Chemical Hazards and Chemical Safety Part 1 Michael Gillen

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1 Module OSH10010 s Classification and labelling labels Part 2 Safety data sheets s Senior Executive, Pharmachemical Ireland Learning Outcomes Having completed all of the learning activities associated with this lecture, you should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of the potential hazards associated with chemicals Describe the different categories of chemical hazard and provide examples Describe the information that the end-user of a chemical should receive Determine the safe way to handle the chemical, and how this information should be communicated to the user Explain how chemical hazards are assessed Discuss the objectives and the implications of the Globally Harmonised System in the context of effective chemical hazard communication Discuss the REACH Regulation and its impact on chemical safety communication s as a hazard Classification and Labelling GHS/CLP Examples of changes s are a hazard : Potential to cause harm Risk: Likelihood that harm will arise Risk depends on exposure Minimise EXPOSURE and reduce the RISK! (need accurate and correct information) ous s Physico-chemical hazards include flammable, explosive and oxidising Toxicological hazards include toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic, harmful, irritant, corrosive and sensitising Environmental hazards 1

2 ous s different states Gas Vapours, gases Liquid Mists, sprays, liquid Solid Dust, fumes, fibres, powders Information about chemical hazards? Labels Provide information on the chemical or product, the chemical hazards and the precautions you should take into account to ensure safe use Safety Data Sheets You must have a SDS for each hazardous chemical that you use. If you don t, contact the supplier, who is required to give you one. Keep them in an easily accessible place Principles of Classification and Labelling To identify all the physicochemical, toxicological and environmental properties of substances and preparations which may constitute a risk during normal handling and use Having identified any hazardous properties, the substance or preparation must then be labelled to indicate the hazard(s) in order to protect the user, the general public and the environment Current Classification & Labelling Schemes Supply & Use EU Legislation Applies to all goods placed on the market within the EU Is aimed at the user of the goods, e.g. the consumer/occupational user Identifies the hazard to the individual Transport UN Legislation World-wide Coverage Used to help the goods carrier identify the hazards Identifies hazards to transport vehicle, e.g. air, sea, road, rail Explosive Oxidising Extremely flammable EU CPL Regulations Use Highly flammable Flammable Very toxic Toxic Harmful Corrosive Irritant Sensitising Carcinogenic Mutagenic Toxic for reproduction Dangerous for the environment EC Symbols (Ref. 67/548/EEC, Annex II) Explosive (E) Oxidizing (O) (Highly) Toxic (T+/T) Extremely/Highly Flammable (F+/F) Harmful (Xn) Dangerous for Corrosive (C) Irritant (Xi) Environment (N) 2

3 Symbol Risk Phrases The label (Contd.) Flammable (R10) ABC s Dublin 99 Tel Xn XYLENE Harmful by inhalation and in contact with the skin (R20/21) Irritating to skin (R38) Keep out of reach of children (S2) Avoid contact with eyes (S25) Contact details of manufacturer Safety Phrases Different hazard classification and labelling schemes Over the past 40 years GHS The Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of s Based on the Transport System GHS/CLP Objectives To help industry by simplifying the worldwide classification and labelling systems To help users by ensuring more consistent hazard classification and communication leading to better health, safety and environmental protection To help regulators, manufacturers, importers and end users by supporting and improving the information flow up and down the chemical supply / use chain CLP Regulations 2009 key dates January 20th 2009 Substances: 1st December 2010 if already placed on the market 1/12/2012 Mixtures: 1st June 2015 if already placed on the market 1/6/2017 Physico- s Toxicological s CLP - Pictograms Environmental s 3

4 CLP Obligations? Classify Label Package Notify Keep info 10 years Manufacturer Importer Downstream User * Distributor ** * If DU changes composition, must classify. If not, use classification other actor. ** Distributor may use classification of another actor. CLP - Labelling address and telephone no. of supplier Nominal quantity Product identifier pictogram(s) Signal word (H) statement Precautionary (P) statement Supplemental information The Label: Substance CLP Definitions Pictogram Signal Word DANGER Sigma Aldrich ISOPROPANOL Contact Details of Manufacturer Existing CPL Directive 67/548/EEC& 1999/45/EC Annex I Dangerous Preparations New CPL Regulation (EC) No 1272/2009 Annex VI ous Mixtures H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour H319 Causes serious eye irritation H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness P219 keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.- No smoking P261 Avoid breathing gas/mist/vapours/spray P305 +P351 + P338 IF IN EYES : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Precautionary Symbols Indication of Danger: Irritant Xi Risk Phrases: R38 Safety Phrases: S2 Pictograms Signal Word: Warning : H315 Precautionary : P102 Irritant Risk of serious damage to eyes Warning Causes serious eye irritation Toxic Toxic in contact with skin Danger Toxic in contact with skin 4

5 Dangerous for the environment Very toxic to aquatic organisms Warning Very toxic to aquatic life Extremely flammable Danger Extremely flammable gas The Label: Substance s Pictogram Signal Word DANGER Sigma Aldrich ISOPROPANOL H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour H319 Causes serious eye irritation H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness Contact Details of Manufacturer Classification and labelling labels Part 2 Safety data sheets P219 keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.- No smoking P261 Avoid breathing gas/mist/vapours/spray P305 +P351 + P338 IF IN EYES : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Precautionary 5