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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS SUBPART l TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD (Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Chapter XVII, Part 1910, Sub] art Z, Section 1910.12041:; Issued by 48 FR 53280, November 25,1983; amended and corrected, by 50 FR 4875>!8, November 27, 1985; amended by 51 FR 345297, Septemrer 30, 1986; revised by `2 FR 31877, August 24, 1987) Authority: Section 1910.1200 issued undor 5 b'.S.C. 553. 1910.1200 Hazard commnkaillioR. distribution of material safety data sheets to employees ami downntream employers; and development end Implementation of employee training (a) Purpose. (1) The purpose of section is to ensure that the hazi rds of chemicals and protective measures. 4*11 chemicals produced or Imported are Under section Id of the Act, no state or evaluated, end that information political subdivision of a state may concerning their hazards Is tram mltted adopt or enforce, through any court or to employers and employees. This agency, any requirement relating to th,e transmittal of information is to qe accomplished by means of standard, except pursuant to a comprehensive hazard communication Federellyapproved state plan, programs; which are to include (b) Scope ond oppllcation. (l) This RontainBr labeling and other forijni of section requires chemical manufacturers warning, material safety data :eta and or importers to assess the hazards of employee training. chemicals which they produce or import, (2) This occupational safety ait id and all employers to provide health standard is intended to a<iiidross information to their employees about the comprehensively the issue of evpating hazardous chemicals to which they are the potential hazards of chemicaj!s, and exposed, by means of a hazard communicating information condoming communication program, labels end hazards and appropriate protect: ve other forms of warning, material safety measures to employees) and to f reempt data sheets, and Information and any legal requirements of a state},, or training, in addition, this section political subdivision of a state, requires distributors to transmit the pertaining to the subject. Evalua trig the required information to employers. potential hazards ofchemioale. <And (2) This section applies to any communicating information comtjtmlng chemical which is known to be present hazards and appropriate protect v<e in the workplace in such a manner that measures to employees, may inc ude, for employees may be exposed under example, but is not limited to,, provisions normal conditions of use or in a fon developing and maintaining 1 written hazard communication (3] This section applies to laboratories for the workplace, including li&d of only as follows; hazardous chemicals present; labeling of (I) Employers shall ensure that labels containers of chemicals in the workplace, as well as of contain ire of chemicals being shipped to olhei workplaces; preparation and on Incoming containers of hazardous chemicals are not removed or defaced; (it) Employers shall maintain any material safety data sheets that ere received with tncom Ing shipments of: hazardous chieniicalp, and ensure thai l hey are readily ampioyees; aha, issiqle to Inborn ti >ry 1 engine that .ubor&tory erhploye is;arh apprised of l he hazards cif the c lemipals in their Workplaces ip accordance with section. (4) In worki operat ops [where mployees;oiiiy han He chemicals in Baled containers w dch are not opened inder normal condii lobs of use (such as re found, in piarlne cargo handling,, rerehoiiBitig, or rett iljaales). this action applies to th sse operations erily a follows: ; (i) Employers she 1 ensure that label:s n incoming Contain efs of hazardous hemicals not re moved or defaced: (ii) Employers aha It maintain copfe; of ,ny material safety idta sheets thata ree acelved ivitH inconi Ihg shipments of he ealed containers oi hazardous hemicals, shall obt tin a material sflfk lata sheet for seals; 1 containers of azardous chemical i received wtthOu aterial safety data sheAt if an. mployaa requests t immaterial safety data sheet, add shal ensure that the material safely data sheets are readily j iccessible during ea j)i work shift to i mployees when the y ere in their wary qrea(s); and,: ,| (iii) Employers sht lleijsure that t mployees are provi led with i iformation and tral ilhg In accordands with paragraph (h) o f thii section (except for this local on ajnd avallabiltt: iff the written! hazarq communication 8-23-67 [Sm.1 1410.1 E0O(iiK4Klli)] puts shed by the bureau Of national affairs, inc.. WashingtonI. D.c. 20037 83 HWBUI0013169 iitlM I DT'ABf'IM icic^upisi iw 31S102 FEFERENCERLE: program under paragraph (h)(l)(iii)], to alcoholic beverages in a retail 'i} conponentawithflashpioints gf 200 F the extent necessary to protect them in establishment which are packaged for (913 `Cj, or higher, ;otol volume of the event of a spill or leak of a sole to consumers: w i cn make up |9S pen ent t>r more of the hazardous chemical from a sealed (vi) Foods, drugs, or cosmetics to ml volume of {the mlxtiure. : container. intended for personal consumption by "Common nafoe" m>Lq_a,nB any I (5) This section does not require employees while in the workplace; d< t ignation or iaentifu utioh such us 1 labeling of the following chemicals: (vii) Any consumer product or ct c e name, cbdjs numt sit. fade name, | (i) Any pesticide as such term is hazardous substance, as those terms are bre nd name dr generic nan e used to defined in the Federal Insecticide. defined in.tha Consumer Product 8afety identify a chemical otl ertiianbyits j Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S. Act (15 U.8.C..2051 st seq.) and Federal d (mical name.i ' i 136 at seq.), when subject to the lab sling Hazardous Substances Act (15 U.S.C. "Compressed! gas" nkean i: j requirements of that Act and labqlii ig 1Z61 etsaq.) respectively, where the () A gas or mixture if.gsses having, in regulations issued underUhat Act b; i the employer c$n demonstrate it is used in : a :ootainr. anhbsolu a pressure 1 Environmental Protection Agency: the workplace in the same maimer as a: i ending 40 psji at 70 `F (21.1 "C): or (ii} Any food, food additive, color normal consumeruse. andwhich use (ii] a gas of mixture rfig* ses having, additive, drag, coametic, pr medical or reeults ina duratioaand frequencyof;, it Jbntalner, an bbsolu e pressure veterinary device, including.meterinis exposure which is not greater than e> (Rodins 104 pjai at 1to1*F (54.4*0 intended for use as ingredients in such exposures experienced by consumers; products (e.g. flavors and fragrance j], as and. regardless of the presajure at 70 *P (21.1 'Clor , such terms are defined in the Feder ti (viii) Any drug, as that term is defined ( ii) A liquid having i yai >ior pressure; Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 li .S&, in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic exceeding 40 psiflUOi .fl'C]a8 301etgag^and regulations iteued.i nder Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), when it la in. dhlerminedbyASTM >323-!72. that Act. when they are subject to tie ,, solid,'final form for direct f Container" ijneana my lag, barrel. 