Clarification to the disclosure of chemical ingredients in SDS sections 3 and 8

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

October 28, 2020

Mr. Ranmi Aduloju
1140 63rd Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516

Dear Mr. Aduloju:

This is in response to a discussion you had with my staff regarding inconsistent information in our October 31, 2018 response to you regarding cut-off values and occupational exposure limits (OELs). Specifically, you question whether the ingredients and OELs need to be disclosed in Sections 3 and 8 of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), in accordance with the OSHA standard, Hazard Communication, 29 CFR § 1910.1200.

HCS 2012 labeling of refrigerant containers

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 22, 2016

Mr. James Burke
USA Refrigerants
P.O. Box 289
Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857

Dear Mr. Burke:

HCS Applicability of lithium battery or a lithium battery-powered devices

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

December 15, 2015

Mr. Robert A. Richard
Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
Labelmaster Services, Inc.
7867 Unbridled Court
Manassas, Virginia 20112

Dear Mr. Richard:

The Vinyl Chloride Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    86:17408-17410
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 62 (Friday, April 2, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17408-17410]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-06796]


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Hazard Communication Standard; Proposed Rule

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    86:9576-9831
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 29 (Tuesday, February 16, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 9576-9831]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-28987]





Vol. 86

Tuesday,

No.

What constitutes an emergency response or incidental release of anhydrous ammonia

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

October 2, 2017

Mr. Lee Paulsen
Midwest Farmers Cooperative
304 S. 3rd Street
PO Box 40
Elmwood, Nebraska 68349

Dear Mr. Paulsen:

The Hazard Communication Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    85:44108-44110
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 140 (Tuesday, July 21, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44108-44110]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-15703]


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