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DETAILING HAZARDS - SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR THE OIL,

HAZARD
DETAILED
INFORMATION
THROUGH SGS CHEMICAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS

Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are in ABOUT SAFETY DATA SHEETS REGULATIONS REQUIRING SAFETY
many regions, a legal requirement SDSs contain an extensive evaluation DATA SHEETS
for all chemicals sold and of a chemical product. They focus on SDSs are needed to comply with the
potential hazards and information on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation,
transferred from party to party.
how such hazards can be combatted and Restriction of Chemicals
Before, or at the same time as a should the need arise, as well as (REACH) regulations in Europe, as
chemical is passed from supplier composition and properties information well as ChinaREACH. Within these
to purchaser an SDS must also be that would inform a risk assessment. regulations the classification, labelling
For example a REACH compliant SDS and packaging (CLP) of substances
supplied. The information on the
is dated and contains information under and mixtures are referred to with the
SDS details the potential hazards the following headings: requirements for each described. The
and handling requirements of a EU also has specific CLP regulations,
given product, as well as other the most recently published of which
1. Identification of the substance/mixture
information on the chemical’s came into force on 20th January 2009
and of the company/undertaking
with the objective of aligning the EU
properties. Intended for industry 2. Hazards identification regulations to the Globally Harmonised
use, an SDS moves with the 3. Composition/information on ingredients System of Classification and Labelling
product from business-to-business of Chemicals (GHS). Subsequently, the
4. First-aid measures
within a supply chain to ensure the part of the REACH regulations referring
5. Fire-fighting measures to CLP was updated with the EU CLP
chemical in question is handled regulations content, bringing those
6. Accidental release measures
appropriately, safely and without regulations into alignment as well. Each
7. Handling and storage
any danger to the employees requires accurate and detailed SDSs that
8. Exposure controls/personal protection provide all the information stipulated
of a company. Each supplier
9. Physical and chemical properties in the regulations’ content. Further to
is responsible for providing a these regulations there is also a demand
completed SDS whenever it is 10. Stability and reactivity
on suppliers of shipping oil parcels to
needed for a given product. It is 11. Toxicological information provide similar SDSs, the requirements
also likely that this will need to 12. Ecological information for which are laid out in the MARPOL VI
international shipping regulations.
be done in the language of the 13. Disposal considerations
REACH is now entering the enforcement
country the product is being sold 14. Transport information
phase, while the EU CLP is still in
in. While an SDS explains hazards 15. Regulatory information the transistion phase from the old
it is not a full risk assessment, 16. Other information regulations to the new with the
instead it provides some of implementation of the full CLP having
started on 3rd January 2011.
the information a purchasing The information required for other
organisation needs to perform regulations may vary slightly but there is
such an assessment. considerable cross-over in terms of the
details required.
SGS SAFETY DATA SHEET SERVICE WHY SGS?
SGS can produce SDS’s that comply SGS is the world’s leading inspection,
with REACH, CLP, Marpol VI and all verification, testing and certification
other relevant international regulations company. Recognised as the global
affecting the oil, gas and chemicals benchmark for quality and integrity,
industry. The same SDS’s can be we employ over 64 000 people and
used to meet the various national operate a network of more than 1 250
requirements of The EEA, North offices and laboratories around the
America, Australia/ NZ, China and world. We are constantly looking beyond
Singapore. By choosing the SGS customers’ and society’s expectations in
Safety Data Sheet service you can order to deliver market leading services
feel confident that you will be able to wherever they are needed.
provide any SDSs necessary in a fast We have a history of undertaking and
turn around time to meet the demands successfully executing large-scale,
of the international, regional and complex international projects. With a
country specific regulations in the most presence in every single region around
appropriate language. the globe, our people speak the language
In order to produce the SDSs, we and understand the culture of the
ask customers to provide us with local market and operate globally in a
some basic data about the products consistent, reliable and effective manner.
they require an SDS for. Typically this We provide innovative services and
includes analysis along with production solutions for every part of the oil, gas
process information. From this, it and chemicals industry. Our global
should be possible for us to quickly and network of offices and laboratories,
effectively construct the completed alongside our dedicated team, allows
SDS for the given chemical compound, us to respond to your needs, when
providing all the information required for and where they occur. Our reputation
the regulatory bodies. for independence, excellence and
innovation has established us as the TO LEARN HOW SGS CAN HELP
THE BENEFITS OF THE OUR SDS SERVICE market leader in providing services YOU CONSTRUCT SAFETY DATA
Within a very short time you can have that improve efficiency, reduce risk and SHEETS CONTACT [email protected],
the SDSs you need ready to provide to deliver competitive advantage for you. OR VISIT WWW.SGS.COM/OGC.
your suppliers, ensuring your compliance
with regulations. When time is of the
FURTHER INFORMATION
essence we take the pressure off you
to perform in an area that may not be More information on the regulations that require the provision of SDSs can be found
your primary expertise. As the leading on the following websites:
supplier of inspection, verification testing
For REACH
and certification services to the oil, gas
www.ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/chemicals/reach or www.hse.gov.uk/REACH
and chemicals industry we have the
knowledge to interpret analysis and
provide all the accompanying hazard For CLP
www.hse.gov.uk/ghs or www.ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/chemicals/classification
information. Once we have prepared a
full SDS for your product we can upload
it to your own IT system so that it is If you would like to know more about the service that SGS can offer, please contact:
immediately where you can access it. We
can also export it to any of the supply and Linda Desiron Bob Gorrens
tracking distributors, such as ESSDocs, Reach and Safety Expert Head of Dep. Industrial & Product Safety
who are helping companies compy with t +32 3 545 86 34 t +32 (0)3 545 87 68
the REACH and GHS requirements. By f +32 3 545 86 79 f +32 (0)3 545 87 69
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your completed SDS you are assured
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it. Overall, working with SGS takes
the heat off your organisation, while
saving you time working to prepare
the documentation.
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