1 labeling requirements under that A it by administration to the patient fi-e. tablets bol tie, bom cam cylin^ar.qt nun, reaetioh the Food and Drug Administration; or pills). vet sel storage tank,! rtne Ilka that' { (iii) Any distilled spirits (bevereg s (c)Definitions. " `''` coniaina a hazardous icalFor alcohols], wine, or, matt beverage intended for noniiidustrial uae. at ich "Article" means a manufactured Item:. (1) Which is formed to a specific shape pkj poses ofthug seedoh,;pi * or piping syi terns, andeijainee. fuel anks, or terms are defined in the Federal All lohol Administration Act (27 U.S.C. 201 ef seq.) and regulations issued under 1 hat Act, whan subject to the labeling requirements of that Act and label! ig or design during manufacture: (ii) which has end use function(e)'dependent in whole or in part upon its shape or design during end use; end (Hi) which does not release, or otherwise mult in exposure other oporatingsyBtenjs in tvehldairi not considered to be cbntainers. -i <>\ * Designated represi ntafva" means << an; t individual ororg[th_icauion to whom ah employee'gides wti tt<Ian authorizatloii regulations issued under that Act b t the to, a hazardous chemical'.tinder normal tq11 ixardsesuch ample);yee s right* undsjr Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, end , Firearms;and, (iv) Any'consumer product or ' ?:'; hazardous substance as those term * are' defined in the Consumer Product & ifety Aut (is UAC, 2061 etseq.) end Federal Hazardous SubstancesAct (is U.8.C. 1261 et seq,) respectively, when Sul ject to a consumer product safety standard or labeling requirement of those Acts, or regulations issued under tbopa Act^ by thi! Consumer Product Safety; conditions of use. ^ ` v' ' "Assistant Secretary" means the , Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupntionai Safety end Health; Department of Labor, ordmignee. ;l Dvu;: "Chemical" mean*-any element. chemical compound or mixture of `,:K: elements and/or compounds. : "Ctromical manufacturer" means an employerwith aworkplaee where ohamicelfs) are produced, for use or- ; 5- distribution: 3 - _<; r- h i section!Arecogn ted ir certified lective bargamininig i gemJ shall be " i sled autoammaapcally iia daslgnatad ejiresentatfyewithou; rea> trd towriiteh eki ployee uuthqrizatiionui `Mi/Vi., {^DireotorPmeans the Dii actor, National Institute for * Occupational f; Se 'oty andHeejUb, t4>!KjOspartmantoif Hk aim and Ji SO Sierytcusror dekignoa. -n =r--!ij..: uiliv.-Hu ,;j -M-.L.-rf | 'Dlstributor"Vmeani abiainesa.othe`, than a cheipio^ manv|f<actureror,,; u Commission* : .men,- "Chemical name" meads the scientific th porter,. Wh)4 suppi1 eo Hazardous (61 This section does not apply hi designation of a chemical tn accordance ch:micals toother dliiisirlbititort or to ^ (i) Any hazardous .waste, as such ttam with the nomenclature system ., en.pluyers* r 4;w;v !V> Is defined by the Solid Waste Disposal Act. us emended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1878, developed by the International Union of Pure and Applied.Chemistry (1UPAC) or the Chemical Abstracts Service [CAS) 'Employaa" means wirkerwhomajy ba exposed to hazard nus chemicals under normal pperath g, conditions or ih us amended (42 U,S.& 6801 et seq.) when subject to regulations issued rules of nomenclature, or anama which fnieneeahle kdergenc eg. Workemsucli will dearly identify the chemical for the a i office workers or `batik tellers who under that Act by the Environmental purpose of conducting a hazard a i counter hazardous then ilcale only in Protection Agoncy; evuiuution. . n 9 ^routine, isolated nta aces are not (ii) Tobacco or tobacco products! "Combustible liquid" means any overed. !*. h (iii) Wood or wood products; liquid Having a flashpoint at or above 'Employer" tnaans i pe^jn engaged (iv) Articles;' too *F (37.8 4C). but below 200 ` F (03.3 * in a business ^ whereionemicais are either (v) Food, drugs, cosmetics, or C). except any mixture having used, dlatribiutkd, or are pioducadfor OccuMSonai $iMy a Haatth Riponar [tae. 101Oil 00(e)] 6* ..................rr-i' HWBUI0013170 HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD .223 31:0101 use or distribution, including a contractor or subcontractor. "Explosive" means a chemiijal that causes n sudden, almost instantaneous release of pressure, gas, and h ;at when subjected to sudden shook.' pressure; or high temperature. "Exposure" or "exposed'* mtanB that an employee is subjected to e lazurdoua chpmlcni'in the course of employment through any route of entry (ini: elation, ingestion, skin contact or absorption, etc ), and includes potential (eg. accidental or possible) exposure. "Flammable" means a chemical that falls inio one of the foMng ittfegariee: (i) "Aerosol, flammable" means an aerosol that, when te9ted by tlie melhod described In 10 CFR 1500.45. yields a flame projection exceeding 18 inches at full valve opening, or a flashback (a flame extending back to the valve} a) any degree of valve opening;1' (it) "Gaa. flammable" meant; (A) A gas that, at ambient temperature and pressure, forms a flammable mixture with air at a concentration of thirteen (13); lercent by volume or less; or (B) A gas that, at ambient t( mperature and pressure, forms a range o; flammable mixtures with air v rider than, twelve (12) percent by volume, regardless of the lower limit; (iii) "Liquid, flammable" me an* any liquid having a flashpoint belt w 1O0 *F (37.8 *C). except any mixture 1 taving components with flashpoints i/10a *F (37,8.*C) or higher, the total of which. mHke up 09 percent or more o' the total volume of the mixture; (iv) "Solid, flammable" means a solid, other than a-blasting agent or explosive, as defined in $ 180.109(a), the is liable to cause Are through friction, tbsorption of moisture, spontaneous chemical change, or retained heat from manufacturing or processing, ir which cun be ignited readily and when ignited burns so vigorously and persl itently as to create a serious hazard. A < shemical shall be considered to be e fit mmobls solid if. when tested by the m sthod described in 10 CFR 1500.44. i; ignites and bums with a self-sustaint d flamie at a rate greater than one-tenth < if an inch per second along its major ax Is. "Flashpoint" means the mii imum temperature at which a liquid gives off a vapor in sufficient concentration to skill, eyea, or mucous ignite when tested as follows; membranes. Apps ndlx A provides (i) Tagliabue Closed Tester (See further definition! and explanations of American National Standard Method of Test for Flash Pointby Tag Closed Tester, Zll.24-1979 (ASTM D 58-79)) for liquids with a viscosity of less than 45 Saybolt University Seconds (SUS) at Kxj> the scope pf healt i ha: cards covered by this section, and i .ppendlxB describes the criteria^ to be t sed to determine whether oil not a i hem leal is to be considered hazari lows for purposes of fF (37.a X), that do not contain suspended Boltds and do not have a this standard. "Identity" meat s :ar y chemical1 or tendency to form a surface film under test; or (ii) Pensky*Martens Closed Tester (8ee American National Standard Method of Test for Plash Point by common name wl ioh l s indicated qn the material safety di ta sheet (MSD8) tor the chemiqal..The ider tity used shall permit cro$a-refei slice s to be tnudej among theirequin dills t of hazardots Pensky-Martens Closed Tester, Z11.7- chemicals,] the lal e| a; id the MSDS 1979 (ASTM D 93-79)) for liquids with a "Immediate usi" means that the viscosity equal to or greater than 45 SUI hazardousichemii al m ill be under the at 100 "F (97.8 X), or that contain control of Snd us< d 'or iy by the ppr ton suspended solids, or that have a tendency to form a surface film under test; or who transfers it fi om 11 labeled 1 container ^nd on) / wl hin the work shift in which ltl is tran ifert sd. (iii) Setaflash Closed Tester (see "Importer" mesns tie first busimibh American National Standard Method oi with employees v Ithin the Cueiotn i Test for Flash Point by Setaflash Closet Territory of the U "liter 1 States whic i Tester (ASTMD 3270-78)) receiveshazerdoi 3>chemicuts produced Organic peroxides, which undergo in other countries for: he purpose nf autoaccelereting thermal decomposition supplying (hem tc distributors or are