MSDS and label requirements for an antiknock compound containing EDB, EDC, and tetraethyl lead.

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.

September 4, 1985

Mr. Thomas S. Allen
Product Label Specialist
Ethyl Corporation
Post Office Box 14799
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70898

Dear Tom:

Thank you for your letter of June 13, 1985, regarding questions you have concerning interpretations of the Hazard Communication Standard. The responses are as follows.

Response to a request that foundry castings be classified as articles under the Hazard Communication standard.

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.

July 17, 1985

Mr. Gary E. Mosher
American Foundrymen's Society
International Headquarters
Golf & Wolf Roads
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016

Dear Mr. Mosher:

We have reviewed your letter of June 19 addressed to Mr. Roy Gibbs of my staff, and presenting your organization's view that foundry castings should be classified as "articles" under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS).

MSDS requirements for complex mixtures with similar hazards.

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.

July 9, 1985

Mr. D. R. Roeing
Government Affairs Manager
Croda Inks Corporation
7777 North Merrimac Avenue
Niles, Illinois 60648-3490

Dear Mr. Roeing:

Thank you for your letter of April 26 regarding the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). I apologize for our delay in responding.

Regarding warning labels under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

June 28, 1991

Mr. Thomas R. Hays
Director, Environmental Law
Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corporation
Fiberglass Tower
Toledo, Ohio 43659

Dear Mr. Hays:

Thank you for your letter of May 30, regarding the warning labels of Owens-Corning Fiberglass products under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. Your letter forwarded for our review a copy of a "new" label intended for use by Owens-Corning for products that contain fiberglass wool.

Relationship between the hazard communication standard and the Department of Defense's requirement for safeguarding classified information.

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.

September 14, 1984

Mr. H. Theodore Werner
Senior Division Counsel
Motorola, Inc.
4350 E. Camelback Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85018

Dear Mr. Werner:

The Hazard Communications Standard as it applies to employees who prepare and administer drugs/medications

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.

June 11, 1991

Mr. Ronald Ray
Assistant Secretary for Human Resources
and Administration Department of Veterans Affairs
Room 1175
810 Vermont Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20420

Dear Mr. Ray:

Hazard communication in construction - general contractor responsibilities.

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.

June 10, 1991

 

Training required for clean-up of hazardous waste and hazardous substances

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.

June 10, 1991

Mr. Fred Williams
6771 Straight Creek Road
Waverly, Ohio 45690

Dear Mr. Williams:

This is in response to your inquiry of April 13, concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response final rule (29 CFR 1910.120) (HAZWOPER) and the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) (HCS). Please accept my apology for the delay in this reply.

MSDS requirements for products that are composed of a mixture of non-interacting chemicals.

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 1, 1984

Robert A. Wiesboeck, Manager
Atlanta Technical Center
USS, Agri-Chemicals,
Division of United States
Steel Corporation
685 Dekalb Industrial Way
Decatur, Georgia 30033

Dear Mr. Wiesboeck:

This is in response to your inquiry dated June 22, concerning the completion of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) for products that are composed of a mixture of non-interacting chemicals.

Clarification on combining hazard statements on labels under the hazard communication standard

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.

November 10, 2014

Mr. Robert D. Colau
North America Regulatory Manager
SAP America, Inc.
3999 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania 19073

Dear Mr. Colau,