Data security ( SDS ), material safety data sheets ( MSDS ), or product safety sheets data ( PSDS ) is an important component of stewardship, occupational safety and health, and spills management procedures. The SDS format may vary from source to source in a country depending on national requirements.
SDS is a widely used system for cataloging information on chemicals, chemical compounds, and chemical mixtures. SDS information may include instructions for safe use and potential hazards associated with certain materials or products. SDS should be available for reference in areas where chemicals are stored or used.
There is also an obligation to label substances properly based on physico-chemical, health or environmental risks. Labels may include danger symbols such as standard EU symbols.
SDS for a substance is not primarily intended for use by the general consumer, with a focus on the dangers of working with materials in work settings.
It is important to use SDS specifically for countries and suppliers, since the same products (eg paints sold under identical brand names by the same company) can have different formulations in different countries. Formulations and product hazards that use generic names may vary between manufacturers in the same country.
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Sistem Harmonisasi Global
The Global Aligned Chemical Classification and Labeling System contains standard specifications for safety data sheets. SDS follows the internationally agreed 16 section format and for the substance especially, SDS must be followed by an Appendix containing the exposure scenario of this particular substance. These 16 sections are:
- SECTION 1: Identification of substance/mixture and company/enterprise
- 1.1. Product identifier
- 1,2. Relevant substance or mixture use and recommended use of
- 1.3. Supplier details of security data sheet
- 1.4. Emergency telephone numbers
- SECTION 2: Identify hazards
- 2.1. Substance or mixed classification
- 2.2. Label elements
- 2.3. More danger
- SECTION 3: Composition/information on materials
- 3.1. Substances
- 3.2. Mixed
- SECTION 4: First aid action
- 4.1. Description of first aid steps
- 4.2. The most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- 4.3. Indication of immediate medical attention and special care needed
- SECTION 5: Fire fighting measures
- 5.1. Fire Extinguishers
- 5.2. Special hazards arising from substances or mixtures
- 5.3. Suggestions for firefighters
- SECTION 6: The release size is not accidental
- 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
- 6.2. Environmental precautions
- 6.3. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning
- 6.4. References to other sections
- SECTION 7: Handling and storage
- 7.1. Precautions for safe handling
- 7.2. Safe storage conditions, including incompatibilities
- 7.3. Specific end use (s)
- SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
- 8.1. Control parameters
- 8.2. Exposure control
- SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
- 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- 9.2. Other information
- SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
- 10.1. Reactivity
- 10.2. Chemical Stability
- 10.3. Possibility of dangerous reactions
- 10.4. Conditions to avoid
- 10.5. Incompatible materials
- 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
- SECTION 11: Toxicological information
- 11.1. Information on toxicological effects
- SECTION 12: Ecological information
- 12.1. Toxicity
- 12.2. Persistence and rework
- 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
- 12.4. Mobility in the ground
- 12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
- 12.6. Other adverse effects
- SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
- 13.1. Waste treatment method
- SECTION 14: Transport information
- 14.1. UN Number
- 14.2. The corresponding UN delivery name
- 14.3. Transport hazard class (es)
- 14.4. Packing group
- 14.5. Environmental hazards
- 14.6. Custom precautions for users
- 14,7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II MARPOL73/78 and IBC Code
- SECTION 15: Regulatory information
- 15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/laws specific to materials or mixtures
- 15.2. Chemical safety assessment
- SECTION 16: Other information
- 16.2. Recent revision date of SDS
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National and international requirements
Canada
In Canada, a program known as the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) establishes requirements for SDS in the workplace and is federally administered by Canadian Health under the Dangerous Product Act, Part II, and Controlled Product Regulations.
European Union
The security data sheet has been made an integral part of the Regulatory system (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH). REACH's original requirements for SDS have been further adjusted to consider the rules for the Global Harmonized System (GHS) security data sheet and the implementation of other elements of GHS into EU legislation introduced by Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) through update for Annex II REACH.
SDS must be provided in the official language of the Member State where the substance or mixture is placed in the market, unless the Member State (s) concerned provides (s) otherwise (Article 31 (5) of REACH).
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has issued guidance documents on the compilation of security data sheets.
German
The German Federal Water Management Act requires that substances be evaluated for negative effects on physical, chemical or biological characteristics of water. These are classified into numerical water hazard class (WGK or WHC, depending on whether you use German or English abbreviations).
- WGK nwg: Non-water pollutants
- WGK 1: A little water pollutant
- WGK 2: Water pollution materials
- WGK 3: High water pollutants
South Africa
This section contributes to a better understanding of the regulations governing SDS within the framework of South Africa. Since the rules may change, it is the reader's responsibility to verify the legitimacy of the rules mentioned in the text.
As globalization increases and countries engage in cross-border trade, the quantity of hazardous materials crossing international borders is getting stronger. Recognizing the harmful effects of dangerous trade, the United Nations established an expert committee specializing in the transport of dangerous goods. The committee provides best practices governing the delivery of hazardous materials and goods to the ground including roads and trains; air and sea transportation. This best practice is constantly updated to stay current and relevant.
