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Regional GHS Workshopfor Arab Countries
Alexandria/Egypt, 30 Oct. – 2 Nov. 2006
The GHS: Overview Presentationby
Burkhard WagnerUNITAR Special Fellow
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Acknowledgement
Burkhard Wagner thanks
Peter Dawson, New Zealand, Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA), and
CEFIC, Brussels
for using their Power-Point Presentations
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OUTLINE
Background • Objective and Mandate• Purpose and Scope• Principles of Harmonization• Benefits• Actors of the supply chain
Provisions of the GHS• Hazard classification• Hazard communication: Labels and Safety Data Sheets
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GHS - Background
1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED)
“Rio Earth Summit”, agreed in Agenda 21, Chapter 19, to develop Globally Harmonised Chemical Classification and Hazard Communication Systems (GHS) - by 2000 (original target date)
It is now Rio +14
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GHS Objective of Agenda 21Chapter 19
A globally harmonized hazard classification and compatible labelling system, including material safety data sheets and easily understandable symbols, should be available, if feasible, by the year 2000. - Paragraph 19.27
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World Summit on Sustainable Development (2003)
The plan of Implementation includes:
Encourage countries to implement the new globally harmonized system for the classification and labelling of chemicals as soon as possible with a view to having the system fully operational by 2008. - Paragraph 23(c)
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InternationalCourt ofJustice
SecurityCouncil
GeneralAssembly
Economic& SocialCouncil
TrusteeshipCouncil
UNSecretariat
IAEA UNEPUNITARWTO
WHOFAOILOUN ECE GHS & TDG
UN SCETDG
UN SCEGHS
United Nations
UN Responsibilities
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UN SCE GHS
Industry
Governments
ClassificationCriteria
Phys-Chem.UN SCE TDG
ClassificationCriteria
EnvironmentOECD
ClassificationCriteriaHealthOECD
HazardCommunication
SDS’s/LabelsILO
Public Interest
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GHS DevelopmentA series of working parties developed the GHS criteria• UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods (UNSCETDG) (Physical hazard classification)
• OECD Chemical Group (Biological hazard classification)
• ILO (Hazard communication)
Agreed proposals for:• classification of chemicals and mixtures
• hazard communication systems – label elements, safety data sheets (SDS)
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GHS DevelopmentUnited Nations Economic and Social Council
• Committee of Experts for the Transport of Dangerous Goods and the GHS
• Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNSCETDG)
• Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (UNSCEGHS)
Proposals adopted by the UN Committee of Experts on the TDG and GHS in December 2002
First edition of ‘Purple Book’ published July 2003
Revised edition (Rev.1) published July 2005
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Purpose of the GHS
To enhance the protection of human health and the environment by providing an internationally comprehensible system for hazard communication;To provide a recognized framework for countries without an existing system;To reduce the need for testing and evaluation of chemicals; andTo facilitate international trade in chemicals whose hazards have been properly assessed and identified on an international basis.
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Scope of the GHS
The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals:• Is a comprehensive tool that harmonizes chemical
hazard classification criteria and hazard communication tools (label elements, SDS)
• Covers all hazardous chemical substances, solutions and mixtures – some exceptions e.g. Pharmaceuticals, food additives at point of intake
• Classification is based on the hazardous properties of the substance (not risk based)
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Hazard versus Risk
Hazard means the intrinsic property of a chemical substanceRisk means the probability of a hazard to occur and is expressed byRisk = Exposure times HazardExposure means human or environmental exposure
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The Principles of Harmonization
Changes in all existing systems will be requiredThe level of protection should not be reduced as a result of harmonizationThe GHS does not include requirements or criteria for testing• Existing data can be used
GHS not intended to harmonise risk assessment procedures
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The Principles of Harmonization
Application of elements of GHS may vary by product category or stage in life-cycle (‘building block’ approach)Target audiences include consumers, workers, transport workers and emergency respondersIn relation to hazard communication, confidential business information (CBI) should be protected
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GHS will not be “Harmonised” at first
GHS will have optionality to facilitate countries with existing systems to make the transition to GHS
GHS provides common basis for classification for all systems
GHS provides a single Hazard Communication message for supply and transport
Differences will be seen in the hazard communication
GHS Implementation
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GHS Optionality
Building Block Approach
Classification cut-off for mixtures
Competent Authority Options
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The Building Block Approach1.1.3.1.1 Competent authorities will decide how to apply the various elements
of the GHS based on the needs of the competent authority and the target audience.
