Chemicals Handling-Safety, Examination & Storage -E Book

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Material Safety in handling, examination & storage of chemicals

1. Introduction

1.1 Customs officers often have to deal with chemicals while inspecting/examining import/export consignment of chemicals or taking samples for testing etc. They are also required to handle chemicals while stock taking in manufacturing premises or godowns. Sometimes the officers also have to supervise transport and storage of chemicals especially those seized by the officers. They need to be extremely careful while dealing with chemicals. Slight mistake in dealing with or handling chemicals may pose risk to their life as well as life of others. In this regard, it is important for Customs officer to know about Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) accompanying these chemicals. The information contained in MSDSs is vital for the safety of individuals as well as the environment. Such knowledge will not only enable them to do their job efficiently, but will ensure their own safety.

1.2 The use of chemicals to enhance and improve life is a widespread practice worldwide. While on one side, there are benefits of using these chemicals, on other side, there is also potential for adverse effects to people or the environment. To ensure enhanced protection of human health and the environment, there is need that all stake holders such as workers, consumer, transport workers, emergency responders, public in general are effectively communicated the various hazards associated with the Chemical.

1.3 The various hazards associated with chemicals may be broadly put into three categories-

(i) Physical hazards such as explosive, inflammable solid/liquid/gas, self-reactivity; oxidizing liquid/solid; pyrophoric liquids/solids etc.

(ii) Health Hazards such as acute toxicity-oral or dermal; skin corrosion/ irritation; serious eye damage/eye irritation; respiratory/skin sensitization; specific target organ toxicity; germ cell mutagenicity; carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, aspiration hazard, poisonous, infectious, radioactive etc.

(iii) Environmental Hazards such as very toxic/toxic/harmful to aquatic life; adverse impact on ozone layer etc.

1.4 Communication of various hazards to various stake holders dealing with these chemicals at place of manufacture, workplace, storage, transportation, port/airports, warehouses etc. is an important part of strategy to protect people and environment. Requirement of labeling and safety Data Sheets (SDS) forms important elements of effective Chemical Hazard Communication System.

1.5 While basic details of Safety Data Sheets have been explained in this e-book, the details about classification of hazards, requirement for labeling of chemicals or requirement for safe transportation of hazardous chemicals are available in e‑book on Globally Harmonized System of classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

2. What are Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and who prepares them?

2.1 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) are documents prepared by the manufactures/ suppliers of the chemicals and contain information on physical and chemical properties of the material, potential hazards of the material and how to work safely with these materials. They also contain information on usages, storage, handling and emergency procedures related to the hazards of the materials. In fact, they provide a single reference for all information about hazardous substances.

2.2 MSDSs provide information on chemicals, chemical compounds and chemical mixtures and are primarily intended for use by the personnel working with hazardous chemical substances.

2.3 MSDSs need to be updated every three years, but if any significant new information becomes available about the material, then it should be incorporated into MSDS even before lapse of three years.

2.4 The revised (Material) Safety Data Sheets (SDS) contains Sixteen (16) Sections, however, different countries provide for 9 to 16 sections and their format varies from country to country. As per purple book on GHS, the information in the SDS should normally be presented using the following 16 headings in the order given below:

(1) Identification

(2) Hazard (s) identification

(3) Composition/ information on ingredients

(4) First-aid measures

(5) Fire-fighting measures

(6) Accidental release measures

(7) Handling and Storage

(8) Exposure controls/personal protection

(9) Physical and Chemical Properties

(10) Stability and reactivity

(11) Toxicological information

(12) Ecological information

(13) Disposal Considerations

(14) Transport information

(15) Regulatory information

(16) Other information

3. Legal requirements on the Form and Content of MSDSs.

3.1 Annexure 4 of the revised Purple Book of United Nation’s Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (UN GHS) provides for the content and format of Safety Data Sheets. Since it is not a binding regulation of the UN, countries are required to promulgate their own regulations.

3.2 United States of America: In the US, MSDSs are mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) through Hazard Communication Regulation. MSDSs are reviewed by US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.

3.3 Canada: In Canada, the requirement of MSDS is mandated by Hazardous Product Act, Part II and the Controlled Products Regulations under program known as Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

3.4 Europe: In Europe, MSDS are mandated by EU legislation introduced by Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) via an updated Annexure II of REACH.

3.5 India: In India, MSDS contain 9 Sections listed under Schedule 9 of “The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rule, 1989”.

4. MSDSs of Acetone and their interpretation

In order to understand the format and content of MSDS let us examine and interpret the Material Safety Data Sheets of Acetone as discussed below:

4.1 Section 1: This section contains product identification, name and address of the supplier of MSDS and emergency telephone numbers.

Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: AcetoneCatalogue Codes: SLA3502, SLA1645, SLA3151, SLA3808

CAS#: 67-64-1

RTECS: AL3150000

TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Acetone

CI#: Not applicable.

Synonym: 2-propanone; Dimethyl Ketone; Dimethylformaldehyde; Pyroacetic Acid

Chemical Name: Acetone

Chemical Formula: C3-H6-O

Contact Information:

Sciencelab.com, Inc. 14025 Smith Rd. Houston, Texas 77396

US Sales: 1-800-901-7247

International Sales: 1-281-441-4400

Order Online: ScienceLab.com

 

CHEMTREC (24HR Emergency Telephone), call: 1-800-424-9300

International CHEMTREC, call: 1-703-527-3887

For non-emergency assistance, call: 1-281-441-4400

 

Note: CHEMTREC: Established in 1971 as a public service of American Chemistry Council (ACC) to provide round-the-clock information for emergency incidents involving chemicals, hazardous materials and dangerous goods.

4.2 Section 2: This section contains percentage composition by weight of the ingredients and toxicological data on the ingredients of the given chemical.

Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:Name CAS # % by Weight.

Acetone 67-64-1 100 .

Toxicological Data on Ingredients:

Acetone:

ORAL (LD50): Acute: 5800 mg/kg [Rat]. 3000 mg/kg  [Mouse]. 5340 mg/kg [Rabbit]. VAPOR (LC50): Acute: 50100 mg/m3 8 hours [Rat]. 44000 mg/m3 4 hours [Mouse].

Note: 1. LD50 means lethal dose in mg/kg of the body weight of the test animal at which 50% percent of the test animals die.

2. LC50 means lethal concentration in mg/ cubic m concentration for a particular exposure time at which 50% of test animals die.

4.3 Section3: This section contains the information on toxicology of the chemical its and acute (short term) and chronic (long term) health effects.

Section 3: Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects:Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator).

Potential Chronic Health Effects:

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: A4 (Not classifiable for human or  animal.) by ACGIH. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Classified Reproductive system/toxin/female, Reproductive system/toxin/male [SUSPECTED].

The substance is toxic to central nervous system (CNS).

The substance may be toxic to kidneys, the reproductive system, liver, skin. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.

4.4 Section4: This section provides for exposure routes, signs and symptoms of exposure, and emergency and first aid procedure.

Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.

Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.

Serious Skin Contact: Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical attention.

Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.

Serious Inhalation: Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-tomouth resuscitation. Seek medical attention.

Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.

Serious Ingestion: Not available.

4.5 Section 5: This section contains information about flammability, stability and reactivity of the substance.

 Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: Flammable.Auto-Ignition Temperature: 465°C (869°F)

Flash Points: CLOSED CUP: -20°C (-4°F). OPEN CUP: -9°C (15.8°F) (Cleveland).

Flammable Limits: LOWER: 2.6% UPPER: 12.8%

Products of Combustion: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).

Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Highly flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat.

Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available. Slightly explosive in presence of open flames and sparks, of oxidizing materials, of acids.

Fire Fighting Media and Instructions: Flammable liquid, soluble or dispersed in water.

SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.

LARGE FIRE: Use alcohol foam, water spray or fog.

Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Vapour may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back.

Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Forms explosive mixtures with hydrogen peroxide, acetic acid, nitric acid, nitric acid + sulphuric acid, chromic anhydride, chromyl chloride, nitrosyl chloride, hexachloromelamine, nitrosyl perchlorate, nitryl perchlorate, permonosulfuric acid, thiodiglycol + hydrogen peroxide, potassium ter-butoxide, sulphur dichloride, 1-methyl-1,3-butadiene, bromoform, carbon, air, chloroform, thitriazylperchlorate..

Note: The chemical is flammable only within the lower and upper limit range of the limits given above. If the concentration is below the lower limit the chemical concentration is so lean that it will not catch fire. Similarly if the concentration is higher than the upper limit, it will cut off the oxygen supply and will not burn.

4.6 Section 6: This section provides for measures to be adopted during accidental release of the chemical due to spill or leak etc.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill: Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container.Large Spill: Flammable liquid. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Do not touch spilled material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.

4.7  Section 7: This section contains precautions for safe handling, storage conditions and reactivity with other materials.

Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions: Keep locked up.. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapour/spray. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, reducing agents, acids, alkalis.Storage: Store in a segregated and approved area (flammables area). Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat and avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame)..

4.8 Section 8: This section provides details about the types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the  person working with these chemicals, hygiene practices and ventilation requirements to reduce potential for exposure.

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapours below their respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location.Personal Protection: Splash goggles. Lab coat. Vapour respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.

Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill: Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapour respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self-contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.

