Chemical Safety Data Sheet Writing Guide

Author: Li Zhengyu
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: Based on the author's extensive experience in researching chemical hazard safety and control, as well as translating and promoting international chemical safety cards in China, this guide was compiled by studying the regulatory requirements for writing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in the United States, Japan, the European Union, and other countries, along with a large number of case studies. It references the requirements of China's national standard "Technical Specifications for Writing Chemical Safety Data Sheets" (GB16483—2000) and is divided into five chapters and eight appendices. The main body outlines the content, writing, and usage requirements of MSDS, introduces methods for obtaining domestic and international chemical safety data and regulatory information retrieval, and addresses common questions encountered in MSDS writing. It provides a detailed explanation of how to use international chemical safety cards as a primary data source to supplement other safety data for MSDS writing, along with numerous writing examples. The appendices compile major national standards in China for writing MSDS, the latest list of carcinogens published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an index of chemical toxicity data, explanations of common English abbreviations in MSDS, and recommended references for MSDS compilation.
Based on the author's extensive experience in researching chemical hazard safety and control, as well as translating and promoting international chemical safety cards in China, this guide was compiled by studying the regulatory requirements for writing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in the United States, Japan, the European Union, and other countries, along with a large number of case studies. It references the requirements of China's national standard "Technical Specifications for Writing Chemical Safety Data Sheets" (GB16483-2000) and is divided into five chapters and eight appendices. The main body outlines the content, writing, and usage requirements of MSDS, introduces methods for obtaining domestic and international chemical safety data and regulatory information retrieval, and addresses common questions encountered in MSDS writing. It provides a detailed explanation of how to use international chemical safety cards as a primary data source to supplement other safety data for MSDS writing, along with numerous writing examples. The appendices compile major national standards in China for writing MSDS, the latest list of carcinogens published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an index of chemical toxicity data, explanations of common English abbreviations in MSDS, and recommended references for MSDS compilation.
This guide is primarily intended for safety management and technical personnel in organizations that need to compile MSDS. The knowledge of MSDS, chemical safety terminology concepts, chemical toxicity data, and the methods for accessing domestic and international chemical safety management regulations and standards introduced in the book are also valuable references for safety supervision and management personnel at all levels of chemical hazard production safety, as well as technical personnel engaged in chemical safety evaluation and consultation, occupational health and control, and environmental protection. Additionally, it serves as a useful reference for students and faculty in safety engineering and environmental protection programs at universities and colleges.