1.1.3.1.5.1 Countries are free to determine which of the building blocks will be applied in different parts of their systems. However, where a system covers something that is in the GHS, and implements the GHS, that coverage should be consistent.
1.1.3.1.5.2 Countries choosing not to cover all of the effects addressed by the GHS in each use setting.
1.1.3.1.5.3 The full range (of the harmonised elements of the GHS) does not have to be adopted
1.1.3.1.5.3 As long as the hazards covered by a sector or system are covered consistently with the GHS criteria and requirements, it will be considered appropriate implementation of the GHS
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Benefits of Harmonization
Countries, international organizations, chemical producers and users of chemicals all benefit, from:• Enhanced protection of humans and environment• Facilitation of international trade in chemicals• Reduced need for testing and evaluation• Assisting countries and international organizations
in the sound management of chemicals• International training acitivities
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Key Elements of the GHS
The GHS elements include:• Classification criteria
• Physicochemical• Health (acute and chronic)• Environmental• Mixtures covered also
• Hazard communication• Labels• Safety Data Sheets• Education and training
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GHS Document (First Revised Edition, 2005)UN GHS Web Sitewww.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghs_rev01/01files_e.html
Part 1 Introduction and Hazard communication 5 ChaptersPart 2 Physical-Chemical Hazards Criteria 16 ChaptersPart 3 Health Hazards Criteria 10 ChaptersPart 4 Environmental Hazards Criteria 1 Chapter
Annex 1 Allocation of Labelling elementsAnnex 2 Classification & Labelling Summary TablesAnnex 3 Precautionary Statements and PictogrammesAnnex 4 Guidance on the preparation of SDSsAnnex 5 Consumer Product Risk Based LabellingAnnex 6 Comprehensibility Testing MethodologyAnnex 7 Labelling ExamplesAnnex 8 Classification ExampleAnnex 9 Guidance Document on the aquatic environmentAnnex 10 Guidance Document on metals
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Import
Store
Producer
FormulatorRetailer
Export
User
Recycler
Waste
Transport
Actors in the Supply Chain
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Life Cycle of Chemical
ProductionFormulationUse• Industrial use• Professional use• Consumer use
Service lifeRecoveryWaste disposal (landfill, incineration)
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GHS Terminology (1)
Hazard Class: nature of physical, health, environmental hazard
Category: division of criteria within each hazard class
Hazard Statement: is a wording associated to hazard class and category
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GSH Terminology (2)
Symbol means graphical element to convey hazard informationPictogram means graphical composition of symbol plus other graphic elementsSignal word means level of severity: either „Danger“ or „Warning“Precautionary statement: means phrase or pictogram that describes recommended measures
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GHS Terminology (3)
Label means appropriate group of written, printed or graphic information element concerning a hazardous product
Safety Data Sheet (SDS): Data and Information sheet on chemical or mixture
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GHS
Hazard Classification
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What is a “substance”?Broad definition -
A pure chemical element or compound
A mixture of compounds (a formulated product)
A mixture of compounds with the components specified in defined ranges (e.g., a product range)
Certain manufactured articles with explosive properties
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What is a hazardous substance?A substance that exceeds the regulatory threshold for one or more of the following properties:
Explosiveness
Flammability
Ability to oxidise
Corrosiveness (metallic and biological)
Toxicity (including chronic toxicity)
Ecotoxicity (aquatic toxicity)
Non hazardous substances do not fall under GHS !
