UN/CEFACT
SIMPLE, TRANSPARENT AND EFFECTIVE PROCESSES
FOR GLOBAL BUSINESS
FOR GLOBAL BUSINESS.
Business Requirement Specifications (BRS)
Business Domain : Supply Chain
Business Process : Exchange of GHS-HAZMAT Classification Information
Document Identification : CEFACT/GHS
Title: The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling Chemicals (GHS) Information
UN/CEFACT International Trade and Business Processes Group : TBG 1
Version : 1.0
Revision : 1
Date : 2010/06/24
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CONTENT
1
2
3
4
5
PREAMBLE............................................................................................................................................3
REFERENCES ......................................................................................................................................4
OBJECTIVES .........................................................................................................................................5
SCOPE...................................................................................................................................................6
4.1
Positioning the Exchange of GHS-HAZMAT process within the Supply Chain ..............................7
4.2
GHS-HAZMAT Business Domain ...................................................................................................7
BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS ...............................................................................................................8
5.1
Business Requirement Views .........................................................................................................8
5.1.1
Business Process View ..........................................................................................................8
5.1.2
GHS-HAZMATBusiness Entity View ......................................................................................9
5.2
Transaction Requirements View .....................................................................................................9
5.2.1
Notify GHS Information Pre Shipment ....................................................................................9
5.2.2
Request GHS ClassificaTion Information ............................................................................ 10
5.2.3
Collaboration Requirements View ....................................................................................... 12
5.2.4
Collaboration Realisation View ............................................................................................ 12
5.2.5
Business Choreography View ............................................................................................. 13
5.3
Business Transaction View ......................................................................................................... 14
5.3.1
5.4
6
7
The GHS BUSINESS Information View ............................................................................... 15
Information Models ...................................................................................................................... 16
5.4.1
GHS HAZMAT Classification Model .................................................................................... 16
5.4.2
GHS HAZMAT Classification Message Attributes ............................................................... 17
BUSINESS RULES ............................................................................................................................. 33
GLOSSARY ........................................................................................................................................ 34
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1
PREAMBLE
The purpose of the project is to is to specify the requirements for a standard exchange of data concerning
hazardous chemicals based on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). GHS is a globally harmonized standard model to fulfill hazardous chemical classification,
hazardous material communications, and labeling requirements with respect to the transport and management of chemicals.
GHS is a United Nations recognized system for classifying chemicals. It was developed as a standardized
tool to facilitate the streamlining of different regulatory systems and requirements across and within countries. GHS is not a regulation, but a globally accepted classification and communication system.
Most nations in the world, including the US Government, direct that information describing hazardous material (HAZMAT) must be widely available to employees who may come in contact with it. HAZMAT manufacturers and vendors develop and communicate data describing their products through several
classification systems—including the GHS.
This document defines a globally consistent GHS system for the worldwide supply chains using the
UN/CEFACT Modeling Methodology (UMM) approach and Unified Modeling Language to detail the transactions involved.
The structure of this document is based on the structure of the UN/CEFACT Business Requirements
(BRS).
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2
REFERENCES
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

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), Third Revised
Edition, July 2009
UN/CEFACT Modeling Methodology (CEFACT/TMG/N090R10, November 2001)
UN/CEFACT –ebXML Core Components Technical Specifications version 2.01–ISO 15000-5
UN/CEFACT Business Requirements Specification version 1.5 (CEFACT/ICG/005)
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3
OBJECTIVES
The objective of this document is to identify the complete set of class diagrams for GHS used by the industries in the supply chain and the process of information exchange between the various parties involved.
The GHS is a detailed description of the way chemicals are classified according to their specific characteristics and potential hazardous effects. GHS was developed from the United Nations Rio Conference on
Environment and Development in 1992 and was proposed to enhance the communications mechanisms
for the protection of mankind and the environment. While regulatory authorities in countries adopting the
GHS system should accept the agreed upon criteria, provisions, and procedures, a complete data structure using the UN/CEFACT Modeling Methodology (UMM) approach and Unified Modeling Language does
not yet exist.
The contents of the GHS are presented using a class diagram, which includes around 100 data elements.
Currently manufacturers and vendors using the GHS to submit HAZMAT classification information do so
via different media and in different formats (i.e. by FAX, email, JPEG, PDF, eCommerce, etc). The objective of this business process is to efficiently collect, store and distribute GHS data, and thus protect the
safety and health of employees by making those data readily available.
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4
SCOPE
The scope for this project consists of building a data standard for the GHS chemical classification and
labeling system. This GHS system will be available to, and usable for all business, government, or other
entities whose activities involve for the transport, storage of usage of hazardous chemicals.
Categories
Context description
Business Process
The Exchange of Information on Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling Chemicals
Product
tion
Classifica-
Chemicals and Hazardous Materials
Industry
tion
Classifica-
All sectors
Geopolitical
Global
Official Constraint
UN Model Regulations for the Transport of Hazardous Materials
Business
Role
Manufacturer( Responsible Party), Supplier( Shipper), Customer(PurchasingOfficer)
Process
Supporting role
None specified
System Capabilities
None specified
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4.1
POSITIONING THE EXCHANGE OF GHS-HAZMAT PROCESS WITHIN THE
SUPPLY CHAIN
Figure 1 shows that the Exchange of GHS-HAZMAT classification Information relates to the SHIP
process within the UN/CEFACT Supply Chain Model.
uc GHS-HAZMAT
Figure: 1 Position of GHS-HAZMAT project within the Supply Chain
4.2
GHS-HAZMAT BUSINESS DOMAIN
The Scope of the project may be illustrated in a Domain Use Case diagram showing the three typical
Business Partner types involved.
uc GHS-HAZMAT Domain
Figure: 2 Domain Use Case Diagram
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5
5.1
BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS
BUSINESS REQUIREMENT VIEWS
GHS is already in use in numerous countries around the world. The following provides a general description of the submission of GHS information.
