Understanding a safety data sheet (SDS) in regards to process safety
The safety data sheet (SDS),formerly known in the United States as the material safety data sheet (MSDS),contains important information for the safe handling of chemicals.This manuscript will cover the use of safety data sheets for process design and safe handling of chemicals.Three main categories (flammability,physical properties,and toxicity) listed in a SDS will be explained.Within each category,examples will be presented on how the specific information can be used in the design of safe chemical operations.Further,within the United States,the Department of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revised their hazard communication standard in March of 2012.Specifically,the standard has been aligned with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).Changes include requirements for use of standardized signal words,pictograms,hazard statements,and precautionary statements.The presentation will review examples of these important changes,and relating these to the GHS for safe use of chemicals within the workplace worldwide.
MSDS Process Safety Physical Properties in Design GHS SDS
Ronald J.WILLEY
Northeastern University,147 SN,360 Huntington Ave,Boston,MA 02115,USA
国际会议
2012 International Symposium on Safety Science and Technology (2012安全科学与技术国际会议)
南京
英文
857-867
2012-10-23（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）