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Physical hazards in the GHS
1. Explosives (Chap.2.1)
2. Flammable gases (Chap.2.2)
3. Flammable aerosols (Chap.2.3)
4. Oxidizing gases (Chap.2.4)
5. Gases under pressure (Chap.2.5)
6. Flammable liquids (Chap.2.6)
7. Flammable solids (Chap.2.7)
8. Self-reactive substances and mixtures (Chap.2.8)
9. Pyrophoric liquids (Chap.2.9)
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Physical hazards in the GHS
10 Pyrophoric solids (Chap.2.10)
11 Self-heating substances and mixtures (Chap. 2.11)
12 Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit
flammable gases (Chap.2.12)
13 Oxidizing liquids (Chap.2.13)
14 Oxidizing solids (Chap.2.14)
15 Organic peroxides (Chap.2.15)
16 Corrosive to metals (Chap.2.16
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Unstable Explosives
Division 1.1
Division 1.2
Division 1.3
Division 1.4
Division 1.5
Division 1.6
Nature of Hazard
Thermally unstable or
very sensitive
Mass explosion
hazard
Projection hazard
Fire or minor
projection hazard
No significant
hazard
Insensitive substances/
mass explosion
hazard
Insensitive articles/no
mass explosion
hazard
Pictogram
UN TDG
Signal word
Danger Danger Danger Danger Warning Danger -
Hazard Statement
Unstable explosive
Explosive; mass
explosion hazard
Explosive; severe
projection hazard
Explosive; fire, blast or projection
hazard
Fire or projection
hazard
May mass explode in
fire-
Physical Hazard Classification: ExplosivesHazard Communication:
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Div1.1 Div 1.2 Div 1.3 Div 1.4 Div 1.5ExplosivesHazard Class Hazard Category
Div 1.6Flammable GasesFlammable Aerosols Oxidising Gases
1 21 21
Pressurised Gases Compressed Gases Liquefied Gases
Dissolved Gases Refrigerated Liquefied Gases
1111
Flammable Liquids Flammable Solids
11
2 3 42
Self-reactive Substances Type AType BType CType DType E Type FType GPyrophoric Liquids Pyrophoric Solids Self-heating Substances Water ReactiveFlammable Gases Oxidising Liquids Oxidising Solids Organic PeroxidesCorrosive to Metals
Type AType BType CType DType E Type FType G
1
1 21
1 2 31 2 31 2 3
1
UnstableExplosives
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Acute Toxicity, OralAcute Toxicity, DermalAcute Toxicity, Inhalation
Skin Corrosion/Irritation (Dermal Corrosion = Eye Corrosion)
1 2 3 4 51 2 3 4 51 2 3 4 5
Hazard Class Hazard Category
Respiratory SensitisationSkin SensitisationGerm Cell MutagenicityCarcinogenicityReproductive Toxicity - FertilityReproductive Toxicity - DevelopmentTarget Organ ST – Single Dose
Eye Irritation
Target Organ ST – Repeat Dose
1A 1B 1C1(Corrosion) Irritation
2 3
1A 1B 21A 1B 21A 1B 21A 1B 2
11
1 2A 2B
Lactation
1 21 2
Health Hazards
GHS Human Health Effects
Aspiration hazard 1 2
3
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Flammable liquids
Flammable liquids are liquids having a flash point of not more than 93 °C.
They are classified under one of the 4 categories of this class according to their:
Flash point; and
Initial boiling point
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Flammable liquidsCategory 1: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
• Flash point < 23 °C and initial boiling point 35 °C
Category 2: Highly flammable liquid and vapour• Flash point < 23 °C and initial boiling point > 35 °C
Category 3: Flammable liquid and vapour • Flash point 23 °C and 60 °C
Category 4: Combustible liquid • Flash point > 60 °C and 93 °C
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Flammable liquidsThe substance/mixture is a liquid
No Not classifiedDoes it have a flash point 93 C?
Yes Category 4
No symbolWarning
Does it have a flash point 23C? YesCategory 3
Warning
Does it have a flash point >60C? Yes
No
No
Cont’d
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Flammable liquids
No
Does it have an initial boiling point > 35°C? Yes
Category 2
Danger
No
Category 1
Danger
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Health and environmental hazards
1 Acute toxicity (Chapter 3.1);
2 Skin corrosion/irritation (Chapter 3.2);
3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Chapter 3.3);
4 Respiratory or skin sensitization (Chapter 3.4);
5 Germ cell mutagenicity (Chapter 3.5);
6 Carcinogenicity (Chapter 3.6);
7 Reproductive toxicity (Chapter 3.7);
8 Specific target organ systemic toxicity- single exposure (Chapter 3.8);
9 Specific target organ systemic toxicity- repeated exposure (Chapter 3.9)
10 Aspiration hazard (Chapter 3.10);
11 Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Chapter 4.1)
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Acute toxicity: decision logic (1)
Yes
Cont’d
Substance: Are there data and/or information to evaluate acute toxicity? No
Classification not possible
Yes
According to the criteria, does the substance have an: • Oral LD50 5 mg/kg bodyweight, or• Dermal LD50 50 mg/kg bodyweight, or• Inhalation (gas) LC50 100 ppm, or• Inhalation (vapour) LC50 0.5 mg/l, or• Inhalation (dust/mist) LC50 0.05 mg/l?