5.1.1 BUSINESS PROCESS VIEW
The exchanges between the three Business Partner Types involved in the exchange GHS-HAZMAT information is illustrated in the activity diagram -figure 3. Two basic scenarios are illustrated and the states
of the GHS-HAZMAT entity after each exchange are shown.
act ExchangeGHS Information
Manufacturer
Supplier
ActivityInitial
Customer
GHS Classification
AvailabletoSupplier?
[no]
«BusinessProcessActivity»
Receiv eRequest
«BusinessProcessAct...
Prov ideGHSInformation
«SharedBusinessEn...
:GHS-HAZMATInformation
[requested]
Request
GHSClassification
«SharedBusinessEn...
:GHS-HAZMATInformation
[provided]
[yes]
«BusinessProcess...
Receiv eGHSInformation
«InternalBusinessE...
:GHS-HAZMATInformation
[available]
«BusinessProcessActivity»
Prov ideHAZMAT-GHSInformation
«SharedBusinessEn...
:GHS-HAZMATInformation
[notified]
«BusinessProcess...
Receiv eHAZMAT-GHS
Information
ActivityFinal
Figure: 3 Exchange of GHS Information Business Process
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5.1.2 GHS-HAZMATBUSINESS ENTITY VIEW
The various states that the GHS-HAZMAT Entity can assume and the possible transitions between them
are illustrated in figure 4.
stm GHS-HAZMAT Information
requested
«BusinessEntitySta...
av ailable
«BusinessEntitySta...
prov ided
«BusinessEntitySta...
notified
Final
.
Figure: 4 GHS-HAZMAT Information BusinessEntity States-StaeMachine
5.2
TRANSACTION REQUIREMENTS VIEW
The Exchange of GHS Information Business Process, shown in figure 1, may be rerepresented by two
UMM Business Transactions: RequestGHSInformation and NotifyGHSInformationPreShipment. The Use
Case Diagrams and descriptions are given below.
5.2.1 NOTIFY GHS INFORMATION PRE SHIPMENT
This process details the notification of GHS classification information to a recipient location ahead of the
shipment of HAZMAT materials.
uc NotifyGHSInformation
- Figure: 5 NotifyGHSInformationPreShipment- Business Transaction Use Case diagram
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Business Process
Notify GHS Information Pre Shipment (Pre-Shipment Notification
GHS Classification Information)
Name
Identifier
GHS Classification


Actors
GHS Provider (Responsible Party)
GHS Receiver (Purchasing Officer)
Description
HAZMAT classification for goods is made available to inform purchasing
officers.
Pre-Conditions
The responsible party for maintaining a product’s HAZMAT classification data has prepared GHS conforming information for the product.
Post Conditions
HAZMAT classification information is associated with identified goods to
inform purchasing officers.
Scenario
A purchasing officer requests information about a good. HAZMAT classification data is returned where applicable.
5.2.2 REQUEST GHS CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION
This process details the communication of GHS HAZMAT classification information. The GHS classification information is requested and provided .
uc RequestGHSClassificationInformation
Figure: 6 RequestGHSInformation- Business Transaction Use Case diagram
.
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Business Process
Request GHS HAZMAT Classification Information
Name
Identifier
Actors
GHS


GHS Provider ( Responsible Party)
GHS Requester (Shipper)
Description
In preparing to ship a hazardous material, the GHS HAZMAT classification information must be obtained to properly prepare a HAZMAT shipment and create a GHS conforming label for the container.
Pre-Conditions
The responsible party for maintaining a product’s HAZMAT classification data has prepared GHS conforming information for the product.
The shipper has received permission to prepare a shipment of the
HAZMAT to a specified destination.
Post Conditions
Shipper has relevant GHS information.
Scenario
An entity that prepares hazardous materials for shipment has been
cleared to proceed with preparing a HAZMAT shipment. If the shipper
does not already have the GHS information, the shipper will need to
request the GHS information from the responsible party (e.g. the product manufacturer. (this process is outside of the scope of this Use
Case). The responsible party would then convey the relevant GHS
information to the shipper.
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5.2.3 COLLABORATION REQUIREMENTS VIEW
The ExchangeGHSInformation Business Process may be represented as a Business Collaboration Use
Case created by combining the two Business Process Transaction Use Cases detailed above and is illustrated in figure 7.
uc Exchange GHS Information
Figure: 7BusinessCollaborationUse Case-EchangeGHSInformation
5.2.4 COLLABORATION REALISATION VIEW
The Transactions and Collaboration shown above may be carried out by a number of Different Business
Partner Types. This view of the process links the three Business Partner types –Manufacture, Supplier
and Customer to the authorized roles participating in the transactions.
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uc Exchange GHSInformation
Figure: 8 Business Collaboration Realisation Use Case diagram - ExchangeGHS-Information
5.2.5
BUSINESS CHOREOGRAPHY VIEW
The sequence and logic by which the two Business Transactions in the Business Collaboration interact is
shown in the Business Choroegraphy diagram , figure 8.
act ExchangeGHSInformation
RequestGHSInformation
GHSAvailabletoSupplier
«BusinessTransactio...
