Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00424:front:0:p18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00424
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Character Range: 48617–51683

ensure effective fire fighting and spill control measures.

Reactivity
This section should describe the reactivity hazards of the chemical, including the conditions under which the hazardous reactions may occur, for example:
    * whether the hazardous chemical will react or polymerise
    * flame propagation or burning rate of solid materials
    * properties of both flammable and non-flammable materials that may initiate or add to the intensity of a fire
    * potential for dust explosion

    * reactions that release flammable or toxic gases or vapours
    * fast or intensely burning characteristics
    * non-flammables that could contribute to unusual hazards to a fire, for example strong oxidising and reducing agents or peroxide fumes.
Specific test data should be provided for the hazardous chemical as a whole, where available. However, the information may also be based on general data for the class or family of chemical
if such data adequately represents the anticipated hazard of the hazardous chemical.
If data for mixtures is not available, ingredient data should be provided. In determining incompatibility, the substances, containers and contaminants that the hazardous chemical might
be exposed to during transportation, storage and use should be considered.

Chemical stability
Information should be provided on the stability of the hazardous chemical under normal ambient storage and handling conditions. Consider any foreseeable changes in temperature and pressure conditions. Any stabilisers used to maintain the product should be described, as well as the safety implications of any change in the physical appearance of the product which may result if the stabiliser is compromised.

Possibility of hazardous reactions
If relevant, the SDS should state if a hazardous chemical will react or polymerise, releasing excess pressure or heat, or create other hazardous conditions. It should describe under what conditions
a hazardous reaction may occur.

Conditions to avoid
Information should include conditions – for example, temperature, pressure, shock, static discharge, vibrations or other physical stresses – that might cause a hazardous reaction.

Incompatible materials
Classes of chemicals or specific substances with which the hazardous chemical could react to produce a hazardous situation should be listed in the SDS, for example, explosion, excessive heat generation, release of toxic or flammable materials.

Hazardous decomposition products
The SDS should list any hazardous products that may be produced due to the decomposition of the chemical during use, storage or heating. The anticipated outcomes of a reaction with another material should be described, including the production of flammable, toxic or asphyxiating gases. Advice should be provided about what should be done if an unstable state is reached.
Hazardous combustion products should be included in Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures of the SDS.

3.11 Section 11 – Toxicological Information
This section of the SDS provides toxicological information relevant