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30 CFR § 47.52 MSDS contents. When an operator must prepare an MSDS for a hazardous chemical produced at the mine, the MSDS must--
(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:
Table 47.52--Contents of MSDS
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Requirements, descriptions, and
Category 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).
(2) Properties.................... The physical and chemical
characteristics of the chemical,
such as vapor pressure and
solubility in water.
(3) Physical...................... The physical hazards of the chemical
including the potential for
fire, explosion, and reactivity.
(4) Health hazards................ The health hazards of the chemical
including--
(i) Signs and symptoms of exposure,
(ii) Any medical conditions which
are generally recognized as being
aggravated by exposure to the
chemical, and
(iii) The primary routes of entry
for the chemical, such as lungs,
stomach, or skin.
(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.
(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).
(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.
(8) Control measures.............. Generally applicable control
measures such as engineering
controls, work practices, and
personal protective equipment.
(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.
(10) Date prepared................ The date the MSDS was prepared or
last changed.
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