NotifyGHSInformation
Figure:9 ExchangeGHSInformation – Business Choreography View
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5.3
BUSINESS TRANSACTION VIEW
The Request GHS Classification Information transaction and the NotifyGHS Information PreShipment transaction together with the Information Envelopes involved in the Information transfers, are shown
in the following Activity diagrams. The Names of the Information Envelopes will be the eventual names
for the Schemas, Messages or Transaction sets to be created to convey the GHSInformation. The content
of these Envelopes will be the Business Information Entities identified in the following sections of the BRS
and subsequent RSM. The GHS-HAZMAT Information represents the same information in both transactions.
act RequestGHS Information
«BusinessTransactionSw imlane»
«BusinessTransactionSw imlane»
GHSRequestor
GHSResponder
«RequestingBusinessActiv ity»
Request GHS-HAMAT Information
:GHS-HAZMAT Information
[Failure]
[Success]
«RequestingInformationEnvelope»
:GHS-HAZMAT InformationRequest
Figure 10.
«RespondingBusinessActiv ity»
Prov ideGHS-HAZMAT Information
RequestGHS ClassificationInformation Transaction- Activity diagram
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act Notify GHSClassification Information-PreShipment
«BusinessTransactionSw imlane»
«BusinessTransactionSw imlane»
Requestor :GHSNotifyer
Responder :GHSReceiv er
«RequestingBusinessActiv ity»
Prov ideHAZMAT-GHS Information
[Failure]
[Success]
«RespondingBusinessActiv ity»
Receiv eHAZMAT-GHS Information
:GHS-HAZMAT Information
Figure: 11
Notify GHS Information-PreShipment Transaction - Activity diagram
5.3.1 THE GHS BUSINESS INFORMATION VIEW
The Information Envelopes that will contain the GHS-HAMAT Information and the GHS-HAZMAT Request
is illustrated in figure 12 below. The detailed information requirements are described in section 5.4.
class GHS
GHS-HAZMAT
InformationRequest
+header
«InformationEnvelope»
GHS-HAZMAT Information
+header
«InformationEntity»
RequestGHS Header
«InformationEntity»
GHSHeader
+body
«InformationEntity»
RequestGHS Body
+body
«InformationEntity»
GHSBody
Figure: 12 the Transaction Information
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5.4
INFORMATION MODELS
5.4.1
GHS HAZMAT CLASSIFICATION MODEL
Acute Toxicity
Oxidizing Solids
Ch 2.14
Organic Peroxides
Ch 2.15
Corrosive to Metals
Ch 2.16
Other Physical Hazard(s)
e.g., Radioactive Material
Responsible Party
Set by Competent Authority
Organization Name (A4.3.1.4)
Affiliation Name (A4.3.1.4)
Address 1 (A4.3.1.4)
Address 2 (A4.3.1.4)
Address 3 (A4.3.1.4)
City (A4.3.1.4)
Municipality (A4.3.1.4)
State/Province (A4.3.1.4)
Country (A4.3.1.4)
Postal Code (A4.3.1.4)
Contact Phone Number (A4.3.1.4)
Emergency Phone Number (A4.3.1.5)
Oxidizing Liquids
Ch 2.13
Substances & Mixtures, which
in Contact with Water, Emit
Flammable Gases
LD50 or LC50 value
Acute Toxicity Estimates
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Time to irreversible damage (corrosion)
Time to reversible damage (irritation)
Mixture properties
Ch 3.1
Serious Eye Damage/
Eye Irritation
Human and animal experience
Link to already classified substances
Draize Score; pH; Mixture properties
Ch 3.2
Ch 3.3
Product SDS Info
Ch 2.12
Self-Heating Substances &
Mixtures
Ch 2.11
Substance or
mixture
categorization
attributes
Pyrophoric Solids
Ch 2.10
Pyrophoric Liquids
GHS Product Identifier (A4.3.1.1)
Alternative Identification (A4.3.1.2)
Recommended Use (A4.3.1.3)
Restrictions on Use (A4.3.1.3)
Hazard Class & Category (A4.3.2.1)
Label Elements: Text (A4.3.2.2.1)
Label Elements: Pictogram/Symbol (A4.3.2.2.2)
Other Contributory Hazard Text (A4.3.2.3)
Substance Chemical Identity (A4.3.3.1.1)
Substance Common Name (A4.3.3.1.2)
Substance Unique ID, e.g., CAS/EC# (A4.3.3.1.3)
Qualified Impurities/Additives (A4.3.3.1.4)
Mixture Chemical Identities (A4.3.3.2.1)
Mixture Conc/Proportions (A4.3.3.2.2. & .3)
First Aid Measures (A4.3.4.1 to .3)
Fire-fighting Measures (A4.3.5.1 to .3)
Accidental Release Measures (A4.3.6.1 to .3)
Handling and Storage (A4.3.7.1 to .2 (d))
Exposure Control/Personal Prot (A4.3.8.1 to .3)
Physical & Chemical Properties (A4.3.9.1 to .3 (r))
Stability & Reactivity (A4.3.10.1 to .6)
Toxicological Info (A4.3.11.1 to .15)
Ecological Info (A4.3.12.1 to .7)
Disposal Considerations (A4.3.13.1)
Transport Info (A4.3.14.1 to .7)
Regulatory Info (A4.3.15)
Other Info (A4.16)
Substance or
mixture
categorization
attributes
Health
Hazards
Classes
Data Used to Produce
Ch 2.9
Physical
Hazards
Classes
Self-Reactive Substances &
Mixtures
Environmental
Hazards
Classes
Ch 2.8
Flammable Solids
Ch 2.7
SDS Document
GHS Labels
Report from Data above
Signal Words
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Pictogram
Product Identifier
Supplier Information
Supplemental Information
Flammable Liquids
Ch 2.6
Gases Under Pressure
Ch 2.5
Hazardous to the Aquatic
Environment - Chronic Toxicity
Hazardous to the Aquatic
Environment - Acute Toxicity
Concentration/Exposure Time to
LC50 or EC50 as a Toxicity Measure
Degradation Time & Bioaccumulation
Ch 4.1
Concentration/Exposure Time to
LC50 or EC50 as a Toxicity Measure
Degradation Time & Bioaccumulation
Ch 4.1
Other Environmen
Set by Competent
Oxidizing Gases
Ch 2.4
Flammable Aerosols
Ch 2.3
Flammable Gases
Explosives
Ch 2.2
Ch 2.1
GHS_Concept
11May20
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5.4.2 GHS HAZMAT CLASSIFICATION MESSAGE ATTRIBUTES
UID
GHS-A4.3.1.4MC
GHS-A4.3.1.4-a
BRS Model Class
BRS Model Attribute
Responsible Party
Description
Class describing a party with responsibility for providing the GHS classification
information.
