Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) covers all hazardous chemicals and has been developed through co-operation between the International Labour Office (ILO), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the United Nations on the basis of a mandate given in Agenda 21 by the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro. While national or regional Governments are the primary audiences for this document, it also contains sufficient context and guidance for those in industry who will ultimately be implementing the requirements which have been adopted. This edition includes revisions relating to classification and labelling, and new provisions for aspiration hazards and new guidance on the use of precautionary statements and pictograms and on the preparation of safety data sheets. |
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acute toxicity and/or animal testing animals Annex apply appropriate aquatic environment authority to specify bioaccumulation bioconcentration biodegradability bridging principles carcinogenicity chapter 3.1 chemical classification and labelling classification criteria Classification of mixtures competent authority considered crustacea cut-off values/concentration limits Danger Danger decision logic deflagrate dermal evaluation experimental explosive eye irritation flammable gases Flammable liquids flash point germ cell Globally Harmonized System Hazard category hazard class Hazard communication elements human hydrolysis ingredients classified inhalation label elements liquids chapter log Kow Manual of Tests Manufacturer/supplier mg/l Model Regulations mutagenicity OECD Test Guideline organic peroxide partition coefficient pictogram potential precautionary statements Pyrophoric QSAR relevant reproductive toxicity route of exposure Self-reactive substances Signal word Hazard single exposure Skin corrosion specific target organ substance or mixture substances and mixtures Symbol Signal word Table target organ toxicity temperature test data test substance Tests and Criteria Transport of Dangerous Warning word Hazard statement