information to the health purposes indicated in the written statement of
need;
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1910.1200(i)(4)(ii)
May provide for appropriate legal remedies in the event of a breach of the agreement, including
stipulation of a reasonable pre-estimate of likely damages; and,
1910.1200(i)(4)(iii)
May not include requirements for the posting of a penalty bond.
1910.1200(i)(S)
Nothing in this standard is meant to preclude the parties from pursuing non-contractual remedies to
the extent permitted by law.
1910.1200(i)(6)
If the health professional, employee, or designated representative receiving the trade secret
information decides that there is a need to disclose it to OSHA, the chemical manufacturer, importer,
or employer who provided the information shall be informed by the health professional, employee, or
designated representative prior to, or at the same time as, such disclosure.
1910.1200(i)(7)
If the chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer denies a written request for disclosure of a
specific chemical identity or percentage composition, the denial must:
1910.1200(i)(7)(i)
Be provided to the health professional, employee, or designated representative, within thirty days of
the request;
1910.1200(i)(7)(ii)
Be in writing;
1910.1200(i)(7)(iii)
Include evidence to support the claim that the specific chemical identity or percent of composition is
a trade secret;
1910.1200(i)(7)(iv)
State the specific reasons why the request is being denied; and,
1910.1200(i)(7)(v)
Explain in detail how alternative information may satisfy the specific medical or occupational health
need without revealing the trade secret.
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1910.1200(i)(8)
The health professional, employee, or designated representative whose request for information is
denied under paragraph (i) (3) of this section may refer the request and the written denial of the
request to OSHA for consideration.
1910.1200(i)(9)
When a health professional, employee, or designated representative refers the denial to OSHA
under paragraph (i)(B) of this section, OSHA shall consider the evidence to determine if:
1910.1200(i)(9)(i)
The chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer has supported the claim that the specific chemical
identity or percentage composition is a trade secret;
1910.1200(i)(9)(ii)
The health professional, employee, or designated representative has supported the claim that there
is a medical or occupational health need for the information; and,
1910.1200(i)(9)(iii)
The health professional, employee or designated representative has demonstrated adequate means
to protect the confidentiality.
1910.1200(i)(10)(i)
If OSHA determines that the specific chemical identity or percentage composition requested under
paragraph (i)(3) of this section is not a "bona fide" trade secret, or that it is a trade secret, but the
requesting health professional, employee, or designated representative has a legitimate medical or
occupational health need for the information, has executed a written confidentiality agreement, and
has shown adequate means to protect the confidentiality of the information, the chemical
manufacturer, importer, or employer will be subject to citation by OSHA.
1910.1200(i)(10)(ii)
If a chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer demonstrates to OSHA that the execution of a

confidentiality agreement would not provide sufficient protection against the potential harm from the
unauthorized disclosure of a trade secret, the Assistant Secretary may issue such orders or impose
such additional limitations or conditions upon the disclosure of the requested chemical information as
may be appropriate to assure that the occupational health services are provided without an undue
risk of harm to the chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer.
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1910.1200(i)(11)
If a citation for a failure to release trade secret information is contested by the chemical
manufacturer, importer, or employer, the matter will be adjudicated before the Occupational Safety
and Health Review Commission in accordance with the Act s enforcement scheme and the
applicable Commission rules of procedure. In accordance with the Commission rules, when a
chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer continues to withhold the information during the
contest, the Administrative Law Judge may review the citation and supporting documentation "in
camera" or issue appropriate orders to protect the confidentiality of such matters.
1910.1200(i)(12)
Notwithstanding the existence of a trade secret claim, a chemical manufacturer, importer, or

employer shall, upon request, disclose to the Assistant Secretary any information which this section
requires the chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer to make available. Where there is a trade
secret claim, such claim shall be made no later than at the time the information is provided to the
Assistant Secretary so that suitable determinations of trade secret status can be made and the
necessary protections can be implemented.
1910.1200(i)(13)
Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as requiring the disclosure under any circumstances of
process information which is a trade secret.
1910.1200(j)
Effective dates.
1910.1200(j)(1)
Employers shall train employees regarding the new label elements and safety data sheets format by
December 1, 2013.
1910.1200(j)(2)
Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors, and employers shall be in compliance with all
modified provisions of this section no later than June 1, 2015, except:
1910.1200(j)(2)(i)
After December 1, 2015, the distributor shall not ship containers labeled by the chemical
manufacturer or importer unless the label has been modified to comply with paragraph (f)(1) of this
section.
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1910.1200(j)(2)(ii)
All employers shall, as necessary, update any alternative workplace labeling used under paragraph
(f)(6) of this section, update the hazard communication program required by paragraph (h)(1), and
provide any additional employee training in accordance with paragraph (h)(3) for newly identified
physical or health hazards no later than June 1, 2016.
1910.1200(j)(3)
Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors, and employers may comply with either § 1910.1200
revised as of October 1, 2011, or the current version of this standard, or both during the transition
period.
[59 FR 17479, April 13, 1994; 59 FR 65947, Dec. 22, 1994; 61 FR 5507, Feb. 13, 1996; 77 FR
17785, March 26, 2012]
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DOT
Class Division No. (if 49 CFR reference for
No. any) Name of class or division definitions
None Forbidden materials 173.21
None Forbidden explosives 173.54
1 1.1 Explosives (with a mass explosion hazard) 173.50
1 1.2 Explosives (with a projection hazard) 173.50
1 1.3 Explosives (with predominately a fire 173.50
hazard)
1 1.4 Explosives (with no significant blast hazard) 173.50
1 1.5 Very insensitive explosives; blasting agents 173.50
1 1.6 Extremely insensitive detonating 173.50
substances
2 2.1 Flammable gas 173.115
2 2.2 Non-flammable compressed gas 173.115
2 2.3 Poisonous gas 173.115
3 Flammable and combustible liquid 173.120
4 4.1 Flammable solid 173.124
4 4.2 Spontaneously combustible material 173.124
4 4.3 Dangerous when wet material 173.124
5 5.1 Oxidizer 173.127
5 5.2 Organic peroxide 173.128
6 6.1 Poisonous materials 173.132
6 6.2 Infectious substance (Etiologic agent) 173.134
7 Radioactive material 173.403
8 Corrosive material 173.136
9 Miscellaneous hazardous material 173.140
None Other regulated material: ORM-D 173.144
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CLASS 1
Class 1 - Explosives
Division 1.1 Explosives with a mass explosion hazard
Division 1.2 Explosives with a projection hazard
Division 1.3 Explosives with predominantly a fire hazard
Division 1.4 Explosives with no significant blast hazard
Division 1.5 Very insensitive explosives with a mass explosion hazard
Division 1.6 Extremely insensitive articles
CLASS -1 EXPLOSIVES
Class 1.1 – Class 1.2 – Class 1.3 – Class 1.4 – Class 1.5 – Class 1.6 –
Symbol Explosives Explosives Explosives Explosives Explosives Substance
with a mass which are a which are a which are with a mass s which are a
explosion projectile fire and minor not a explosion minor
hazard or blast hazard, significant hazard, but explosion
such as fragmentation with minor mass are hazard, very
TNT, hazard, but projectile or explosion insensitive insensitive
not a minor hazard eg. substances
Gunpowder, fragmentation flares, substances
Gelignite, etc. significant hazards. fireworks,
mass safety
explosion cartridges,
hazard eg. etc.
grenades,
ammunition,
etc
No No
Pictogram Pictogram
Orange Orange
background background
1.5 1.6
Signal Danger Danger Danger Warning Danger No signal

Word word
Hazard Explosive: Explosive: Explosives: Fire or May mass No hazard
Statement mass severe fire, blast projection explode in statement
explosion projection or hazard fire
hazard hazard projection
H200 hazard
Unstable
explosive H204 H205
H201 H202
H203
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS FOR 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
PREVENTION RESPONSE STORAGE DISPOSAL
P201-Obtain special instructions P372-Explosion P401-Store ... P501-Dispose of
before use. risk in case of fire.…in accordance with contents/container to ...
local/regional/ …in accordance
P202-Do not handle until all P373-DO NOT national/international with local/regional/
safety precautions have been fight fire when regulations (to be national/ international
read and understood. fire reaches specified). regulation to
explosives. be specified).
P280-Wear face protection. P401
Manufacturer/supplier or the P380 Store ...in accordance withP501-Dispose of
competent authority to specify Evacuate area. local/regional/ contents/container to
type of equipment. national/international ...
P370 +P380-In regulations (to be … in accordance
P210-Keep away from case of fire: specified). with local/
heat/sparks /open flames/hot evacuate area. regional/national/
surfaces. No smoking. international
Manufacturer/ supplier or the P372-Explosion regulations (to be
competent authority to risk in case of specified).
specify applicable ignition fire.
source(s).
P373-DO NOT
P230-Keep wetted with... fight fire when
Manufacturer/ supplier or the fire reaches
competent authority to specify explosives.
appropriate material.
- if drying out increases
explosion hazard, except as
needed for manufacturing or
operating processes (e.g.
nitrocellulose).
P240- Ground/ bond

container and receiving
equipment.
- if the explosive is
electrostatically
sensitive.
P250-Do not subject to

grinding/shock/…/ friction.
…Manufacturer/supplier or the
competent authority to specify
applicable rough handling.
P280-Wear face protection.