There are various other international bodies providing more detail and guidance for special modes of transport such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) through the International Maritime Code and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) through Technical Guidelines for safe transportation of airborne dangerous goods as well as the Air Transport Association International (IATA) which provides regulations for the transport of dangerous goods.
These guidelines are determined by international authorities applicable to transport, hazardous materials and dangerous goods in South Africa, the sea and air. In addition to these rules and regulations for international best practice, South Africa has also adopted a common law that is customary and practice law. The general law is an important part of maintaining public order and forming the legal basis of the case. The law of the case, using common law principles is the interpretation and decision of the statute made by the court. The story of parliament is the determination and regulation by the parliament that forms the basis of the law of the legislation. Legislation is published in the country sheet or on its official website. Finally, subordinate rules are regulations issued by local authorities and endorsed by parliament.
Laws affect the 1993 Occupational Safety and Health Act and the National Road Traffic Act of 1996. The Occupational Health and Safety Act describes the provisions required for safe handling and storage of hazardous materials and goods while details of transport actions with the provisions required for the transport of dangerous goods.
Relevant South African legislation including the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993, the National Road Traffic Act of 1996, and the 2008 Standard Law.
There has been a selective incorporation of aspects of the Global Harmonization System (GHS) Classification and Labeling of Chemicals into South African legislation. At every point of the chemical value chain, there is a responsibility to manage chemicals in a safe and responsible manner. Therefore, SDS is required by law. SDS is included in the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Law No. 85 of 1993) Regulation 1179 dated 25 August 1995.
The categories of information provided in SDS are listed in SANS 11014: 2010; standard of hazardous goods - Classification and information. SANS 11014: 2010 replaces the first edition of SANS 11014-1: 1994 and is an identical implementation of ISO 11014: 2009. According to SANS 11014: 2010:
Netherlands
Dutch Safety Data Sheets are known as veiligheidsinformatieblad nl: Veiligheidsinformatieblad or Chemiekaarten. This is a collection of Security Data Sheets from the most widely used chemicals. Boek Chemiekaarten is commercially available, but also available through educational institutions, such as the website offered by the university of Groningen.
United Kingdom
In the US, Chemical Rules (Hazard and Packaging Information for Supply) 2002 - known as the CHIP Regulations - impose duties on suppliers, and importers to the EU, hazardous materials.
NOTE: The security data sheet (SDS) is no longer covered by the CHIP rules. The laws that require the SDS to be granted have been transferred to the European REACH Regulations.
Control of Hazardous Substances for Health (COSHH) Regulations govern the use of hazardous substances in the workplace in the UK and in particular require an assessment of the use of a substance. Rule 12 requires that employers provide employees with information, instruction and training for persons exposed to hazardous materials. This task is almost impossible without the data sheet as a starting point. It is therefore important for employers to insist on receiving data sheets from suppliers of a substance.
The obligation to provide information is not limited to the business users of the product. SDS for retail products sold by major DIY stores is usually available on the company's website.
Large producer and supplier websites do not always include them even though the information can be obtained from retailers but written or telephone requests for paper copies will usually be responded well.
The United Nations
The United Nations (UN) defines certain details that are used in SDS such as UN numbers that are used to identify some hazardous substances in standard form during international transit....
United States
In the US, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires SDSs to be readily available to all employees for hazardous materials handled in the workplace under Danger Communication regulations. SDS should also be provided to local fire departments and local and state emergency planning officials under Article 311 of the Emergency Planning Law and Know Your Community Rights. The American Chemical Society defines the Chemical Abstract Service Registration Number (CAS Number) that provides a unique number for each chemical and is also used internationally in SDS.
The material safety data sheet by the US Agency for Hazardous Hazard and Security Investigation has detected a dangerous deficiency.
Dust Hazard Study Easy Danger Board analyzes 140 pieces of data substance capable of producing flammable dust. None of the SDS contained all the information that the board said needed to work with the material safely, and 41 percent failed to even mention that the substance was flammable.
As part of a study of explosions and fires that destroyed the Barton Solvent facility in the Valley Center, Kansas, in 2007, the safety council reviewed 62 pieces of material safety data for commonly used nonconductive fluids. As in the study of combustible dust, the board found all the data sheets to be inadequate.
In 2012, the US adopted the Section 16 Safety Data Sheet to replace the Material Safety Data Sheet. This becomes effective on December 1, 2013. This new Safety Data Sheet complies with the Global Harmonized Classification and Labeling System (GHS). On June 1, 2015, employers are required that hazard labeling and communication programs in their workplaces be updated as necessary - including all MSDS replaced with SDS formatted documents.
Many companies offer collection services, or write and revise, datasheets to ensure they are up to date and available to their customers or users. Some jurisdictions impose explicit maintenance tasks that each SDS is regularly updated, usually every three to five years. However, when new information is available, SDS should be revised without delay.
See also
- Canada Health and Safety Center
- Malicious items
- European Agency for Occupational Safety and Health
- Fact sheets Globally Classified and Labeled Chemical System
- International Chemical Safety Card
- Material database
- Data collection system
- MSDSonline (requires subscription)
- Risk and Security Statement
- Health and Safety Executive (UK)
References
External links
- Google SDS Search - hosted by the University of California
- MSDS Search Engine
- Search Engine SDS
- MSDS-SDS-Comparison
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