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OSHA/GHS CHEMICAL HAZCOM CENTER
Carcinogen Mutagenicity Reproductive Toxicity Respiratory Sensitizer Target Organ Toxicity Aspiration Toxicity Flammables Pyrophorics Self-Heating Emits Flammable Gas Self-Reactives Organic Peroxides Irritant(Skin and Eye) Skin Sensitizer Acute Toxicity Narcotic Effects Respiratory Tract Irritant Hazardous to Ozone Layer Skin Corrosion/Burns Eye Damage Corrosive to Metals Explosive Self-Reactives Organic Peroxides Gases Under Pressure Acute Toxicity(Fatal or Toxic) Oxidizers Aquatic Toxicity How to Understand OSHA HazCom Chemical Labels Product Name or Identified Signal Word Physical, Health, Environmental Hazard Statements Supplemental Information Precautionary Measures & Pictograms First Aid Statements Supplier Identification Product name (identifies hazardous ingredients where appropriate). Standardized symbols convey the health, physical and environmental hazard information assigned to a GHS hazard class and category. “DANGER” signal word indicates a more severe hazard. “WARNING” signal word indicates a less severe hazard. Hazard statements describe the nature of the hazard. They are standard phrases assigned by GHS to a specific hazard class and category. Supplemental information is information that is not required or specified by GHS. Precautionary information conveys steps to be taken in minimize or prevent adverse effects from physical, health or environmental hazards. There are four types of precautionary information: 1. Prevention 2. Response in case of accidental spillage or exposure (includes first aid) 3. Storage 4. Disposal Name and contact information of the manufacturer or supplier of the product (e.g. telephone number)