Manufacturer/supplier or the
type of equipment.
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR 1.4
210-Keep away from P370+P380 P401-Store ...
heat/sparks/open In case of …in accordance with
flames/hot surfaces. No fire: local/regional/
smoking. Manufacturer/ Evacuate national/international
supplier or the competent area. regulations (to be
authority to specify applicable specified).
ignition source(s). P372-Explosion
risk in case of
P240-Ground/bond container fire.- except if
and receiving equipment. explosives are
- if the explosive is 1.4S
AMMUNITION
electrostatically sensitive.
AND
COMPONENTS
THEREOF.
grinding/shock/ …/ friction.
Manufacturer/ supplier or the P373-DO NOT fight
competent authority to specify fire when fire
applicable rough handling. reaches
explosives.
P280-Wear face protection.
Manufacturer/ or competent P374-Fight fire
authority to specify type of with normal
equipment. precautions
from a reasonable
distance.
- If explosives are
1.4S
AMMUNITION
AND
COMPONENTS
THEREOF.
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR 1.5
P210-Keep away from P370 + P380 P401-Store ... P501-Dispose of
heat/sparks/open In case of …in accordance with contents/container to
flames/hot surfaces. fire: local/regional/ ...in accordance with
No smoking. Evacuate national/international local/regional/
Manufacturer/supplier or the area. regulations (to national/international
competent authority to specify be specified). regulations (to
applicable ignition source(s). P372- be specified).
Explosion risk
P230-Keep wetted in case of fire.
with...Manufacturer
/supplier or the P373-DO NOT
competent authority to fight fire when
specify appropriate fire reaches
material. explosives.
- if drying out increases
explosion hazard,
except as needed for
manufacturing or operating
processes (e.g.
nitrocellulose).
P240-Ground/bond container
and receiving
equipment
- if the explosive is
electrostatically sensitive.

grinding/shock/
…/friction.
…Manufacturer/supplier or the
applicable rough handling.
P280-Wear face
protection.
Manufacturer/supplier
or competent authority
to specify type of
equipment.
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Division 2.1 - Flammable Gas

Division 2.2 - Non-flammable, non-toxic gas (under pressure, inert, etc.)
Division 2.3 - Toxic Gas
CLASS 2. FLAMMABLE GASES (INCLUDING CHEMICALLY UNSTABLE GASES)

Symbol Category 1 Category 2 A B
No Pictogram A (Chemically B (chemically

unstable gases) unstable gases)
Gases that Gases that are non Flammable Flammable

can ignite flammable but may gases which are gases which are
in air on cause asphyxiation chemically chemically
contact and/or represent unstable at 20°C unstable at a
with a stored energy and a standard temperature
source of ignition. The hazard. Non pressure of 101.3 greater than
vapour/air density is flammable and non kPa 20°C and/or a
usually greater than one, toxic gases are pressure
therefore many asphyxiants, greater
flammable gases will settle diluting or replacing than 101.3 kPa
in low areas. the oxygen content
Example: in the atmosphere.
propane, butane, ethylene, Example:
acetylene and Liquid compressed air,
Petroleum Gas (LPG) nitrogen, argon and
carbon dioxide
Gases and gas mixtures,
which
Gases or gas
at 20 °C and a standard
mixtures, other
pressure of 101.3 kPa:
than those of
(a) are ignitable when in a
Category 1,
mixture of 13% or less by
which, at 20 °C and
volume in air; or (b) have a
a standard pressure
flammable range with air
of 101.3 kPa, have a
of at least 12 percentage
flammable range
points regardless of the
while mixed in
lower
air
flammable limit.
Signal Word Danger Warning

Hazard Extremely flammable Flammable gas May react May react
Statement gas explosively explosively
even in the even in the
absence of air absence of air
at elevated
H220 H230 pressure
H221 and/or
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT CLASS 2.1
PREVENTION RESOPNSE STROAGE DISPOSAL
P210-Keep away from P377-Leaking P403-Store in
heat/sparks/open gas fire: Do not well- ventilated
flames/ hot surfaces. extinguish, place.
No smoking. unless leak can
Manufacturer/supplier be stopped safely.
or competent
authority to specify P381-Eliminate all
applicable ignition ignition sources if
source(s). safe to do so.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR CLASS 2.2

P210- Keep away P377-Leaking P403-Store in
from gas fire: Do not well- ventilated
heat/sparks/open extinguish, place.
flames/hot surfaces. unless leak can be
No smoking. stopped safely.
Manufacturer/supplier
or the competent P381-Eliminate all
authority to specify ignition sources
applicable ignition if safe to do so.
source(s).
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR CLASS A AND B

P202-Do not handle
until all safety
precautions have
been read and
understood.
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CLASS 2 – FLAMMABLE AND NON-FLAMMABLE AEROSOLS
Symbol Category 1 Category 2 Category 3
No symbol
Aerosol- contain
85% flammable Spray aerosol-Does
components and Aerosol- Does it contain
it have a heat of
has a heat of 1% flammable
combustion < 20
combustion components and
kJ/g?)
30 kJ/g does it have a heat of
Spray aerosol-In
combustion < 20 kJ/g?
the ignition
Spray aerosol-In
distance test,
the ignition
iignition occur at a
distance test,
- ignition occur at distance 15 cm
a distance 75
cm Spray aerosol- In
Foam aerosol-In the the enclosed
foam test, space ignition test:
(a) the flame height (a) the time
20 cm and the equivalent
flame duration 2 300 s/m3; or
s; or (b) the
(b) the flame height deflagration
4 cm and the density 300
flame duration g/m3
7s Foam aerosol- In
the foam test, is the
flame
height 4 cm and
the
flame duration 2 s
Signal Word Danger Warning Warning
Hazard Statement Extremely Flammable aerosol Pressurized container. May
flammable aerosol Pressurized burst
Pressurized container. May if heated
container. May burst
burst if heated
if heated
H229

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT CATEGORY 1, 2

P210 P410 + P412
Keep away from Protect from
heat/sparks/open sunlight. Do not
expose to
flames/hot surfaces. No temperatures
ki
Manufacturer/supplier or
the competent authority
to specify applicable
ignition
source(s).
P211-Do not spray on an
open flame or other
ignition source.
P251-Do not pierce or
burn, even after use.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT CLASS 3

P210 P410 + P412
Keep away from Protect from
heat/sparks/open sunlight. Do not
expose
flames/hot surfaces. No to temperatures
smoking. exceeding
Manufacturer/supplier or 50 ºC/122 ºF.
the competent authority
ignition source(s).
P251
Do not pierce or burn,
even after use.
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Gases Under Pressure
Symbol Compressed Refrigerated Liquid Gas Dissolved Gas
Gas Gas
A gas which
A gas which A gas which
A gas which when packaged
when packaged when packaged
when packaged under pressure
under pressure, is made partially
under pressure is dissolved in a
is partially liquid liquid because of
is entirely liquid phase
at temperatures its low
gaseous at -50 solvent.
above -50 °C. A temperature.
°C; including all distinction is
gases with a made between
critical (a) High
temperature - pressure
50 liquefied gas: a
°C gas with a
critical
temperature
between -50°C
and +65°C;
and
(b) Low pressure
liquefied gas:
a gas with a
critical
temperature
above +65°C.
Signal word Warning Warning Warning Warning
Hazard Contains gas Contains gas Contains Contains gas
statement under pressure; under refrigerated under
may explode if pressure; may gas; may cause pressure; may
heated explode if cryogenic explode if
heated burns or heated
injury
H280 H280 H281 H280

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REFRIGERATED LIQUID GAS PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT

P282-Wear P336-Thaw frosted P403-
cold insulating parts with lukewarm Store in well-
ventilated
gloves/face water. Do not rub place.
shield/eye affected area.
protection.
Get immediate
medical
advice/attention.
COMPRESSED GAS- LIQUEFIED GAS- DISSOLVED GAS PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT

P410-P403 Protect
from sunlight.
Store in a well-
ventilated place.
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Class 3 - Flammable liquids
CLASS 3 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

Symbol Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4
NO Pictogram
Flash point
>60 °C (140
°F) and 93 °C
(199.4 °F).
Flash point 23

Flash point < 23°CFlash point < °C (73.4 °F) and
(73.4°F) and initial 23°C (73.4°F) 60 °C (140 °F).
boiling point and initial
35°C (95°F) boiling point >
35°C (95°F)
Signal Word Danger Danger Warning Warning

Hazard Statement Extremely Highly flammable Flammable Combustable Liquid
flammable liquid liquid and vapor liquid and
and vapor vapor

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT CATEGORY 1, 2, 3

210 If on skin (or P410 + P412 Dispose of
Keep away from heat/sparks/open hair): Take off Protect from
sunlight. Do contents/container
flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. immediately all not expose to to...
contaminated temperatures
Keep away from heat/sparks/open … in accordance with
clothing. Rinse exceeding
flames/hot surfaces.– No smoking. skin with local/regional/national/
Chemical manufacturer, importer, or water/shower. international
distributor to specify applicable ignition regulations (to be
source(s). In case of fire: specified).
Use ... to
Keep container tightly closed.
extinguish.
Ground/Bond container and receiving ... Chemical
equipment manufacturer,
- if electrostatically sensitive material is importer, or
for reloading. distributor to
- if product is volatile so as to generate specify appropriate
hazardous atmosphere. media.
- if water increases
Use explosion-proof
electrical/ventilating/ risk.
lighting/.../equipment.
Chemical manufacturer, importer, or
distributor to specify other equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against

static discharge.
Wear protective gloves/eye

protection/face protection
distributor to specify type of equipment.
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT CATEGORY 4
Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. In case of fire: Store in a Dispose of
– No smoking. well-
Use ... to ventilated contents/container
extinguish. place. Keep to...
Wear protective gloves/eye cool.
... Chemical in accordance with
Chemical manufacturer, importer, or manufacturer, local/regional/
distributor to specify type of equipment. importer, or national/international
distributor to regulations (to be
specify appropriate specified).
media.
risk.
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Class 4 - Flammable solids; Spontaneously combustible materials; and
Dangerous when wet materials/Water-reactive substances
Division 4.1 Flammable solids
Division 4.2 Spontaneously combustible materials
Division 4.3 Water-reactive substances/Dangerous when wet materials
FLAMMABLE SOLIDS
SYMBOL CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2
Burning rate test: Burning rate test:

Chemicals other Chemicals other
than metal than metal
powders: powders:
(a) wetted zone (a) wetted zone
does not stop fire; stops the fire for
and> at least 4 min;
(b) burning and>
time <45 s or (b) burning
burning rate >2.2 time <45 s or
mm/s burning rate >2.2
Metal powders: mm/s
burning time 5 Metal powders:
min burning time >5
min and 10 min
SINGAL WORD DANGER WARNING
HAZARD Flammable solid Flammable solid
STATEMENT

