Changes to Chemical Labels and SDS
DG Employment, Social Affairs and
Inclusion
Changes to labels and SDS
What is this training about?
– Changes to the way that chemical hazards
are communicated
How will I be affected?
– New labels and symbols (pictograms)
– Some changes to classifications
What might I need to do?
– Review your risk assessments and update
your risk management measures if necessary
Legislation on classification and labelling
• Before being placed on the market, all
chemicals must be
– Classified to identify any intrinsic hazards
– Labelled if hazardous according to strict rules
with information on
• Identity of the hazardous chemical(s)
• What type of hazard there is
• Safe use instructions
– Packaged safely
Legislation on classification and labelling
• For many years these requirements have been
driven by
– The Dangerous Substances Directive 67/548/EEC (DSD)
– The Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45/EC (DPD)
• These Directives are implemented in each member
state through national legislation
• This legislation is now being replaced by a new
directly acting Regulation
– The Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on Classification, Labelling and
Packaging of Substances and Mixtures (the CLP Regulation)
What is CLP?
• CLP adopts the UN Globally Harmonised
System of Classification and Labelling of
Chemicals (GHS) into the EU
• GHS aims to improve worker and consumer
protection, and facilitate global trade by
providing
• “... a common basis to define and classify
chemicals according to their hazards and to
communicate this information via labels and
safety data sheets”
Timetable for transition to CLP
Substances
Mixtures
All substances classified and
labelled according to CLP.
Both CLP and DSD classifications
on the SDS.
2 yr derogation,
for stock already
on the market
May be classified and labelled
according to either DPD or CLP.
If labelled according to CLP, both
DPD and CLP classifications must
appear on the SDS.
All substances classified and
labelled to CLP. Only CLP
classifications need appear on the
SDS
All mixtures classified and labelled
to CLP. Only CLP classifications
need appear on the SDS
2 yr derogation
for stock already
on the market
Classification
• Classification identifies the type of hazard
– e.g. flammable, toxic
• The severity of the hazard
– e.g. very toxic, toxic, harmful
• Under CLP the type of hazards identified are
mostly the same, but
– they are split into more hazard classes and sub
divisions or categories
– different classification criteria and methods are used
for some types of hazard, which may change the
classification of some chemicals, or result in some
chemicals being classified for the first time
Physical Hazards
DSD/DPD
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Explosive
Oxidising
Extremely flammable
Highly flammable
Flammable
* New under CLP
CLP
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Explosives
Flammable gases
Flammable aerosols
Oxidizing gases
Gases under pressure*
Flammable liquids
Flammable solids
Self-reactive substances and mixtures
Pyrophoric liquids
Pyrophoric solids
Self-heating substances and mixtures *
Emits flamm. gases in contact with water
Oxidizing liquids
Oxidizing solids
Organic peroxides
Corrosive to metals*
Physical Hazards
Explosive, Self Reactive
Organic Peroxide
Flammable Gases, Liquids and Solids;
Pyrophoric, Self-Reactive, Self-Heating;
Flammable Aerosols; Organic Peroxides;
Emits Flammable Gas in Contact with Water
Oxidizing Gases, Liquids and Solids
Gases under pressure
Corrosive to metals
Health hazards
DSD/DPD
CLP
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Very toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Corrosive
Irritant
Sensitising
Carcinogenic
Mutagenic
Toxic for Reproduction
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Acute toxicity
Skin corrosion/irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
Germ cell mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity
Reproductive toxicity
Specific target organ toxicity –
single exposure
Specific target organ toxicity –
repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard
Health Hazards
Acute toxicity
- Very toxic (Fatal)
- Toxic
Corrosive (causes severe skin burns and eye
damage)
Serious Eye Damage
OR
Respiratory sensitiser
Mutagen, Carcinogen, Reproductive toxicity
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated
Exposure
Aspiration hazard
Acute toxicity
- Harmful
Skin Irritation, Serious Eye Irritation,
Skin Sensitiser
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure
- Respiratory Irritant , Narcotic
Environmental hazards
DSD/DPD
CLP
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Dangerous for the
Environment
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Hazardous to the Aquatic
Environment
Hazardous to the Ozone Layer
Acute Aquatic Toxicity
Chronic Aquatic Toxicity
Dangerous for the ozone layer
Labelling
Label elements under
DSD/DPD
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Symbols
Indications of Danger
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
Additional labelling
requirements
Label elements under
CLP
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Pictograms
Signal Word
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Supplementary labelling
information
New hazard pictograms
Type of hazard
The substance or mixture
may cause serious longterm health effects, such as
carcinogenicity or
respiratory sensitisation
DSD/DPD Symbol
OR
Less serious health hazards
such as irritation, skin
sensitisation and less
severe toxicity (harmful)
Contains gases under
pressure
No symbol under DSD and
DPD
CLP Pictogram
DSD/DPD vs CLP Label Elements
• Indications of Danger
• Signal Words
– Explosive
– Danger
– Oxidising
– Warning
– Extremely Flammable
– Highly Flammable
– Very Toxic
– Toxic
– Harmful
– Corrosive
– Irritant
– Dangerous for the Environment
DSD/DPD vs CLP Label Elements
• Risk Phrases
– R11 Highly flammable
R26 Very toxic by inhalation
– R34Causes burns
• Safety Phrases
– S7 Keep container tightly
closed
– S24/25 Avoid contact with
skin and eyes
– S36 Wear suitable
protective clothing
• Hazard Statements
– H225 Highly flammable liquid
and vapour
– H330 Fatal if inhaled
– H314 Causes severe skin
burns and eye damage
• Precautionary Statements
– P233 Keep container tightly
closed
– P262 Do not get in eyes, on
skin or on clothing
– P280 Wear protective
gloves/protective clothing/eye
protection/face protection
Name, Address and
Tel. No of Supplier
Chemical Name
and Product
Identifier
Acetone
EC No. 200-662-2
ABC Chemicals
Main Street
Anytown
Tel.: 0123 456 789
Danger
Pictograms
Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes
serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or
dizziness
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot
surfaces - No smoking. Avoid breathing vapours.