excluded from any of the flashpoint employersiwithin the United States. determination methods specified above "Label" means any written, printed, or "Foreeaeable emergency" means any potential occurrence such as, but not limited to,'equipment failure, rupture of graphic material, lisp eyed on or a fixed to containers of h izar Jous chemict Is. '`Material safet / da a sheet (M8l)S)" containers, or failure of control equipment which could resuit.in an uncontrolled release of a hazardous chemical Into the workplace, "Hazardous chemical" means any chemioal which ia a physical hazard or health hazard. means written or prlned material concerning a haz: rdous chmnicni which is prepared in am ordt ncc with paragraph|(g) of t its a action. "Mixture" mea m ar y combination of two or more chen tea) i if the combination is m L in whole or to ( art, "Hazard warning" means any words; the result Of a ch rniictii reaction.! pictures, symbols, or combination "Organip peron ld.e" means an organic thereof appearing on a label or other appropriate form of warning which convey the hazard^) of thacheroical(s) compound] that c< ntal is the bivalent -0- O-structure and v ibilcl may bo considere4 to be t ?tr lcturul derivative in the container(s). of hydrogen pern: ride where onaor both "Health lMMWfr means a chemical ftji of the hydrogen a ojmt has been , which there ia statistically significant replaced an o: ;ani: radical, evidence based on at least one study "Oxidizbr" met ns a chemical otter conducted in accordance with established scientific principles that than a blasting a; ent or explosive us defined.jin |1910. iqj&(*), that initiates or acute or chronic health effects may occur in exposed employees. The term "health hazard" inoludee chemicals promotes combut lion in other materials, thereby cabsing f rq ei ther of itself br through th^ reiea, eof oxygen or ot ler which are carcinogens, toxic or highly gases.. . j . toxic agents, reproductive toxinB, "Physical ha2a d" means a chemical irritants, corrosives, sensitizers, for which (here it scientifically vpl d hepatatoxina, nephrotoxlns, evidence that it ii a combustible liquid, neurotoxins, agents which act an the a compressed get, explosive, flaiinrpable, hematopoietic system, and agents whidt an organiciperoxi ie, en oxidizer. 9-23-87 [Ban. 18111.1200(0)] F JMlaftid by THE BUREAU OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS, INC., Wasmj)||ton, D.C. 20037 ss HWBUI0013171 SENT BYiXerox Telecopier 7020 M0-10-81 I 9:22 4166714236-* 313 82750401# 7 31:9104 REfERENCEFUE pyrophoric, unstable (reactive) or wet ir- rnemacr^tiovAe. "Produce" means to manufacture, process, formulate, or repackage. "Pyrophoric" means a chemical that will ignite spontaneously in air at a temperature of 130 *F (54.4 'C) or belo' v. "Responsible party" means someonn who can provide additional informatk n on the hazardous chemical and appropriate emergency procedures. If necessary. "Specific chemical Identity" means the chemical name, Chemical Abeiracs Service (CAS) Registry Number, or an|r other information that reveals the precise chemical designation of the substance. 'Trade secret" means any confidential formula, pattern, process, device, information or compilation of information that is used in an employer's business, and that gives thb employer an opportunity to obtain an advantage over competitors who do n )t know or use it. Appendix D sets out tl e criteria to be used in evaluating trade secrets. "Unstablu (reactive)" means a chemical which in the pure state, or at produced or transported, will vigorously polymerize, decompose, condense, or will become selfoeactive under , condi lions of shocks, pressure or temperature. "Use" means to package, handle, react, or transfer. .> , , "WHter-reactlve'1 means a chemical that reacts with water to release a gas that Is either flammable or presents a health hazard "Work area" means a room or defined space in a workplace where hazardous chemicals are produced or used, and where employees are present. "Workplace" means an establishment, job site, nr project, at one geographical! location containing one or more work areas. (d) tlQzrni determination. (l) ~ Chemical manufacturera and importer)) shall evaluate chemicals produced in their workplaces or imported by them to determine if they an hazardous. Employers are not required to evaluntj) chemicals unless they choose not to rtfiy on the evaluation performed by the chemical manufacturer or importer Foi the chemical to satisfy this requirement. (2) Chemical manufacturers, iniportere rotfrA..m,,rn.ln,i,m_r_A__A_v__a_liifliine chemicals shall identify and consider the available scientific evidence concerning such hazards. For health hazards, evidence which is statistically significant and which is based on at least one positive study conducted in accordance with established scientific principles is considered to be sufficient to establish a hazardous effect if the results of the study meet the definitions of health hazards in this section. Appendix A shall be consulted for the soope of health hazards covered, and Appendix B shall be consulted for the criteria to be followed with respect to the completeness of the evaluation, and the data to be reported, (3) The chemical manufacturer, importer or employer evaluating chemicals shall treat the following sources as establishing that the chemicals listed in them are hazardous: (i) 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart Z, Toxic and Hazardous Substances. Occupational Safety and Health Adminiatration (OSHA); or, (ii) Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents in the Work Environment, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACCIH) (latest edition). The chemioal manufacturer^ Importer, or employer is ztill responsible for evaluating the hazards associated with the chemicals In these source lists in accordance with the requirements of this standard. - (4) Chemical manufacturers, importers and employers evaluating chemicals establishing that a chemical la a hazard communication purposes-' (i) National Toxicology Program (NTT), Annual Report on Carcinogens (latest edition); (11] International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Monograph* (latest editions); or (ill) 29 CFR Part 1810. Subpart 2, Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Occupational Safetyand Health Administration. Note.--Hu Registry ofToxic Effects of ChemicalSubstance* published by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Hiialth indlcatw whethi r a chemical hai been rand by NTr or IARC to be a potential caremugen. (8)' Che chemical manu aotu rar, Imps t ter or employer sha 1 dawimine the h f zarda of mixtures qf chemicals as follows; (0 11 a mixture has beeji tested as a who c to determine its ht cards, the resu 11 of such testing sh; ill bn used to dele mine whethef the m xhnje Is hazardous: (ii If a mixture has not bee i tested as b witile to determine wh :tW the mixt u re ia a health hezar i. th t mixture shali m assumed |o pres int tl te same heal 11 hazards its do the sdm mnents whit 11 comprise ode perc mt (ay weight or vo! urns) or greater of I le w Ixture, exc* j t that the mixture stellie ; assu c ted to present a car ;iqq jenlc hazt i d if it contains a oo npoi lent In cont i ntration* Of p.l per :e)it or greater whi< h Is considered lobe c treioogen und< ii paragraph (d)(4) o this section: (ii i If a mixture has nc l boon tasted as a win tie to determine whstherthe " " mixmre is a physical has srd, the chei deal manufacturer, i mpo ler, or emp i >yer may use what* ver v - scientifically valid data i b av illabie to evaluate the physical ha mrd potential of tne mixture: and. -w. , '. (iy) If the chemical ma tufa sturer; 7 ; importer, or employer hs 1 Ovi