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Keep away from heat/sparks/open In case of fire:
flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use ... to
Chemical manufacturer, importer, or extinguish
distributor to specify applicable ... Chemical
ignition source(s). manufacturer,
importer, or
Ground/Bond container and distributor to
receiving equipment. specify
- if electrostatically sensitive material appropriate
is for reloading. media.
- if water
Use explosion-proof increases risk.
electrical/ventilating/ lighting/...
/equipment.
... Chemical manufacturer, importer,
or distributor to specify other
equipment.
- if dust clouds can occur.
Wear protective gloves/eye

distributor to specify type of
equipment.
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SELF-REACTIVE SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES
SYMBOL TYPE A TYPE B TYPE C TYPE D TYPE E TYPE F
Any self- Any self- Any self- Any self-

reactive reactive reactive reactive
chemical chemical which chemical chemical
Any self- possessing in laboratory which, in which, in
reactive explosive testing meets laboratory laboratory
chemical properties the criteria in testing, testing,
which can when the (d)(i), (ii), or (iii) neither neither
detonate or chemical as will be defined detonates nor detonates in
deflagrate packaged as self-reactive deflagrates at the
rapidly, as cannot chemical TYPE all and shows cavitated
packaged, detonate or D (i) Detonates low or no state nor
will be deflagrate partially, does effect when deflagrates
defined as rapidly or not deflagrate heated under at all and
self-reactive undergo a rapidly and confinement shows only
chemical Any self- thermal shows no will be a low or no
TYPE A reactive explosion violent effect defined as effect when
chemical will be when heated self-reactive heated
possessing defined as under chemical under
explosive self-reactive confinement; or TYPE E confinement
properties chemical (ii) Does not as well as
and which, TYPE C detonate at all, low or no
as deflagrates explosive
packaged, slowly and power will
neither shows no be defined
detonates violent effect as self-
nor when heated reactive
deflagrates under chemical
rapidly, but is confinement; or TYPE F
liable to (iii) Does not
undergo a detonate or
thermal deflagrate at all
explosion in and shows a
that package medium effect
will be when heated
defined as under
self-reactive confinement;
chemical
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SIGNAL DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER WARNING WARNING

WORD
HAZARD Heating Heating Heating Heating may Heating may Heating
STATMENT may cause may may cause cause a fire cause a fire may cause
an cause a a fire a fire
explosion fire or
explosion
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT SELF-REACTIVE SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES TYPE A

Keep away from In case of Store in a Dispose of contents/container to...
heat/sparks/open fire: Use ... well- … in accordance with
flames/hot surfaces. - to ventilated local/regional/national/international
No smoking. extinguish place. Keep regulations (to be specified).
Chemical manufacturer, ... Chemical cool.
importer, or distributor to manufacturer
specify applicable , importer, or Store at
ignition source(s). distributor to temperatures
specify not
Keep/Store away from appropriate exceeding
clothing/…/combustibl media. …°C/…°F.
e materials. - if water ... Chemical
... Chemical increases manufacturer,
manufacturer, importer, risk. importer, or
or distributor to specify distributor to
other incompatible In case of specify
materials. fire: temperature.
Evacuate
Keep only in original area. Fight Store away
container. fire remotely from other
due to the materials.
Wear protective risk of
gloves/eye explosion.
protection/face
protection.
Chemical manufacturer,
importer, or distributor to
specify type of
equipment.

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT SELF-REACTIVE SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES TYPE B

Keep away from In case of fire: Store in a Dispose of contents/container
heat/sparks/open Use ... to well- to...
flames/hot surfaces. - extinguish ventilated … in accordance with
No smoking. ... Chemical place. Keep local/regional/national/internationa
Chemical manufacturer, manufacturer, cool. l regulations (to be specified).
importer, or distributor to importer, or
specify applicable ignition distributor to Store at
source(s). specify temperature
appropriate s not
Keep/Store away from media. exceeding
clothing/…/combustible - if water …°C/…°F.
materials. increases risk. ... Chemical
... Chemical manufacturer, manufacturer,
importer, or distributor to In case of fire: importer, or
specify other incompatible Evacuate area. distributor to
materials. Fight fire specify
remotely due temperature.
Keep only in original to the risk of
container. explosion. Store away
from other
Wear protective materials.
gloves/eye
protection/face
protection.
specify type of equipment.

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT TYPE SELF-REACTIVE SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES C,

D, E, F
Keep away from In case of fire: Store in a Dispose of contents/container
heat/sparks/open Use ... to well- to...
flames/hot surfaces. - extinguish ventilated …in accordance with
No smoking. ... Chemical place. Keep local/regional/national/internationa
Chemical manufacturer, manufacturer, cool. l regulations (to be specified).
specify applicable ignition distributor to Store at
source(s). specify temperature
appropriate s not
Keep/Store away from media. exceeding
clothing/…/combustible - if water …°C/…°F.
materials. increases risk. ...Chemical
…Chemical manufacturer, manufacturer,
specify other incompatible distributor to
materials. specify
temperature.
Keep only in original
container. Store away
from other
Wear protective materials
gloves/eye
protection/face
protection.
specify type of equipment.
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PYROPHORIC LIQUIDS
SYMBOL CATEGORY 1
The liquid ignites within 5

min when added to an inert
carrier and exposed to air,
or it ignites or chars a filter
paper on contact with air
within 5 min.
SIGNAL WORD DANGER
HAZARD STATMENT Catches fire
spontaneously if
exposed to air
Keep away from If on skin: Immerse in Store contents
heat/sparks/open cool water/wrap with wet under ...
flames/hot surfaces. - bandages ... Chemical
No smoking. manufacturer,
Chemical In case of fire: Use ... to importer, or
manufacturer, extinguish distributor to
importer, or distributor ... Chemical manufacturer, specify
to specify applicable importer, or distributor to appropriate liquid
ignition sources(s). specify appropriate media. or inert gas.
- if water increases risk.
Do not allow contact
with air.
Wear protective
gloves/eye
protection/face
protection.
Chemical
manufacturer,
importer, or distributor
to specify type of
equipment.
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PYROPHORIC SOLIDS
SYMBOL CATEGORY 1
The solid ignites within

5 min of coming into
contact with air.
SIGNAL WORD DANGER
HAZARD STATMENT Catches fire
spontaneously if
exposed to air
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Keep away from Brush off loose Store contents under
heat/sparks/open particles from skin. ...
flames/hot surfaces. - Immerse in cool …Chemical
No smoking. water/wrap in wet manufacturer,
Chemical bandages. importer, or distributor
manufacturer, to specify appropriate
importer, or distributor In case of fire: Use ... liquid or inert gas.
to specify applicable to extinguish
ignition source(s). ... Chemical
manufacturer,
Do not allow contact importer, or distributor
with air. to specify appropriate
media.
Wear protective - if water increases
gloves/eye risk.
protection/face
protection
Chemical
manufacturer,
to specify type of
equipment.
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SELF-HEATING SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES
A positive result is obtained A negative result

in a test using a 25 mm is obtained in a test using a 25
sample cube at 140°C mm cube sample at 140°C
(284°F) (284°F), a positive result is
obtained in a test using a 100
mm sample cube at 140°C
(284°F), and:
(a) The unit volume of the
chemical is more than 3 m3; or
(b) Apositive result is obtained in
a test using a 100 mm cube
sample at 120°C (248°F) and
the unit volume of the chemical
is more than 450 liters; or
(c) Apositive result is obtained in
a test using a 100 mm cube
sample at 100°C (212°F).
SIGNAL WORD DANGER WARNING
HAZARD STATMENT Catches fire Self-heating in large
spontaneously if exposed quantities; may catch
to air fire
Keep cool. Protect Maintain air gap
from sunlight. between
stacks/pallets.
Wear protective
gloves/eye Store bulk masses
protection/face greater than …
protection. kg/…lbs at
Chemical temperatures not
manufacturer, exceeding …°C/…°F.
importer, or distributor ... Chemical
to specify type of manufacturer, importer,
equipment. or distributor to specify
mass and temperature.
Store away from other

materials.
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SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES WHICH, IN CONTACT WITH WATER, EMIT FLAMMABLE
GASES
SYMBOL CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3
Any chemical
which reacts slowly with water at
ambient temperatures such that
the maximum rate of evolution of
Any chemical flammable gas is equal to or
Any chemical which reacts greater than 1 liter per kilogram of
which reacts readily with water chemical per hour, and which
vigorously with at ambient does not meet the criteria for
water at ambient temperatures such Categories 1 and 2.
temperatures and that the maximum
demonstrates rate of evolution of
generally a flammable gas is
tendency for the equal to or greater
gas produced to than 20 liters per
ignite kilogram of
spontaneously, or chemical per hour,
which reacts and which does
readily with water not meet the
at ambient criteria for
temperatures such Category 1.
that the rate of
evolution of
flammable gas is
equal to or greater
than 10 liters per
kilogram of
chemical over any
one minute.
SIGNAL WORD DANGER DANGER WARNING
HAZARD Catches fire Self-heating in In contact with water releases
STATMENT spontaneously if large quantities; flammable gas
exposed to air may catch fire

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES WHICH, IN CONTACT

WITH WATER, EMIT FLAMMABLE GASES CATEGORY 1 and 2
Do not allow Brush off loose Store in a dry Dispose of contents/container
contact with particles from place. Store in a to...
water. skin and immerse closed container. …in accordance with
in cool local/regional/national/international
Handle under water/wrap in wet regulations (to be specified).
inert gas. Protect bandages.
from moisture.
In case of fire:
Wear protective Use ... to
gloves/eye extinguish
protection/face ... Chemical
protection. manufacturer,
Chemical importer, or
manufacturer, distributor to
importer, or specify appropriate
distributor to media.
specify type of - if water increases
equipment risk.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS SUBSTANCES AND MIXTURES WHICH, IN CONTACT
WITH WATER, EMIT FLAMMABLE GASES CATEGORY 3
Handle under In case of fire: Store in a dry Dispose of contents/container
inert gas. Protect Use ... to place. Store in a to...
from moisture. extinguish. closed container. …in accordance with
... Chemical local/regional/national/
Wear protective manufacturer, international regulations (to be
gloves/eye importer, or specified).
protection/face distributor to
protection. specify appropriate
Chemical media.
manufacturer, - if water increases
importer, or risk.
distributor to
specify type of
equipment.
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Class 5 - Oxidizing substances and Organic peroxides
Division 5.1 Oxidizing substances
Division 5.2 Organic peroxides
OXIDIZING LIQUIDS
Any chemical which, in Any chemical which, in Any chemical which, in

the 1:1 mixture, by the 1:1 mixture, by the 1:1 mixture, by
mass, of chemical and mass, of chemical and mass, of chemical and
cellulose tested, cellulose tested, cellulose tested,
spontaneously ignites; exhibits a mean exhibits a mean
or the mean pressure pressure rise time less pressure rise time less
rise time of a 1:1 than or equal to the than or equal to the
mixture, by mass, of mean pressure rise mean pressure rise
chemical and cellulose time of a 1:1 mixture, time of a 1:1 mixture,
is less than that of a by mass, of 40% by mass, of 65%
1:1 mixture, by mass, aqueous sodium aqueous nitric acid
of 50% perchloric acid chlorate solution and and cellulose; and the
and cellulose; cellulose; and the criteria for Categories
criteria for Category 1 1 and 2 are not met.
are not met;
SINGAL WORD DANGER DANGER WARNING
HAZARD May cause fire or May intensify fire; May intensify fire;
STATEMENT explosion; strong oxidizer oxidizer
oxidizer

