Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (한국산업보건학회지)

Korean Industrial Hygiene Association (한국산업보건학회)
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A Study of MSDS Reliability Evaluation in Chemicals including Formaldehyde

포름알데히드 함유 화학제품의 MSDS 신뢰성 평가 연구

  • Hong, Mun Ki (Occupational Safety & Health Research Institute, Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency) ;
  • Song, Se Wook (Occupational Safety & Health Research Institute, Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency) ;
  • Lee, Kwon Seob (Occupational Safety & Health Research Institute, Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency) ;
  • Choi, Sung Bong (Occupational Safety & Health Research Institute, Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency) ;
  • Lee, Jong Han (Occupational Safety & Health Research Institute, Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency)
  • 홍문기 (한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원) ;
  • 송세욱 (한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원) ;
  • 이권섭 (한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원) ;
  • 최성봉 (한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원) ;
  • 이종한 (한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원)
  • Published : 2013.09.30
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Abstract

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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