Exposure Limits: TWA: 500 STEL: 750 (ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] TWA: 750 STEL: 1000 (ppm) from OSHA (PEL) [United States] TWA: 500 STEL: 1000 [Australia] TWA: 1185 STEL: 2375 (mg/m3) [Australia] TWA: 750 STEL: 1500 (ppm) [United Kingdom (UK)] TWA: 1810 STEL: 3620 (mg/m3) [United Kingdom (UK)] TWA: 1800 STEL: 2400 from OSHA (PEL) [United States]Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.

4.9 Section 9: This section contains the physical and chemical properties of the chemical.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance: Liquid.Odour: Fruity. Mint-like. Fragrant. Ethereal

Taste: Pungent, Sweetish

Molecular Weight: 58.08 g/mole

Colour: Colourless, Clear

pH (1% soln/water): Not available.

Boiling Point: 56.2°C (133.2°F)

Melting Point: -95.35 (-139.6°F)

Critical Temperature: 235°C (455°F)

Specific Gravity: 0.79 (Water = 1)

Vapour Pressure: 24 kPa (@ 20°C)

Vapour Density: 2 (Air = 1)

Volatility: Not available.

Odour Threshold: 62 ppm

Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: The product is more soluble in water; log(oil/water) = -0.2

Ionicity (in Water): Not available.

Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water.

Solubility: Easily soluble in cold water, hot water.

4.10 Section 10 to 16 may contain some additional data on ecological information, disposal consideration, transport information, other regulatory information etc.

5. MSDS requirement under Indian Laws:

5.1 In India, Schedule 9 of “The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rule, 1989” provides for the form and content of Material Safety Data Sheets which have Nine Sections.

5.2 The contents of various sections as per the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rule, 1989 are as follows:

Section 1: Chemical Identity

Section 2: Physical and Chemical Data

Section 3: Fire and Explosion Hazard Data Section 4: Reactivity Data

Section 5: Health Hazard Data

Section 6: Preventive Measures

Section 7: Emergency and First Aid Measure

Section 8: Additional Information/ References

Section 9: Manufacturer/ Supplier Data

6. Format of MSDS under Schedule 9 of the MSIHC Rules, 1989

SCHEDULE -9
(See Rule 17)
SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. CHEMICAL IDENTITY

Chemical NameChemical Classification
SynonymsTrade Name
FormulaC.A.S. NoU.N. No.:
RegulatedIdentificationShipping NameCodes/LabelHazchem No.:
Hazardous WasteI.D. No.:
Hazardous IngredientsC.A.S. No.Hazardous IngredientsC.A.S No.:
1.2.3.4.

2. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA

Boiling Range/Point CPhysical StateAppearance
Melting/Freezing Point oCVapour Pressure @ 35 oC mm/HgOdour
Vapour Density (Air=1)Solubility in Water at 30oCOthers
Specific Gravity Water =1pH

3. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FlammabilityYes/NoLEL%Flash Point oCAuto ignitionTemperature oC
TDG FlammabilityUEL%Flash Point oC
Explosion Sensitivityto ImpactExplosion Sensitivity to Static ElectricityHazardous Combustion Products
Hazardous PolymerisationCombustible LiquidExplosive MaterialCorrosive Material
Flammable MaterialOxidiserOthers
Pyrophoric MaterialOrganic Peroxide

4. REACTIVITY DATA

Chemical Stability
Incompatibility with other Material
Reactivity
Hazardous Reaction Products

5. HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Routes of Entry
Effects of  Exposure/Symptoms
Emergency Treatment
TLV(ACGIH) mg/m3ppmmg/m3STELppm
PermissibleExposure Limits LD50ppmmg/m3Odour threshold LD50ppmmg/m3
NPA Hazard SignalsHealthFlammabilityStability Special

6. PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Personnel Protective Equipment
Handling and Storage Precautions

7. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID MEASURE

Fire Extinguishing Media
FIRE
Special Procedures
Unusual Hazards
EXPOSURE
First Aid Measures
Antidotes/Dosages
SPILLS
Steps to be taken
Waste Disposal Method

8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / REFERENCES

9. MANUFACTURER / SUPPLIER DATA

Name of FirmContact Person in Emergency
Mailing AddressLocal Bodies Involved
Telephone/Telex Nos.Standard Packing
Telegraphic AddressTremcard Details/Ref Other.

10. DISCLAIMER

Information contained in this material data sheet is believed to be reliable but no representation; guarantee or warranties of any kind are made as to its accuracy, suitability for a particular application or results to be obtained from them. It is upto the manufacturer/seller to ensure that the information contained in the material safety datasheet is relevant to the product manufactured/handled or sold by him as the case may be.

The Government makes no warranties expressed or implied in respect of the adequacy of this document for any particular purpose.

