Purpose, Scope and Application of the GHS 1

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) is a rational and comprehensive approach to: Defining hazards, Creating classification processes that use available data on chemicals which is compared against defined hazard criteria, and Communicating standardized hazard information on labels and safety data sheets 2

Purpose, Scope and Application of the GHS How was the GHS developed? Major Existing Regulations UN Transport Recommendations European Union (EU) Directives on Substances and Preparations Canadian Requirements for Workplace, Consumers and Pesticides US Requirements for Workplace, Consumers and Pesticides 3

Purpose, Scope and Application of the GHS Key Guiding Principles Overall protection will not be reduced Will be based on intrinsic properties (hazards) of chemicals All types of chemicals will be covered All systems will have to be changed Involvement of all stakeholders should be ensured Comprehensibility must be addressed 4

Purpose, Scope and Application of the GHS Various Scopes Workplace, Consumer Products, Workplace/Consumer Products, Transport, Pesticides Various Approaches Hazard Based Transport, US Hazard Communication Standard, EU Directives Risk Based Labeling Element US Consumer Products, US & Canadian Pesticides 5

Purpose, Scope and Application of the GHS Various Target Audiences and Forms of Communication 6

Purpose, Scope and Application of the GHS The GHS satisfies various regulatory needs by providing: Definition of scope Guidance on it’s application “Building Blocks” that consists of harmonized and standardized elements Hazard classification criteria Symbols, signal words and hazard statements 7

Purpose, Scope and Application of the GHS Scope Covers all hazardous chemical substances, dilute solutions, and mixtures Articles, as defined in 29 CFR , are outside the scope of the system Pharmaceuticals, food additives, cosmetics and pesticide residues in food are not covered at the point of intentional intake. But are covered where workers may be exposed and in transport. There are no complete exemptions from the scope of GHS for any particular type of chemical substance or mixture 8

Purpose, Scope and Application of the GHS Coverage Example: 9 Examples of GHS Endpoints NOT Covered in Current Regulations: 1994 OSHA Hazard Com. Standard: Environmental, Corrosive to Metals US DOT: Skin Sensitization, Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity, Reproductive Acute Toxicity Skin Corrosion/Irritation Serous Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Respiratory or Skin Sensitization Germ Cell Mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive Toxicology Target Organ Systemic Toxicity – Single Exposure Target Organ Systemic Toxicity – Repeated Exposure Aspiration Health Hazards Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment Hazardous to the Ozone Layer Environmental Hazards Explosives Pyrophoric Solids Flammable Gases Self-Heating Substances Oxidizing Liquids Aerosols Oxidizing Solids Oxidizing Gases Organic Peroxides Gases Under Pressure Corrosive to Metals Flammable Liquids Substances which, in Flammable Solids contact with water, Self-Reactive Substance emit flammable gases Pyrophoric Liquids Physical Hazards Example of Implementation Options

Purpose, Scope and Application of the GHS Acute Oral Toxicity Example 10 Regulatory Coverage: OSHA 1994 Hazard Communication Standard: Oral LD50 ≤ 500 mg/kg Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC): Oral LD50 ≤ 5,000 mg/kg Old US DOT: Liquids: LD50 ≤ 500 mg/kg & Solids: LD50 ≤ 200 mg/kg Example of Implementation Options

Purpose, Scope and Application of the GHS Building Blocks The full range is available to everyone, and should be used if a country or organization chooses to cover a certain effect when it adopts the GHS The full range does not have to be adopted Countries can determine which of the building blocks will be applied in different parts of their systems Coverage of hazards varies by the perceived needs of the target audience for information 11

Purpose, Scope and Application of the GHS 12 High HazardLow Hazard

Purpose, Scope and Application of the GHS 13 High Hazard Low Hazard

Purpose, Scope and Application of the GHS 14 Hazard ClassHazard Category Aquatic toxicity, acute 123 Aquatic toxicity, chronic 1234 Hazardous to the ozone layer 1 High Hazard Low Hazard Environmental Hazards

Purpose, Scope and Application of the GHS Impact to Existing Regulations The GHS is not a model regulation or legislation The application of GHS building blocks is not expected to impact the scope of existing regulatory schemes Specific hazard criteria, classification processes, label elements and/or MSDS regulatory requirements will need to be modified to be GHS compliant. As long as the hazards covered by a sector or system are covered consistently with the GHS criteria and requirements, it will be considered appropriate implementation of the GHS. 15

Purpose, Scope and Application of the GHS Application of the GHS: Transport For transport, it is expected that application of the GHS will be similar to application of current transport requirements. Physical, some acute health & environmental hazards are expected to be adopted in the transport sector Containers of dangerous goods will be marked with pictograms that address acute toxicity, physical hazards, and environmental hazards. GHS elements such as signal words and hazard statements are not expected to be adopted in the transport sector 16

Purpose, Scope and Application of the GHS Application of the GHS: Workplace In the workplace, it is expected that all of the GHS elements will be adopted, Physical, Health & Environmental * hazards Labels - pictograms- hazard statement(s) - signal word- precautionary information - product/supplier identification Safety Data Sheets Employee training to help ensure effective communication is also anticipated * Not all workplace systems may have the jurisdiction to adopt environmental hazards 17

Purpose, Scope and Application of the GHS Application of the GHS: Pesticides For pesticides, it is expected that the GHS will be adopted Physical, Health & Environmental Hazards Pesticide labels will include the core elements of the GHS, subject to some sector-specific considerations in certain systems - pictograms- hazard statement(s) - signal word- precautionary information - product/supplier identification - supplemental information 18

Purpose, Scope and Application of the GHS Application of the GHS: Consumer For the consumer sector, it is expected that labels will be the primary focus of GHS application. Physical and Health & Environmental * hazards Labels will include the core elements of the GHS, subject to some sector-specific considerations in certain systems (e.g., risk-based labeling) - pictograms- hazard statement(s) - signal word- precautionary information - product/supplier identification -supplemental information * Not all consumer systems may have the jurisdiction to adopt environmental hazards 19