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS OXIDIZING LIQUIDS CATEGORY 1

Keep away from heat. If on clothing: Rinse Dispose of
immediately contents/container
Keep/Store away contaminated to...
from clothing and clothing and skin …in accordance with
other combustible with plenty of water local/regional/
materials. before removing national/international
clothes. regulations (to be
Take any precaution specified).
to avoid mixing with In case of major fire
combustibles/... and large quantities:
... Chemical Evacuate area. Fight
manufacturer, fire remotely due to
importer, or distributor the risk of explosion.
to specify other
incompatible materials. In case of fire: Use ...
to extinguish.
Wear protective ... Chemical
gloves /eye manufacturer,
protection/face importer, or distributor
protection. to specify appropriate
Chemical media.
manufacturer, - if water increases
importer, or distributor risk.
to specify type of
equipment.
Wear fire/flame
resistant/retardant
clothing.
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS OXIDIZING LIQUIDS CATEGORY 2 and 3
Keep away from heat. In case of fire: Use Dispose of
... to extinguish. contents/container
Keep/Store away from ... Chemical to...
clothing/…/combustible manufacturer, …in accordance with
materials. importer, or distributor local/regional/
…Chemical to specify appropriate national/international
manufacturer, importer, media. regulations (to be
or distributor to specify - if water increases specified).
other incompatible risk.
materials.
Take any precaution to

avoid mixing with
combustibles/...
... Chemical
manufacturer, importer,
or distributor to specify
other incompatible
materials.
Wear protective
gloves/eye
protection/face
protection.
specify type of
equipment.
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OXIDIZING SOLIDS
Any chemical which, in Any chemical which, in Any chemical which, in

the 4:1 or 1:1 sample- the 4:1 or 1:1 sample- the 4:1 or 1:1 sample-
to-cellulose ratio (by to-cellulose ratio (by to-cellulose ratio (by
mass) tested, exhibits mass) tested, exhibits mass) tested, exhibits a
a mean burning time a mean burning time mean burning time
less than the mean equal to or less than equal to or less than
burning time of a 3:2 the mean burning time the mean burning time
mixture, by mass, of of a 2:3 mixture (by of a 3:7 mixture (by
potassium bromate mass) of potassium mass) of potassium
and cellulose. bromate and cellulose bromate and cellulose
and the criteria for and the criteria for
Category 1 are not Categories 1 and 2 are
met. not met.
HAZARD May cause fire or May intensify fire; May intensify fire;
STATEMENT explosion; strong oxidizer oxidizer
oxidizer
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS OXIDIZING SOLIDS CATEGORY 1
Keep away from If on clothing: Dispose of contents/container
heat. Rinse to...
immediately …in accordance with
Keep away from contaminated local/regional/
clothing and other clothing and skin national/international regulations
combustible with plenty of (to be specified).
materials. water before
removing
Take any clothes.
precaution to avoid
mixing with In case of major
combustibles/... fire and large
…Chemical quantities:
manufacturer, Evacuate area.
importer, or Fight fire
distributor to specify remotely due to
other incompatible the risk of
materials. explosion.
Wear protective In case of fire:

gloves/eye Use ... to
protection/face extinguish.
protection. ... Chemical
manufacturer, importer, or
distributor to specify specify
type of equipment. appropriate media.
Wear fire/flame risk..
resistant/retardant
clothing.

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS OXIDIZING SOLIDS CATEGORY 2 and 3

Keep away from In case of fire: Dispose of contents/container
heat. Use ... to to...
extinguish. ... in accordance with
Keep/Store away ... Chemical local/regional/national/international
from clothing/…/ manufacturer, regulations (to be specified).
combustible importer, or
materials. distributor to
… Chemical specify
manufacturer, appropriate media.
importer, or - if water increases
distributor to specify risk.
incompatible
materials.
Take any
precaution to avoid
mixing with
combustibles/...
…Chemical
manufacturer,
importer, or
distributor to specify
other incompatible
materials.
Wear protective
gloves/eye
protection/face
protection.
Chemical
manufacturer,
importer, or
type of equipment.
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OXIDIZING GASES
SYMBOL CATEGORY 1
Any gas which

may, generally by
providing oxygen,
cause or contribute
to the combustion
of other material
more than air does.
SINGAL WORD DANGER
HAZARD May cause or
STATEMENT intensify fire;
oxidizer
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS OXIDIZING GASES
Keep/Store away from In case of fire: Stop Store in well-
clothing/…/combustible leak if safe to do so. ventilated place.
materials.
…Chemical
other incompatible
materials.
Keep reduction
valves/valves and
fittings free from oil
and grease.
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ORGANIC PEROXIDES
TYPE A TYPE B TYPE C AND D TYPE E AND F TYPE G
Any organic
peroxide which, in
laboratory testing,
neither detonates
in the cavitated
state nor
deflagrates at all
and shows no
effect when
heated under
confinement nor
Any organic Any organic peroxide any explosive
peroxide which, possessing explosive Any organic power, provided
as packaged, can properties when the peroxide which, that it is thermally
detonate or chemical as packaged in laboratory stable (self-
deflagrate rapidly cannot detonate or testing, neither accelerating
shall be defined deflagrate rapidly or detonates nor decomposition
as organic undergo a thermal deflagrates at all temperature is
peroxide TYPE A explosion shall be and shows low or 60°C (140°F) or
defined as organic no effect when higher for a 50 kg
peroxide TYPE C heated under (110 lb) package),
confinement and, for liquid
Any organic Any organic peroxide mixtures, a diluent
shall be defined
peroxide which in laboratory having a boiling
as organic
possessing testing meets the point of not less
peroxide TYPE
explosive criteria in (d)(i), (ii), or than 150°C
E;
properties and (iii) shall be defined as (302°F) is used for
which, as organic peroxide TYPE desensitization,
packaged, neither Any organic
D peroxide which, shall be defined as
detonates nor organic peroxide
deflagrates rapidly, in laboratory
(i) detonates partially, testing, neither TYPE G. If the
but is liable to organic peroxide
does not deflagrate detonates in the
undergo a thermal is not thermally
rapidly and shows no cavitated state
explosion in that stable or a diluent
violent effect when nor deflagrates
package shall be having a boiling
heated under at all and shows
defined as organic point less than
confinement; or only a low or no
peroxide TYPE B 150°C (302°F) is
effect when
(ii) does not detonate at heated under used for
all, deflagrates slowly confinement as desensitization, it
and shows no violent well as low or no shall be defined as
effect when heated explosive power organic peroxide
under confinement; or shall be defined TYPE F
as organic
(iii) does not detonate peroxide TYPE F
or deflagrate at all and
shows a medium effect
when heated under
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HAZARD Heating may Heating may Heating may
STATEMENT cause an cause an cause a fire
explosion explosion
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS ORGANIC PEROXIDES TYPE A
Keep away from Store at Dispose of contents/container
heat/sparks/open temperatures to...
flames/hot surfaces.- not exceeding ... in accordance with
No smoking. …°C/…°F. local/regional/national/international
Chemical manufacturer, Keep cool. regulations (to be specified).
importer, or distributor to ... Chemical
specify applicable manufacturer,
ignition source(s). importer, or
distributor to
Keep/Store away from specify
clothing/…/combustible temperature.
materials.
... Chemical Protect from
manufacturer, importer, sunlight.
incompatible materials. Store away
from other
Keep only in original materials.
container.
Wear protective
gloves/eye
protection/face
protection.
specify type of
equipment.

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS ORGANIC PEROXIDES TYPE B

flames/hot surfaces. - not exceeding ... in accordance with
No smoking. …°C/…°F. local/regional/national/international
Chemical manufacturer, Keep cool. regulations (to be specified).
importer, or distributor to Chemical
distributor to
Keep /Store away from specify
clothing/.../combustible temperature.
materials.
from other
container.
Wear protective
gloves/eye
protection/face
protection.
specify type of
equipment
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS ORGANIC PEROXIDES TYPE C, D, E, F
flames/hot surfaces. - not exceeding ... in accordance with
No smoking. …°C/…°F. Keep local/regional/national/international
Chemical manufacturer, cool. regulations (to be specified).
importer, or distributor to Chemical
distributor to
Keep /Store away from specify
clothing/.../combustible temperature.
materials.
from other
container.
Wear protective
gloves/eye
protection/face
protection.
specify type of
equipment.
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Class 6 - Toxic* substances and Infectious substances
Division 6.1 Toxic*substances
Division 6.2 Infectious substances
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ACUTE TOXICITY – ORAL
SYMBOL CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 4
Oral
Oral (mg/kg Oral (mg/kg (mg/kg bodyweight) Oral (mg/kg
bodyweight) 5 bodyweight) >5 >50 and 300 bodyweight) >300
and 50 and 2000
(a) The acute (a) The acute toxicity
toxicity estimate (a) The acute estimate (ATE) for the (a) The acute
(ATE) for the toxicity estimate classification of a toxicity estimate
classification of a (ATE) for the substance is derived (ATE) for the
substance is classification of a using the LD50/LC50 classification of a
derived using the substance is where available; substance is
LD50/LC50 where derived using the derived using the
available; LD50/LC50 where (b) The acute toxicity LD50/LC50 where
available; estimate (ATE) for the available;
(b) The acute classification of a
toxicity estimate (b) The acute substance or (b) The acute
(ATE) for the toxicity estimate ingredient in a mixture toxicity estimate
classification of a (ATE) for the is derived using: (ATE) for the
substance or classification of a classification of a
ingredient in a substance or (i) the LD50/LC50 where substance or
mixture is ingredient in a available. Otherwise, ingredient in a
derived using: mixture is derived mixture is derived
using: (ii) the appropriate using:
(i) the LD50/LC50 conversion value from
where available. (i) the LD50/LC50 Table 1.2 that relates (i) the LD50/LC50
Otherwise, where available. to the results of a where available.
Otherwise, range test, or Otherwise,
(ii) the
appropriate (ii) the (iii) the appropriate (ii) the
conversion value appropriate conversion value from appropriate
from Table 1.2 conversion value Table 1.2 that relates conversion value
that relates to the from Table 1.2 to a classification from Table 1.2
results of a range that relates to the category; that relates to the
test, or results of a range results of a range
test, or test, or
(iii) the
appropriate (iii) the (iii) the
conversion value appropriate appropriate
from Table 1.2 conversion value conversion value
that relates to a from Table 1.2 from Table 1.2
classification that relates to a that relates to a
category; classification classification
category; category;
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SIGNAL DANGER DANGER DANGER WARNING

WORD
HAZARD FATAL IF FATAL IF FATAL IF HARMFUL IF
STATEMENT SWALLOWED SWALLOWED SWALLOWED SWALLOWED
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT ACUTE TOXICITY – ORAL CATEGORY 1 AND 2
Wash …thoroughly If swallowed: Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container
after handling. Immediately call to…
a poison ... in accordance with
… Chemical center/doctor/… local/regional/national/international
manufacturer, regulations (to be specified).
importer, or … Chemical
distributor to specify manufacturer,
parts of the body to importer,or
be washed after distributor to
handling. specify the
appropriate
Do not eat, drink or source of
smoke when using emergency
this product. medical advice.
Specific
treatment (see
… on this label)
… Reference to
supplemental first
aid instruction.
- if immediate
administration of
antidote is
required.
Rinse mouth.