Glossary of the Term used in Safety Data Sheet

1. Chemical Name: Approved chemical name, or common name.

2. Synonyms: The other name by which the chemical is known.

3. CAS No.: The unique identification number assigned each compound registered with the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS). The number allows one to uniquely identify a chemical regardless of the naming system.

4. U.N. No.: United Nations (UN) Numbers are four-digit numbers used world­wide in international commerce and transportation to identify hazardous chemicals or classes of hazardous materials. These numbers generally range between 0000 and 3500 and are ideally preceded by the letters “UN” (for example, “UN1 008”) to avoid confusion with other number codes.

5. Shipping Name: Name indicted against the specific U.N. No.

6. Codes/Label/Class: The classification of goods by the type of goods involved. The hazards transport of goods is sub-divided to show the primary hazard of the substance, which determines the Class into which the substance is assigned, and, where appropriate, the subsidiary risks. The classifications identified are those adopted by the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, and are as follows:

Class 1: Explosives: Substances which may explode under the effect of flame heat, heat or photochemical conditions, or which are more sensitive to shocks or friction than dinitrobenzene. A substance which is not itself an explosive but which can form an explosive atmosphere of gas, vapour or dust is not generally included in Class 1.

Class 2: Gases – compressed, liquefied, dissolved under pressure or deeply refrigerated. Some gases are flammable; others non-flammable.

Class 3: Inflammable (flammable) liquids: These are liquids or mixture of liquids, or liquids containing solids in solution or suspension having flash point of not more than 60.5 degree C (closed-cup), or not more than 65.6 degree C (open-cup).

Class 4: (i). Inflammable solids

(ii) Substances liable to spontaneous combustion

(iii) Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases.

Class 5: (i). Oxidising substances

(ii). Organic peroxides

Class 6: (i). Poisonous (toxic) substances

(ii). Infectious substances

Class 7:  Radioactive substances

Class 8:  Corrosive substances

Class 9:  Miscellaneous dangerous substances not covered by other classes.

7. Hazchem Code : Emergency Action codes (EACs) , also known as Hazchem, are for the use of the emergency services in conjunction with Emergency Action Code Cards. EACs indicate to the emergency services actions that may be necessary, during the first few minutes of an incident involving dangerous goods, should the officer in charge of the incident deem it necessary to take immediate actions. The code uses one of the numerals 1, 2, 3 or 4 followed by one or two letters.

8. Hazardous Waste I.D. No. : Hazardous Waste Identification number as indicated under categories of Wastes in the Schedule of the Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules 1989.

9. TDG Flammability : Transport of Dangerous Goods Flammability. This term is used in Canada and is based on Classifications of Dangerous Goods by the U.N. Committee of experts on Transport of Dangerous Goods. The Classes indicated are 2 (flammable), 3, 4 and 5.

10. LD50 (Oral) :Lethal Dose Fifty (Oral) – a calculated orally ingested dose of a material which is expected to cause the death of 50% of an entire defined experimental animal population. Generally animals are rat, mouse or rabbit.

11. LC50 : Lethal Concentration Fifty – a calculated concentration of a material in air, exposure to which for a specified length of time, hours (H), month (M), or week (W), is expected to cause the death of 50% of entire defined experimental animal population.

12. Permissible Exposure Limit : Permissible Levels of certain Chemical Substances in Work Environment as laid down in the Second Schedule of the Factories Act.

13. Threshold Limit Value – Short-Term Exposure Limits: The parts of vapor (gas per million parts of contaminated air by volume at 25o C (77o F) and one atmosphere pressure is given. The limits are given in milligrams per cubic meter maximum permissible average exposures for the time periods specified.

14. ppm : Parts per million parts of air.

15. mg/m3 : Milligram per cubic metre.

16. NFPA Hazard Signals : National Fire Protection Associations USA Hazard Signal – A simple, readily recognizable and easily understood markings (alerting signals) which give at a glance a general idea of the inherent hazards of the material and the order of severity of these hazards as they relate to fire prevention, exposure and control. The system identifies the hazards of a material in terms of three categories – Health, Flammability and Reactivity, and indicates the order of severity in each of these categories. Another category (special) is reserved for additional information when such may be of value to the fire fighter.

17. Chemical Classification (Hazardous): The chemicals hazard classification as per the Corrosive Reactive Explosive Flammable Toxic (CREFT) Classification.

18. ACGIH : The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Inc., ACGIH, is an organization open to all practitioners in industrial hygiene, occupational health, environmental health, or safety. Their web site is http://www.acgih.org/.

19. Asphyxiant: An asphyxiant is a substance that can cause unconsciousness or death by suffocation (asphyxiation). Asphyxiants which have no other health effects and are sometimes referred to as simple asphyxiants. Asphyxiants work by displacing so much oxygen from the ambient atmosphere that the hemoglobin in the blood can not pick up enough oxygen from the lungs to fully oxygenate the tissues. As a result, the victim slowly suffocates.