No
Category 1
Danger
According to the criteria, does the substance have an:Oral LD50 >5 but < 50 mg/kg bodyweight, orDermal LD50 >50 but < 200 mg/kg bodyweight, orInhalation (gas) LC50 >100 but < 500 ppm, orInhalation (vapour) LC50 > 0.5 but < 2.0 mg/l, orInhalation (dust/mist) LC50 >0.05 but 0.5 mg/l?
Category 2
Danger
Yes
No
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Acute toxicity: decision logic (2)
No
No
According to the criteria, does substance have an: · Oral LD50 >50 but < 300 mg/kg bodyweight, or· Dermal LD50 > 200 but < 1000 mg/kg bodyweight, or· Inhalation (gas) LC50 >500 but < 2500 ppm, or· Inhalation (vapour) LC50 >2 but < 10.0 mg/l, or· Inhalation (dust/mist) LC50 >0.5 but < 1.0 mg/l?
Yes
No
Category 3
Danger
According to the criteria, does the substance have an:· Oral LD50 >300 but < 2000 mg/kg bodyweight, or· Dermal LD50 >1000 but < 2000 mg/kg bodyweight, or· Inhalation (gas) LC50 >2500 but < 5000 ppm, or· Inhalation (vapour) LC50 >10 but < 20 mg/l, or· Inhalation (dust/mist) LC50 >1 but < 5 mg/l?
Yes
Category 4
Warning
Cont’d
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Acute toxicity: decision logic (3)
According to the criteria, does the substance have an:· Oral LD50 >2000 but < 5000 mg/kg bodyweight, or· Dermal LD50 >2000 but < 5000 mg/kg bodyweight, or· Inhalation (gas, vapour and/or dust/mist) LC50 in the equivalent range of the oral and dermal LD50 (i.e., 2000-5000 mg/kg bodyweight)
No
No
Yes
Category 5
Warning
· Is there reliable information available indicating significant toxicity effects in humans?; or
· Was any mortality observed when tested up to Category 4 values by the oral, inhalation or dermal routes?; or
· Is there expert judgement that confirms significant clinical signs of toxicity, when tested up to Category 4 values, except for diarrhea, piloerection or an ungroomed appearance?; or
· Is there expert judgement that confirms reliable information indicating the potential for significant acute effects from other animals?
Yes
Classify in Category 5 (Warning)
if assignment to a more
hazardous class is not warranted
No
Not classified
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Carcinogenicity: decision logic
Not classified
Does the substance have carcinogenicity data?No
Classification not possible
Yes
According to the criteria, is the substance :• known to have carcinogenic potential for humans, or• presumed to have carcinogenic potential for humans?
Application of the criteria needs expert judgment in a strength and weight of evidence approach.
Yes
No
Category 1
Danger
According to the criteria, is the substance a suspected human carcinogen?Application of the criteria needs expert judgment in a strength and weight of evidence approach.
No Yes
Category 2
Warning
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Classification criteria for mixtures
Mixture:
Mixtures or solutions composed of two or more substances in which they do not react
Classification based on the criteria for substances
Consider the classification of any impurities, additives or individual constituents of a substance which have been identified, if they exceed the cut-off value/concentration limit for a given hazard class
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Tier approach to classification
Generally use test data for mixture when available
If not, use bridging principles, if applicable
If not, estimate hazards based on the known ingredient information
It is assumed that mixtures will be tested for physical hazards - same criteria as for substances
For health and environmental hazards, use additivity formula or cut-off concentrations
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Bridging
Provides for the situation in which the mixture has not been tested, but a similar mixture has been tested. ‘Similar’ can be defined in terms of:• Dilution• Batching• Concentration of Chronic I or Acute I components• Interpolation• Substantially similar mixtures
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Carcinogenicity: decision logicClassification based on individual ingredients of the mixture
Does the mixture contain one or more ingredients classified as a Category 1 carcinogen at:• 0.1%?
