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Understanding Safety Data Sheets
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1.0 Purpose
This procedure is designed to give general guidelines on the information layout of Safety Data
Sheets (SDS).
2.0 Scope
Guidelines on how the SDS is formatted to allow the reader to efficiently gain the necessary
information to handle the chemical safely. SDS are documents that contain specific
information on the physical properties, toxicity, first aid measures, accidental release measures,
handling, and storage of a chemical. Format of an SDS is defined by the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA).
3.0 Responsibility
3.1 Management is responsible for overseeing that the SDS for all chemicals in the facility
are properly archived for reference by any employee and ensuring employees are
properly trained.
3.2 ‘It is the responsibility of the Purchasing Department to request SDS for all incoming
materials.
3.3. It is the responsibility of all employees involved in handling or using a chemical to be
familiar with the associated SDS.
3.4 It is the responsibility of the Safety Manager to maintain current SDS books.
4.0 Definitions
Ail SDS — Safety Data Sheet
4.2 | HCS— Hazard Communication Standard
4.3. HCP -— Hazard Communication Program
44 OSHA — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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4.5 | HMIS — Hazardous Materials Identification System
4.6 PPE -— Personnel Protective Equipment
4.7 Flammable Liquids —
4.7.1 OSHA 29CFRI1910.106 defines a flammable liquid as having a flash point
below 100°F (37.8°C).
4.7.2 GHS defines flammable liquids as follows:
4.7.2.1 Class IA liquids had flash points below 73°F (22.8°C) and boiling
points below 100°F (37.8°C).
4.7.2.2 Class IB liquids had flash points below 73°F (22.8°C) and boiling
points above 100°F (37.8°C)
4.7.2.3 Class IC liquids had flash points at or above 73°F (22.8°C) and
below 100°F (37.8°C
4.8 | GHS — Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
4.9 SARA — Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986, or SARA
Title I
5.0 Training
5.1 Effective HazCom/GHS training will be conducted at the time of their initial
assignment and whenever a new physical or health hazard the employees have not
previously been trained about is introduced into their work area.
5.2 Training will be coordinated by the Safety Manager.
6.0 References
6.1 OSHA 29CFR1910.1200
7.0 Procedure
7.1 The main sections in the SDS:
7.1.1 IDENTIFICATION includes product identifier; manufacturer or distributor name,
address, phone number; emergency phone number; recommended use; restrictions
on use.
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7.1.2 HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION includes all hazards regarding the chemical;
required label elements.
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS includes information on
chemical ingredients; trade secret claims.
7.1.4 FIRST AID MEASURES includes important symptoms/effects, acute, delayed;
required treatment.
FIREFIGHTING MEASURES lists suitable extinguishing techniques, equipment;
chemical hazards from fire.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES lists emergency procedures; protective
equipment; proper methods of containment and cleanup.
HANDLING AND STORAGE lists precautions for safe handling and storage,
including incompatibilities.
EXPOSURE CONROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION lists OSHA’s Permissible
Exposure Limits (PELs); ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLVs); and any other
exposure limit used or recommended by the chemical manufacturer, importer, or
employer preparing the SDS where available as well as appropriate engineering
controls; personal protective equipment (PPE)
7.1.9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES lists the chemical’s characteristics.
7.1.10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY lists chemical stability and possibility of
hazardous reactions.
7.1.11 TOXOLOGICAL INFORMATION includes routes of exposure; related
symptoms, acute and chronic effects; numerical measures of toxicity.
7.1.12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION describes the stability and toxicity of the
chemical when released into the environment.
7.1.13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS gives information on how to safely dispose of
spent, expired or unwanted chemical.
7.1.14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION gives hazard ratings of the chemical related to
transport.
7.1.15 REGULATORY INFORMATION gives any special requirements by OSHA,
SARA or other state health organizations.
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7.1.16 OTHER INFORMATION includes the date of preparation or last revision.
7.2 Locations and responsible parties of SDS books.
7.2.1 Purchasing will provide the Safety Department with an SDS for all raw materials.
The Safety Department will maintain SDS book(s) and will keep SDS book(s) in
the Production Hallway.
7.2.2 QC Laboratory Manager will maintain SDS book(s) for all chemicals used in the
lab and will keep SDS book(s) in the lab storage room.
