SAFETY REAGENT

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GHS & SafetyReady for the start with Merck Chemicals


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European Union

The European Union has adopted GHS end of 2008 for all EU Member States. The EUstates have time until 1 December 2010and 1 June 2015 respectively to classify and

label all substances and mixtures in accordance with the new GHS criteria. Until then,

the EU Dangerous Substances Directive as well as the Dangerous Preparations

Directive can be used in parallel with GHS - chemical products with the old and the

new label are in circulation.

Merck will step by step re-classify and re-label the products. Therefore, immediately

after GHS came into force, we started with our fast moving products. The above-men-

tioned EU Directives will be repealed at the end of the transitional period. Chemical

products already placed on the market with the old labelling are permitted to be sold

for an additional 2 years after the expiration of the respective deadline.

GHS The implementation schedule in exemplary countries

1.12.2010 Substances 1.6.2015 Mixtures

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 20172007

20.1.2009 GHS in force

European Union

USA, Canada

Only consultations are

currently being conduc-

ted. No implementation

schedule is published

at the moment.

Korea

All substances have to be

classified and labelled

until 30 June 2010. The

deadline for mixtures is

30 June 2013.

Taiwan

In Taiwan all substances

and mixtures have to be

classified and labelled

according to GHS from

1 January 2009.

New Zealand

GHS is already

implemented since

September 2006.

Japan

Japan has implemented GHS partially.

From 1 December 2008 all substances

listed in the Industrial Safety and

Health Law (ISHL) and mixtures

containing these substances have to

be classified and labelled according to

GHS.

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GHS Look and feel of the new label

The most noticeable changes are in hazard communication. The

well-known symbols, the attendant indication of danger, the risk and

safety phrases are replaced by hazard pictograms, the signal word,and hazard as well as precautionary statements under GHS.

Furthermore, there are some major changes to the wording. For

example, very toxic is replaced by fatal.

When directly compared with the new Merck label according to GHS,

these changes are obvious. The format of the labels is the same, but

the new hazard pictograms, which replace the hazard symbols, are

now in the middle of the GHS label.

Another important change is the elimination of the attendant

indication of danger (e.g. highly flammable or toxic). In GHS, instead

of this, a signal word is used. The signal word gives information

about the relative hazard level of a substance or mixture and alerts

the user to a potential hazard.

In GHS, there are two different signal words: Danger indicates more

severe hazard categories and Warning indicates less severe hazard

categories. The hazard and precautionary statements on the right side

replace the current risk and safety phrases.

Indication of dangerRisk and safety phrases

(R-/S-phrases)

Hazard symbol

Current Merck label:

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Signal word

Hazard pictogramsHazard and precautionary

statements (H-/P-statements)

Labelling elements:

Hazard pictograms

Signal word

Hazard statements

Precautionary

statements

GHS Hazard and precautionary statements (H- and P-statements)

The current Risk (R) - phrases are transformed into a hazard statements (H-statements) under GHS.

The current Safety (S) - phrases are transformed into a precautionary statements (P-statements) under GHS.

The number of H and P - statements increases under GHS and the wording is revised.

New Merck label:

Physical Hazards

Explosives Flammable Liquids Oxidizing Liquids Compressed Gases Corrosive to Metals

Hazardous to theAquatic Environment

CMR1), STOT2),Aspiration Hazard

Skin IrrationSkin CorrosionAcuteToxicity

Health Hazards Env. Hazards

GHS Hazard Pictograms and correlated exemplary Hazard Classes

1) carcinogenic, germ cell mutagenic, toxic to reproduction / 2) specific target organ toxicity

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Safety Working with Merck Chemicals:Whats in it for you?

For further information about our products

just visit www.merck-chemicals.com

HDPE-bottles The optimalalternative with proven benefits

No risk of breakage when handling hazardous

chemicals

Integrated carrier handle for optimal handling

Best emptying properties

Optimal centre of gravity shift for convenient

pouring

Easy and environmentally friendly disposal (nopolystyrene outer packaging)

Slim design for improved footprint

High pressure stability through special bottom

surface

Safety screw cap S40 for highest closeness

More cost-efficient than glass bottles

The only 2.5 l bottle that is easy to use

just ask your sales rep and try it out!

Safebreak bottle Glass bottlecoated with polyethylene

Glass bottles are coated with

environmentally friendly Polyethylene

The bottle is able to withstand considerable impact force

In case of breakage the acid and any glass splinters are

reliably contained

Screw Cap remains intact after frequent opening and

closing The bottle is as recyclable as the conventional glass

bottle

Meets all safety requirements

Can be incorporated in all logistic systems

Can be easily and ecologically disposed of or re-used

At Merck - Safety has top priority!

Are you working in a laboratory? Then you are responsible for the prevention of accidents, the safety

of the staff and the security of your working environment.

The modifications introduced by the new GHS regulation imply that you have to:

Inform, educate and train your staff

Apply the new labelling to your own mixtures and solutions

Update your documentation to be on the safe side e.g. during your next audit

Check your storage conditions and adjust to the new regulatory demands

Our products, safety instructions, supporting materials and our experts around the globe will help

you with this. We are committed to act in an environmentally positive and responsible way, by

safeguarding your health and the well-being of all people working with Merck products. Our Safety

and Environmental Management is based on statutory legislation and the principles of Responsible

Care. All applicable laws and directives are strictly adhered. Mercks Safety System follows

international standards. We take our responsibility very seriously, to assure your occupational health

and safety. High standards of safety in production and processing are reflected in all our products

you are later using in your laboratory.

Thats whats in it for you. Merck Chemicals.

Safety Solvents and Acids from MerckAlways the perfect choice

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Safety Merck offers you smart solutions to enhance your productivityand occupational health and safety

Workplace Safety Cards

A new and fast way to maximise the safety in your lab

Merck Chemicals is proud to launch a new online feature that allows lab directors to create their own

safety cards. In minutes, you can tailor important safety information to the needs and regulations of

your lab and create an eye-catching, single-sheet printout for posting.

Your team will know exactly where to go for emergency procedures, instructions on handling

whatever hazardous materials you use, and emergency contact information.

Workplace safety cards can help to avoid injuries and costly mistakes. Here are a few more reasons

they should be a part of your lab:

fast

Just a few clicks: as soon as you have registered you can create your

workplace safety card for individual substances or groups of substances

in just a few steps.

individual

Add specific protective measures and information relevant to process

planning in your laboratory. Once saved, your individual data will be

retained.

simple

Compact safety instructions for all of Mercks hazardous substances

on one page. Simply print it out and put it up.

current

Weekly updates on hazardous substances: the latest safety instruction for more than 10.000 Merck

products are always available.

www.merck-chemicals.com/regulatory-support

Regulatory Support

Workplace Safety Cards

More Information?

To find out what MerckChemicals can do for youtoday, just ask us.

Or visit www.merck-chemicals.com to take

advantage of the wide range of services and read

up on the news. For further information about

Safety just klick on our Service Center. Detailed

info about GHS and REACH is available at:

www.merck-chemicals.com/regulatory-support

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and advice do not relieve our customers of their own responsibility for checking the suitability of our products

for the envisaged purpose.

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