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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
When an operator must prepare an MSDS for a hazardous chemical produced at the mine, the MSDS must—
(a) Be legible, accurate, and in English;
(b) Use a chemical identity that permits cross-referencing between the list of hazardous chemicals, the chemical's label, and its MSDS; and
(c) Contain information, or indicate if no information is available, for the categories listed in Table 47.52 as follows:
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Table 47.52—Contents of MSDS |
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Requirements, descriptions, and exceptions |
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(1) Identity |
The identity of the chemical or, if the chemical is a mixture, the identities of all hazardous ingredients. See § 47.21 (Identifying hazardous chemicals). |
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(2) Properties |
The physical and chemical characteristics of the chemical, such as vapor pressure and solubility in water. |
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(3) Physical |
The physical hazards of the chemical including the potential for fire, explosion, and reactivity. |
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(4) Health hazards |
The health hazards of the chemical including— |
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(i) Signs and symptoms of exposure, |
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(ii) Any medical conditions which are generally recognized as being aggravated by exposure to the chemical, and |
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(iii) The primary routes of entry for the chemical, such as lungs, stomach, or skin. |
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(5) Exposure limits |
For the chemical or the ingredients of a mixture—(i) The MSHA or OSHA permissible limit, if there is one, and (ii) Any other exposure limit recommended by the preparer of the MSDS. |
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(6) Carcinogenicity |
Whether the chemical or an ingredient in the mixture is a carcinogen or potential carcinogen. See the sources specified in § 47.21 (Identifying hazardous chemicals). |
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(7) Safe use |
Precautions for safe handling and use including—(i) Appropriate hygienic practices, (ii) Protective measures during repair and maintenance of contaminated equipment, and (iii) Procedures for clean-up of spills and leaks. |
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(8) Control measures |
Generally applicable control measures such as engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment. |
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(9) Emergency information |
(i) Emergency medical and first-aid procedures; and (ii) The name, address, and telephone number of the operator or other responsible party who can provide additional information on the hazardous chemical and appropriate emergency procedures. |
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(10) Date prepared |
The date the MSDS was prepared or last changed. |
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 30. Mineral Resources § 30.47.52 MSDS contents - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-30-mineral-resources/cfr-sect-30-47-52/
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