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT ACUTE TOXICITY – ORAL CATEGORY 3

Wash … If swallowed: Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container
thoroughly after Immediately call to...
handling. a poison ... in accordance with
center/doctor/... local/regional/national/international
… Chemical regulations (to be specified).
manufacturer, … Chemical
importer, or manufacturer,
distributor to specify importer, or
parts of the body to distributor to
be washed after specify the
handling. appropriate
source of
Do not eat, drink or emergency
smoke when using medical advice.
this product.
Specific
treatment (see ...
on this label)
... Reference to
supplemental first
aid instruction.
- if immediate
administration of
antidote is
required.
Rinse mouth.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT ACUTE TOXICITY – ORAL CATEGORY 4
Wash … If swallowed: Dispose of contents/container
thoroughly after Call a poison to...
handling. center/doctor/…/
if you feel ... in accordance with
… Chemical unwell. local/regional/national/international
importer, or … Chemical
distributor to specify manufacturer,
parts of the body to importer, or
be washed after distributor to
handling. specify the
appropriate
Do not eat, drink or source of
smoke when using emergency
this product. medical advice.
Rinse mouth.
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88

ACUTE TOXICITY –DERMAL
Dermal (mg/kg
bodyweight)
) >1000 and 2000
(a) The acute toxicity
estimate (ATE) for the
Dermal (mg/kg Dermal (mg/kg Dermal (mg/kg classification of a
bodyweight) bodyweight) bodyweight) substance is derived
5 ) >50 and 200 >200 and 1000 using the LD50/LC50
(a) The acute (a) The acute toxicity where available;
toxicity estimate estimate (ATE) for the
(a) The acute classification of a (b) The acute toxicity
(ATE) for the toxicity estimate
classification of a substance is derived estimate (ATE) for the
(ATE) for the using the LD50/LC50 classification of a
substance is classification of a
derived using the where available; substance or
substance is ingredient in a mixture
LD50/LC50 where derived using the
available; (b) The acute toxicity is derived using:
LD50/LC50 where estimate (ATE) for the
available; (i) the LD50/LC50
(b) The acute classification of a where available.
toxicity estimate substance or ingredient Otherwise,
(b) The acute in a mixture is derived
(ATE) for the toxicity estimate
classification of a using: (ii) the appropriate
(ATE) for the
substance or classification of a (i) the LD50/LC50 where conversion value from
ingredient in a substance or available. Otherwise, Table 1.2 that relates
mixture is derived ingredient in a to the results of a
using: mixture is derived (ii) the appropriate range test, or
(i) the LD50/LC50 using: conversion value from
where available. Table 1.2 that relates (iii) the appropriate
(i) the LD50/LC50 to the results of a conversion value from
Otherwise, where available. range test, or Table 1.2 that relates
Otherwise, to a classification
(ii) the appropriate
conversion value (iii) the appropriate category;
(ii) the appropriate conversion value from
from Table 1.2 that conversion value
relates to the Table 1.2 that relates
from Table 1.2 that to a classification
results of a range relates to the
test, or category;
results of a range
test, or
(iii) the appropriate
conversion value (iii) the appropriate
from Table 1.2 that conversion value
relates to a from Table 1.2 that
classification relates to a
category; classification
category;

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WORD
HAZARD Fatal in contact Fatal in contact Toxic in Harmful in contact with
STATEMENT with skin with skin contact with skin
skin
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT ACUTE TOXICITY – DERMAL CATEGORY 1 AND 2
Do not get in eyes, Wash with plenty of Store locked Dispose of
on skin, or on water/... up. contents/container to...
clothing. … Chemical ... in accordance with
manufacturer, local/regional/national/internati
Wash … importer, or distributor onal regulations (to be
thoroughly after may specify a specified).
handling. cleansing agent if
… Chemical appropriate, or may
manufacturer, recommend an
importer, or alternative agent in
distributor to specify exceptional cases if
parts of the body to water is clearly
be washed after inappropriate.
handling.
Immediately call a
Do not eat, drink or poison
smoke when using center/doctor/…
this product. … Chemical
manufacturer,
Wear protective importer, or distributor
gloves/protective to specify the
clothing. appropriate source of
Chemical emergency medical
manufacturer, advice.
importer, or
distributor to specify Specific treatment
type of equipment. If (see ... on this label)
on skin: ... Reference to
supplemental first aid
instruction.
- if immediate
measures such as
specific cleansing
agent is advised.
Take off immediately

all contaminated
clothing and wash it
before reuse.

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT ACUTE TOXICITY – DERMAL CATEGORY 3

Wear protective If on skin: Wash with Stored Locked Dispose of
gloves/protective plenty of water/… Up contents/container to...
clothing. … Chemical
Chemical manufacturer, importer, ... in accordance with
manufacturer, or distributor may local/regional/national/internatio
importer, or specify a cleansing nal regulations (to be
distributor to specify agent if appropriate, or specified).
type of equipment. may recommend an
alternative agent in
exceptional cases if
water is clearly
inappropriate.
Call a poison
center/doctor/…/if you
feel unwell.
… Chemical
the appropriate source
of emergency medical
advice.
Specific treatment
(see ... on this label)
... Reference to
instruction.
- if measures such as
specific cleansing agent
is advised.
Take off immediately

all contaminated
before reuse.
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT ACUTE TOXICITY DERMAL CATEGORY 4
Wear protective If on skin: Wash with Dispose of
gloves/protective plenty of water/... contents/container to...
clothing … Chemical ... in accordance with
Chemical manufacturer, local/regional/national/internatio
manufacturer, importer, or distributor nal regulations (to be
importer, or may specify a specified).
distributor to cleansing agent if
specify type of appropriate, or may
equipment. recommend an
alternative agent in
exceptional cases if
water is clearly
inappropriate.
Call a poison
center/doctor /…/if
you feel unwell.
… Chemical
manufacturer,
to specify the
appropriate source of
emergency medical
advice.
Specific treatment
(see ... on this label)
... Reference to
instruction.
- if measures such as
specific cleansing
agent is advised.
Take off
contaminated
before reuse
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ACUTE TOXICITY –INHALATION
Inhalation - Gases
Applies to all (ppmV)
(c) Inhalation >2500 and 20000
cut-off values
in the table (a) The acute toxicity
are based on estimate (ATE) for the
4 hour testing Inhalation - Inhalation - Gases Inhalation - Gases classification of a
exposures. Gases (ppmV) (ppmV) (ppmV) substance is derived
Conversion of 100 >100 and 500 >500 and 2500 using the LD50/LC50
existing (a) The acute (a) The acute (a) The acute where available;
inhalation toxicity estimate toxicity estimate toxicity estimate
toxicity data (b) The acute toxicity
(ATE) for the (ATE) for the (ATE) for the estimate (ATE) for the
which has classification of classification of a classification of a
been classification of a
a substance is substance is substance is substance or ingredient in
generated derived using derived using the derived using the
according to 1 a mixture is derived
the LD50/LC50 LD50/LC50 where LD50/LC50 where using:
hour
where available; available; available;
exposure is (i) the LD50/LC50 where
achieved by (b) The acute (b) The acute (b) The acute available. Otherwise,7
dividing by a toxicity estimate toxicity estimate toxicity estimate
factor of 2 for (ATE) for the (ATE) for the (ATE) for the (ii) the appropriate
gases and classification of a classification of a classification of a conversion value from
vapors and 4 substance or substance or substance or Table 1.2 that relates to
for dusts and ingredient in a ingredient in a ingredient in a the results of a range test,
mists; mixture is derived mixture is derived mixture is derived or
using: using: using: (iii) the appropriate
(i) the LD50/LC50 (i) the LD50/LC50 (i) the LD50/LC50 conversion value from
Table 1.2 that relates to a
where available. where available. where available.
classification category;
Otherwise,7 Otherwise,7 Otherwise,7
(ii) the appropriate (ii) the appropriate (ii) the appropriate
conversion value conversion value conversion value
from Table 1.2 from Table 1.2 that from Table 1.2 that
that relates to the relates to the relates to the
results of a range results of a range results of a range
test, or test, or test, or
(iii) the (iii) the appropriate (iii) the appropriate
appropriate conversion value conversion value
conversion value from Table 1.2 that from Table 1.2 that
from Table 1.2 relates to a relates to a
that relates to a classification classification
classification category; category;
category;
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WORD
HAZARD Fatal if inhaled Fatal if inhaled Toxic if inhaled Harmful if inhaled
STATEMENT
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT ACUTE TOXICITY INHALATION 1 AND 2
Do not breathe If inhaled: Remove Store in a Dispose of contents/container
dust/fume/gas/mist/ person to fresh air well-ventilated to...
vapors/spray. and keep place. Keep ... in accordance with
Chemical comfortable for container local/regional/national/international
manufacturer, breathing. tightly closed. regulations (to be specified).
importer, or - if product is
distributor to specify Immediately call a volatile as to
applicable conditions. poison generate
center/doctor/… hazardous
Use only outdoors … Chemical atmosphere.
or in a well- manufacturer,
ventilated area. importer, or Store locked
distributor to specify up.
[In case of the appropriate
inadequate source of
ventilation] wear emergency medical
respiratory advice.
protection.
Chemical Specific treatment
manufacturer, is urgent (see ...
importer, or on this label)
distributor to specify ... Reference to
equipment. supplemental first
- Text in square aid instruction.
brackets may be - if immediate
used if additional administration of
information is antidote is required.
provided with the
chemical at the point
of use that explains
what type of
ventilation would be
adequate for safe
use.

