Description
This standard covers the harmonized criteria for the classification of hazardous substances and mixtures, including waste, for their safe transport, use at the workplace or in the home according to their health, environmental and physical hazards, for example acute toxicity and flammability. It gives the harmonized communication elements for labelling and safety data sheets.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Content | Page |
| 1 Scope | 1 |
| 2 Normative references | 1 |
| 3 Definitions and abbreviations | 8 |
| 4 Applicability of the GHS | 18 |
| 5 Classification criteria | 18 |
| 6 Labelling | 20 |
| 7 Packaging | 30 |
| 8 Safety data sheets | 31 |
| 9 Physical hazards | 36 |
| 10 Health hazards | 55 |
| 11 Hazards to the aquatic environment | 124 |
| Bibliography | 140 |
| Annex A (normative) | 249 |
| Annex B (normative) | 267 |
| Annex C (informative) | 322 |
| Annex D (informative) | 339 |
| Annex E (informative) | 341 |
| Annex F(informative) | 356 |
| Annex G (informative) | 365 |
| Annex H (informative) | 411 |
| Annex I (normative) | 418 |