Organization Name
The organization name, expressed as
text, of this responsible party.
(A4.3.1.4)
GHS-A4.3.1.4-b
Affiliation Name
(A4.3.1.4)
GHS-A4.3.1.4-c
Address 1
The subordinate organization name,
expressed as text, of this responsible
party.
The first free form line, expressed as
text, of the unstructured address.
(A4.3.1.4)
GHS-A4.3.1.4-d
Address 2
The second free form line, expressed as
text, of the unstructured address.
(A4.3.1.4)
GHS-A4.3.1.4-e
Address 3
The third free form line, expressed as
text, of the unstructured address.
(A4.3.1.4)
GHS-A4.3.1.4-f
City
(A4.3.1.4)
GHS-A4.3.1.4-g
Municipality
(A4.3.1.4)
GHS-A4.3.1.4-h
State/Province
(A4.3.1.4)
GHS-A4.3.1.4-i
Postal Code
(A4.3.1.4)
The name, expressed as text, of the
city, town or village in the unstructured
address.
The name, expressed as text, of a subdivision of a city for this unstructured
address.
A name, expressed as text, of the subdivision of a country for this unstructured
address.
The text string of characters that make
up the complete postal code for this
address.
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GHS-A4.3.1.4-j
Country
The name, expressed as text, of the
country in the unstructured address.
(A4.3.1.4)
GHS-A4.3.1.4-k
Phone Number
(A4.3.1.4)
GHS-A4.3.1.5
Emergency Phone Number
(A4.3.1.5)
GHS-A4.3-MC
GHS-A4.3.1.1
Product SDS Information
GHS Product Identifier
Alternative Identifier(s)
(A4.3.1.2)
GHS-A4.3.1.3-a
Recommended Use
(A4.3.1.3)
GHS-A4.3.1.3-b
Restrictions on Use
(A4.3.1.3)
GHS-A4.3.1.4-l
Composition/Information on
Ingredients
(A4.3.1.4)
GHS-A4.3.2.1
The text string of characters that make
up the complete number to contact the
responsible party for emergency information services. Restrictions on hours
of operation or types of information
available should be included.
Safety Data Sheet information for a
product referenced for classification
purposes.
(A4.3.1.1)
GHS-A4.3.1.2
The text string of characters that make
up the complete number for this universal communication.
Hazard Class and Category
(A4.3.2.1)
The technical name, expressed as text,
for the substance or mixture as found on
the label.
Alternative names, numbers, product
codes, unique identifiers or other synonyms, expressed as text, by which the
substance or mixture is known.
The recommended or intended use of
the substance or mixture expressed as
text.
Restrictions on use, either regulatory, or
recommendations by the supplier for the
substance or mixture expressed as text.
The scientific name(s), expressed as
text, for the ingredients that contribute to
the classification of the substance or
mixture. Note: this section may be used
to provide information on complex substances
Text identifying the hazard class and
category in accordance with Chapters 2,
3 and/or 4 of the GHS.
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GHS-A4.3.2.2.1
Label Elements: Text
(A4.3.2.2.1)
GHS-A4.3.2.2.2
Label Elements: Pictogram/Symbol
(A4.3.2.2.2)
GHS-A4.3.2.3
Other Contributory Hazard(s)
(A4.3.2.3)
GHS-A4.3.3.1.1
Substance Chemical Identity
(A4.3.3.1.1)
GHS-A4.3.3.1.2
Substance Common Name
Signal word(s); hazards statement(s)
and precautionary statement(s) based
on the identified
hazard class and category decision by
the
responsible party.
Pictograms or hazard symbols for the
substance or mixture. Note: in the SDS
it may be a black and white graphic or
the name of the symbol.
Text information on other hazards associated with the substance or mixture that
does not result in classification but may
contribute to the overall hazard.
The common chemical name of the
substance, as text; preferably the CAS
number or other unique identifier. Note:
can be identical to the GHS Product
Identifier (A4.3.1.1)
Other common names or synonyms for
the substance in text.