Wear protective gloves/eye protection. IF IN
EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and
easy to do. Continue rinsing. Store in a wellventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and
cracking
500 ml
Supplementary Information
Signal
Word
Hazard and
Precautionary
Statements
Nominal
Quantity
Single Packagings
• On single packagings, e.g. drums, IBCs
labelled for both transport and CLP,
suppliers may omit hazard pictograms if
they duplicate the transport labels
– Check all labels on the package to make sure
all hazards are identified
Combined label for single packaging
Proper Shipping
Name and UN
No.
Methanol UN1230
Transport
Labels
XYZ Chemicals
High Street
New Town
0987 654 321
Methanol
Danger
603-001-00-X
Chemical Name and
Product Identifier
Pictograms
and Signal
Word
Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Toxic if
swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled.
Causes damage to organs .
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces
. - No smoking. Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray .
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye
protection. IF SW ALLOWED: Immediately call a
POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN (or
hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Store in a
well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Hazard and
Precautionary
Statements
Safety Data Sheets
• Safety Data Sheets are required by REACH
• Format revised to align with GHS – still 16 section
format, but additional sub-headings introduced
– Classification and labelling information now in Section 2
– For substances, and for mixtures which have already
been labelled according to CLP, the classification and
labelling of the product should be given for both the
DSD/DPD and for CLP until 1 June 2015.
– Many other changes to SDS as a result of REACH
Safety Data Sheets
Classification according
to both DSD/DPD and
CLP for substances and
for mixtures already
labelled to CLP until 1
June 2015
Label information
including any pictograms
Classification of
component substances
according to both DSD and
CLP for mixtures until 1
June 2015
Why might the classification of a product
change?
• The classification for some substances and
mixtures may increase (or decrease) in severity
under CLP because:
– The hazard data are still the same, but CLP
classification criteria and methods result in a different
classification
– New hazard information has been identified, e.g.
through REACH and the substance or mixture is
more/less hazardous than previously thought
– A mixture has been reformulated with different
component substances that have different hazards
What to do now
 Look out for new labels and safety data sheets
 Make sure you understand and recognise the new label information
 Check that your use of the substance or mixture is covered in
section 1 of the SDS and any Exposure Scenarios, and is not
advised against
 Follow the advice provided on the new labels and in safety data
sheets
 Check whether the classification has changed
 Evaluate the risks from your use of the substance or mixture and
update workplace risk assessments if necessary
 If you are an employer, communicate these changes to your
employees
 If you have any questions about the new label or safety data sheet,
speak to your supervisor or the supplier
Further Reading
Occupational Safety and Health and the CLP
Regulation
Guidance To Help Employers And Workers To
Manage The Transition To The New System
Acknowledgements
This publication is supported by the Community Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity - PROGRESS (2007-2013).
This programme is managed by the Directorate-General for Employment, social affairs and equal opportunities of the European Commission. It
was established to financially support the implementation of the objectives of the European Union in the employment and social affairs
area, as set out in the Social Agenda, and thereby contribute to the achievement of the Lisbon Strategy goals in these fields.
The seven-year Programme targets all stakeholders who can help shape the development of appropriate and effective employment and social
legislation and policies, across the EU-27, EFTA-EEA and EU candidate and pre-candidate countries.
PROGRESS mission is to strengthen the EU contribution in support of Member States' commitment. PROGRESS will be instrumental in:
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monitoring and reporting on the implementation of EU legislation and policies in PROGRESS policy areas;
promoting policy transfer, learning and support among Member States on EU objectives and priorities; and
relaying the views of the stakeholders and society at large
For more information see: http://ec.europa.eu/progress.
Furthermore, the production of this document by the RPA Consortium (Risk and Policy Analysts Ltd, Denehurst Chemical Safety Ltd, Milieu,
Gillies Associates and Imperial College) was funded by the European Commission as part of a Study Service Contract to provide on
Analysis and Evaluation of the Health, Social, Economic and Environmental Impact of a Possible Amendment of Certain EC Directives on
Health and Safety at Work as a Result of the Adoption of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (Contract number: VC/2010/0446).
Document completed December 2011
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