dance to indibate that a coinponai itpr isent in die mlxiiiro in concentrationof ess than ona percent (or in'the ca o of ; T-iur: carcinogens. leas than a, (meant) could be released in qonoentre tlpm which wouljj exceed an estabii ihed OSHA permissible exposure lin it or ACGIH si (hold Limit Value, trcoi i 1th hazard to emplt yam 1 in those {tntrations. the mixt ire t hall be name hazard. G) Chemicalmbnufac|urer|i porters, or employers 1 rating emicala shall describ) writing the ires they use to cste:rsiine the 1 rds of the oh|}mical they evaluate, vritten procedures mb tb be made liable, upon request, toe:laployeet, designated Mprese itati ires, the bIi itant Secretary and the Director. ` 1 vritten description nay be 111 porated into' die wi Men hazard 1 nunication program raqiuired under 1 jraph (e) of this sec ion. Occupational Safety a Haahh Reporter IBSc. 1810.1 fOO((IK8)] ss HWBUI0013172 HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD Sr223 (e) Written hazardcomunmtm program. (1) Employers shell develop, Implement, and maintain at the workplace, a written hazard communication program for thai r workplaces which at least deia Ibes (4) The employer shall make the written hazard communication program available, upon request to employees, their designated representatives, the Assistant Secretary and the Director, in how the criteria specified in paragraphs accordance with the requirements of 29 (f), [g], and (h) of this section foi1 labels CFR 1910.20(e), and other forms of warning, ma erial (f) Labels and otherforms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee (1) The chemical manufacturer, importer. information and training will be met, or distributor shall ensure that each and which also includes the following'. container of hazardous chemicals (1) A list of the hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace is labeled, tagged known to be present using an ic entity or marked with the following that is referenced on the appro; riate information.- material safety data sheet (the list may (1) Identity of die hazardous be compiled for the workplace ns a whole or for individual work at task chemioal(ft): (il) Appropriate hazard warnings; and and, (iii) Name and address of the chemical (li) The methods the employe will use manufacturer, importer, or other to inform employees of the hast ids of responsible party. non-routine tasks (for example, the (2) For solid metal (such as a steal cleaning of reactor vessels), and the beam or a metal casting) that is not hazards associated with chemitials exempted as an article due to its contained in unlabeied pipes in their downstream use; the required label may work areas. be transmitted to the customer at the (2) Multi-employer workplatn time of the intial shipment, and need not Employers who produce, use. or store be included with subsequent shipments hazardous chemicals at a workplace in to the same employer unless the such a way that the employees it other employer(s) may be exposed (ft r example, employees of a construction information on the label changes. The label may be transmitted with the initial shipment itself, or with the material contractor working on-site) sha 1 safety data sheet that is to be provided additionally ensure that the has ard prior to or at the time of the first communication programs developed and shipment. This exception to requiring implemented under this paragri ph (e) labels on every container of hazardous include the following: chemicals is only for the solid metal (i) The methods the employe! will use itself and does not apply to hazardous to provide the other employees) with a chemicals used In conjunction with, or copy of the material safety dan , sheet, known to be present with, the metal and or to make it available at a cen ral to which employees handling the metal location in the workplace, for e ich may be exposed (for example, cutting hazardous chemical the other fluids or lubricants). employees]' employees may be exposed (3) Chemical manufacturers, to while working; importers, or distributors shall ensure (11) The methods the employer will use that each container of hazardous to Inform the other employees) of any chemicals leaving tha workplace is, precautionary measures that twad to be labeled, tagged, or marked in taken to protect employees durfng the accordance with this section in a workplace's normal operating conditions and in foreseeable manner which does not conflict with the requirements of the Hazardous emergencies; and, (iii} The methods the employer will Materials Transportation Act (49 U-S.C. 1801 si *6$) and regulations issued use to inform the other employes] of under that Act by the Department of the labeling system used in the Transportation. workplace. (3) The employer may rely oi, an (4) U the hazardous chemical is regulated by OSHA in a substance- existing hazard communication program specific health standard, the chemical to comply with these requirements, manufacturer, importer, distributor or provided that it meets the crite 4* employer shall aneure that tha labels or other forms of warn ng used are in accordance with the requirements of i hat standard, (5) Except provided in paragraphs i f)(B) and (f)(7) the e nplc yer shall i insure that each coi itslner of hazardous chemicals in fce wo 'kpli.ee is labeteq, agged or marked w th tl a following nformation; ; (i) Identityjof the utzardous ihemical(s) Contain :d therein; and (ii) Appropriate h izanl warnings, (6) The employer nky use eigne,. ilacards. process si e$ts batch ticketls, operating procedure s, or other such written metarials in lipu of affixing! abels to ihdividuai stationary process containers, als long la ths alternative method identifies tl e co itainers to: which it is appiicab eard conveys this information Require i by. paragraph (f)(5) of this sectiojn to be on t label. The written materials si atl te readily accessible to the en iplojees in their work area throughout; wch work shift (7) The ethpioyer tone t required to label portable conti inert Into which hazardous djiemlca a !an > transferred from labeled cental iters and which e re intended Only for d e iimmediato use )f the employed who | lepfoims the tram far. (8) The employer shall not remove or deface existing labi iltj on incoming; containers of hazar loud chemicals, unless the container is immediately marked with .the re luired Informatio n. (9) Tha employer s|tcl ensure ihki labels or other fore s of warning are legible, m%lish, ind prominently displayed oft the c< niai ier, or readily available lnjthe wc rk ai ea throughoi t each work shift. E*> >pfo3 ers having employees Who spi ak ether language may add the inforn atlo i In their j language to [the ma :epial presented, (is long as the informs don Is presented In English as Well. (10) The ohemice 1 ma nufacturer, importer, (di^tributi r Dr employer nei id not affix new label i to iomply with hit section if! existing 1 abel i already cgqvey the required inforn atioi. ii) Matpriai safety,data sheets. (1 ChemicSlmhnufac uteris and importers shall obtain or dev slpp a material safety data sheet for eacl haz irdous chem cal they produce or im non Employers shall have a material sa e(y data sheet for each hazarqous ch jn|]tlcal which they UBe. I 0-23-87 [Sfto. 1911.121)0(0X1)] PubHthwi by THE BUREAU OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS, INC., Washington, D.C. 20037 87 HWBUI0013173 SENT BYiXerox Telecopier 7020 ;10-10-91 i 9:24 41 66714236-* 313 82750401# 9 31:9106 REf ERENCE.FILE (2! shall be in English and shall contain ai least the following information: (i) The identity used on the label, ani except as provided for in paragraph (i) of this section on trade secrets: (A) If the hazardous chemical is a and any other exposure limit