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2002 2009
Countries were encouraged to implement the new OSHA published a proposal to modify the Hazard
GHS as soon as possible, with a goal of having Communication Standard to conform with the
a fully operational system by 2008. In December GHS.
2002, the UN approved the 1st edition of the GHS
standards. 2011
OSHA released the final ruling on the updated
2003 Hazard Communication Standard.
The 1st edition of the GHS was published and
made available for implementation. 2012
The Office of Management and Budget
2004 concluded its review of OSHA’s revised Hazard
In December 2004, amendments to the GHS were Communication Standard, incorporating GHS
adopted at the 2nd session of the Subcommittee principles. OSHA passed its final ruling updating
of Experts. Amendments included revisions the Hazard Communication Standard to align with
on classification and labeling, new rules for the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System
aspiration hazards and precautionary statements, (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
pictograms, and preparation of safety data sheets.
2015
2005 E.U. current directives on classification, labeling,
OSHA Published an Advanced Notice of Proposed and packaging will be repealed (May 31).
Rulemaking and opened it to public comments. Expected E.U. deadline for mixture reclassification
after entry into force (June 1).
Up to the effective completion dates, chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors, and employers may comply with either
29 CFR 1910.1200 (the final standard), the current standard, or both.
PENTANE
Name or number used for a
hazardous product on a label or
1 in the SDS
5 CAS 109-66-0
DANGER 2
2 Signal Words
“Danger” or “Warning” are
used to emphasize hazards
Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure.
and indicate the relative level of
May explode if heated. Gas may reduce oxygen in 3 severity of the hazard assigned to
confined spaces.
a GHS hazard class and category
Keep away from heat/spark/open flames/hot surfaces. No
smoking. Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated
place. Hazard Statements
Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be
3 Standard phrases assigned to a
stopped safely. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. hazard class and category that
describe the nature of the hazard
Eye contact: For liquified gas, flush eyes with lukewarm water,
Seek immediate attention. 4
Skin contact: Liquified gases may cause cryogenic burns. Precautionary
Treat burned or frostbitten skin by flushing or immersing the 4 Statements
affected area(s) in lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area.
Measures to minimize or prevent
Inhalation: If respiratory systems develop, move victim away adverse effects
from source of exposure and into fresh air. Seek medical
attention.
GHS Pictograms
Company XYZ | 7131 SW Warren Ave., Bangor ME 04401 | (207) 212-4815 6 5 Standardized set of symbols
which convey health, physical,
and environmental hazard
information
6 Supplier Identification
The prescribed symbols, signal words, and hazard statements can be readily selected from Annex 1 Company name, address, and
of the GHS Purple Book. These standardized elements are not subject to variation, and should appear phone number should be listed on
the label
on the GHS label as indicated in the GHS for each hazard category or class in the system. The use of
symbols, signal words, or hazard statements other than those that have been assigned to each of the
GHS hazards would be contrary to harmonization.
Explosive
Corrosive
This symbol is used for:
This symbol is used for:
• Unstable explosives
• Corrosive to metals (cat. 1)
• Explosives (divs. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4)
• Skin corrosion (cat. 1A, 1B, 1C)
• Self-reactive substances and
mixtures (types A, B) • Serious eye damage (cat. 1)
• Organic peroxides (types A, B)
Health Hazard
Compressed Gas
This symbol is used for:
This symbol is used for:
• Respiratory sensitization
(cat. 1)
• Compressed gases
• Germ cell mutagenicity • Liquefied gases
(cat. 1A, 1B, 2) • Refrigerated liquefied gases
• Carcinogenicity (cat. 1A, 1B, 2) • Dissolved gases
• Reproductive toxicity
(cat. 1A, 1B, 2)
• Specific target organ toxicity Environmentally
following single exposure Damaging
(cat. 1, 2)
This symbol is used for:
• Specific target organ toxicity
following repeated exposure • Acute hazards to the aquatic
(cat. 1A, 1B, 2) environment (cat. 1)
• Aspiration hazard (cat. 1, 2) • Chronic hazards to the aquatic
environment (cat. 1, 2)
Organic Peroxides
Substances liable to • Organic substances which contain
spontaneous combustion the bivalent –O–O– structure and
may be considered derivatives of
• Substances liable to spontaneous
hydrogen peroxide, where one or
heating under normal conditions
both of the hydrogen atoms have
encountered in transport, or to
been replaced by organic radicals
heating up in contact with air and
then being liable to catch fire The symbol, number and border line may be shown in white instead of black.
Corrosive Substances
• Substances which cause full
thickness destruction of intact skin
tissue on exposure time of less
than 4 hours; or exhibit a corrosion
rate of more than 6.25 mm per
year on either steel or aluminium
surfaces at 55 °C
Ordering GHS Labels The obvious major downside to this is the durability
of paper labels. Because of the nature of GHS, GHS
labels are around chemicals- and a small amount
PROS: No equipment needed of certain chemicals or even water could obscure
CONS: High cost per label, wait time for delivery, or destroy the label. Additionally, ink on paper
impractical for high volume and/or repeat need exposed to UV will often fade and lose visibility, and
depending on the print method, these labels can
For companies with a limited need for GHS labels, wear very easily with contact.
ordering GHS labels from a catalog or website can
be a viable option. Some of these downfalls can be mitigated by
protecting the labels with heavy duty plastic sleeves
Typically you can fill out a printed or online order form or another protective means, but this often can be
difficult to do with smaller label sizes.
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