(A4.3.3.1.2)
GHS-A4.3.3.1.3
Substance Unique Identifier
(A4.3.3.1.3)
GHS-A4.3.3.1.4
Classified Impurities or Additives
(A4.3.3.1.4)
The CAS registry number, whenever
available. Other unique identifier specific
to a country or region such as the European Community (EC) number can be
added.
Text information on any impurities and
additives that are classified and contribute to the classification of the substance.
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GHS-A4.3.3.2.1
Mixture Chemical Identity
(A4.3.3.2.1)
GHS-A4.3.4.1
First-aid Measures
(A4.3.4.1)
GHS-A4.3.4.2
Important Symptoms and
Effects
The common chemical names and concentrations in descending order of the
substances, as text; in the mixture that
are potentially hazardous and that are
present, preferably by CAS number or
other unique identifier. Responsible
parties can chose to list all ingredients
including non-hazardous substances.
Text describing the initial care and mitigation measures that can be given by
an untrained responder and any requirements for professional medical
attention.
Text describing the most important immediate and delayed symptoms and
effects of exposure to the substance.
(A4.3.4.2); See also
(A4.3.11.9)
GHS-A4.3.4.3
GHS-A4.3.5.1
Medical Attention/Special
Treatment
(A4.3.4.3); See also
(A4.3.11.9)
Firefighting: Extinguishing
Media
(A4.3.5.1)
GHS-A4.3.5.2
Firefighting: Hazards from
the Chemical
Text describing medical testing and/or
monitoring for delayed effects and any
details on antidotes and contraindications.
Text describing appropriate extinguishing media. Also identifies inappropriate
extinguishing media for particular situations.
Text providing advice on specific hazards that may form when the substance
or mixture burns.
(A4.3.5.2)
GHS-A4.3.5.3
Firefighting: Fire-fighter
Actions
Text describing protective actions to
take during fire fighting.
(A4.3.5.3)
GHS-A4.3.6.1.1
Accidental Release
Measures:
Non-emergency Personnel
A set of instructions in text detailing the
personal protection and emergency
procedures for non-emergency personnel.
(A4.3.6.1.1)
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GHS-A4.3.6.1.2
Accidental Release
Measures:
Emergency Responders
Advice in text for emergency responders
on appropriate, and non-appropriate,
personal protective clothing and equipment
(A4.3.6.1.2)
GHS-A4.3.6.2
Accidental Release
Measures:
Environmental Precautions
Advice in text on environmental precautions related to spills and release of the
substance or mixture.
(A4.3.6.2)
GHS-A4.3.6.3
Accidental Release
Measures:
Containment and Cleanup
Advice in text on containment and
cleanup procedures in the event of spills
and release of the substance or mixture.
(A4.3.6.3)
GHS-A4.3.7.1
Handling and Storage:
Safe Handling
(A4.3.7.1)
GHS-A4.3.7.2
Handling and Storage:
Safe Storage
(A4.3.7.2)
GHS-A4.3.8.1
GHS-A4.3.8.2
Exposure Controls and Personal Protection: Parameters
The textual description of the practices
and precautions that will minimize the
exposure and potential hazards to people, property and the environment during handling of this substance or
mixture.
The textual description of the practices
and precautions that will minimize the
exposure and potential hazards to people, property and the environment during storage of this substance or mixture.
Note: Ensure advice is consistent with
the physical and chemical properties in
Section 9.
(A4.3.8.1)
Text describing the occupational exposure limits, the biological limit values or
control banding approach recommended
to minimize exposure to, and risks from,
the substance or mixture.
Exposure Controls and Personal Protection: Engineering Controls
Text describing the engineering controls
needed to minimize exposure to, and
risks from, the substance or mixture.
(A4.3.8.2)
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GHS-A4.3.8.3
Exposure Controls and Personal Protection: Individual
Protection
(A4.3.8.3)
GHS-A4.3.9
Physical and Chemical
Properties
(A4.3.9)
GHS-A4.3.10.1
Stability and Reactivity
(A4.3.10.1 to .6)
GHS-A4.3.11.1
Toxicological Information
(A4.3.11.1 to .6)
GHS-A4.3.11.7
Toxicological Information:
Route(s) of Exposure
Text describing the personal protective
equipment, and administrative procedures needed to minimize exposure to,
and risks from, the substance or mixture.
The textual description of the list of the
chemical and physical properties of the
substance or mixture at A4.3.9.3. Specify units of measure, reference conditions and method of determination as
appropriate. Parameters in addition to
the GHS list at A4.3.9.3 may also be
included. If listed characteristics do not
apply or are not available, so note in the
text.
The textual description of the stability
and reactivity of the substance or mixture. Includes: reactivity, chemical stability, possible hazardous reactions,
conditions to avoid, incompatible materials and hazardous decomposition
products
The textual description of the list of GHS
health hazard classes at A4.3.11.1 of
relevant toxicological properties of the
substance or mixture. A concise summary of the information used to make
each health hazard class determination
is appropriate. If listed characteristics do
not apply or are not available, so note in
the text
Text description of the likely routes of
exposure and the health effects expected from exposure via each route.
(A4.3.11.7)
GHS-A4.3.11.8
Toxicological Information:
Symptoms
(A4.3.11.8)
GHS-A4.3.11.9
Toxicological Information:
Effects
Text description of health effects and
symptoms related to the substance or
mixture following exposure related to the
intended uses of the material.