20. Flammable limits : Flammable limits apply generally to vapours and are defined as the concentration range in which a flammable substance can produce a fire or explosion when an ignition source (such as a spark or open flame) is present. The concentration is generally expressed as percent fuel by volume.

a. Above the upper flammable limit (UFL) the mixture of substance and air is too rich in fuel (deficient in 51oxygen) to burn. This is sometimes called the upper explosive limit (UEL).

b. Below the lower flammable limit (LFL) the mixture of substance and air lacks sufficient fuel (substance) to burn. This is sometimes called the lower explosive limit (LEL). Any concentration between these limits can ignite or explode — use extreme caution! Being above the upper limit is not particularly safe, either. If a confined space is above the upper flammable limit and is then ventilated or opened to an air source, the vapor will be diluted and the concentration can drop into the flammable limit range.

21. Flash Point : This is defined as the lowest temperature at which vapors above a volatile combustible substance will ignite in air when exposed to a flame. Depending on the test method used, the values given are either Tag closed cup (C.C.) (ASTM D56) or Cleveland open cup (O.C.) (ASTM D93). The values, along with those in 6.2 and 6.7 below, give an indication of the relative flammability of the chemical. In general, the open cup value is about 1 0o to 1 5o F higher than the closed cup value.

7. Important Websites

(i) Website of United Nations Economic Commission for Europe i.e. www.unece.org to know more about Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)

(ii) Website of WCO i.e. www.wcoomd.org to know more about World Customs Organization, its activities and about Programme Global Shield.

(iii) Website of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India i.e. www.envfor.nic.in to know more out of the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989 as amended.

(iv) Website of Central Pollution Control Board, India i.e. www.cpcb.nic.in to know more about Material Safety Data Sheets.

(v) Website of Central Board of Excise & Customs, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, India i.e. www.cbec.gov.in to know more about Indian Customs, legal text of indirect tax statutes, rule, notification etc.

(vi) Website of National Academy of Customs, Excise and Narcotics, Regional Training Institute, Kanpur, India i.e. www.nacenkanpur.gov.in for free learning resources on Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax.

8. Reference Materials

8.1 Relevant Rules of Manufacture, storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989

8.1.1: Definition of the term “Hazardous Chemical” under MSIHC Rules, 1989.

Rule 2(e) of the MSIHC Rules, 1989 contains definition of the term “Hazardous Chemical”. As per the definition, the term “hazardous chemical” means-

(i) any chemical which satisfies any of the criteria laid down in Part I of Schedule I and is listed in Column 2 of Part II of this Schedule;

(ii) any chemical listed in Column 2 of Schedule 2;

(iii) any chemical listed in Column 2 of Schedule 3;

8.1.2: Rule 17 of MSIHC Rules, 1989 Providing for MSDS

Rule 17 of MSIHC Rules, 1989 provides as under:-

17. Collection, Development and Dissemination of Information.

(1) This rule shall apply to an industrial activity in which a hazardous chemical which satisfies any of the criteria laid down in part I of Schedule I and is listed in Column 2 of Part II of this Schedule is or may be involved.

(2) An occupier, who has control of an industrial activity in term of sub-rule 1 of this rule, shall arrange to obtain or develop information in the form of safety data sheet as specified in Schedule 9. The information shall be accessible upon request for reference.

(3) The occupier while obtaining or developing a safety data sheet as specified in Schedule 9 in respect of a hazardous chemical handled by him shall ensure that the information is recorded accurately and reflects the scientific evidence used in making the hazard determination. In case, any significant information regarding hazard of a chemical is available, it shall be added to the material safety data sheet as specified in Schedule 9 as soon as practicable.

(4) Every container of a hazardous chemical shall be clearly labeled or marked to identify,-

(a) the contents of the container,

(b) the name and address of manufacturer or importer of the hazardous chemical;

(c) the physical, chemical and toxicological data as per the criteria given at Part I of Schedule 1.

(5) In terms of sub-rule 4 of this rule where it is impracticable to label a chemical in view of the size of the container or the nature of the package, provision should be made for other effective means like tagging or accompanying documents.

8.1.3: Rule 18 of MSIHC Rules, 1989

Rule 18 of Import of hazardous chemicals provides as under:-

(1) This rule shall apply to a chemical which satisfies any of the criteria laid down in Part I of Schedule I and is listed in Column 2 of Part II of this Schedule.

(2) Any person responsible for importing hazardous chemicals in India shall provide at the time of import or within thirty days from the date of import to the concerned authorities as identified in Column 2 of Schedule 5 the information pertaining to-

(i) the name and address of the person receiving the consignment in India;

(ii) the port of entry in India;

(iii) mode of transport from the exporting country to India

(iv) the quantity of chemical(s) being imported; and

(v) complete product safety information.

