EHS-CLNT-PROC-0023 Revision-0 ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY Procedure for providing MSDS information for Hazardous Substances/Chemicals/Dangerous Goods Purpose: To ensure that manufactures /importers of Hazardous Substances/Chemicals/ Dangerous Goods have true and accurate information about those goods in the form of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). To ensure that MSDS is up-to-date with all relevant information and providing copies to suppliers, users, and other concerned parties. Scope: All Hazardous Substances/Chemicals/Dangerous Goods transported, handled, stored & processed within the jurisdiction of Ports, Customs & Freezone and Dubai world business units. Procedure: General Information: A Material Safety Data Sheet is a document that contains information on the chemical make-up, use, storage, handling, emergency procedures and potential health effects related to a hazardous material. The MSDS contains much more information about the material than the label on the container. MSDSs are prepared and written by the manufacturer of the material. This procedure is not intended to supersede or replace any information contained in “Code of Practice of the Management of Dangerous Goods in the Emirates of Dubai” MSDS must have necessary information under the following 16 sections as minimum standard requirement while manufacturing, importing, exporting, trading and using within our jurisdiction. Attention is drawn to the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) standard which serves as valuable source of information in the development of this MSDS format. Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification Names the material & general use of it, also relates the MSDS with the label and shipping documents. Must also have a mailing address/email address and telephone number for the manufacturer or distributor. Section 2: Chemical Composition, Information on Ingredients. Identifies the hazardous components of the material. If non-hazardous ingredients are listed, they should be listed separately. Page1/4 533560692 2/15/2016 EHS-CLNT-PROC-0023 Revision-0 Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) numbers should be included, as well as Exposure standards adopted by international bodies such as OSHA, EU, and HSE –UK should be included in this section. Section 3: Hazards Identification Describes the material's appearance, odor, and health, physical, and environmental hazards that may be of concern for emergency response personnel. Section 4: First Aid Measures This section should include emergency and first aid procedures. It should be in layman's language, easy to understand, and procedures for each potential route of exposure should be included. A "Notes to Physicians" subsection should be included if such information is available( Eg: Toxicity etc.,). Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures This section should describe fire and explosive properties of the material, extinguishing media to be used, and firefighting instructions. It applies to anyone who may be in the area of the fire. Section 6: Accidental Release Measures This section should have information needed to prevent or minimize adverse effects on employees, neighbors, property, and the environment, including waterways and safety measures It is intended for emergency response personnel. Section 7: Handling and Storage This section provides guidelines for handling precautions and minimizing any potential hazards from storing the material. It should include information to minimize handling when appropriate, recommended storage methods and conditions such as - temperature, - inert atmosphere, and - Conditions to avoid. Section 8: Exposure Controls, Personal Protection Discusses the degree of engineering control that may be needed when handling the material. The personal protective equipment that should be used if there is a potential for exposure above the regulatory or suggested limits. Exposure standards adopted by international bodies such as OSHA, EU, and HSE –UK should be included in this section. Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Page2/4 533560692 2/15/2016 EHS-CLNT-PROC-0023 Revision-0 These properties should be included to assist users to determine proper handling and storage. - Appearance - Odor - Physical state (liquid, solid, gas) - pH - Vapor pressure and density, - Melting ,freezing point and Boiling point - Flash point - Solubility, and viscosity - Specific gravity should be included. - Additional properties may be included if they are useful. (E.g. molecular weight..etc) Section 10: Stability and Reactivity This section should describe conditions that may result in a potentially hazardous reaction, such as - Evolution of hazardous gases - Storage incompatibilities - Production of heat, or - Other hazardous conditions. Section 11: Toxicological Information This section should include any known information resulting from animal testing or human experience on the toxicity of the material. Also included would be information on its potential for causing cancer. Data should be included for - Acute, - Subchronic, and - Chronic exposures (if available). Section 12: Ecological Information This section should list impacts to the environment that may occur if the material is released to the environment, or in evaluating waste treatment practices. Section 13: Disposal Considerations This section is intended to provide guidance to environmental and other technical people responsible for waste management for the product. Section 14: Transport Information This section should provide information concerning classification for shipping the material. It should include U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) classifications, or an indication that it is not regulated. Transport information provided by international codes/standards viz IMDG, ADR, IATA should be included in this section Page3/4 533560692 2/15/2016 EHS-CLNT-PROC-0023 Revision-0 It may include information for shipment into other countries. Section 15: Regulatory Information This section should contain information regarding the regulatory status of the material. It should include OSHA AND EPA regulations. It may also include other regulatory agencies, and state agencies, if appropriate. Section 16: Other Information This section is intended for other material the preparer feels is pertinent, and that should not be included in the other fifteen sections. For example, it may include label information, hazard ratings, revision dates, and references to other related information. Hazardous Substances/Chemicals/Dangerous Goods are bought from the manufacturer/importer, and traded to the supplier then to the end user. Importer/Trading companies are responsible to obtain and pass the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to users . Manufactures/importers must have regular analysis reports of contents certified by third party laboratory and make these available anytime. Everyone should always know the hazards of a material before start using it. For most people who work with a material, there are sections of the MSDS that are more important than others. You should always read the name of the material, know the hazards, understand the safe handling and storage requirements, and understand what to do in an emergency. Hazard Communication Standard requires employers to maintain an inventory of hazardous materials, provide employees training on the potential hazards associated with a material, obtain and maintain MSDSs for each material onsite, establish proper methods and types of labels, and inform contractors of the hazards that their employees may be exposed to in their work area. Applicable Regulations a. Environmental Control Rules & Regulations b. Health, Safety & Fire Protection Regulations & Standards c. Code of Practice of the Management of Dangerous Goods in the Emirates of Dubai d. FZ/DM Rules (See ETG-46) e. List of Prohibited/Controlled Substances EHS/Fire Contacts: A) EHS-FZ & IO : Mr. Mohammed Al Fardan/Mr. Mahesh Kankarej; Tel:04-8811881/8068814; Fax :04-8817023/8818857; B) EHS-Ports : Mr. Nazeer Hussain/ Mr.A.M.Nazar Tel:04-8811881/8068820; Fax :048817023/8818857; C) EHS - Fire – Mr. Francisco D’souza/ Mr. Rajendran Ekambaram; Tel: 04-8811881/8068807; Fax.04-8817023/8818857 Page4/4 533560692 2/15/2016