94

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT ACUTE TOXICITY INHALATION 3

Avoid breathing If inhaled: Remove Store in a Dispose of contents/container
dust/fume/gas/mist/ person to fresh air well-ventilated to...
vapors/spray. and keep place. Keep ... in accordance with
Chemical comfortable for container local/regional/national/international
manufacturer, breathing. tightly closed. regulations (to be specified).
importer, or - if product is
distributor to specify Call a poison volatile so as to
applicable conditions. center/doctor/... generate
… Chemical hazardous
Use only outdoors manufacturer, atmosphere.
or in a well- importer, or
ventilated area. distributor to specify Store locked
the appropriate up.
source of
emergency medical
advice.
Specific treatment
(see ... on this
label)
... Reference to
supplemental first
aid instruction.
- if immediate
specific measures
are required.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT ACUTE TOXICITY INHALATION 4
Avoid breathing If inhaled: Remove
dust/fume/gas/mist/ person to fresh air
vapors/spray. and keep
Chemical comfortable for
manufacturer, breathing.
importer, or
distributor to specify Call a poison
applicable conditions. center/doctor/…/if
you feel unwell.
Use only outdoors … Chemical
or in a well- manufacturer,
ventilated area. importer, or
the appropriate
source of
emergency medical
advice.
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SENSITIZATION - RESPIRATORY
Symbol CATEGORY 1A
CATEGORY 1B
Substances showing a low to
A substance is classified Substances showing a high moderate frequency of occurrence in
as a respiratory sensitizer frequency of occurrence in humans; or a probability of
(a) if there is evidence in humans; or a probability of occurrence of a low to moderate
humans that the substance occurrence of a high sensitization rate in humans based
can lead to specific sensitization rate in humans on animal or other tests.1 Severity of
respiratory hypersensitivity based on animal or other reaction may also be considered.
and/or tests.1 Severity of reaction
(b) if there are positive may also be considered.
results from an appropriate
animal test.
Signal Work DANGER DANGER
Hazard Statement May cause allergy or asthma May cause allergy or asthma
symptoms or breathing symptoms or breathing difficulties if
difficulties if inhaled inhaled
Precautionary statements
Prevention Response Storage Disposal
Avoid breathing If inhaled: If breathing Dispose of contents/container
dust/fume/gas/mist/ is difficult, remove to...
vapors/spray. person to fresh air and ... in accordance with
Chemical manufacturer, keep comfortable for local/regional/national/international
importer, or distributor to breathing. regulations (to be specified).
specify applicable
conditions. If experiencing
respiratory symptoms:
[In case of inadequate Call a poison
ventilation] wear center/doctor/…
respiratory protection. … Chemical
Chemical manufacturer, manufacturer, importer,
importer, or distributor to or distributor to specify
specify equipment the appropriate source of
- Text in square brackets emergency medical
may be used if additional advice.
information is provided
with the chemical at the
point of use that explains
what type of ventilation
would be adequate for
safe use.
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98

SENSITIZATION - SKIN
SYMBOL CATEGORY 1A CATEGORY 1B
Substances Substances
A substance is classified as a showing a high frequency of showing a low to moderate
skin sensitizer occurrence in humans and/or a frequency of occurrence in
(a) if there is evidence in high potency in animals can be humans and/or a low to
humans that the substance can presumed to have the potential moderate potency in animals
lead to sensitization by skin to produce significant can be presumed to have the
contact in a substantial number sensitization in humans. potential to produce
of persons, or Severity of reaction may also sensitization in humans.
(b) if there are positive results be considered. Severity of reaction may also
from an appropriate animal be considered.
test.
SIGNAL WORD WARNING WARNING
HAZARD STATEMENT May cause an allergic skin May cause an allergic skin
reaction reaction
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS CATEGORY 1A
Avoid breathing If on skin: Wash with plenty Dispose of
dust/fume/gas/mist/ of water/... contents/container to...
vapors/spray. … Chemical manufacturer, ... in accordance with
Chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor may local/regional/national/internatio
importer, or distributor specify a cleansing agent if nal regulations (to be
to specify applicable appropriate, or may specified).
conditions. recommend an alternative
agent in exceptional cases if
Contaminated work water is clearly inappropriate.
clothing must not be
allowed out of the If skin irritation or rash
workplace. occurs: Get medical
advice/attention.
Wear protective
gloves. Specific treatment (see ... on
Chemical manufacturer, this label)
importer, or distributor ... Reference to supplemental
to specify type of first aid instruction.
equipment. - Manufacturer, importer, or
distributor may specify a
cleansing agent if appropriate.
Wash contaminated clothing

before reuse.
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Precautionary statements Category 1B
Avoid breathing If on skin: Wash with Dispose of contents/container
dust/fume/gas/mist/ plenty of water/... to...
vapors/spray. … Chemical ... in accordance with
Chemical manufacturer, local/regional/national/international
manufacturer, importer, or distributor regulations (to be specified).
may specify a
to specify applicablecleansing agent if
conditions. appropriate, or may
recommend an
Contaminated work alternative agent in
clothing must not be exceptional cases if
allowed out of the water is clearly
workplace. inappropriate.
Wear protective If skin irritation or

gloves. rash occurs: Get
Chemical medical
manufacturer, advice/attention.
to specify type of Specific treatment
equipment. (see ... on this label)
... Reference to
instruction.
- Manufacturer,
may specify a
cleansing agent if
appropriate.
Wash contaminated
clothing before
reuse.

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GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY

SYMBOL CATEGORY 1A CATEGORY 1B CATEGORY 2
SYMBOL
Substances Substances which should Substances which cause concern

known to induce be regarded as if they for humans owing to the possibility
Substances heritable induce heritable mutations that they may induce heritable
known to in the germ cells of humans mutations in the germ cells of
mutations in
induce (a) Positive result(s) from in humans
germ cells of vivo heritable germ cell Positive evidence obtained from
heritable
mutations or humans mutagenicity tests in experiments in mammals and/or in
to be regarded Positive evidence mammals; or some cases from in vitro experiments,
as if they from human (b) Positive result(s) from in obtained from:
induce epidemiological vivo somatic cell mutagenicity (a) Somatic cell mutagenicity tests in
heritable studies. tests in mammals, in vivo, in mammals; or
mutations in combination with some (b) Other in vivo somatic cell
the germ cells evidence that the substance genotoxicity tests which are supported
of humans has potential to cause by positive results from in vitro
mutations to germ cells. This mutagenicity assays.
supporting evidence may, for Note: Substances which are positive in
example, be derived from in vitro mammalian mutagenicity
mutagenicity/genotoxicity assays, and which also show chemical
tests in germ cells in vivo, or structure activity relationship to known
by demonstrating the ability of germ cell mutagens, should be
the substance or its considered for classification as
metabolite(s) to interact with Category 2 mutagens.
the genetic material of germ
cells; or
(c) Positive results from tests
showing mutagenic effects in
the germ cells of humans,
without demonstration of
transmission to progeny; for
example, an increase in the
frequency of aneuploidy in
sperm cells of exposed
people.

101

SIGNAL DANGER DANGER Warning

WORD
HAZARD May cause May cause genetic defects Suspected of causing genetic
STATEMENT genetic defects <...> (state route of defects <...> (state route of
<...> (state route exposure if no other routes exposure if no other routes of
of exposure if no of exposure cause the exposure cause the hazard)
other routes of hazard)
exposure cause
the hazard)
Obtain special If exposed or Store locked Dispose of contents/container
instructions before concerned: Get up. to...
use. medical ... in accordance with
advice/attention. local/regional/national/international
Do not handle until regulations (to be specified).
all safety precautions
have been read and
understood.
Wear protective
gloves/protective
clothing/eye
protection/face
protection.
Chemical
manufacturer,
to specify type of
equipment, as
required.
102

CARCINOGENICITY
Known to Presumed to The

Known or presumed have carcinogenic have carcinogenic classification of a
human carcinogens potential for humans. potential for humans. substance in Category 2
The classification of a Classification in this Classification in this is done on the basis of
substance as a Category category is largely category is largely evidence obtained from
1 carcinogen is done on based on human based on animal human and/or animal
the basis of evidence. evidence. The studies, but which is not
epidemiological and/or classification of a sufficiently convincing to
animal data. This substance in Category place the substance in
classification is further 1A and 1B is based on Category 1A or B. This
distinguished on the strength of evidence classification is based
basis of whether the together with weight of on strength of evidence
evidence for evidence considerations together with weight of
classification is largely (See paragraph A.6.2.5). evidence considerations
from human data Such evidence may be (See paragraph
(Category 1A) or from derived from: A.6.2.5). Such evidence
animal data (Category - human studies that may be from either
1B): establish a causal limited evidence of
relationship between carcinogenicity in
human exposure to a human studies or from
substance and the limited evidence of
development of cancer carcinogenicity in
(known human animal studies.
carcinogen); or
- animal experiments for
which there is sufficient
evidence to demonstrate
animal carcinogenicity
(presumed human
carcinogen). In addition,
on a case by case basis,
scientific judgment may
warrant a decision of
presumed human
carcinogenicity derived
from studies showing
limited evidence of
carcinogenicity in
humans together with
limited evidence of
carcinogenicity in
experimental animals.
Suspected human
carcinogens

103

SIGNAL WORD DANGER DANGER WARNING

HEALTH HAZARD May cause cancer <...> May cause cancer <...> Suspected of causing
STATEMENT (state route of (state route of cancer <...> (state
exposure if no other exposure if no other route of exposure if
routes of exposure routes of exposure no other routes of
cause the hazard) cause the hazard) exposure cause the
hazard)
Obtain special If exposed or Store locked up. Dispose of
instructions before use. concerned: Get medical contents/container to...
advice/attention. ... in accordance with
Do not handle until all local/regional
safety precautions have
been read and
understood.
Wear protective
gloves/protective
clothing/eye
protection/face
protection.
specify type of
equipment, as required.
104

TOXIC TO REPRODUCTION
Known Known
or presumed human human reproductive Presumed human Suspected human
reproductive toxicant toxicant reproductive toxicant reproductive toxicant
Substance shall be The classification of a The classification of a Substances shall be
classified in Category substance in this substance in this classified in Category
1 for reproductive category is largely category is largely 2 for reproductive
toxicity when they are based on evidence based on evidence toxicity when there is
known to have from humans. from experimental some evidence from
produced an adverse animals. Data from humans or
effect on sexual animal studies shall experimental animals,
function and fertility or provide sufficient possibly supplemented
on development in evidence of an with other information,
humans or when there adverse effect on of an adverse effect on
is evidence from sexual function and sexual function and
animal studies, fertility or on fertility, or on
possibly supplemented development in the development, in the
with other information, absence of other toxic absence of other toxic
to provide a strong effects, or if occurring effects, or if occurring
presumption that the together with other together with other
substance has the toxic effects the toxic effects the
capacity to interfere adverse effect on adverse effect on
with reproduction in reproduction is reproduction is
humans. The considered not to be a considered not to be a
classification of a secondary non-specific secondary non-specific
substance is further consequence of other consequence of the
distinguished on the toxic effects. However, other toxic effects, and
basis of whether the when there is where the evidence is
evidence for mechanistic not sufficiently
classification is information that raises convincing to place the
primarily from human doubt about the substance in Category
data (Category 1A) or relevance of the effect 1. For instance,
from animal data for humans, deficiencies in the
(Category 1B). classification in study may make the
Category 2 may be quality of evidence
more appropriate. less convincing, and in
view of this, Category
2 would be the more
appropriate
classification.

