ECHA criticizes quality of safety data sheets

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ECHA criticizes quality of safety data sheets – The European Chemicals Agency (Echa) has published the results of an EU-wide monitoring operation on the quality of safety data sheets. According to this study, significant deficiencies were found in over a third (35 percent) of safety data sheets. Due to the increased demands, it is absolutely advisable to have safety data sheets drawn up only by qualified personnel or high-quality software.

Wrong information about hazards and protective measures

The main objections concerned information about the dangers of the ingredients and protective measures. In Chapter 8 on Exposure Limitation and Monitoring/Personal Protective Equipment, the following points were specifically criticized by the supervisory authorities:

incorrect or insufficient information about protective equipment,
insufficient information on protective gloves regarding material, thickness and penetration time,
Also missing or insufficient information about protective masks
missing information on emission protection measures.

Missing parameters

Criticism was also expressed regarding missing parameters such as ATE, SCL and M factors, incorrect classifications of the ingredients and the lack of a list of substances relevant for the classification.

Requirements for safety data sheets and labels are becoming increasingly strict

The experts remind us that safety data sheets are the central element of hazard communication in the supply chain of technical chemical products. The requirements for safety data sheets and labels for hazardous substances are becoming increasingly strict. The organization therefore recommends that this important information is prepared with appropriate expertise and care.

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Source: Potential for improvement in the compliance of safety data sheets
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