Carcinogen, Respiratory Sensitizer, Reproductive Toxicity, Target Toxicity, Mutagenicity Flammable, Pyrophoric, Emits Flammable Gas, Organic Peroxide Irritant, Dermal Sensitizer, Acute Toxicity (harmful), Narcotic Effects Gas Under Pressure Corrosive Explosive, Organic Peroxide, Self-Reactive Oxidizer Environmental Toxicity Acute Toxicity (Severe) Figure 2.2 – GHS Hazard Pictograms GHS labeling requirements are only applicable to chemical manufacturers, distributors, and shippers of chemicals. GHS labeling requirements are not required for chemicals being stored in a laboratory. However, since most chemicals stored in the laboratory have been purchased from a chemical manufacturer, the GHS labeling and pictogram requirements are very relevant and must be understood by laboratory employees. Figure 2.3 illustrates the GHS label format showing the required elements. ACETONE PRODUCT IDENTIFIER Code: HAZARD PICTOGRAMS
Product Name: SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION Company Name: Street Address: City: State: Postal Code: Number: PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces – No smoking. Avoid breathing dust, fumes, gas, mist, vapors, and spray. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking. In Case of Fire: Use water spray, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Aid: Move out of dangerous area. Consult a physician. If inhaled, move person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. In case of skin contact, wash with soap and plenty of water. In case of eye contact, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water, consult a physician. SIGNAL WORD Danger HAZARD STATEMENT Highly flammable liquid and Causes mild skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May drowsiness or dizziness. Figure 2.3 – GHS Label Format As mentioned earlier, one of the objectives of GHS was to create a quantitative hazard classification system (numerical hazard classification is based on a 1 – 5 scale, 1 being the most hazardous and 5 being the least hazardous) based on physical characteristics such as flash point, boiling point, lethal dose of 50% of a population, reactivity, etc. Table 2.1 illustrates how the numerical hazard classification works for flammable liquids. More detailed information on GHS can be found on the OSHA website. () Table 2.1 – GHS Hazard Classification System for Flammable Liquids Category Criteria Pictogram Signal Word Hazard Statement resistant
Tab 1: Specific Standard Operating Procedures Standard Operating Procedure Base Baths (Alcoholic Hydroxide Solutions) This is an SOP template and is not complete until: 1) lab specific information is entered into the box below 2) lab specific protocol/procedure is added to the protocol/procedure section and 3) SOP has been signed and dated by the PI and relevant lab personnel. Print a copy and insert into your Lab-Specific Chemical Hygiene Plan. Section 1 – Lab-Specific Information Department: Date SOP was written: Date SOP was approved by PI/lab supervisor: Principal Investigator: Internal Lab Safety Coordinator/Lab Manager: Lab Phone: Office Phone: Emergency Contact: (Name and Phone Number) Location(s) covered by this SOP: (Building/Room Number)