Chemical Safety & the New SDS Regulations

Chemical Hazards

Controlling Exposure

Hazard Control Methods• Engineering Controls

– Ventilation, enclosing operations, closed containers, replacement• Administrative Controls

– Training, information, limiting exposure time, policy/procedures• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

– Safety goggles, gloves, protective clothing

ENGINEERING CONTROLS

Best Practices• Dispense products in accordance with the label, safety

data sheet, and other product information• Use “closed” feed systems where possible • Store products in original container when possible• Store incompatible materials separately• Keep product containers closed when not in use• Mix products only in accordance with product

instructions• Use flammable and volatile chemicals only in well

ventilation areas

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS

Best Practices• Read and follow label and safety data sheet

warnings and instructions• Post information regarding your hazard

communication process and chemicals• Properly plan your work to limit chemical

exposure time.• Inspect containers and feed systems before use• Wash hands and face after handling chemicals

• Know the location of emergency equipment (eyewash, showers, etc.)

• Follow SDS regarding personal protective equipment

• Use goggles and face shields when splash hazards are present

• Use gloves appropriate for the hazard (check SDS)

• Gas Monitors

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Best Practices

Emergency ActionsIf exposure occurs:• Eye Contact

– Flush for 15 minutes– Seek medical attention

• Inhalation– Move to fresh air– Seek medical attention

• Ingestion– Seek medical attention– Consult SDS

• Skin Contact– Remove contaminated clothing– Rinse skin for a minimum of 15 minutes

Chemical Hazard Communication

Objectives

• Basics of Chemical Hazard Communication• Responsibilities• Chemical Hazard Concepts• Container Labeling• Safety Data Sheets• Controlling Exposure

What is Hazard Communication?

• Hazard Communication is a process that helps you understand and control the hazards of chemicals in your work environment.

• You have a legal “Right-to-Know” about the hazards of the chemicals you work with.

• Regulations establishing this have been in place for decades.

A Shared Process

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Manufacturer, Importer, Distributor

Employer

Employees Contractors

Responsibilities

Manufacturer Responsibilities

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Manufacturer, Importer, Distributor

Employer

Employees Contractors

Evaluate hazards of the products they produce or import. Provide information such as product labels and safety data sheets.

Employer Responsibilities

Manufacturer, Importer, Distributor

Employer

Employees Contractors

Provide training and information to employees and contractors.Maintain labels, chemical inventory and safety data sheetsDevelop policiesMaintain a written communication program.

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Employee Responsibilities

• Participate in training• Know how to obtain chemical hazard

information• Review and follow label and safety

data sheet instructions before product handling and use

• Follow other policies and procedures• Never work with a chemical you are

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Employees Contractors

Chemical Hazard Concepts

Chemical Affects

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Chronic Effects

Acute Effects

Dosage

Amount of hazardous material you are exposed to

Short-term effects that usually disappear when you are no longer exposed

Long-term effects that develop over a period of exposure

Match the term with its explanation below.

Direct contact Skin absorption Eye absorption Inhalation Ingestion Injection (punctures)

Chemical Exposure Routes

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Health Hazards – Key Terms

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Hazard Description

Corrosives Substances that can cause irreversible damage to the eye, skin or respiratory system.

IrritantCan cause a reversible inflammatory effect on eyes, skin and respiratory system.

Sensitizers Induces an allergic reaction / response to the respiratory system or skin – often upon repeat contact.

Toxic Capable of causing serious injury or death dependent upon exposure dose.

Carcinogen Can induce cancer or increase its incidence.

Mutagen Can cause change to genetic material in cells.

Reproductive Toxin

Can cause adverse effects to sexual function, fertility or development of offspring.

Pesticides Substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. Biocides are a subset.

Physical Hazards – Key Terms

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Hazard Description

FlammableLiquid with a flash point < 140oF. Flash point is the temperature at which a liquid gives off enough vapor to ignite in the presence of an ignition source.

CombustibleLiquid with a flashpoint >140oF and <200oF.

Oxidizer Material that can yield oxygen, thereby contributing to the combustion of other materials.

ReactiveMaterial (liquid, solid or gas) that is thermally unstable and can undergo violent reaction by itself or in combination with other materials (e.g. water reactive).

Organic PeroxideSpecial designation of reactive chemicals which may undergo exothermic decomposition. May burn rapidly, be sensitive to shock or friction, or react with other substances.