Text describing the immediate and delayed effects from short and long term
exposure to the substance or mixture.
(A4.3.11.9)
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GHS-A4.3.11.10
Toxicological Information:
Numerical Tox Measure(s)
(A4.3.11.10)
GHS-A4.3.11.11
Toxicological Information:
Interactive Effects
Text describing the dose, concentration
or conditions of exposure that may
cause adverse health effects as described in A4.3.11.8 and .9
Text describing interactions
(A4.3.11.11)
GHS-A4.3.11.12
Toxicological Information:
Generic Tox Info
Text describing hazards of the chemical
class when substance or mixture specific information is not available.
(A4.3.11.12)
GHS-A4.3.11.13
Toxicological Information:
Mixtures
(A4.3.11.13)
GHS-A4.3.11.14
GHS-A4.3.11.15
Toxicological Information:
Mixture vs. Ingredient Info
Text describing hazard information on
each ingredient listed under A4.3.3.2.1
when a mixture has not been tested for
its health effects.
(A4.3.11.14)
Text describing the potential internal
interactions of mixture ingredients and
any changes to overall toxicity as a result.
Toxicological Information:
Other Info
Text describing other relevant adverse
health effects.
(A4.3.11.15)
GHS-A4.3.12.3
Ecological Information:
Toxicity
Text information necessary to evaluate
the environmental toxicity impact of the
substance or mixture.
(A4.3.12.3)
GHS-A4.3.12.4
Ecological Information:
Persistence and Degradability
(A4.3.12.4)
GHS-A4.3.12.5
Ecological Information:
Bioaccumulation Potential
(A4.3.12.5)
Text information necessary to evaluate
the environmental persistence and degradability of the substance or mixture.
Includes environmental toxicity, persistence, degradability, bioaccumulation
potential, mobility in soil, etc.
Text information and test results necessary to evaluate the environmental bioaccumulation potential of the substance
or mixture (Kow or BCF).
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GHS-A4.3.12.6
Ecological Information:
Mobility in Soil
Text information necessary to evaluate
the mobility in soil.
(A4.3.12.6)
GHS-A4.3.12.7
Ecological Information:
Other Adverse Effects
(A4.3.12.7)
GHS-A4.3.13.1
Disposal Methods
(A4.3.13.1)
GHS-A4.3.14.1
Transport Info:
UN Number
(A4.3.14.1)
GHS-A4.3.14.2
Transport Info:
UN Proper Shipping Name
(A4.3.14.2)
GHS-A4.3.14.3
Transport Info:
Transport Hazard Class(es)
(A4.3.14.3)
GHS-A4.3.14.4
Transport Info:
Packing Group
(A4.3.14.4)
Text information on other potential adverse effects such as environmental
fate, ozone depletion potential, photochemical ozone creation, endocrine
disruption potential, etc.
A set of instructions detailing how to
properly dispose, recycle or reclaim the
substance or mixture.
The 4-figure ID number from the UN
Model Regulations for a hazardous substance or mixture being transported by
road, rail, sea or air. Where the information is not available or relevant, state
that condition.
The UN proper shipping name from the
UN Model Regulations for a hazardous
substance or mixture being transported
by road, rail, sea or air. Where the information is not available or relevant,
state that condition.
The transport class and risks assigned
in accordance with the UN Model Regulations for a hazardous substance or
mixture being transported by road, rail,
sea or air. Where the information is not
available or relevant, state that condition.
The packing group number from the UN
Model Regulations for a hazardous substance or mixture being transported by
road, rail, sea or air. Where the information is not available or relevant, state
that condition.
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GHS-A4.3.14.5
Transport Info:
Environmental Hazards
(A4.3.14.5)
GHS-A4.3.14.6
Transport Info:
Special User Precautions
(A4.3.14.6)
GHS-A4.3.14.5
Transport Info:
Bulk Transport
(A4.3.14.5)
GHS-A4.3.15
Regulatory Information
(A4.3.15)
GHS-A4.3.16
Other Information
Text stating whether the substance or
mixture is a known marine pollutant or
severe marine pollutant according to the
IMDG Code. Also state whether the
substance or mixture is environmentally
hazardous according to the UN Model
Regulations, ADR, RID and ADN.
Where the information is not available or
relevant, state that condition.
Text describing any special user precautions or compliance requirements in
connection with transport. Where the
information is not available or relevant,
state that condition.
Product name (if different than given in
A4.3.1.1) as required by the shipping
document and in accordance with the
name used in the lists of products in Ch
17 or 18 of the IBC Code or current IMO
MEPC.2 Circular. Also indicate ship type
and pollution category. Where the information is not available or relevant,
state that condition.
A textual description of any regulatory
information on the substance or mixture
that is not provided elsewhere. Add
relevant national and/or regional information on the regulatory status of the
substance or mixture under applicable
safety, health and environmental regulations, including prohibitions or restriction
in the country or region into which its
being supplied.
Other textual information specific to the
substance or mixture.
(A4.3.16)
GHS-1.4.10.5.2MC
GHS1.4.10.5.2.a
GHS Labels
GHS classification information to be
represented on shipping labels.