No
Yes
Yes
Does the mixture contain one or more ingredients classified as a Category 2 carcinogen at• 0.1%?• 1.0%?
No
Not classified
Category 1
Danger
Category 2
Warning
Cont’d
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GHS
Hazard Communication
Labels
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Consumers Labels
Workers Labels, Safety Data Sheets(includes pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food additives, pesticides)
Transport Labels, placards, documentation
Emergency Responders Labels, placards
Target Audiences
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Hazard CommunicationLabel Elements
Hazard pictograms
Signal words
Hazard statements
Precautionary statements
Product identifier
Supplier identifier
Chemical identity
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GHS Pictograms
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Transport Pictograms
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Harmonised Labelling Elements
Hazard Class Acute Toxicity Oral
Hazard Category 1
Pictograms or
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statement Fatal if swallowed
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Pictogram
Frame
Colour
Symbol
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Relationship to Dangerous Goods (International)
Dangerous goods refers to goods regulated by the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations –
UN “Orange Book”• Does not cover some toxic, ecotoxic and flammable
categories covered by GHS• Covers radioactive and infectious substances that are
excluded from GHS• Covers some manufactured articles excluded from GHS• Focus on transport versus GHS whole lifecycle
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Hazard CommunicationLabel Elements
Pictograms• GHS
• UNRTDG
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Hazard CommunicationLabel Elements
Two signal words• Danger (for more severe hazard categories)• Warning (for less severe hazard categories)
Definition:
word used to indicate the relative level of severity
of hazard and alert the reader to a potential
hazard on the label.
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Hazard CommunicationLabel Elements
Hazard statements• Phrase assigned to hazard class and
category• Provides information about the hazard
• Fatal if inhaled (for Acute toxicity: Inhalation – Category 1)
• Extremely flammable liquid and vapour (for Flammable Liquids - Category 1)
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Hazard Communication – Label Elements
Precautionary statements• Statements that relate to:
• Prevention• Emergency Response• Storage• Disposal
• Measures to take to minimize or prevent adverse effects (e.g. Wear protective gloves)
• Generally up to 3 statements for each of these per hazard category
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Product Identifier and Chemical Identities(i) A product identifier has to be used on a label which
should match the product identifier used on the SDS.
Where a substance or mixture is covered by the UN Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, the UN proper shipping name should also be used;
(ii) For a substance, the label should include the chemical identity of the substance.
For mixtures or alloys, the label should include the chemical identities of all ingredients or alloying elements that contribute to acute toxicity, skin corrosion or serious eye damage, germ cell mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, skin or respiratory sensitisation, or Target Organ Systemic Toxicity (TOST), when these hazards appear on the label.
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ACUTE TOXICITY - ORAL
Symbol Skull and crossbones
Hazard Category Signal Word Hazard Statement
3 Danger Toxic if swallowed (H301)
Precautionary Statements
Prevention Response Storage Disposal
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. (P270)Wash hands thoroughly after handling. (P264)Keep out of reach of children
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call the POISON CENTRE (0800 POISON) (P301+P310)Rinse mouth (P330)Specific treatment is urgent (see …. <reference to supplemental first aid instruction>…. on this label)(P320)
Store locked up. (P405)
Dispose of contents/container to...(P501)
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GHS rules of precedence
If the skull and crossbones applies, the exclamation mark should not appear;If the corrosive symbol applies, the exclamation mark should not appear where it is used for skin or eye irritation;If the health hazard symbol appears for respiratory sensitization, the exclamation mark should not appear where it is used for skin sensitisation or for skin or eye irritation;
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GHS rules of precedence
If the signal word “Danger” applies, the signal word “Warning” should not appear;If several precautionary statements are required that convey the same information, a selection of the most stringent of these statements may be used on labels. It must be ensured, however, that precautionary information is not lost by the use of fewer statements.