use&or manufacturer, importer, or employer preparing the material safety data sheet, where available; (vii) Whether the hazardous chemical is listed In the National Toxicology single substance, its chemical and common name(s); (0] If the hazardous chemical is a Program (NTP) Annuel Report on CamfnogBM (latest edition) or has been found to be a potential carcinogen in the mixture which has been tested as a whole to determine its hazards, tha International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Monographs (latest chemical and common name(a) of the ingredients which contribute to these editions), or by OSHA; (viii) Any generally applicable known hazards, and the common precautions for safe handling and use name(s) of the mixture itself; or, which are known to the chemical (C] If the hazardous chemical Is a manufacturer, importer or employer mixture which has not been tested as preparing the meterial safety data sheet. whole: Including appropriate hygienic practices, (f) The chemical and common name|[s) protective measures during repair and of el! ingredients which have been maintenance of contaminated determined to be health hazards, and equipment, and procedures for cleanup which comprise lft or greater of the composition, except that chemicals of spills and leaks: (lx) Any generally applicable control identiflad as carcinogens under paragraph (d)(4) of inis section shell bis Hated if the concentrations are 0.1ft or measures which are known to the chemical manufacturer, importer or employer preparing the material safety greater and, data sheet, such as appropriate (5) The chemical and common namd(s) engineering controls, work practices, or personal protective equipment; determined to be health hazards, and (x) Emergency and first aid which comprise less than 1ft (0.1ft for carcinogens) of the mixture; if there is procedures; (xi) The date of preparation of the evidence that the ingredients) could b|e released from tha mixture In concentrations which would exceed a: t established OSHA permissible expost re limit or ACCIH Threshold Limit Veluq, or could present a health hazard to employees: and, (3) The chemical and common flunks) material safety data sheet or the last change to it; and, (xii) The name, address and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, employer or other responsible party preparing or distributing the material safety data sheet, who can of all ingredients which have been determined to present a physical hazard when present in the mixture; (li) Physical and chemical characteristics of the hazardous hazardous chemioai and appropriate emergency procedures, if necessary. (3) If not relevant Information is found for any given category on themateriel chemical (such as vapor pressure, flasjh safety data sheet, the chemical point); manufacturer, importer or employer (iii) The physical hazard* of the preparing the meterial safety data sheet hazardous chemical, including the shall merit it to indicate that no potential for fire, explosion, and appiicablo information was found- reactivity: (4) Where complex mixtures have (Iv) The health hazards of the similar hazards and contents (t-e. the hazardous chemical, including sips add chemical ingredients ere essentially the symptoms of exposure, and any medical same, but the specific composition conditions which are generally varies from mixture to mixture), the recognized as being aggravated by chemical manufacturer, importer or exposure to the chemical: employer may prepare one material (v) The primary route(s) of entry; safety data sheet to apply to all of these [vi] The OSHA permissible exposure similar mixtures. limit, ACGIH Threshold Limit Value, (9) The chemical manufacturer. importer or employer prt pari: ig the matei iai safety data she< t sh ill ensure ; tie information race rdadj accurately qts the scientific evt lence used in the hazard deter: nine lion, If the ai manufacturer, i nporter or fur preparing tha r latenal safety met becomes new y aware of any ;ant information gaming the is of a chemical, oi ways to t against tha hazar is. this new ation shall be add id tq the al safety data she; t within three ). If tha chemical i i not currently belnb produced orj impor ed the cham cal manufacturer o' Importer shall add e le information to th e mi terial safen' data sheet before ha c hemical is intrac iuced into thp work ilBc i again. (61 Chemical mqnufaot iren i or importers shall ensure th at distributors and jemployers ard provii led tin apprjt priate material aafr ty dlata sheet with i hair Intltial khlpme itf a id with the first i hipment after a ma aria safety data i heet la updated. Th s ch imical manufacturer or imports! aha I either provi< le material safety c ate i heats with the til ipped containers oi send them to the ei iployer ptio4 to or i t the time of tha si ipment. ifthis mate iel i afety data sheet is not provided wit t a shipment that t as been labelled ae a ha carious chem cal, the employer s tell ibtain one from he chemical! manuf ictu vr, imppi tor, or distributor at fotmae .. possjllie. : ,v (71 Distributors shall isi isiin t that ; material safety data shat ts, a id updated information, arepfovide: toother distributors and employe`s. Retail distributors which sell lu zartous chemicals to commercial ettat omers shalj provide e material i afet f data aheetlto such employers ipon request, and shall post a sign or o ther visa inform them that a material safe ly dl its sheet is available. Chemical manifac urert, Imports!*, and distribute in< ed not provide material ajafety (ate uheeta to retail distributor which iav informed them that tha retail dlstrl imtor does not sell ha product to comm irfilel oust jmers or opeij tha se died container to uj e i t in their own wo; cea, 18 The employer shall mail itain copiak of the required mt ieritil safety data sheets for each hazi tritons chemical in thle workplace, and sh ill e; isure that they ere readily abcessil le di iring each Occupational $afaty a HMtill Rspoittr [Sec. 1910.1200 sxa ] sa ;4- HWBUI0013174 HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD Sn223 31:9107 work shift to employees when th&y are or odor of hazardous chemicals when in their work area(s). being released, etc.); aragraphs (i](3) am t (4) of this section, s soon as circumsti ncei i permit. j (9) Where employees must travel (ii) The physical and health hazards of (3] In nmvemergency situations, a between workplaces during a works(lift, i.o., their work is carried out at more than one geographical location, ihe the chemicals in the work area; (iii) The measures employees cen take to protect themselves from these hemicai manufactu ;er, importer, or mployer shall, upoi i request, disclose * pacific chemical id mtlty, otherwise material safety data sheets may pe kept at a central location at the primary workplace facility. In this situation, the employer shall ensure that employees can immediately obtain the required, information in an emergency. (10) Material safety data sheets may hazards, including specific procedures the employer has implemented to rotect employees from exposure to gezardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment to be used; and, emitted to be wit) hSldj under )aragreph '(i](l} of t tis section, to a tealth professions i.