(3) If the concerned authority at the State is satisfied that the chemical being imported is likely to cause major accident, it may direct the importer to take such steps including stoppage of such imports as the concerned authority at the State may deem it appropriate.

(4) The concerned authority at the State shall simultaneously inform the concerned Port Authority to take appropriate steps regarding safe handling and storage of hazardous chemicals while off­loading the consignment with the port premises.

(5) Any person importing hazardous chemicals shall maintain the records of the hazardous chemicals imported as specified in Schedule 10 and the records so maintained shall be open for inspection by the concerned authority at the State or the Ministry of Environment and Forests or any officer appointed by them in this behalf.

(6) The importer of the hazardous chemical of a person working on his behalf shall ensure that transport of hazardous chemicals from port of entry to the ultimate destination is in accordance with the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 framed under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

8.1.4: List of Hazardous Chemicals under MSIHC Rules, 1989

List of Hazardous Chemicals
ID No.
Chemical Name
ID No.
Chemical Name
ID No.
Chemical Name
1
Acetaldehyde
301
Hexachlorodibenzo-p- dioxin
601
tert-Butylperoxyiso-butyrate (conc>=80%)
2
Acetic acid
302
Hexachloronapthalene
602
Tetra hydrofuran
3
Acetic anhydride
303
Hexafluoropropanoneses quihydrate
603
Tetramethyl lead
4
Acetone
304
Hexamethylphosphorami de
604
Tetranitromethane
5
Acetone cynohydrin
305
Hexamethylenediamine N Ndibutyl
605
2,3,7,8 – Tetrachlorodibenzo­p-dioxin
6
Acetone thiosemicarbazide
306
Hexane
606
Tetraethyl lead
7
Acetonitrile
307
Hexanitrostilbene 2,2,4,4,6,6
607
Tetrafluoroethylene
8
Acetylene
308
Hexene
608
Tetramethylenedisulfotetra mine
9
Acetylene tetrachloride
309
Hydrogen selenide
609
Thallic oxide
10
Acrolein
310
Hydrogen sulphide
610
Thallium carbonate
11
Acrylamide
311
Hydrazine
611
Thallium sulphate
12
Acrylonitrile
312
Hydrazine nitrate (55% solution)
612
Thallous chloride
13
Adiponitrile
313
Hydrochloric acid (gas)
613
Thallousmalonate
14
Aldicarb
314
Hydrogen
614
Thalloussulphate
15
Aldrin
315
Hydrogen bromide
615
Thiocarbazide
16
Allyl alcohol
316
Hydrogen cyanide
616
Thiocynamicacid, 2- (benzothioazolyethio) methyl
17
Allylamine
317
Hydrogen fluoride
617
Thiofamox
18
Allyl chloride
318
Hydrogen peroxide
618
Thiometon
19
Aluminium (powder)
319
Hydroquinone
619
Thionazin
20
Aluminiumazide
320
Indene
620
Thionyl chloride
21
Aluminiumborohydri de
321
Indium powder
621
Thiophenol
22
Aluminium chloride
322
Indomethacin
622
Thiosemicarbazide
23
Aluminium fluoride
323
Iodine
623
Thiourea (2-chloro-phenyl)
24
Aluminium phosphide
324
Iridium tetrachloride
624
Thiourea (2-methyl phenyl)
25
4-Aminodiphenyl
325
Iron pentacarbonyl
625
Tirpate
26
Amino pyridine
326
Isobenzan
626
Titanium powder
27
2-Aminophenol
327
Isoamyl alcohol
627
Titanium tetra-chloride
28
Aminopterin
328
Isobutyl alcohol
628
Toluene
29
Amiton
329
Isobutyronitrile
629
Toluene 2,4-diisocyanate
30
Amiton oxalate
330
Isocyanic acid 3 4- dichlorophenyl ester
630
Tolylene 2,6-diisocyanate
31
Ammonia
331
Isodrin
631
Trans 1,4-di chloro-butane
32
Ammonium chloroplatinate
332
Isofluorphate
632
Tri nitro anisole
33
Ammonium nitrate
333
Isophoronediisocyanate
633
Tri (cyclohexyl) methylstannyl 1,2,4 triazole)
34
Ammonium nitrite
334
Isopropyl alcohol
634
Tri(cyclohexyl) stannyl-1h­1,2,3- triazole
35