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HAZARD May damage fertility or May damage fertility or Suspected of
STATEMENT the unborn child <...> the unborn child <...> damaging fertility or
<<...>> <<...>> the unborn child <...>
(state specific effect if (state specific effect if <<...>>(state specific
known) (state route of known) (state route of effect if known) (state
exposure if no other exposure if no other route of exposure if no
routes of exposure routes of exposure other routes of
cause the hazard) cause the hazard) exposure cause the
hazard)
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Obtain special If exposed or Store locked Dispose of contents/container
instructions before concerned: Get up. to...
use. medical ... in accordance with
advice/attention. local/regional/national/international
Do not handle until regulations (to be specified).
all safety
precautions have
been read and
understood.
Wear protective
gloves/protective
clothing/eye
protection/face
protection.
Chemical
manufacturer,
to specify type of
equipment, as
required.
106

TOXIC TO REPRODUCTION (CONTINUED)
(EFFECTS ON OR VIA LACTATION)

SYMBOL No HAZARD CATEGORY
NO PICTOGRAM designated number
EFFECTS ON OR VIA
LACTATION (a) absorption, metabolism,
distribution and excretion
Effects on or via lactation studies that indicate the
shall be classified in a separate likelihood the substance would
single category. Chemicals that be present in potentially toxic
are absorbed by women and levels in breast milk; and/or
have been shown to interfere
with lactation or that may be (b) results of one or two
present (including metabolites) generation studies in animals
in breast milk in amounts which provide clear evidence of
sufficient to cause concern for adverse effect in the offspring
the health of a breastfed child, due to transfer in the milk or
shall be classified to indicate adverse effect on the quality of
this property hazardous to the milk; and/or
breastfed babies. This
classification shall be assigned (c) human evidence indicating
on the basis of: a hazard to babies during the
lactation period.
SIGNAL WORD NO SIGNAL WORD
HAZARD STATEMENT May cause harm to breast-
fed children
Obtain special instructions If exposed or
before use. concerned: Get
medical
Do not breathe dusts or mists. advice/attention.
- if inhalable particles of dusts or
mists may occur during use.
Avoid contact during

pregnancy/while nursing.
Wash … thoroughly after

handling.
…Chemical manufacturer,
importer, or distributor to specify
parts of the body to be washed
after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when

using this product.
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108

SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (Single Exposure)
Note:
The primary target Substances that have Substances that, on Transient target
organ/system shall be produced significant the basis of evidence organ effects
identified where toxicity in humans, or from studies in There are target organ
possible, and where that, on the basis of experimental effects for which a
this is not possible, the evidence from animals, can be substance does not
substance shall be studies in presumed to have the meet the criteria to be
identified as a general experimental animals potential to be classified in
toxicant. The data can be presumed to harmful to human Categories 1 or 2
shall be evaluated have the potential to health following indicated above.
and, where possible, produce significant single exposure These are effects
shall not include toxicity in humans Substances are which adversely alter
secondary effects following single classified in Category 2 human function for a
(e.g., a hepatotoxicant exposure for STOT-SE on the short duration after
can produce Substances are basis of observations exposure and from
secondary effects in classified in Category 1 from appropriate which humans may
the nervous or gastro- for STOT-SE on the studies in experimental recover in a
intestinal systems). basis of: animals in which reasonable period
(a) reliable and good significant toxic effects, without leaving
quality evidence from of relevance to human significant alteration of
human cases or health, were produced structure or function.
epidemiological at generally moderate This category only
studies; or exposure includes narcotic
(b) observations from concentrations. effects and respiratory
appropriate studies in Guidance tract irritation.
experimental animals dose/concentration Substances are
in which significant values are provided classified specifically
and/or severe toxic below (See A.8.2.1.9) for these effects as
effects of relevance to in order to help in discussed in A.8.2.2.
human health were classification.
produced at generally In exceptional cases,
low exposure human evidence can
concentrations. also be used to place a
Guidance substance in Category
dose/concentration 2 (See A.8.2.1.6).
values are provided
below (See A.8.2.1.9)
to be used as part of
weight-of-evidence
evaluation.

109

SIGNAL WORD DANGER WARNING WARNING

HAZARD Causes damage to May cause damage to May cause
STATEMENT organs <...> <<...>> organs <...> <<...>> respiratory irritation;
<...> (or state all <...> (or state all or
organs affected if organs affected, if May cause
known) known) drowsiness or
<<...>> (state route of <<...>> (state route of dizziness
exposure if no other exposure if no other
routes of exposure routes of exposure
cause the hazard) cause the hazard)
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT CATEGORY 1
Do not breathe If exposed: Call a Store locked Dispose of contents/container
dust/fume/gas/mist/ poison up. to...
vapors/spray. center/doctor/… ... in accordance with
Chemical … Chemical local/regional/national/international
manufacturer, manufacturer, regulations (to be specified).
importer, or distributor importer, or distributor
to specify applicable to specify the
conditions. appropriate source of
emergency medical
Wash …thoroughly advice.
after handling.
… Chemical Specific treatment
manufacturer, (see ... on this label)
importer, or distributor ... Reference to
to specify parts of the supplemental first aid
body to be washed instruction.
after handling. - if immediate
measures are
Do not eat, drink or required.
smoke when using
this product.
110

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS CATEGORY 2
Do not breathe If exposed or Store locked Dispose of contents/container
dust/fume/gas/mist/ concerned: Call a up. to...
vapors/spray. poison ... in accordance with
Chemical center/doctor/… local/regional/national/international
manufacturer, … Chemical regulations (to be specified).
importer, or distributor manufacturer,
to specify applicable importer, or distributor
conditions. to specify the
Wash … thoroughly emergency medical
after handling. advice.
… Chemical
manufacturer,
to specify parts of the
body to be washed
after handling.
Do not eat, drink or

smoke when using
this product.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Avoid breathing If inhaled: Remove Store in a Dispose of contents/container
dust/fume/gas/mist/ person to fresh airwell- to...
vapors/spray. and keep ventilated ... in accordance with
Chemical comfortable for place. Keep local/regional/national/international
manufacturer, breathing. container regulations (to be specified).
importer, or distributor tightly
to specify applicableCall a poison closed.
conditions. center/doctor/…/if - if product is
you feel unwell. volatile so as
Use only outdoors or … Chemical to generate
in a well-ventilated manufacturer, hazardous
area. importer, or distributor atmosphere.
to specify the
appropriate source of Store locked
emergency medical up.
advice.
111

112

SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (Repeated Exposure)
Note:
Substances that have Substances that, on
The primary target
produced significant the basis of evidence
organ/system shall be
toxicity in humans, or from studies in
identified where
that, on the basis of experimental animals
possible, or the
evidence from can be presumed to
substance shall be
studies in have the potential to
identified as a general
experimental animals be harmful to human
toxicant. The data shall
can be presumed to health following
be carefully evaluated
have the potential to repeated or
and, where possible,
produce significant prolonged exposure
shall not include
toxicity in humans Substances are
secondary effects
following repeated or classified in Category 2
(e.g., a hepatotoxicant
prolonged exposure for specific target
can produce
Substances are organ toxicity
secondary effects in
classified in Category 1 (repeated exposure) on
the nervous or gastro-
for specific target the basis of
intestinal systems).
organ toxicity observations from
(repeated exposure) on appropriate studies in
the basis of: experimental animals
(a) reliable and good in which significant
quality evidence from toxic effects, of
human cases or relevance to human
epidemiological health, were produced
studies; or, at generally moderate
(b) observations from exposure
appropriate studies in concentrations.
experimental animals Guidance
in which significant dose/concentration
and/or severe toxic values are provided
effects, of relevance to below (See A.9.2.9) in
human health, were order to help in
produced at generally classification.
low exposure In exceptional cases
concentrations. human evidence can
Guidance also be used to place a
dose/concentration substance in Category
values are provided 2 (See A.9.2.6).
below (See A.9.2.9) to
be used as part of
weight-of-evidence
evaluation.