&. physician, 1 ndustrial hygienist toxicologist, ipldemiologiat. or icupattonal healtlji lurse) providing mifijdtca: or other occupational health services to exposed be kepi in any form, including operating . (iv) The details of the hazard procedures, and may be designed to communication program developed by cover groups of hazardous chemicals in a work area where it may be me re appropriate to address the haza rds of a process rather than individual hazardous chemicals. However, the employer shell ensure that In al cases the required information is provided for each hazardous chemical, and in readily accessible during each work shift to employees when they are in in ihcir work areas(s). (11) Material safety data she< ts shall also be made readily available, upon request, to designated represen atives and to the Assistant Secretary, in accordance with the requirements of 20 era 1810.20 (el. The Director si all also be given access to material safety date sheets in the same manner, (h) Employee information anil trowing. Employers shall provide employees with information an j training on hazardous chemicals m the! - work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a ntw hazard is introduced into their work area. (1) Information. Employees s tall be informed of: (i) The requirements of this s action; the employer, including an explanation of the labeling system and the material safety data sheet, and how employees cen obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.' (i) Trade secrets, (1) Thu chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer may withhold the specific chemical identity, including the chemical name and other specific Identification of a hazardous chemical, from the material safety data sheet, provided that; (i) The claim that the Information withheld is a trade secret can be supported; (11) Information contained in the material safety data sheet concerning the properties and affects of the hazardous chemicul (s disclosed; (ill) The material safety data sheet indicates that the specific chemical identity is being withheld as a trade secret: and, (iv) The specific chemical identity is made available to health professionals, employees, and designated representatives in accordance with the applicable provisions of this paragraph. (ill Any operations in their w ork area (2) Where a treating physician or where hazardous chemicals am present; nurse determines that a medical and, emergency exists end the specific (iii) The location and availat ility of chemical identity of a hazardous the written hazard communica ion chemical is necessary for emergency or program, including the required list(s) of first-aid treatment, the chemical hazardous chemicals, and material manufacturer, importer, or employer }mployee(p),iand to employees or iesignated represei tqtives. if: (i) The request is n wiling: (ii] The request d istri >es with reasonable detail a te oi more of the Following occupational health needs ;or the information: (A) To assjBss the hazards of the chemicals1 to which employees will bfc (B) To conjduct oi ajWuss sampling the workplace atmi spin ire to determ: ne employee exposure levels; (C) To conduct p: Orassignment or periodic medical si n|ei lance of exposed employee!; (D) To provide m sdicil treatment to exposod employee;; ; (E) To select or s ssesa appropriate personal protective eqtt pment for exposed employee!r. (F) To design or i issess engineering controls or cjther pi oteotive measure;! for exposed employee;; and, (G) To conduct s udies to determir e the health effects o f exposure. (iii) The request ^plains in detail why the disclosure of the specific chemical identity i; essential and that, in lieu thereof, the iisclpaure of the following; Informal on to the health professional, empli lyeej or designated representative, wo dfidf jot satisfy the purposes describe! ih aregraph ())(l)(ii) of this section: (A) The plroperti island effects of tpe chemical; ' safety data sheets required by this shall Immediately disclose the specific (B) Measures foi controlling workers' section, chemical identity of a trade secret exposure to the ch imici' (2) Training, Employee training shall chemical to that treating physician or (C) Methods of i ion! oringand include at least: nurse, regardless of the existence of a analyzing Worker i ixjpomre to the (i) Methods and observation s that written statement of need of a chemical; ahd, may be UBed to detect the pres mce or release of a hazardous chemical in the work area (such as monitoring conducted by the employer, continuous monitoring devices, visual appearance confidentiality agreement. The chemica manufacturer, importer, or employer j may require a written statement of need and confidentiality agreement, in j accordance with the provisions of (D) Methods of t i$gn using and treating haitmful e: ipiosures to the chemical; 1 (Iv) The request includes a description of the procedures gibs used to maintain 8-23-87 (Safe. 19iq.120p(IM3Klv)] published by THE BUREAU OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS, INC., Washington, D.C. 20037 i 89 HWBUI0013175 wbii i w i f \ y i vr .......... i. 31:9108 RE 'ERENCEF IE I.. the confidentiality of the discloftefi in (11) If a citation fo tnfurmation: and. information may satisfy the specific tbecific chemical idt ntitj[ Information is (v| The health professional, uni the medical or occupational health need : mtested by the che inter 1 manufacturer, employer or contractor of the sen icea of without revealing the specific chemical mporter, or empioyt f.ith t matter will be the health professional (l.e. down itresm identity. idjudlcated bhfore t is Occupational employer, labor organization, or (a) The health professional, employee, Safety and Health Ri `View Commission individual employee), employee, or or designated representative whose ti accordance! with t te Act's designated representative, agree i n a request for information is denied under i ` iforcement scheme and the appllcah written confidentiality agreement that paragraph (i)(3) of this section may refer- <: oimritsston rules of proc adure. In the health professional, employee, or the request end the written denial of the it jcordance with the Cbnmission ruleh; designated representative, will tu t use request to OSHA for consideration. n hen a chemical ma u)fa iturer. the trade secret information for any (9| When a health professional, t iporltir, or employs r hoi ilinuss to purpose othar than the health needfe) asserted and agree not to release the information under any drcumstar cos other than to OSHA, as provided n paragraph (l){fl) of this section, ex sept as authorized by the terms of the agreement or by the chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer. (4) The confidentiality agreement authorized by paragraph (ij(3](iv) of this section; (i) May restrict the use of the information to the health purpose! i indicated in the written statement of need; (il) May provide for appropriate legal remedies in the event of a breach of the agreement, including stipulation o F a reasonable pre-estimate of likely damages; and, fill] May not Include requirsntei ite For the posting of a penalty bond. (5) Nothing in this standard Is n cant to preclude die parties from pursuing non-contraotual remedies to the extent permitted by law. (6} If the health professional, employee, or designated representative refers (he deniul to OSHA under paragraph (i)|8) of this suction. OSHA shall consider the evident* to determine if; f() The chemical manufacturer, imponer, or employer has supported the claim that the specific chemical identity is a trade secret; (ii) The health professional, employee, or designated representative has supported the claim that there is a medical or occupational health need for the information; and, (ill) The health professional, employee, or designated representative has demonstrated adequate means to protect the confidentiality. (10) (i) If OSHA determines that the specific chemical Identity requested under paragraph (i)(3) of this section is not a bona fide trade secret, or that It ts a trade secret, but the requesting health professional, employee, or designated representative has a legitimate medical or occupational health need for