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http://dx.doi.org/10.7842/kigas.2017.21.4.30

A Study on Harmonized Classification and Categorization for Physical Hazards of Chemicals in Korea  

Lee, BongWoo (Department of Hazard material Technical Standards, Korea Fire Institute)
Shin, Dongil (Department of Chemical Engineering and Department of Disaster & Safety, Myongji University)
Publication Information
Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas / v.21, no.4, 2017 , pp. 30-41 More about this Journal
Abstract
Although chemical substances have greatly contributed to prosperous human life and industrial development and made a great contribution to humanity, some dangerous substances are harmful to health and the environment. Thus, so long ago developed countries have also established strict safety standards. Korea is growing into a major chemical market, accounting for 3.4% of the global chemical market. The domestic laws related to chemical substances are similar to foreign countries, but there are many differences in detail, posing a lot of risks to safety, health and the environment as well as causing many problems in industry. In order to improve these problems, this study carried out to unify the domestic chemical law and the international standardization system (GHS) and to solve the trade barriers in the export and import by industry. In addition, researchers proposed a unified approach to classification and division of physical hazards, as advanced as developed nations, as a basis for prevention and response to accidents in dangerous goods.
Keywords
chemicals; hazardous materials; ghs system; classification; category; chemicals safety management law;
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