Ammonium picrate
335
Isopropyl chlorocarbonate
635
Triaminotrinitrobenzene
36
Anabasine
336
Isopropyl formate
636
Triamiphos
37
Aniline
337
Isopropyl methyl pyrazolyl dimethyl carbamate
637
Triazophos
38
Aniline 2,4,6- trimethyl
338
Juglone
638
638 2,4,6-Tribromophenol
39
Anthraquinone
339
Ketene
639
Trichloronaphthalene
40
Antimony pentafluoride
340
Lactonitrile
640
Trichloro (chloromethyl) silane
41
Antimycin A
341
Lead arsenite
641
Trichloroacetyl chloride
42
ANTU (alpha- Naphthylthiourea)
342
Lead at high temp (molten)
642
Trichloro(dichlorophenyl)sil ane
43
Arsenic pentoxide
343
Lead azide
643
Trichloroethylsilane
44
Arsenic trioxide
344
Lead styphnate
644
Trichloroethylene
45
Arsenoustrichloride
345
Leptophos
645
Trichloromethanesulphenyl chloride
46
Arsine
346
Lewisite
646
Trichloronate
47
Asphalt
347
Liquefied petroleum gas
647
Trichorophenol 2,3,6
48
Azinphos-ethyl
348
Lithium hydride
648
Trichlorophenol 2,4,5
49
Azinphos methyl
349
m-Dinitrobenzene
649
Trichlorophenylsilane
50
Bacitracin
350
Magnesium powder or ribbon
650
Trichlorophon
51
Barium azide
351
Malathion
651
Triethoxysilane
52
Barium nitrate
352
Maleic anhydride
652
Triethylamine
53
Barium nitride
353
Malononitrile
653
Triethylenemelamine
54
Benzal chloride
354
Managanesetricarbonylcy clopentadiene
654
Trimethylchlorosilane
55
Benzenamine, 3- trifluoromethyl
355
Mechlorethamine
655
Trimethyl propane phosphite
56
Benzene
356
Mephospholan
656
Trimethyl tin chloride
57
Benzene sulfonyl chloride
357
Mercuric chloride
657
Trinitroaniline
58
Benzene, 1- (chloromethyl)-4 nitro
358
Mercuric oxide
658
Trinitrobenzene
59
Benzene arsenic acid
359
Mercury acetate
659
Trintrobenzoic acid
60
Benzidine
360
Mercury fulminate
660
2,4,6-Trinitrophenetole
61
Benzidine salts
361
Mercury methyl chloride
661
Trinitro-m-cresol
62
Benzimidazole, 4,5- dichloro-2 (trifluoromethyl)
362
Mesitylene
662
2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene
63
Benzoquinone-P
363
Methacroleindiacetate
663
Triorthocresyl phosphate
64
Benzotrichloride
364
Methacrylic anhydride
664
Triphenyltin chloride
65
Benzoyl chloride
365
Methacrylonitrile
665
Tris (2-chloroethyl) amine
66
Benzoyl peroxide
366
Methacryloyloxyethylisoc yanate
666
666 Turpentine oil
67
Benzyl chloride
367
Methamidophos
667
Uranium and compounds
68
Beryllium (powder, compound)
368
Methane
668
Valinomycin
69
Bicyclo(2,2,1) heptane-2- carbonitrile
369
Methanesulphonyl fluoride
669
Vanadium pentoxide
70
Biphenyl
370
Methidathion
670
Vinyl acetate monomer
71
Bis (2-chloroethyl) sulphide
371
Methiocarb
671
Vinyl bromide
72
Bis (chloromethyl) ketone
372
Menthonyl
672
Vinyl chloride
73
1,1-di-(tert- Butylperoxy)cyclohe xane
373
Methoxy ethanol
673
Vinyl cyclohexane dioxide
74
2,2-Bis (tert- butylperoxy) butane
374
Methoxyethyl mercuric acetate
674
Vinyl fluoride
75
bis(2,4,6- Trinitrophenyl) amine
375
Methacryloyl chloride
675
Vinyl norbornene
76
Bis(chloromethyl) ether
376
Methyl 2-chloroacrylate
676
Vinyl toluene
77
Bismuth and compounds
377
Methyl alcohol
677
Vinyledene chloride
78
Bisphenol-A
378
Methyl amine
678
Warfarin
79
Bitoscanate
379
Methyl bromide
679
Warfarin sodium
80
Boron powder
380
Methyl chloride
680
Xylene dichloride
81
Boron trichloride
381
Methyl chloroform
681
Xylidine
82
Boron trifluoride
382
Methyl chloroformate
682
Zinc dichloropentanitrile
83
Boron trifluoride compound with methyl ether 1:1
383
4-Methyl-1-cyclohexene
683
Zinc phosphate
84
Bromine
384
Methyl disulphide
684
Zirconium and compounds
85
Bromine pentafluoride
385
