GHS Labeling Guide - Creative Safety Supply April 2014

GHS LABELING GUIDE United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) GHS LABEL ELEMENTS GHS STANDARDIZED LABEL ELEMENTS OTHER GHS LABEL ELEMENTS Product Identifier (ingredient disclosure): Name or number used for a hazardous product on a label or in the SDS. Symbols (hazard pictograms): Convey health, physical and environmental hazard information, assigned to a GHS hazard class and category. Supplemental information: non-harmonized information. Hazard Statements: CAS Number XX-XX-X Category 3 Flammable Liquid Category 2A Eye Dammage/Irritation CHEMICAL X DANGER Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. Causes severe eye irritation. FIRST AID Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Avoid contact with eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product. Call emergency medical care. Wash eyes with fresh water. Wash affected area of body thoroughly with soap and fresh water. Standard phrases assigned to a hazard class and category that describe the nature of the hazard. Precautionary Statements and Pictograms: Measures to minimize or prevent adverse effects. ACME Chemicals - 123 Main St. Acmetown, PA 12345 - [phone] Supplier identification: The name, address and telephone number should be provided on the label. Signal Words: "Danger" or "Warning" are used to empha- size hazards and indicate the relative level of severity of the hazard, assigned to a GHS hazard class and category. The prescribed symbols, signal words, and hazard statements can be readily selected from Annex 1 of the GHS Purple Book. These standardized elements are not subject to variation, and should appear 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. GHS Pictograms and Hazard Classes Oxidizers Explosives Flammables Self Reactives Self Reactives Organic Peroxides Pyrophorics Self-Heating Emits Flammable Gas Organic Peroxides Transport Pictograms Acute toxicity (severe) Corrosives Gases Under Pressure Carcinogen Environmental Irritant Toxicity Respiratory Sensitizer Dermal Sensitizer Reproductive Toxicity Acute toxicity (harmful) Target Organ Toxicity Narcotic Effects Mutagenicity Respiratory Tract Aspiration Toxicity Irritation * For the class on explosives, "*" is to be replaced by the indication of the compatibility group or to be left blank if explosive is the subsidiary risk. ** symbol, number and border line may be either black or white • Flammable Liquid • Flammable Gas • Flammable Aerosol Substances, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Dangerous When Wet) Explosive Division 1.4 (additional pictograms for 1.5 and 1.6) Corrosive • Flammable Solid • Self-Reactive Substances • Oxidizing Gases • Oxidizing Liquids • Oxidizing Solids Compressed Gases Organic Peroxides • Pyrophorics (Spontaneously Combustible) • Self-Heating Substances Explosive Divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Acute Toxicity (Poison): Oral, Dermal, Inhalation Marine Pollutant Creative Safety Supply | phone: [phone] | fax: [phone] www.creativesafetysupply.com | email: [email protected]