Signal Words
(1.4.10.5.2 (a))
The standard GHS signal word to indicate the relative severity of a potential
hazard posed by the substance or mixture being transported
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GHS1.4.10.5.2.b
Hazard Statements
(1.4.10.5.2 (b))
GHS1.4.10.5.2.c-a
Precautionary Statement
(1.4.10.5.2 (c))
GHS1.4.10.5.2.c-b
Pictogram
(1.4.10.5.2 (c))
GHS1.4.10.5.2.d
Product Identifier
(1.4.10.5.2 (d))
GHS1.4.10.5.2.e
Supplier Identification
(1.4.10.5.2 (e))
GHS1.4.10.5.4.2
Supplemental Information
(1.4.10.5.4.2)
GHS-Ch1.4.6.3MC-a
Other Physical
Hazards
Set by Competent
Authority
The phrase assigned to a hazard class
and category describing the nature of
the hazard, and possibly the degree of
hazard posed by the substance or mixture being transported
The precautionary information for this
GHS label describing the recommended
measures to avoid adverse effect due to
expose to the contents being transported
A graphic composition of a symbol and
other elements such as border, pattern
or color intended to convey specific
information about the substance or mixture being transported
A unique identifier for the substance or
mixture to allow the user to identify the
substance or mixture in the user setting;
e.g. transport, workplace, consumer.
The identifier(s) used must be consistent with the other SDS data provided
for the substance or mixture.
Text identifying the manufacturer or
supplier of the substance or mixture.
The identifier(s) used must be consistent with the other SDS data provided
for the substance or mixture.
Free form text providing supplemental
information about a good used at the
discretion of the competent authority
Catch all for requested GHS related
physical hazard classification data not
currently captured under the GHS specification.
Ch 1.4.6.3
GHS-Ch1.4.6.3a
Hazard Dependent Criteria
Textual description for requested GHS
related physical hazard classification
data not currently captured under the
GHS specification.
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GHS-Ch3.1-MC
Acute Toxicity
Additional GHS classification information for acute toxicity when a product
has an acute toxicity classification.
Ch 3.1
GHS-Ch3.1-a
Acute Toxicity Estimates
Calculated toxicity estimate from formula in GHS, Ch3.1
GHS-Ch3.1-b
Acute Toxicity Classification
The classification category, expressed
as text, of this hazard rating for acute
toxicity.
GHS-Ch3.1-c
Time to Irreversible Damage
to Dermal Tissue
Time in minutes, hours or days
GHS-Ch3.2-MC
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Additional GHS classification information for skin corrosion/irritation when
a product has a skin corrosion/irritation
classification.
Ch 3.2
GHS-Ch3.2-a
Mixture Properties
Additive effects of mixtures of corrosives
GHS-Ch3.2-b
pH
pH value
GHS-Ch3.2-c
Effect of Exposure
Text description of exposure effects
GHS-Ch3.2-d
Skin Corrosion Classification
The classification category, expressed
as text, of this hazard rating for skin
corrosion.
GHS-Ch3.2-e
Time to Reversible Damage
to Dermal Tissue
Time in hours or days
GHS-Ch3.2-f
Mixture Properties
Additive effects of mixtures of irritants
GHS-Ch3.2-g
Skin Irritation Classification
The classification category, expressed
as text, of this hazard rating for skin
irritation.
GHS-Ch3.2-h
Human and Animal Experience
Text description of human and/or animal
experience after exposure to the substance or mixture
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GHS-Ch3.3-MC
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Additional GHS classification information for serious eye damage/eye
irritation when a product has a serious
eye damage/eye irritation classification.
Ch 3.3
GHS-Ch3.3-a
Relationship to Already
Classified Substances
Text description of known relationships
of the substance or mixture to already
classified materials
GHS-Ch3.3-b
Draize Score
Numerical value of the results of the test
GHS-Ch3.3-c
pH
pH value
GHS-Ch3.3-d
Mixture Properties
Additive effects of mixtures of substances
GHS-Ch3.3-e
Serious Eye Damage/Eye
Irritation Classification
The classification category, expressed
as text, of this hazard rating for eye
effects.
GHS-Ch3.3-f
Human and Animal Experience with Substances or
Mixtures Known to Elicit
Sensitization Reactions
Text description of human and/or animal
experience after exposure to the substance or mixture
GHS-Ch3.4-MC
Respiratory or Skin
Sensitization
Additional GHS classification information for respiratory or skin sensitization when a product has a respiratory or
skin sensitization classification.
Ch3.4
GHS-Ch3.4-a
Mixture Properties
Categorization rules for mixtures of substances
GHS-Ch3.4-b
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization Classification
The classification category, expressed
as text, of this hazard rating for skin
sensitization.
GHS-Ch3.4-c
Epidemiological Study Results
Text description of any epidemiological
results based on exposure to the substance or mixture
GHS-Ch3.5-MC
Germ Cell Mutagenicity
Ch 3.5
Additional GHS classification information for germ cell mutagenicity when
a product has a germ cell mutagenicity
classification.
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GHS-Ch3.5-a
Mammalian Germ Cell
Tests
In-vivo & in-vitro
GHS-Ch3.5-b
Mixture Properties
Categorization rules for mixtures of substances
GHS-Ch3.5-c
Germ Cell Mutagenicity
Classification
The classification category, expressed
as text, of this hazard rating for germ cell
mutagenicity.
GHS-Ch3.5-d
Weight of Human and Animal Evidence
Text description of human and/or animal
experience after exposure to the substance or mixture
GHS-Ch3.6-MC
Carcinogenicity
Additional GHS classification information for carcinogenicity when a product has a carcinogenicity classification.