the information, haa executed a written it ithhuld the Inform* lion during the omtast. the: Apminta relive Law fudge ituy review tnecitnt on and supporting 11 ttumentation in ea n6n or Usue i i jpropriate orders t< pro tect the i :|mfidantiailty or su< h.mi liters. (121 Notwill istandi ig tie existence it trude aaofot claim, a eh imical tr tinufaclurfer, irnpor nr, or employer upon request. t Isclnste to the , A Bstslant Seqctary i ny i nformation u hich this aedtlon re juitt* the chemical anufacturer,; impor et. o r employer tt > ake available. Whi rq ti ers is a tradu i icret claim. Such ch im i hall be made |) later thap at the t mq ttie informant n provided tolthe As lielent Secretary so at suitable detetml latlms of trade dcret status can be modi and the n icessary projection i car i be . implemented. . ,jf X (13) Nothing! In this par igraph shall,1 m Kjmstrued as rpquirii g thr disclosure ider uny clrdumstai ufos of process oic| rcentage Of jeoixturp information Whfoh is a trade secret employee, or designated representative confidentiality agreement, and has fj)Effectiveldatea. l)Chemical receiving the trade secret Informs Ion shown adequate means to protect the ijdanufacturere, impoi tqra and decides that there is a need to die ilose it confidentiality of the information, the to OSHA. the chemical manufactu rer, chemical manufacturer, importer, or dlstributorsahall ens ire that material Si fety data Sheets ar > pre vlded with the importer, or employer who provid id the employer will ba subject to citation by tju net shipment!of haz irdo is chemicals Information shall be informed by 1 he OSHA. fo employers sjfter Sc ptember 23,19fl7. health professional, employes, or designated representative prior to , or at the same time as, such disclosure. (?) It the chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer denies a wr itten request for disclosure of a specific chemical identity, the denial must (I) Be provided to the health professional, employee, or desipr.ted representative, within thirty days Jaf the request; (11) If a chemical manufacturer. importer, or employer demonstrates to OSHA that the execution of a, confidentiality agreement would not provide sufficient protection against the potential harm from the unauthorized disclosure of a trade secret specific chemical identity, the Assistant Secretary may Isbub such orders or impose such additional limitations or conditions upon the disclosure of the (2) Employer* in thinoiaoufacturing sector sha! I be in iinpllance with ail [ rovi lions of this potion by May 23, H B$. (Mote; ploycrs in the mat ufac hiring sector (SIC Codes 20 'threug 138) are already uired to be In compliance with this jejetion.) ! fpendlx A fo 1910, 200 Health Hazard flnlttons (Memory (II) Be in writing; requested chemical information as may (Hi) Include evidence to support the bh appropriate to assure that the claim that the specific chemical Identity occupational health services are ppendix A foprintdd at 32 FR 32377, igust 24,19S{?] is a trade secret; provided without an undua risk of harm (tv) State the specific reasons wpy the to the chemical manufacturer, importer, request Is being denied; and, or employer. Mthough safely haataids re atAd to the jniosl chnrect Misties afia Chemical can b| jaotively defined in ta rots cl testing Owupational Safety a Hesltft Reporter [See.iaib.i200, Appendix A] <10 HWBUI0013176 Wtml * I !|_J I HAZARD COMMUNICATION S' ANDARD S*;!23 31:9109 requirtiments (c.g. flammability], hea ih of such effects and protected from them, hazard definitions are leas precise ai d more Appendix B, which is also mandatory, subjective. Health hazards may cau s outlines the principles and prooedurea of 3FR 1500.42 or other ap iropriate technique^. S. Senfitkhr. A chem cal that oausas a liibstuntisl proportion < f exposed people oj> measurable changes in the body--(tush at decreased pulmonary function. The*) change.1) are generally indicated by tiie omirruncR of signs and symptoms li the exposed employees--such as ahortn ids of breath, a non-mcaflurablo, subjective feeling. Kmployees exposed to such hazards must be apprised of both the change in body function and the signs and symptoms that me y occur to signal that change. The determination of occupational health hazards Is complicated by the faet that many of the effects or signs and symptom# occur commonly in non^occupatlonafly exposed populations, so that effects of expos ire are difficult to separate from normally occurring illnesses. Occasionally, a substance causes hazardous assessment. uimais to develop an < llerg c reaction in for purposes of this section, any chemical* isrtnal tissue after reps aled exposure to lh|e which meet any of the following definitions, chemical. 11 as determined by the criteria set forth in I 8. Toxic, A comical allinj within any o: Appendix B are health hazards: [the following categoric,;' 1, Carcinogen: A chemical is considered to I (a] A chemical teat h tea median lethal be a carcinogen if: 0*0 (LDm) of more tha 1801 pllligram* p*r (a) It has been evaluated by the International Agency Far Research on Cancer (IARC), and found to ba a carcinogen or potential carcinogen; or (b) It la listed as a carcinogen Of potential carcinogen in the Annual Report on Carcinogens published by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) (latest edition): or, (o) It it regulated by OSHA aa a carcinogen, lilogram but not more hen i 00 milligrams |er kilogram ofj body w tight when dminitterad ofally to ilbim i rat* weighing etweenajO and 300 gia^i* rnch. (b) A chemicU that 1 as a nedlan lethal lose (LDoo) if thare th< n got milligrams pe: iloaram but nit more hin i,000 milligram a wr Kilogram of body vt eight when ([ministered by carter uous contact for 24 cunt (or iessTf death < iccuri within 24 hom) ith the baft jjkin of a bino rabbits weighing an affect that is rarely seen In the p< pulation 2, Corrosive: A chemical that cause* visible itween two and thret kilograms each.; at large, such aa angiosarcomas cau ted by destruction of, or irreversible alterations in, (c) A chemiohl that I a* a {median lethal vinyl chloride exposure, thus maklm it easier living tissue by chemical action at the site of to ascertain that the occupational posure contact. For example, a chemical is oncentratlon |LCm>) lr air olf more than 20) arts per million but n it me re than 2,000 was the primary causative factor* Wore often, however, the effects are commoni such as considered to be corrosive If, when tested on the intact skin of albino rabbits by the arts per mllltpn by va iume of gas or vapo r, t more than tjvo mill! jrami i per liter but r ot lung cancer. The situation is farther method described by the U.S. Department of ore than 20 itjtilllgran a pel liter of mi*t, complicated by the fact that moat chemicals Transportation in Appendix A to 49 CFR Part me, or dust, When at mini; tend by have not bean adequately tested to ietermlne 173, it destroys or changes irreversibly the their health hazard potential, and d its do not structure of the tissue at the site of contact Continuous inhalation bi ota hour (or less If death occurs wflthin 01 a hour) to albino ra a exist to substantiate these effects. There have been many attempts to categorize effects and to define .that * in various ways. Generally, the terms `acute" and "chronic" are used to delineate batwaan effects on the basis of severity or duration. "Acute" effects uaually occur rapid y aa a result of short-term exposure*, and are of short duration, "Chronic" effect* generally occur a* a result of long-term tocpoi ure. and are of long duration. The scute affects referred to mo it following an exposure period of four hours, This term shall not refer to action on inanimate surfaces. 