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| American National Standard for Hazardous Industrial Chemicals Material Safety Data Sheets - Preparation |
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ANSI Z400.1 - American National Standard for Hazardous Industrial Chemicals Material Safety Data Sheets - Preparation
Scope and Purpose
Approved March 31, 2004
Scope. This Standard applies to the preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for chemicals and materials used under occupational conditions. It presents basic information on how to develop and write MSDSs that are complete, clear and consistent. It also identifies information that must be included to comply with the per the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). Additional information is provided to help comply with state and federal environmental and safety laws and regulations. With the addition of certain data elements, this Standard is also acceptable for international use.
This Standard is not intended to address the distribution of MSDSs. This Standard is not intended to provide a rote specification for complying with the HCS or any other government requirements. Requirements change. It is the responsibility of the MSDS preparer to be aware of current HCS requirements.
Purpose. The purpose of this Standard is to provide a consistent format for an MSDS that will allow inclusion of information to comply with applicable laws. It will provide the MSDS writer with a framework to communicate useful, understandable information for materials and hazardous chemicals. Information on hazard assessment and labeling may be found in the current American National Standard for Hazardous Industrial Chemicals n Precautionary Labeling (ANSI Z129.1- 2000).
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