Singapore GHS

Henkel Adhesive Technologies
Implementation of the Globally
Harmonized System of Classification
and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)
What is GHS?
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
 GHS was developed by the United Nations to
promote a universal standard for hazard
classification and hazard communication around
the world.
 The standard is not compulsory.
 Participating countries are allowed to adopt only
portions and determine implementation timing.
 While GHS is a significant step toward the
development of a single global standard, it will not
lead to true global harmonization due to specific
regional/ country regulatory differences.
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GHS Impact on Henkel
Area of change at Henkel
 Hazard Classification
 Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
 Labels
 HMIS
Every industrial product label
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and
every safety data sheet will be affected by these changes
Henkel Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)
GHS Impact on Henkel
Hazard Classification
Hazard
Classification
Safety Data
Sheets (SDSs)
Labels
HMIS
 Each chemical mixture manufactured/imported by Henkel
(and other chemical manufacturers) must be classified according to the
new GHS criteria
 New hazard classes and categories
 Current hazard determinations are likely to change
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GHS Impact on Henkel
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Hazard
Classification
Safety Data
Sheets
(SDSs)
Labels
HMIS
 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) renamed Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
 Specified 16-section format
 Hazard class and category
 Prescribed hazard statement(s) for each hazard class and category
 Pictogram(s)
 Prescribed precautionary statements
 No HMIS rating
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GHS Impact on Henkel
Labels
Hazard
Classification
Safety Data
Sheets (SDSs)
Labels
HMIS
 Harmonized signal words
 WARNING(less severe) or DANGER(more severe)
 No longer using CAUTION
 Prescribed hazard statement(s) for each hazard class and category
 Pictogram(s) with red border
 Prescribed precautionary statements
 No HMIS rating
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GHS Impact on Henkel
Labels
Hazard
Classification
Safety Data
Sheets (SDSs)
Labels
HMIS
HCS Pictograms
Health Hazard
Flame
Exclamation Mark
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 Aspiration toxicity
 Carcinogenicity
 Germ cell mutagenicity
 Target organ toxicity
 Respiratory sensitization
 Reproductive toxicity
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 Organic peroxide
 Pyrophoric
 Aerosols
Emits flammable gas
Flammable
Self-heating
Self-reactive
 Acute toxicity (harmful)
 Irritant
 Narcotic effects
 Respiratory tract irritation
 Skin sensitization
 Hazardous to the Ozone layer
Henkel Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)
GHS Impact on Henkel
Labels
Hazard
Classification
Safety Data
Sheets (SDSs)
Labels
HMIS
HCS Pictograms
 Oxidisers
 Gases under pressure
Flame over Circle
Gas Cylinder
 Environmental toxicity
 Corrosives
Environment
Corrosion
Exploding Bomb
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 Explosives
 Organic peroxide
 Self-reactives
 Acute toxicity (severe)
Skull and
Crossbones
Henkel Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)
GHS Impact on Henkel
Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)
Hazard
Classification
Safety Data
Sheets (SDSs)
Labels
HMIS
 HMIS ratings will no longer be provided on Henkel safety data sheets and
industrial labels
 Henkel’s decision is based on the fact that the HMIS rating system is
inconsistent with the GHS hazard rating system
 Hazard ratings under HMIS go from 0 (low hazard) to 4 (high hazard)
 Hazard ratings under GHS go from 5 (low hazard) to 1 (high hazard)
 Use of both systems could lead to confusion and injuries
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Henkel Adhesive Technologies
GHS Implementation Timeline
Implementation
Transition Period
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Beginning August 2014:
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Systems and Data Preparation
GHS Safety Data Sheet (SDS) template and
industrial labels will be rolled out. During this period
both old and new formats for SDS and labels will be
used.
September – November 2014:
Customer will be notified of Henkel GHS Implementation
Timeline and plan
December 16, 2014
South East Asia — White Spots & Way forward
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Singapore by Q4 2014 – Q1 2015 :
All SDSs and industrial labels will be compliant with
GHS. Hazard Communication Standard 2012.
Hazard communication (training) internal & external
customers
After the GHS implementation you should
NOT expect
Expect
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Changes in Material Safety Data Master Sheets
(MSDS) renamed Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for
Henkel products due to new classifications of
raw materials
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New content of the label of Henkel products
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Some changes in outer packaging of Henkel
products
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Any impact on the formulation of
Henkel products
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Changes in existing certificates of
Henkel products
Henkel Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)
GHS Contact
 Please contact your sales engineer should you have
any further questions
 Henkel GHS implementation and information
 http://www.henkel-adhesives.com.sg/ghs-2301.htm
 Additional resources:
 https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/ghs.html
The information provided within this document is for reference purposes only and reflects Henkel’s understanding and actions underway to address GHS.
We encourage customers and distributors to consult their own regulatory advisors and legal counsel regarding specific actions within their company.
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