WHMIS 2015-SDS Library

SDS Library

Table of Contents

SDS Library will help with the immense number of hazardous products in the mark place today. One might feel overwhelmed in locating a products SDS document. At the bottom of the page are a few linked libraries to help locate the SDS you require.

Whatever hazardous materials you plan on requiring this information for, remember your PPE as well. A much needed part of the PPE is a Respirator to protect your lungs. With that, you'll be required to have a Respirator Fit Test as well. You can acquire a Respirator Fit Test right HERE

WHMIS 2015

SDS Library will show in 2015, the new WHMIS changed a few things. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) became SDS or Safety Data Sheets. A 16-Part summary document that provide information about the hazards of a product and advice about safety precautions. Product SDS documents are for the most part, written by the manufacturer or supplier. However, company employers may be required to create an SDS when products are produced and unequivocally used in that workplace.

SDS

Safety Data Sheets deliver an in-depth outline of the products hazards more than the label. They’re a vital source of information aimed at furthering knowledge and safety in the workplace. Workers learn more about the product(s) they intend to use protecting themselves from any potential hazards it may create. Included in SDSs are safe handling, First aid and emergency measures.

WHMIS Hazard Classes

Physical Hazards

Flammable gases
Flammable aerosols
Oxidizing gases
Gases under pressure
Flammable liquids
Flammable solids
Self-reactive substances and mixtures
Pyrophoric liquids
Pyrophoric solids
Self-heating substances and mixtures
Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases
Oxidizing liquids
Oxidizing solids
Organic peroxides
Corrosive to metals
Combustible dusts
Simple asphyxiants
Pyrophoric gases
Physical hazards not otherwise classified

Health Hazards

Acute toxicity
Skin corrosion/irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Germ cell mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity
Reproductive toxicity
Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure
Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard
Biohazardous infectious materials
Health hazards not otherwise classified

Pictograms

Pictograms are used with WHMIS 2015 Hazard Classes and Categories. The following Pictograms are associated with these Hazard Classes and Categories.

Flame Pictogram

The Flame pictogram is used for the following classes and categories:

Flammable gases (Category 1)
Flammable aerosols (Category 1 and 2)
Flammable liquids (Category 1, 2 and 3)
Flammable solids (Category 1 and 2)
Pyrophoric liquids (Category 1)
Pyrophoric solids (Category 1)
Pyrophoric gases (Category 1)
Self-heating substances and mixtures (Category 1 and 2)
Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases (Category 1, 2 and 3)
Self-reactive substances and mixtures (Types B*, C, D, E and F)
Organic peroxides (Types B*, C, D, E and F)

Flame Over Circle Pictogram

The flame over circle pictogram is used for the following classes and categories:

Oxidizing gases (Category 1)
Oxidizing liquids (Category 1, 2 and 3)
Oxidizing solids (Category 1, 2 and 3)

Gas Cylinder Pictogram

The gas cylinder pictogram is used for the following classes and categories:

Gases under pressure (Compressed gas, Liquefied gas, Refrigerated liquefied gas, and Dissolved gas)

Corrosion Pictogram

The corrosion pictogram is used for the following classes and categories:

Corrosive to metals (Category 1)
Skin corrosion/irritation – Skin corrosion (Category 1, 1A, 1B and 1C)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation – Serious eye damage ( Category 1)

Exploding Bomb Pictogram

The exploding bomb pictogram is used for the following classes and categories:

Self-reactive substances and mixtures (Types A and B*)
Organic peroxides (Types A and B*)

Skull and Crossbones Pictogram

The skull and crossbones pictogram is used for the following classes and categories:

Acute toxicity –
- Oral (Category 1, 2 and 3)
- Dermal (Category 1, 2 and 3)
- Inhalation (Category 1, 2 and 3)

Health Hazard Pictogram

The health hazard pictogram is used for the following classes and categories:

Respiratory or skin sensitization – Respiratory sensitizer (Category 1, 1A and 1B)
Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 1, 1A, 1B and 2)
Carcinogenicity (Category 1, 1A, 1B, and 2)
Reproductive toxicity (Category 1, 1A, 1B and 2)
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single exposure (Category 1 and 2)
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated exposure (Category 1 and 2)
Aspiration hazard (Category 1)

Exclamation Mark Pictogram

The exclamation mark pictogram is used for the following classes and categories:

Acute toxicity – Oral, Dermal, Inhalation (Category 4)
Skin corrosion/irritation – Skin irritation (Category 2)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation – Eye irritation (Category 2 and 2A)
Respiratory or skin sensitization – Skin sensitizer (Category 1, 1A and 1B)
Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure (Category 3)

Biohazardous Infectious Materials Pictogram

The biohazardous infectious materials pictogram is used for the following classes and categories:

Biohazardous Infectious Materials (Category 1)

* Both the Flame and Explosive pictogram are used for Self-reactive substances and mixtures (Type B) and Organic peroxides (Type B).

NOTE: Physical Hazards Not Otherwise Classified and Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified classes are required to have a GHS pictogram that is appropriate to the hazard identified.