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Table 1.5.2 Minimum information for an SDS

1. Identification of (a) GHS product identifier;
the substance or (b) Other means of identification;
mixture and of the (c) Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use;
supplier (d) Supplier’s details (including name, address, phone number etc.);
(e) Emergency phone number.
2. Hazards (a) GHS classification of the substance/mixture and any national or regional
identification information;
(b) GHS label elements, including precautionary statements. (Hazard symbols may be
provided as a graphical reproduction of the symbols in black and white or the
name of the symbol e.g. “flame”, “skull and crossbones”);
(c) Other hazards which do not result in classification (e.g. “dust explosion hazard”)
or are not covered by the GHS.
3. Composition/ Substance
information on (a) Chemical identity;
ingredients (b) Common name, synonyms, etc.;
(c) CAS number and other unique identifiers;
(d) Impurities and stabilizing additives which are themselves classified and which
contribute to the classification of the substance.
Mixture
The chemical identity and concentration or concentration ranges of all ingredients
which are hazardous within the meaning of the GHS and are present above their cut-off
levels.
NOTE: For information on ingredients, the competent authority rules for CBI take
priority over the rules for product identification.
4. First-aid measures (a) Description of necessary measures, subdivided according to the different routes of
exposure, i.e. inhalation, skin and eye contact and ingestion;
(b) Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed.
(c) Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if
necessary.
5. Fire-fighting (a) Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media.
measures (b) Specific hazards arising from the chemical (e.g. nature of any hazardous
combustion products).
(c) Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters.
6. Accidental release (a) Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures.
measures (b) Environmental precautions.
(c) Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up.
7. Handling and (a) Precautions for safe handling.
storage (b) Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities.
8. Exposure (a) Control parameters e.g. occupational exposure limit values or biological limit
controls/personal values.
protection (b) Appropriate engineering controls.
(c) Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment.
9. Physical and (a) Appearance (physical state, colour etc);
chemical (b) Odour;
properties (c) Odour threshold;
(d) pH;
(e) Melting point/freezing point;
(f) Initial boiling point and boiling range;
(g) Flash point;
(h) Evaporation rate;
(i) Flammability (solid, gas);
(j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits;
(k) Vapour pressure;
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Table 1.5.2 Minimum information for an SDS (cont’d)

9. Physical and (l) Vapour density;
chemical (m) Relative density;
properties (cont’d) (n) Solubility(ies);
(o) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water;
(p) Auto-ignition temperature;
(q) Decomposition temperature;
(r) Viscosity.
10. Stability and (a) Reactivity
reactivity (b) Chemical stability;
(c) Possibility of hazardous reactions;
(d) Conditions to avoid (e.g. static discharge, shock or vibration);
(e) Incompatible materials;
(f) Hazardous decomposition products.
11. Toxicological Concise but complete and comprehensible description of the various toxicological
information (health) effects and the available data used to identify those effects, including:
(a) information on the likely routes of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye
contact);
(b) Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics;
(c) Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term
exposure;
(d) Numerical measures of toxicity (such as acute toxicity estimates).
12. Ecological (a) Ecotoxicity (aquatic and terrestrial, where available);
information (b) Persistence and degradability;
(c) Bioaccumulative potential;
(d) Mobility in soil;
(e) Other adverse effects.
13. Disposal Description of waste residues and information on their safe handling and methods of
considerations disposal, including the disposal of any contaminated packaging.
14. Transport (a) UN number;
information (b) UN proper shipping name;
(c) Transport hazard class(es);
(d) Packing group, if applicable;
(e) Environmental hazards (e.g.: Marine pollutant (Yes/No));
(f) Transport in bulk (according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code);
(g) Special precautions which a user needs to be aware of, or needs to comply with, in
connection with transport or conveyance either within or outside their premises.
15. Regulatory Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question.
information
16. Other information
including
information on
preparation and
revision of the SDS

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