Chemical hazard labeling made easy using desktop computers

Conference · Tue Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:538953

Schinkel, J E; Werner, A K; Hargraves, W R ^[1]

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1. Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)

Accurate chemical hazard labeling is a cornerstone of every Hazard Communication program. A computerized methodology for developing, distributing, and printing chemical hazard labels has been developed for use with the Microsoft Windows and Macintosh operating systems. The methodology uses standardized Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) to determine numerical health, flammability, and reactivity ratings (0 is low, 4 is high), and acute and chronic target organ effects. The algorithm covers both pure reagent chemicals and mixtures. Labels meet the requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication standard. Each label shows the Chemical Abstracts Service registry number (except for mixtures), identity of the container contents, date of latest MSDS revision, numerical ratings for health, flammability, and reactivity, and target organ effects. Self-adhesive laser labels, preprinted with the HMIS-type color scheme, are printed on local printers. Label databases are updated quarterly, and include a supplemental database containing custom labels.

• OSTI ID: 538953
• Report Number(s): CONF-960807--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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