Hazard Communication Standard; Proposed Rule

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  • 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.

Use of trade secret in lieu of known ingredient percentages on SDSs

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 3, 2017

 

Mr. Kirk Nelson
Systems Administrator, Authoring Services
MSDSonline – A VelocityEHS Solution
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1750
Chicago, Illinois 60654

Dear Mr. Nelson:

Clarification on the use of ingredient percentage and trade secret on SDSs

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 3, 2017

Mr. Robert Colau
North American Regulatory Manager, SAP
122 Princeton Road
Exton, Pennsylvania 19341

Dear Mr. Colau:

Criteria for trade secret status

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 23, 2001

Mr. Glenn House
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager
Gougeon Brothers, Inc.
100 Patterson Avenue
P.O. Box 908
Bay City, Michigan 48707

Dear Mr. House: