Chemicals

Chemicals safely in the supply chain: KFT ensures clear communication

To ensure the safe handling of chemicals, information on hazards and risks of substances, mixtures and articles in the supply chain must be passed on. As a distributor, you are responsible for transmitting and updating this information.

The REACH and CLP regulations define a comprehensive requirements profile for the communication of hazards. The means of communication primarily include safety data sheets and labels.

Safety data sheets (SDS) provide information on the hazards of a product as well as suitable measures for safe handling. In the case of extended safety data sheets (eSDS), descriptions and measures for risk control are also provided. The label also contains important hazard information and recommendations for safe handling. In addition to communication within the supply chain, the information must also be passed on to authorities or poison control centers.

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Safety data sheet

The safety data sheet is an important communication tool for conveying information about the hazards and risks of substances and mixtures. The GHS (Globally Harmonized System) has created a worldwide standard for the structure of the safety data sheet. This makes it possible for the first time to create and send out safety data sheets that have the same structure all over the world. However, the contents are still defined by regional or national legislation.

Fortunately, regional or national legislators are now taking the opportunity to adopt the GHS for classification and labeling in full or at least in part. This is an important step towards ensuring the safe and legally compliant global trade of chemical products.

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Classification and labeling

The GHS (Globally Harmonized System) is a comprehensive system for classifying physical, health and environmental hazards. The aim of the GHS is to enable the uniform classification and labeling of chemicals worldwide. A key feature of the GHS is the so-called "Building Block Approach". This approach allows individual countries not to have to adopt all GHS elements. Overall, the GHS has contributed to harmonization, but national requirements may still differ from country to country.

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Substance registration and substance notification

In many countries and regions, chemical inventories are used to obtain an overview of the chemicals used, the quantities in circulation and their applications. A key objective is to collect data on hazardous properties. This makes reliable classification much easier and also enables particularly hazardous substances to be better identified and their use restricted or banned.

The REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 applies in Europe, and since then many countries have followed suit and passed similar laws, for example Turkey and Korea. Your company must therefore carefully check which data and documents you need for marketing in the respective country.

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Product notification and product registration

Manufacturers, importers and downstream users must forward the formulation of their (hazardous) products to authorities and organizations. This enables the competent authorities to provide appropriate advice in the event of poisoning or accidental exposure.

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