Ch 3.6
GHS-Ch3.6-a
Mixture Properties
Categorization rules for mixtures of substances
GHS-Ch3.6-b
Carcinogenicity Classification
The classification category, expressed
as text, of this hazard rating for carcinogenicity.
GHS-Ch3.6-c
Effect on Sexual Function/Fertility
Text description of the reported effects
on sexual function or fertility after exposure to the substance or mixture
GHS-Ch3.7-MC
Reproductive Toxicity
Additional GHS classification information for reproductive toxicity when a
product has a reproductive toxicity classification.
Ch 3.7
GHS-Ch3.7-a
Effect on Offspring Development
Text description of the reported effects
on offspring development after exposure
to the substance or mixture
GHS-Ch3.7-b
Mixture Properties
Categorization rules for mixtures of substances
GHS-Ch3.7-c
Reproductive Toxicity Classification
The classification category, expressed
as text, of this hazard rating for reproductive toxicity.
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GHS-Ch3.7-d
GHS-Ch3.8-MC
Human and Animal Toxicity
Study Results
Specific Target Organ
Toxicity Single Exposure
Text description of human and/or animal
experience after exposure to the substance or mixture
Additional GHS classification information for a single exposure of a specific target organ toxicity when a product
has a specific target organ toxicity single
exposure classification.
Ch 3.8
GHS-Ch3.8-a
Specific Target Organ Toxicity Single Exposure Classification
The classification category, expressed
as text, of this hazard rating for single
exposure target organ toxicity.
GHS-Ch3.8-b
Human and Animal Toxicity
Study Results
Text description of human and/or animal
experience after exposure to the substance or mixture
GHS-Ch3.9-MC
Specific Target Organ
Toxicity- Repeated
Exposure
Additional GHS classification information for a repeated exposure of a
specific target organ toxicity when a
product has a specific target organ toxicity repeated single exposure classification.
Ch 3.9
GHS-Ch3.9-a
Specific Target Organ Toxicity- Repeated Exposure
The classification category, expressed
as text, of this hazard rating for repeated
exposure target organ toxicity.
GHS-Ch3.9-b
Evidence From Human and
Animal Studies
Text description of human and/or animal
experience after exposure to the substance or mixture
GHS-Ch3.10MC
Aspiration Hazard
Additional GHS classification information specific to aspiration hazards
when a product has an aspiration hazard classification.
Ch 3.10
GHS-Ch3.10-a
Aspiration Hazard Classifi-
cation
GHS-Ch1.4.6.3MC-b
Other Health Hazards
Set by Competent
Authority
The classification category, expressed
as text, of this hazard rating for aspiration hazard.
Catch all for requested GHS related
health hazard classification data not
currently captured under the GHS specification.
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GHS-Ch1.4.6.3b
Ch 1.4.6.3
GHS-Ch4.1-MCa
Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment – Acute
Toxicity
Hazard Dependent Criteria
Textual description for requested GHS
related health hazard classification data
not currently captured under the GHS
specification.
Additional GHS classification information specific to a hazard to aquatic
environment when a product has a classification for being hazardous to the
aquatic environment for acute toxicity.
Ch 4.1
GHS-Ch4.1-a
Concentration & Exposure
Time to LC50 or EC50 as a
Toxicity Measure
LC50- concentration that causes death in
50% of the test animals. EC50 - concentration that causes 50% of the maximum
response
GHS-Ch4.1-b
Degradation Rate
Text description of biotic or abiotic degradation tests or data showing degradation half-lives of the substance or
mixture.
GHS-Ch4.1-c
Bioaccumulation
Bioconcentration factor (BCF)
GHS-Ch4.1-d
Hazardous to the Aquatic
Environment – Acute Toxicity Classification
The classification category, expressed
as text, of this hazard rating for acute
aquatic toxicity.
GHS-Ch4.1-e
Concentration & Exposure
Time to LC50 or EC50 as a
Toxicity Measure
LC50- concentration that causes death in
50% of the test animals. EC50 - concentration that causes 50% of the maximum
response
GHS-Ch4.1-MCb
Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment – Chronic Toxicity
Additional GHS classification information specific to a hazard to aquatic
environment when a product has a classification for being hazardous to the
aquatic environment for chronic toxicity.
Ch 4.1
GHS-Ch4.1-f
Degradation Rate
Text description of biotic or abiotic degradation tests or data showing degradation half-lives of the substance or
mixture.
GHS-Ch4.1-g
Bioaccumulation
Bioconcentration factor (BCF)
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GHS-Ch4.1-h
GHS-Ch1.4.6.3MC-c
Chronic Aquatic Toxicity
Classification
Other Environmental
Hazards
Set by Competent
Authority
The classification category, expressed
as text, of this hazard rating for chronic
aquatic toxicity.
Catch all for requested GHS related
environmental hazard classification data
not currently captured under the GHS
specification.
Ch 1.4.6.3
GHS-Ch1.4.6.3c
Hazard Dependent Criteria
Textual description for requested GHS
related environmental hazard classification data not currently captured under
the GHS specification.
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BUSINESS RULES
Use of non-standardized or supplemental information as defined in the GHS specification:
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GLOSSARY
GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling Chemicals
HAZMAT: Hazardous material.
Responsible Party: A generic role in the GHS process describing any entity that is a source of GHS information (e.g. the manufacturer of a product with HAZMAT characteristics)
Shipper: A generic role in the GHS process describing any entity that requires the complete GHS information in order to prepare a HAZMAT shipment.
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