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KMID : 0895420130230030287
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Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Enviromental Hygiene
2013 Volume.23 No. 3 p.287 ~ p.298
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A Study of MSDS Reliability Evaluation in Chemicals including Formaldehyde
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Hong Mun-Ki
Song Se-Wook
Lee Kwon-Seob
Choi Sung-Bong
Lee Jong-Han
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Abstract
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Objectives: Workers who use chemicals are exposed to safety accidents and occupational diseases. Employers are required to provide workers with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) in order to prevent accidents and diseases related to chemicals. Thus, it is very important to offer reliable MSDSs. In this paper, we assessed the reliability of MSDSs for chemicals including formaldehyde.
Methods: To evaluate MSDS reliability, we collected 14 MSDSs and bulk samples from the chemical industry. MSDS reliability was evaluated by the completeness of details. In order to evaluate the adequacy of the formaldehyde contents in a mixture, bulk samples were collected and analyzed by HPLC. The result of Globally Harmonized System (GHS) classification was confirmed by identifying physical chemical properties, toxicology information and ecological information.
Results: The result of the evaluation of 14 MSDSs showed 76.29% average reliability on each item, especially 53.9% average appropriate rate on hazard·risk classification. No chemicals failed to match between the content (%) in MSDSs and the result of analysis.
Conclusions: To elevate MSDSs reliability, the certified education of MSDS drafters and reorganization of the MSDS circulation system is required.
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KEYWORD
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Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS), reliability evaluation, GHS classification, formaldehyde
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