3. Highly toxic: A chemical falling within any of ths following categories: (a) A chemical that has a median lethal dose (LD) of SO milligram* or less per kilogram of body weight when administered orally to albino rata weighing between 200 and soo grams each. (b) A chemical that ha* a median lethal does (LDa) of ZOO milligrams or lew per weighing between 200 grid t oograms each, 7, Target organ effm tj.T IB followinglie a srget orgaii categorizi tlpn if effects whlci nay occur, including e Mimj tea of signs un d lyroptom*and]chemie ili which have been found to cause Such ei epts, These examples are preaanted to illusti ate tie range and diversity of effects am l hex ird* found id ire workplace, [ana the br iad *cope employer i Kuat consider In this i rea, I tut ara not : tended to be all-ind wive frequently are those defined by thi American kilogram of body weight when administered a. Hapatofoxine; Char idah which.product National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard by continuous contact for 24 boure (or less If liver damage ! death occurs within 24 hours) with the here is: auneice; liver Industrial Chemicals (2128,1-1682] skin of albino rabbits weighing between two enlargement irritation, corrosivity, sensitization and lethal end three kilograms each. Chemicals; Carbon :efrai hloridei dose. Although these are Important health (c) A chemical that has a median lethal nitrosamines effects, they do not adequately co rer the considerable range of acute effect i which concentration (LCm) in air of200 parts per b. Nephrotqxina; Cheifiida^ whidi produtje million hy volume or less of gas or vapor, or 2 kidneydamage may occur as a result of occupatk nal exposure, such as, for example, nuroosls, milligrams per liter or leu of mist, fume, or dust, whan administered by continuous Signs & Symptoms; fedenja; proteinuria Chemicals! Halogsr ated hydrocarbons; Similarly, the term chronic effect is often Inhalation for one hour (or Ini if death uraniuin I used to cover only carcinogenicity, occurs within one hour) to albino rets , Naurotoxin*! Cham oaia vhich produpe teratogenicity, and mutagenicity, Vhese weighing between 200 and 800grams aaoh. their primjary tox c (iff) at* an the njr roue effects are obviously s concern In the 4. Irritant: A chemical, which la not system J workplace, but again, do not adsc uately corrosive, but which causes a reversible Signs & Symptoms: Haro mis: behaviors 1 cover the area of chronic effects, excluding, inflammatory effect on living tissue by changes; decrees i in n otor functions for example, blood dyscratias (suih as chemical action at the site of contact, A Chemicalsiprcurj; ear ion dieulfkU anemia), chronic bronchitis and li'er atrophy. chemical is a skin irritant if, when tasted on d. Agent* which act c j the blood or The goal of defining precisely. 1 the intact skin of albino rabbits by the hematopoietic sy item: Decrease measurable terms, svery possible health methods of 10 CFR 1500.41 for four hours effect that may occur in the work since ae a exposure or by other appropriate technique*, result of chemical exposures earn ot it reauita in an empirical wore of five or realistically be accomplished. Thii does not more. A chemical la an eye irritant if so negate the need for employees to ) informed determined under the procedure listed in le hemoglobin fund oh; c eprive the but)y tiesu** of oxygen Sign* Oi Rympiamsi|cyai(oti*; low of: oonacimteneBt Chemical*: [Carbon monoxide: cyenidei 9-23-87 ,[Sac. 1910. 200 Appendix A] PtiUHttwd by THE BUREAU OF NATIONAL AFFAIRS, INC., Weaninblan, D.C. 20037 91 HWBUI0013177 UUIV I u i * i v r\ I w I V V V ! S 'I .L. , .UJ i. t 31:9110 REFERENCE FILE e. Agents which damage the lung; Cbm deals which irritate at damage the pulsv inary tissue Sign* St Symptoms: Cough; tightness lift chest; shortness of bnath Chemical*! Silica; asbestos f. Reproductive toxins: Chemicals which affect the reproductive capabilities including chromosomal damage (mutations) and affects on fetuses {temtogenasil] 2. Human dm, When available, epidemiological studies and case reports of advana health affects shall be conaidarad in the evaluation. X Animaldata: Human evidence of health nTwniwn HSSIIWIIU spa Vi*VI produced or used In tha workplace, Therefore, the available results of toxicological testing in animal populations shall be used to predict the health effects that C, hival Toxicology of C'timercialProducts (;teason.Gosselin,aniq Hodge Casarett and Doiill's 7bx|f\rt^lakyi The Basic Science of.Pplsone poult, KlsasSejL and A mjW, Macmillan Publishing COH Ina.; ftjw York. NY. Idriustrial Taximoiy, ft) Alia Hamilton add Harriet LHardy F ublishing Sciences Gr >up,: he., Acton, MA. Signs ft Symptoms: Birth defects; steiiiity may be experienced by exposed workers. In Tdi Ecology ofthej Eye. bi W. Morton Grant Chemicals; Lead; QBCP g. Cutaneous hazards; Chemicals whlel; affect tha dermal layer ofthe body Signs ft Symptoms: Defatting of tha i|dn; rashes; Irritation Chemicals: Ketones: chlorinated Krticuiar, the definitions of certain acuta xards refer to specific animal testing, results (sea Appendix A], 4. Adequacy andsporting ofdata. The results of any studies which are designed and conducted according to established scientific principles, and which report statistically ClharlesC. Awtas, 30-32? EastUwrsncj Avenue, Springfield, [L At n ignition ofHmlth Hi zard i in Industry \ Ifilllam A. Burgess, )o! iniW ley and Sods, 005 Third Avpnue, Npw Yprk, NY 10158, CkmicolHBiam \ ofthe Wo'r.tploce h. Eye hazards; Chemioali which affect the eye or visual capacity Signs ft Symptoms: Conjunctivitis; CO'Ineat damage Chemicals: Organic solvents: adds effects of a chemical, shall be a sufficient basis for a hazard determination and reported on any material safely data sheet. The chemical manufacturer, Importer, or employer may also report the result* of other yick II Proctorjand Jathe* PL Hughes, J.P. LipincottCompany,! Winchester Terrace. New York, I IY[ 10322. Utndbook of'Chmisttyi nd Physics Jhemical Rubber Corn; any, 18B01 CranwoodPajrkwey, 21levi iland. OH scientifically valid studies which tend to, 44128. Appendix B to $1910.1200, Hazard refute the findings of hazard, Tl\i ahold Limit Values flpr Chemical staminaUoa (Mandatory) Appendix C to 1910.1204 Information [Appendix B reprinted at 52 FR 3is77, Sources (Advisory) Substances andFhyt icqLlgentsin thk . work Environment o idB, ological Exposure indices wth lnlmdedChongen August 24, 1987] [Appendix C reprinted at 52 FR 32877, t merican Conference c f Gw ranunental Tha quality of* hazard commute*do i program ia largely dependent upon the adequacy and accuracy of the hazard determination. The hazard determination requiremant of this standard la perforata iceortented. Chemical manufacturers, impoi tan, and employers evaluadm chemicals are not August 24, 1987] Tha following is a list of available data sourcee which the chemical manufacturer. importer, distributor, or employer may wish to consult to evaluate tha hazards of chemioali they produce or import: --Any information in their own company industrial Hygienist* (AC(ilH). 6500 Glenway AveTnue, Bit g. D ft. Cincinnati, OH 45211. ^formation on fhe phyi total hazard* of chemicals may be fot nd li publications of the NaitonUl Fire P tttection Association. Boston,. 4A> required to follow any spadfle methods I or datemining hazards, but they must be el Is to demonstrate that they have adequately ascertained the hazards of the chemicals produced or imported in accordance will the files, *uoh as toxidty testing results or illness experience of company employees. --Any information obtained bom the supplier of the chemical, such as material safety date sheets or product safety bulletin*. 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