Vietnam: What is included in the chemical safety data sheet?

Chemical identification and supplier information

a) GHS product classification code or other product/chemical identifier {CAS number; UN number (if any); EC registration number (if any); Tradenames}

b) Purpose of use and limitations when using: Briefly write the purpose of use- for example: as a solvent to dissolve PVC plastic

c) Supplier information (importer; manufacturer; distributor): Name; Address; phone number...

d) Phone number to contact in case of emergency

Identify hazardous properties of chemicals

a) Classification according to GHS and classification information according to available valid data of countries, regions, testing organizations. (Example: EU, US, OSHA...)

b) Label elements according to GHS (Hazard warnings, instructions for storage, use ..)

c) Other hazardous information (if any, e.g. explosive dust...)

Information about ingredients

Must show one or more of the following information:

Single substance

a) Chemical identification:Common name

b) Other product/chemical identifiers {CAS number; UN number (if any); EC registration number (if any) };

c) Trade name;

d) Impurities and stabilizers affect chemical classification.

Mixture of substances

Chemical identification, concentration, percentage concentration within the specified range of all hazardous substances above the specified threshold

Note: Trade secret information (CBI) regulations take precedence when listing ingredients.

Medical first aid measures

a) Description of measures corresponding to exposure routes (In case of accident with eye contact (splash, wire in eye): Case of skin contact accident (with wire on skin); Case of inhalation accident (inhaling dangerous chemicals in the form of vapors, gases)

b) Serious immediate symptoms/effects and later effects

c) Necessary special first aid directives and instructions

Measures to handle in case of fire

a) Suitable extinguishing media

b) Toxic substances produced when burned (toxic gas, etc.)

c) Necessary means, protective clothing and warnings when fighting fire

Measures to prevent and respond to incidents

a) Protective equipment and incident response procedures

b) Environmental warnings

c) Measures and materials for cleaning after the incident occurs

Requirements for use and storage

a) Measures and conditions to be applied when using and manipulating hazardous chemicals (for example: ventilation, only used in closed systems, use of explosion-proof electrical equipment, internal transportation, etc.)

b) Measures and conditions to be applied when storing (for example: temperature, arrangement, limitations on sources of fire and explosion, substances to avoid general storage ...)

Exposure controls/personal protective equipment requirements

a) Control parameters (e.g. occupational exposure limits, biological indices)

b) Appropriate equipment control measures

c) Personal protective equipment and measures

Physical and chemical properties of chemicals

a) Physical state

b) Boiling point (oC)

c) Color

d) Melting point (oC)

d) Characteristic smell

e) Flash point (oC) according to the method of determination

g) Vapor pressure (mm Hg) at standard temperature, pressure

h) Auto-ignition temperature (oC)

i) Vapor density (Air = 1) at standard temperature, pressure

k) Upper flammable and explosive concentration limit (% of mixture with air)

l) Solubility in water

m) Lower flammable and explosive concentration limit (% mixed with air)

n) pH

o) Evaporation rate

p) Density (kg/m3)

q) Other properties if any

Chemical stability and reactivity

a) Reactivity.

b) Stability

c) Hazardous reactions (e.g. corrosion, fire, explosion, etc.)

d) Conditions to avoid (e.g. static electricity, vibration, shaking, etc.)

d) Incompatible materials

e) Decomposition reaction and toxic products of decomposition reaction.

Information on toxicity

An accurate and complete description of the various ecological harms and the available databases used to identify such harms, including:

a) Information on different routes of exposure (e.g. airway, ingestion, eye/skin contact)

b) Symptoms related to chemical toxicity and ecotoxicity

c) Immediate harm, long-term harm and chronic effects from short-term and long-term exposure.

d) List toxicity parameters (estimate acute toxicity)

Ecological information

a) Toxic to the environment (water and terrestrial)

b) Sustainability, persistence and degradability

c) Bioaccumulation potential

d) Mobility in the soil

d) Other harmful effects

Disposal Information

Description of waste types and information on safe handling and disposal methods, taking into account contaminated packaging

Information on shipping

One or more of the following relevant information must be shown:

a) UN number

b) Name of means of sea transport

c) Types of dangerous goods in transportation

d) Packing specifications (if any)

d) Environmental toxicity (ocean pollutant)

e) Transport in large ships

g) Special warnings that users need to pay attention to, to follow in transportation.

Information about the law

Legal information on safety, health and environment for chemicals

Other necessary information, including information when developing and editing the chemical safety sheet