SDS Required for Shipping Synthesized Products
In the News Alfa Chemistry allegedly shipped pints of acrolein without Safety Data Sheets – Particular hazardous chemical is prohibited on planes and was shipped via FedEx cargo flights Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed $325,000 fine 2 Long Islang Newsday webpage. Accessed April 7, 2014
Shipping Requirements OSHA shipping requirements: 1.Include SDS -If material is novel or not fully characterized, include all know information such as starting materials and predicted hazards -Also include emergency handling and contact information 2.No amount is too small to be exempted from requirements 3.SDS not required if materials are not being publicly shipped 3 OSHA webpage. Accessed April 7, 2014