… [Regarding] the suitability of a generic material safety data sheet (MSDS). As you are probably aware, the requirements for MSDSs are found in paragraph (g) of 29 CFR 1910.1200. MSDSs must be developed for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace, and must list the hazardous chemicals that are found in a product in quantities of 1% or greater, or 0.1% or greater if the chemical is a carcinogen. The MSDS does not have to list the amount that the hazardous chemical occurs in the product. Therefore, a single MSDS can be developed for the various combinations of … [chemicals], as long as the hazards of the various… mixtures are the same. This “generic” MSDS must meet all of the minimum requirements found in 29 CFR 1910.1200(g), including the name, address and telephone number of the responsible party preparing or distributing the MSDS who can provide additional information.
Reference Interpretation and Compliance Letters:
- MSDS requirements. [5/7/93]
- MSDS requirements for scrap materials. [4/4/91]
- Generic MSDSs to cover different products that contain the same chemicals in different proportions. [10/4/85]
October 2018
Tags: HAZCOM, OSHA
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