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ACC‐ANSI Work Group Open Meeting

October  15, 2008Arlington, VA

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AgendaIntroductions Dave PetersThe ANSI process Susan BlancoThe standards  Anne StieffenhoferWhy combine them Ed BisingerProposed structure Catherine CrokeTimeline Dave PetersQuestion/Answers All

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The ANSI processAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI) 

Does not develop standardsProvides framework for development and approval of voluntary consensus standards

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) is the ANSI accredited standards developer (sponsor) for the Z400.1 and Z129.1 standards

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The ANSI processACC is responsible for maintaining the standards by updating them as necessary on a 5‐year cycleWe achieve consensus by using ANSI’s Accredited Canvass MethodFinal approval by ANSI Board of Standards Review

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ANSI’s Canvass method ACC develops list of potential canvassees by identifying organizations having an interest in the standardThese organizations are contacted and invited to participate in the canvass in one of three categories:“Producer” “User” “General interest”The canvass list includes all who agree to participate

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ANSI’s Canvass method The revised standard is sent to the canvass list for ballot and commentAll written comments are consideredStandard is submitted to ANSI for approvalTo be approved by ANSI, the revised standard must receive positive votes from a majority of the canvass list and at least 2/3 of those voting on the revision, excluding abstentions

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The ANSI Z400.1 StandardProvides guidance to MSDS Preparers:

To develop consistent, understandable MSDSs, providing useful information to a variety of audiencesCompanion to ANSI Z129.1 Labeling Standard

Originally developed as a CMA Guideline in early 1990’s

Approved as a consensus standard by ANSI in 1993Revised in 1998 and 2004Due for revision in 2009

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The ANSI Z129.1 StandardProvides guidance to Label Preparers:

Establishes sound principles and guidelines for the preparation of precautionary labeling for hazardous industrial chemicalsCompanion to ANSI Z400.1 MSDS Standard

Originally developed from “A Guide for the Preparation of Warning Labels for Hazardous Chemicals” or Manual L‐1; 1945

6 revisionsConverted to an ANSI Standard; 1976

5 revisions ‐ 1982, 1988, 1994, 2000 and 2006Due for revision in 2011

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TimelineSeptember, 2007 ‐ First meeting

An exploratory group met to decide our path forwardDo we combine the standards?Do we incorporate GHS?Do we wait to see what OSHA does?

November, 2007Decided to combine standardsModel GHS without including classification

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Who we wereThe exploratory team

Co‐ChairsDavid Peters, Monsanto Anne Stieffenhofer, 3M

Edwin Bisinger, AkzoNobel Jayne Clifton, Huntsman Catherine Croke, RohMax Suzanne Hignet, PPGMike Hulse, Shell  Larry Klein, DuPontDonna Newhouse, Huntsman Debra Randall, ArkemaFrank Rudy, Air Products Brian Zoretich, Lubrizol

Susan Blanco, ACC Staff

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Will provide SDS and label preparers with a unified, systematic approach similar to that of the HazCom Standard It will be a more robust standard that is consistent because there is only one document versus twoUpdates to one combined standard will be more easily managed and can follow GHS updates more uniformly as they occur

Why combine the standards

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Why combine the standardsConsistent examples (such as an SDS and labels for the same product using the same data)Most users of the standards use both standards togetherThe difference in content between the two standards is somewhat contrived

Has been a source of confusion for usersEasier to use and cheaper for the user

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Why nowIf we did nothing now, we would have significantly more work when GHS is eventually in place in the United StatesWe would likely have to revise both ANSI standards to incorporate GHS at the same time If we begin work on further incorporating the GHS into the new combined ANSI Standard, we will support GHS implementation in the United StatesWe have a strong group available in 2008

If we wait 1‐2 years , prospect of losing some key members 

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Who we areThe ACC ANSI Work Group is an ad hoc committee under the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Health, Product & Science Policy Team The work group is composed of representatives of 16 member companies of the ACCThe group includes toxicologists, product stewardship managers, and hazard communication experts

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Who we areCo‐Chairs

David Peters, Monsanto Anne Stieffenhofer, 3M

Edwin Bisinger, AkzoNobel C. Bringer‐Guerin, SartomerKaren Brooks, Dow  Trish Bruen, Air ProductsJayne Clifton, Huntsman  Catherine Croke, RohMaxJennifer Ungvarsky, LANXESS Janice Gadiare, EvonikSuzanne Hignet, PPG Donna Newhouse, HuntsmanDebra Randall, Arkema Robin Ruppel‐Kerr, BayerSandra Schmidt, Sartomer Matt Sczepanski, DowSheryl Small, Sasol David Gasper, DuPont

Brian Zoretich, Lubrizol

Susan Blanco, ACC Staff

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Z400.1 + Z129.1 = Working title

“American National Standard for Hazardous Industrial Chemicals ‐ Hazard Evaluation and Communication”

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Z400.1 + Z129.1 =More than just reformatting

Modeled on the GHS by incorporating classification, SDS preparation and labeling

Does not adopt GHS classification and pictograms until regulatory action by OSHA

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Proposed structureStructure based on how we work

Gather informationPerform the assessmentWrite /review the safety data sheetWrite /review  the labeling/labelCheck for consistency

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Proposed structureIntroduction and Scope of the Standard

Introduction of the previous standardsScope

PurposeApplicationAudienceContent and organization

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Proposed structureHazard evaluation

Definition of a hazardCollecting the informationDetermining hazards

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Proposed structureHazard evaluation

Physical hazardsDefinition of a physical hazardPhysical hazard criteriaPhysical hazard evaluationSources of informationStatements of physical hazards

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Proposed structureHazard evaluation

Health hazardsDefinition of a health hazardHealth hazard criteriaHealth hazard evaluationSources of informationStatements of health hazards

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Proposed structureHazard evaluation

Environmental hazardsDefinition of an environmental hazardEnvironmental hazard criteriaEnvironmental hazard evaluationSources of informationStatements of environmental hazards

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Proposed structureTables of precautionary statements 

Physical hazardsHealth hazards: 

Skin corrosion/irritationEye corrosion/irritationRespiratory irritationSensitization Inhalation toxicityDermal toxicityOral toxicity

Additional statementsAdditional environmental hazard statements

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Proposed structureEffective communication principlesSafety data sheets 

SDS principlesSDS organizationSDS section by section

Precautionary labelingLabeling principlesElements of a labelPreparing precautionary labeling

Evaluation of documents

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Proposed structureReferencesAnnexes

Annex A:  Examples of labels and SDSsAnnex B:  GlossaryAnnex C:  Background: The GHSAnnex D:  Preparation resources document

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Timeline2008

Broke into sub‐groups to combine sections of the documents that are redundant and to work on inconsistenciesMet with CSB and OSHA regarding combustible dustsMet with CSB regarding static accumulatorsOpen meeting

??? – What is OSHA going to do with GHS?  What is OSHA’s timeline?

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Timeline2009

March ‐ April Submit draft to canvass

May ‐ JuneCanvass response and vote

July ‐ SeptemberReply to written responses

November ‐ DecemberSubmit for approval and publication

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QuestionsDave Peters

[email protected]: 314‐694‐8851

Anne [email protected]: 651‐733‐8517

Susan [email protected]: 703‐741‐5227