Others Flammable solids / gases, explosives, gases under pressure, self-heating chemicals

Container Labeling

National Fire Protection Association

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Hazardous Materials Identification System

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Example

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Pesticide / Biocide Label

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Department of Transportation (DOT)

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Upcoming Changes

• Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals - GHS

• United Nations (UN) international mandate to standardize classification, labeling, safety data sheets and hazard symbols

• Being implemented around the world– Varying schedules– US – 2012 to 2015– Canada - TBD

New GHS Label Elements• New Signal Words

– “Warning” – less severe hazard– “Danger” – more severe hazard

• Standardized Hazard Statements– Examples – “Highly flammable liquid and vapor”, “Causes skin

irritation”• Standardized Precautionary Statements

– Examples – “Wear protective gloves”, “Do not breathe vapors”• Pictograms

Pictograms – Fire Hazards • Flammable• Pyrophoric• Self-Heating• Emits Flammable Gas• Self-Reactive• Organic Peroxide

• Oxidizer

Flame

Flame Over Circle

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Pictograms – Health Hazards

• Skin Corrosion / Burns• Eye Damage• Corrosive to Metal

• Irritant (skin and eye)• Skin Sensitizer• Acute Toxicity (harmful)• Narcotic Effects• Respiratory Tract Irritant• Hazardous to Ozone Layer

(environmental)

Corrosion

Exclamation Mark

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Pictograms – Health Hazards • Carcinogen• Mutagenicity• Reproductive Toxicity• Respiratory Sensitizer• Target Organ Toxicity• Aspiration Toxicity

• Acute Toxicity (Fatal or Toxic)

Health Hazard

Skull & Crossbones

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Pictograms – Physical Hazards

• Explosives• Self-Reactive• Organic Peroxide

• Gases Under Pressure

Exploding Bomb

Gas Cylinder

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Pictograms – Environmental Hazard

• Aquatic Toxicity

Environment

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The Environmental Pictogram is non-mandatory for products sold in the United States.

Required Label Elements

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The common name of the product, along with any other identifiers (e.g. product number) must be prominently displayed.

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The name, address and telephone number of the manufacturer, importer or other responsible party must be listed.

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The GHS pictograms for the product are also displayed. In this example, “Health” and “Fire” hazards.

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The appropriate Signal Word is listed. Remember, “Danger” indicates a higher degree of hazard than “Warning”.

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The appropriate Hazard Statements are given. In this case, representing the degree of flammability and the target organ potentially impacted (toxicity).

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Precautionary Statements related to the Health and Fire hazards are displayed. Note there are statements related to Prevention, Response, Storage and Disposal. These statements are largely standardized by regulation, with the manufacturer adding additional information.

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Additional, non-mandatory information can be added by the product manufacturer. May not conflict with or contradict other hazard information

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Going Forward

In-House, HMIS, and NFPA labels will become less prominent as manufacturers move to the GHS labeling system through 2015. DOT and pesticide labels will remain until additional regulations are promulgated.

Safety Data Sheets

General Requirements• Must be available for each

hazardous chemical used• Must be in English but can

also be made available in other languages

• GHS requires a 16 section standardized format. Previously, manufacturers could choose the format.

• GHS-compliant SDS must be in place no later than 2015.

SDS Required Elements1. Identification

2. Hazard Identification

3. Composition Information

4. First-Aid Measures

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

6. Accidental release measures

7. Handling and Storage

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

10. Stability and Reactivity11. Toxicological Information12. Ecological Information13. Disposal Considerations14. Transport Information15. Regulatory Information16. Other Information

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Section 2 describes the product hazard and includes many of the same elements as the label – Signal Words, Pictograms, Hazard Statements, and Precautionary Statements.

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Our SDS describes hazards both “As Sold” and “At Use Dilution”. “Use Dilution” hazard are more representative of the product as used by the customer. Most chemical manufacturers do not provide this.

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Section 4 includes important instructions should you be exposed to the product.

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Section 7 includes details for proper storage and handling practices.

Section 8 outlines needed exposure control measures, including necessary personal protective equipment.

Obtaining SDS

• Ecolab / PureForce product SDS available through www.ecolab.com

• Customers must have a system for making SDS available to all product users at their facilities

Product Disposal Guidelines

• You are responsible for product disposal• Products may be classified as hazardous waste

due to characteristics such as corrositivity or flammability

• Only a licensed hazardous waste disposal company

• Never pour product into a drain unless the SDS indicates it is safe to do so

Questions?