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GHS rules of precedence
Where a Transport pictogram appears a GHS pictogram for the same hazard should not appearA transport pictogram can be used in the workplace instead of a GHS pictogram but the reverse cannot applyTransport pictograms must be used for transport
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Labelling according to GHS: Example of arrangement of label elements
CODE PRODUCT NAME
COMPANY NAME Danger
Keep out of the reach of children. Read label before use.
Street Address City, State, Postal Code, Country Phone Number Emergency Phone Number
DIRECTIONS FOR USE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if inhaled. May cause liver and kidney damage through prolonged or repeated exposure.
UN Number Proper shipping
name
Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame-No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breath fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection [as specified….] Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
IN CASE OF FIRE use [as specified] for extinction
FIRST AID IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a Poison Center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
[Universal Product Code (UPC)]
Fill weight: XXXX Lot Number: XXXX Gross weight: XXXX Fill Date: XXXX Expiration Date: XXXX
Store in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Additional examples of arrangements of the GHS labels may be found in Annex 7 of the GHS
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GHS
Hazard Communication
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Safety Data Sheets (1): Provide comprehensive information of a substance/mixture, particularly for use in workplaceAre product relatedThe information provided enables the employer:- To develop worker protection measures
specific to the workplace;- To consider measures to protect the
environment
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Safety Data Sheets (2):SDS should be provided for:
- all substances/mixtures meeting GHS harmonized criteria for physical, health and environmental hazards
- mixtures containing substances meeting criteria for carcinogenicity, toxicity for reproduction or specific target organ systemic toxicity, in concentration exceeding cut-off values
- other substances/mixtures not meeting the criteria for classification as hazardous but containing hazardous substances in certain concentrations, if required by the competent authority.
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1. Identification
2. Hazard(s) identification
3. Composition/information on ingredients
4. First-aid measures
5. Fire-fighting measures
6. Accidental release measures
7. Handling and storage
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
9. Physical and chemical properties
10. Stability and reactivity
11. Toxicological information
12. Ecological information
13. Disposal considerations
14. Transport information
15. Regulatory information
16. Other information.
Safety Data Sheet: Format
Information should be presented as follows:
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Confidential Business Information (CBI)GHS 1.4.8.3 states
Protection of CBI should be consistent with the following generalprinciples:
(a) For information otherwise required on labels or safety data sheets, CBI claims should be limited to the names of chemicals, and their concentrations in mixtures. All other information should be disclosed on the label and/or safety data sheet, as required;
(b) Where CBI has been withheld, the label or chemical safety data sheet should so indicate;
(c) CBI should be disclosed to the competent authority upon request. The competent authority should protect the confidentiality of the information in accordance with applicable law and practice;
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International Implementation
Implementation internationally aimed for 2008• World Summit on Sustainable Development
First reversion of the GHS released in August 2005• SDS guidance (16 header format) – new appendix• New precautionary statements• Some new and some revised classification criteria• Editorial amendments
Codification of hazard and precautionary statements presented to July 2006 GHS meeting
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Implementation Issues
Alignment of hazard classification systems with the GHSAlignment of TDG and GHS systems (underway)Labelling• Consistent approach• Need for guidance at international level• Consumer products
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GHS – Issues with implementation
Differences in the results of classification – labelling
No list of agreed classifications of chemicals, however classifications exist, e.g. in the EU, in New Zealand
GHS Building Block approach and its application vs. international harmonization for each sector
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Important GHS Websites (1)
UN ECE GHS 1st Revision• http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghs_rev0
1/01files_e.htmlUN ECE Transport of Dangerous Goods• http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/danger.htm
UNITAR/ILO Capacity Training Programme• http://www.unitar.org/cwg
New Zealand ERMA• http://www.ermanz.govt.nz
European Chemicals Bureau: Classification and Labelling• http://ecb.jrc.it
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Important GHS Websites (2)
OECD Classification and Labelling• http://www.oecd.org/department/0,2688,en_2649_
34371_1_1_1_1_1,00.htmlILO Classification and Labelling• http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safewor
k/chemsfty/ghs.htmWSSD Global Partnership for Capacity Building to Implement GHS• http://www.unitar.org/cwg/ghs_partnership/index.ht
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Thank you for your attention