7.2.3 The Safety Manager will maintain SDS book(s) for all cleaning chemicals and will
keep SDS book(s) in the Production Hallway.
7.3 HCS Pictograms and Hazards. Shows the picture and the associated hazard that is
mandatory on labels and in the chemical’s SDS.
HCS Pictograms and Hazards
Health Hazard Fiame Exclamation Mark
® ey,
¢ Carcinogen * rlammabies ® irritant (skin and eye}
* Mutagenicity ¢ Pyrophorics ¢ Skin Sensitizer
e Reproductive Toxicity ¢ Self-Heating * Acute Toxicity (harmful)
¢ Respiratory Sensitizer ¢ Emits Flammable Gas e Narcotic Effects
¢ Target Organ Toxicity * Self-Reactives « Respiratory Tract
¢ Aspiration Toxicity ¢ Organic Peroxides irritant
* Hazardoutso Ozone
Layer (Non-Mandatory)
Gas Cylinder Corrosion Exploding Bomb
¢ Gases Under Pressure | * Skin Corrosion/ « Explosives
Burns e Self-Reactives
e Eye Damage ¢ Organic Peroxides
« Corrosive to Metals
Flame Over Circle Environment Skull
(Non-Mandatory) and Crossbones
© Oxidizers ¢ Aquatic Toxicity * Acute Toxicity
(fatal or toxic)
7.4 Hazard Communication Standard Labels. A label needs to be present on all hazardous
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chemicals and secondary containers that are used to store hazardous chemicals.
SAMPLE LABEL
CODE \ Product
Hazard Pictograms
Product Name { Identifier
Company Name .
CSittrye et Address State \H Su pplier
Postal Code Country f Identification
Emergency Phone Number a
Signal Word
Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool, a Danger
well-ventilated place that is locked. .
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame. No smoking. ¥
Only use non-sparking tools.
Use explosion-proof electrical equipment. : ’
Take precautionary measures against static discharge. : Highly flammable liquid and vapor. _ Hazard
Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. May cause liver and kidney damage. Statements
Do not breathe vapors. al
Wear protective gloves. .
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Precautionary
Wash hands thoroughly after handling. » Statements
Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, national,
international regulations as specified. Supplemental Information
in Case of Fire: use dry chemical (BC} or Carbon Dioxide (CO2} Directions for Use
fire extinguisher to extinguish. |
First Aid
if exposed call Poison Center.
if on skin {or hair): Take off immediately any contaminated
Fill weight: Lot Number:
clothing. Rinse skin with water.
é Gross weight: Fill Date:
2 Expiration Date:
7.5 Secondary containers used for diluted or cleaning chemicals need to be labeled with the
common name of the chemical, intended use, and an HMIS label indicating the hazard level
and required PPE.
NFPA, HMIS and GHS
HMIS/NFPA GHS
0 = Minimal Hazard Cat. 1 = Severe Hazard
1 = Slight Hazard Cat. 2 = Serious Hazard
2 = Mod. Hazard Cat. 3 = Moderate Hazard
3 = Serious Hazard | Cat. 4 = Slight Hazard
“$= Severe Hazard Cat 5 = Minimal Hazard... se
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8.0 Revision History
| Rev | Date | Description of Changes | CCR # | By |
|-----|----------|------------------------|-------|----|
| 0 | 08/27/10 | New - ~ Updated SOP to new format. Updated SOP to emphasize safety and ob sits handling of chemicals. Changed title of SOP. cae =, Josh Updated SOP format. Refocused SOP to provide information on | - | - |
| 2 | 02/23/15 | SDS structure and the information that each main section provides. Biennial Review. Changed MSDS to SDS to reflect changes made by OSHA. Updated the information sections of an SDS to reflect changes made by OSHA. Included information about Hazard Benaike Communication Program, including the HCS pictogram, hazardous an236 K. Tymen chemical label standard, and HMIS label for secondary containers. Added responsibility and locations of all SDS books. Updated definitions; added section 5.0 Training; Added 6.0 | 15-0159 | B. Johns |
| 4 | 03/05/21 | References; 6.5 Updated hazard identifier. Changed the CC- responsibility to maintain current SDS books from Operations Manager to Safety Manager. Revised section 7.2 | 21-0091 | B. Almand |