113

SIGNAL WORD DANGER WARNING

HAZARD Causes damage to May cause damage to
STATEMENT organs <...> through organs <...> through
prolonged or prolonged or
repeated exposure repeated exposure
<<...>> <<...>>
<...> (state all organs <...> (state all organs
affected, if known) affected, if known)
<<...>> (state route of <<...>> (state route of
exposure if no other exposure if no other
routes of exposure routes of exposure
cause the hazard) cause the hazard)
Precautionary statements CATEGORY 1
Do not breathe Get medical Dispose of contents/container
dust/fume/gas/mist/ advice/attention if you to...
vapors/spray. feel unwell. ... in accordance with
Chemical manufacturer, local/regional/national/international
importer, or distributor to regulations (to be specified).
specify applicable
conditions.
Wash … thoroughly
after handling.
…Chemical
parts of the body to be
washed after handling.
Do not eat, drink or

smoke when using this
product.
Precautionary statements CATEGORY 2
Do not breathe Get medical Dispose of contents/container
dust/fume/gas/mist/ advice/attention if to...
vapors/spray. you feel unwell. ... in accordance with
Chemical local/regional/national/international
conditions.
114

ASPIRATION HAZARD
SYMBOL CATEGORY 1
Category 1: A substance shall be

Chemicals known to classified in Category
cause human 1:
aspiration toxicity
hazards or to be (a) If reliable and good
regarded as if they quality human
cause human evidence indicates that
aspiration toxicity it causes aspiration
hazard toxicity (See note); or
(b) If it is a
hydrocarbon and has a
kinematic viscosity
2
20.5 mm /s, measured
at 40° C.
SIGNAL WORD DANGER

HAZARD May be fatal if
STATEMENT swallowed and enters
airways
If swallowed: Store locked Dispose of contents/container
Immediately call a up. to...
poison ... in accordance with
center/doctor/… local/regional/national/international
… Chemical regulations (to be specified).
manufacturer,
to specify the
emergency medical
advice.
Do NOT induce
vomiting.
115

CLASS 7
Class 7 - Radioactive materials
116

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Class 8 - Corrosive substances
CORROSIVE TO METALS
SYMBOL CATEGORY 1
Corrosion rate on either

steel or aluminium
surfaces exceeding 6.25
mm per year at a test
temperature of 55°C
(131°F) when tested on
both materials.
SIGNAL WORD WARNING

HAZARD May be corrosive to
STATMENT metals
Store in corrosive
resistant/... container
with a resistant inner
liner.
Keep only in Absorb spillage to
... Chemical
original container. prevent material damage.
manufacturer,
to specify other
compatible materials.
117

118

SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION
CATEGORY 1A CATEGORY 1B CATEGORY 1C CATEGORY 2
1) Mean value
of 2.3 4.0 for
erythema/eschar or for
A edema in at least 2 of 3
tested animals from
gradings at 24, 48 and 72
hours after patch removal
or, if reactions are
delayed, from grades on 3
consecutive days after the
A corrosive A corrosive corrosive substance
onset of skin reactions; or
substance is a substance is a is a chemical that
(2) Inflammation that
chemical that chemical that produces
persists to the end of the
produces produces destruction of skin
observation period
destruction of skin destruction of skin tissue, namely,
normally 14 days in at
tissue, namely, tissue, namely, visible necrosis
least 2 animals,
visible necrosis visible necrosis through the
particularly taking into
through the through the epidermis and into
account alopecia (limited
epidermis and into epidermis and into the dermis, after
area), hyperkeratosis,
the dermis, after the dermis, after exposure up to a 4-
hyperplasia, and scaling;
exposure up to a exposure up to a hour duration.
or
4-hour duration. 4-hour duration. Corrosive reactions
(3) In some cases where
Corrosive Corrosive are typified by
there is pronounced
reactions are reactions are ulcers, bleeding,
variability of response
typified by ulcers, typified by ulcers, bloody scabs and,
among animals, with very
bleeding, bloody bleeding, bloody by the end of
definite positive effects
scabs and, by the scabs and, by the observation at 14
related to chemical
end of end of observation days, by
exposure in a single
observation at 14 at 14 days, by discoloration due to
animal but less than the
days, by discoloration due blanching of the
criteria above
discoloration due to blanching of the skin, complete areas
to blanching of the skin, complete of alopecia and
skin, complete areas of alopecia scars.
areas of alopecia and scars. Histopathology
and scars. Histopathology should be
Histopathology should be considered to
should be considered to discern questionable
considered to discern lesions.
discern questionable Exposure > 1 h 4
questionable lesions. h
lesions Exposure > 3 min Observation 14
Exposure 3 min. 1h days
Observation 1 h Observation 14
days

119


WORD
HAZARD Causes Causes severe Causes severe Causes
STATEMENT severe skin skin burns and skin burns and skin
burns and eye damage eye damage irritation
eye damage
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION 1A-1C
Do not breathe If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Store locked up Dispose of
dusts or mists. Do NOT induce vomiting. contents/container to...
- if inhalable particles ... in accordance with
of dusts or mists may If on skin (or hair): Take off local/regional/national/intern
occur during use. immediately all ational regulations (to be
contaminated clothing. specified).
Wash …thoroughly Rinse skin with
after handling. water/shower.
…Chemical
manufacturer, Wash contaminated
importer, or distributor clothing before reuse.
to specify parts of the
body to be washed If inhaled: Remove person
after handling. to fresh air and keep
comfortable for breathing.
Wear protective
gloves/protective Immediately call a poison
clothing/eye center/doctor/…
protection/face … Chemical manufacturer,
protection. importer, or distributor to
Chemical specify the appropriate source
manufacturer, of emergency medical advice.
to specify type of Specific treatment (see ...
equipment on this label)
... Reference to supplemental
first aid instruction.
- Manufacturer, importer, or
distributor may specify a
cleansing agent if appropriate.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously

with water for several
minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy
to do. Continue rinsing.

120

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION CATEGORY 2

Wash … If on skin: Wash
thoroughly after with plenty of
handling. water/...
… Chemical … Chemical
manufacturer, manufacturer,
importer, or importer, or
distributor to specify distributor may
parts of the body to specify a cleansing
be washed after agent if
handling. appropriate, or
may recommend
Wear protective an alternative
gloves. agent in
Chemical exceptional cases
manufacturer, if water is clearly
importer, or inappropriate.
type of equipment Specific
treatment (see ...
on this label)
... Reference to
supplemental first
aid instruction.
- Manufacturer,
importer, or
distributor may
specify a cleansing
agent if
appropriate.
If skin irritation
occurs: Get
medical
advice/attention.
Take off
contaminated
clothing and
wash it before
reuse.
121

122

EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION
CATEGORY 1 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 2B
NO PICTOGRAM
A substance is classified
as Eye irritant Category
2A (irritating to eyes)
when it produces in at
least in 2 of 3 tested
animals a positive
A substance is response of: (i) corneal
classified as Serious opacity 1; and/or (ii)
Eye Damage Category iritis 1; and/or (iii)
1 (irreversible effects conjunctival redness 2;
on the eye) when it and/or (iv) conjunctival
produces: (a) at least in edema (chemosis) 2
one tested animal, calculated as the mean
effects on the cornea, scores following grading
iris or conjunctiva that at 24, 48 and 72 hours
are not expected to after instillation of the
reverse or have not substance, and which
fully reversed within an fully reverses within an
observation period of observation period of
normally 21 days; normally 21 days. An eye
and/or (b) at least in 2 irritant is considered
of 3 tested animals, a mildly irritating
positive response of: (i)
corneal opacity 3;
and/or (ii) iritis > 1.5;
calculated as the mean
scores following
grading at 24, 48 and
72 hours after
instillation of the
substance.

123

SIGNAL DANGER WARNING WARNING

WORD
HAZARD Causes serious eye Causes Causes eye
STATEMENT damage serious irritation
eye
irritation
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION CATEGORY 1
Wear eye If in eyes: Rinse
protection/face cautiously with water
protection. for several minutes.
Chemical Remove contact lenses,
manufacturer, if present and easy to
importer, or distributor do. Continue rinsing.
to specify type of
equipment. Immediately call a
poison center/doctor/…
… Chemical
manufacturer, importer, or
distributor to specify the
emergency medical
advice.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION CATEGORY 2A
Wash … thoroughly If in eyes: Rinse
after handling. cautiously with water
… Chemical for several minutes.
manufacturer, importer, Remove contact
or distributor to specify lenses, if present and
parts of the body to be easy to do. Continue
washed after handling. rinsing.
Wear eye If eye irritation

protection/face persists: Get medical
protection. advice/attention.
Chemical
type of equipment.

124

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION CATEGORY 2B

Wash … thoroughly If in eyes: Rinse
after handling. cautiously with water
… Chemical for several minutes.
manufacturer, importer, Remove contact
or distributor to specify lenses, if present and
parts of the body to be easy to do. Continue
washed after handling. rinsing.
If eye irritation
persists: Get medical
advice/attention.
125

126

CLASS 9
Class 9- Miscellaneous hazardous materials/Products, Substances or Organisms
Label and SDS Cut off point
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1. 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard

Susan C. Tianen call 310-243-2425

Scope and application.

This section applies to laboratories only as follows:

This section does not require labeling of the following chemicals:

This section does not apply to:

Tobacco or tobacco products;

Articles (as that term is defined in paragraph (c) of this section);

Ionizing and nonionizing radiation; and,

Written hazard communication program.

Multi-employer workplaces. Employers who produce, use, or store hazardous chemicals at a

Labels and other forms of warning-

Precautionary statement(s); and,

Safety data sheets.

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 controls/personal protection;

Section 9, Physical and chemical properties;

Section 10, Stability and reactivity;

Section 11, Toxicological information;

Section 12, Ecological information;

Section 13, Disposal considerations;

Section 14, Transport information;

Section 15, Regulatory information; and

Section 16, Other information, including date of preparation or last revision.

If an employer without a commercial account purchases a hazardous chemical from a retail

Employee information and training.

Information. Employees shall be informed of:

The requirements of this section;

Training. Employee training shall include at least:

In non-emergency situations, a chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer shall, upon request,

The request is in writing;

To assess the hazards of the chemicals to which employees will be exposed;

To conduct or assess sampling of the workplace atmosphere to determine employee exposure

To conduct pre-assignment or periodic medical surveillance of exposed employees;

To provide medical treatment to exposed employees;

To select or assess appropriate personal protective equipment for exposed employees;

To conduct studies to determine the health effects of exposure.

The properties and effects of the chemical;

Measures for controlling workers' exposure to the chemical;

Methods of monitoring and analyzing worker exposure to the chemical; and,

Methods of diagnosing and treating harmful exposures to the chemical;

The confidentiality agreement authorized by paragraph (i)(3)(iv) of this section:

May not include requirements for the posting of a penalty bond.

If a chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer demonstrates to OSHA that the execution of a

Notwithstanding the existence of a trade secret claim, a chemical manufacturer, importer, or

Signal Danger Danger Danger Warning Danger No signal

P240- Ground/ bond

P250-Do not subject to

P280-Wear face protection.

P250-Do not subject to

Division 2.1 - Flammable Gas

CLASS 2. FLAMMABLE GASES (INCLUDING CHEMICALLY UNSTABLE GASES)

No Pictogram A (Chemically B (chemically

Gases that Gases that are non Flammable Flammable

Signal Word Danger Warning

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR CLASS 2.2

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR CLASS A AND B

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Flash point 23