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The new format of mSDS was set by REACH Regulation since December,1 2010. GHS classification and labelling according to CLP Regulation should be included in the new Safety Data Sheets. In addition, the new format demands some important changes. New mSDS - reference links New format of Safety Data Sheets
List of the most important changes in Safety Data Sheets
New mSDS - reference links
Annex II of REACH of REACH Regulation contains the requirements to the content, that should be included in new Safety Data Sheets.В Commission Regulation No 453/2010 of 20 May 2010 amends REACH as regards Annex II. New mSDS should be also in compliance with CLP Regulation. New format of Safety Data Sheets Below you will find the list of sections of new mSDS in English. MSDS should be provided in the official language of the country, where the substance is supplied. - Identification of the substance/mixture and the company/undertaking
- Hazards identification (assessment)
- Composition/information on ingredients
- First aid measures
- Fire fighting measures
- Accidental release measures
- Handling and storage
- Exposure controls / personal protection
- Physical and chemical properties
- Stability and reactivity
- Toxicological information
- Ecological information
- Disposal considerations
- Transport information
- Regulatory information
- Other information
This new format is based on GHS recommendations and it will be acceptable throughout the world. List of the most important changes in Safety Data Sheets
New mSDS (eSDS) should have firm structure in accordande REACH. The information should be in consistency with provided by registrants in their registration dossiers. There are also some important features that should be stressed by us: REACH registration number should be indicated Exposure scenarios should be added in accordance with Chemical Safety Report provided by the registrant in his registration dossier. Exposure scenarios are short guides, that describe the envisaged routes of exposure and how the use may lead to exposure to workers, public users, the environment. Exposure scenarios are added to mSDS as appendix. Classification and labelling must be in accordance with CLP Regulation.
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