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Gl obally Ha rmonized
Sys tem of Cl assification
a nd La belling of
Chemi cals (GHS)
What is GHS?
GHS is the abbreviation for Globally Harmonized System of Classification
and Labelling of Chem icals. It is developed by the United Nations to classify
chemicals by types of haz ard and proposes harmonized hazard
communication e lements, including labels and safety data sheets, to
enhance the protection of human health and the environment during the
handling, transport and use of these chemicals.
The GHS als o provides a basis for harmonization of rules and regulations
on chemicals at national, regional and worldwide level, an important factor
also for trade facilitation.
http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/publi/ghs/ghs_w
elcome_e.html
UNECE
Benefits of GHS
Enhance the protection of human heal th and the
envi ronment by providing an internati onall y comprehensi ve
s ys tem for hazard communication;
Provide a recognized fra mework for those countries
wi thout a n existing system;
Reduce the need for testing and evaluation of chemicals;
Fa cilitate interna tional tra de in chemi cals by ha ving thei r
ha zards properl y identified and assessed on an
i nternational basis.
Classification of Hazards
Hazard Classification
GHS classifies chem icals into three main classes: Physical Hazards,
Health Hazards and Environmental Hazards.
Each hazard class is divide d into different sub-classes based on the
intrinsic hazardous properties of the chemicals.
Each hazard sub-class is further divided into hazard categories
depending on the severity of the hazard. A lowe r category numbe r
indicates a more hazardous nature of the chemical and vice versa..
Each hazard class or category is known as a building block in GHS.
Endorsement of GHS
APEC Chemical Dialogue
.Ministers encouraged APEC members to work towards
implementing the globally harmonized system (GHS) on
hazard classification and labelling of chemicals and safety
data sheets by 2006
2006,, including through capacity building
building .
14th APEC Ministerial Meeting, 2002
Co
Co--chaired by
Co
Co--chaired by
Singapore Chemistry
Industry Council (SCIC)
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Corrosive substances
2.
Flammable substances
12. Mutagens
3.
Explosives
13. Carcinogens
4.
Oxidising substances
14. Teratogens
5.
Pyrophoric substances
15. Sensitizers
6.
16. Irritants
7.
Organic peroxides
8.
Self-heating substances
9.
Self-reactive substances
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image was
taken from
SCICs
Guidebook on
the Globally
Harmonised
System of
Classification
and Labelling
of Chemicals
4. Hazard Statements
5. Precautionary Statements
6. Supplementary Information
7. Supplier Information
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Dimensions
(in millimeters)
If possible,
52 X 74
74 X 105
105 X 148
148 X 210
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Phase
Target
GHS focus
Phase 1A
2 yr wef 1 Nov 08
(by end 2010)
Chemical manufacturers /
suppliers
Phase 2A
3 yr
(by end 2011)
Users of chemicals
Phase 1B
4 yr
(by end 2012)
Chemical manufacturers /
suppliers
Phase 2B
5 yr
(by end 2013)
Users of chemicals
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Other Regulations
WSH (General Provisions) Regulations
Regulation 5. Ventilation
Regulation 39. Toxic dust, fumes or other contaminants
Regulation 40. Permissible exposure levels of toxic substances
etc
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Case Study
Prosecution VS Best Chemical (S) Pte Ltd for Providing
Misleading Information in SDS
Charges vs Best Chemical and the MD:
Contravention of section 16(1)(a) of the WSH Act, failure to ensure that
information about the safe use of the hazardous substance and the long
term health effects of the toxic substances are available in the SDS for
the solvent Trisoh 101.
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1996
2001
2010
Fined
S$2000
Fined
S$1500
Charged
and f ined
a total of
S$80k
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Background
Supplier/ Manufacturer
Best Chemical (S) Pte Ltd (BestChem)- manufactures & supplies
Trisoh 101
User:
Shinei International Pte Ltd
User:
Unigold International Pte Ltd
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Findings
Problems with SDS
Uncommon synonym for PCE was stated. Literature shows that tertracap is a
synonym of tetrachloroethylene or perchloroethylene (PCE).
Permissible exposure levels provided are inaccurate
Declared ingredients were not found in the chemical, Trisoh 101
Investigations showed that both Unigold & Shinei were deceived by Best
Chemical into believing that Trisoh 101 is a safer substitute for TCE.
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Appropriate dangerous goods class label, and subsidiary risk label if any;
Correct technical name or Proper Shipping Name of the substance;
UN Number of the substance
telephone numbers and names of the emergency response services, i.e SPF and
SCDF; and
telephone numbers and name of the company or organization domiciled in
Singapore
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TEIP
DG Placard
Display required
Display required
Display required
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Ang Zhixian
Email: ang_zhixian@mom.gov.sg
Internet Website: www.mom.gov.sg/oshd
2010 Government of Singapore
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