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (conc. 60 %)
685
Ammonium nitrates in fertilizers
86
Bromochloro methane
386
Methyl formate
686
Chlorotrinitrobenzene
87
Bromadiolone
387
Methyl hydrazine
687
Fluoro 2-hydroxy butyric acid
88
Butadiene
388
Methyl isobutyl ketone
688
Fluoro 2-hydroxy butyric acid , amides
89
Butane
389
Methyl isocyanate
689
Fluoro 2-hydroxy butyric acid , esters
90
Butanone-2
390
Methyl isothiocyanate
690
Fluoroacetic acid
91
Butyl amine tert
391
Methyl mercuric dicyanamide
691
Fluoroacetic acid, esters
92
Butyl glycidyl ether
392
Methyl mercaptan
692
Fluoroacetic acid, salts
93
Butyl isovalerate
393
Methyl methacrylate
693
Methyl isobutyl ketone peroxide
94
Butyl peroxymaleate, tertiary
394
Methyl phencapton
694
O,O-Diethyl-S-isopropylthio methyl phosphorodithioate
95
Butyl vinyl ether
395
Methyl phosphonic dichloride
695
O,O-Diethyl-S-propythio methyl phosphorodithioate
96
Butyl-n-mercaptan
396
Methyl thiocyanate
696
Peracetic acid
97
C.I. Basic Green
397
Methyl trichlorosilane
697
tert-Butylperoxy isopropyl carbonate
(concentration>=80%)
98
Cadmium oxide
398
Methyl vinyl ketone
698
Tert-butyl peroxymaleate (conc> = 80 %)
99
Cadmium stearate
399
Methylene bis
(2 -chloroaniline)
699
2,4,6-Trinitroanlsole
100
Calcium arsenate
400
Methylene chloride
700
2,4-Dinitrophenol sodium salt hydrate
101
Calcium carbide
401
Methylenebis-4,4 (2 -chloroaniline)
701
4 – fluorocrotonic acid , amides
102
Calcium cyanide
402
Metolcarb
702
4-Fluorobutyric acid
103
Camphechlor (toxaphene)
403
Mevinphos
703
4-Fluorobutyric acid , amides
104
Cantharidin
404
Mezacarbate
704
4-fluorobutyric acid , salts
105
Captan
405
Mitomycin C
705
4-Fluorocrotonic acid
106
Carbachol chloride
406
Molybdenum powder
706
4-Fluorocrotonic acid , salts
107
Carbaryl
407
Monocrotophos
707
Benzidinedihydrochloride
108
Carbofuran
408
Morpholine
708
Beryllium acetylacetonate
109
Carbon tetrachloride
409
Muscimol
709
Beryllium nitrate
110
Carbon disulphide
410
Mustard gas
710
Beryllium silicate
111
Carbon monoxide
411
n-Butyl acetate
711
Beryllium sulfate
112
Carbophenothion
412
n-Butyl alcohol
712
Bismuth basic carbonate
113
Carvone
413
n-Hexane
713
Bismuth nitrate
114
Cellulose nitrate
414
N-Methyl-N,2,4,6- tetranitroaniline
714
Bismuth subsalicylate
115
Chloroacetic acid
415
Naphtha
715
Bismuth sulfide
116
Chlordane
416
Naphtha solvent
716
Carbonylhydrotris(triphenyl phosphine)rhodium
117
Chlorfenvinphos
417
Naphthalene
717
Chloro(1,5- cyclooctadiene)rhodium (I) dimer
118
Chlorinated benzenes
418
2-Naphthylamine
718
Copper(I) bromide
119
Chlorine
419
Nickel tetracarbonyl
719
Copper(I) iodide
120
Chlorine dioxide
420
2-Nickel (metal, oxides, carbonates, sulphides as powder)
720
Copper(II) fluoride
121
Chlorine trifluoride
421
Nicotine
721
Dibenzyl
122
Chlormephos
422
Nicotine sulphate
722
Dichlorobenzene
123
Chlormequat chloride
423
Nitric acid
723
Ethylenebis(indenyl)zirconiu m dichloride
124
Chloroacetyl chloride
424
Nitric oxide
724
N,N,N’,N’- Tetramethylbenzidine
125
Chloroacetaldehyde
425
Nitrobenzene
725
Rhodium,
carbonylchlorobis (triphenyl phosphine)
126
Chloroaniline-2
426
Nitrocellulose (dry)
726
Trichlorobenzene
127
4-Chloroaniline
427
Nitrochlorobenzene
727
Tris(triphenylphosphine)rho dium(I) chloride
128
Chlorobenzene
428
Nitrocyclohexane
728
Uranium hexafluoride
129
Chloroethylchlorofor mate
429
Nitrogen
729
Uranium(IV) bromide
130
Chloroform
430
Nitrogen dioxide
730
Uranium(IV) chloride
131
Chloroformylmorpho line
431
Nitrogen oxide
731
Zinc phosphide
132
Chloromethane
432
Nitrogen trifluoride
732
Zirconium tert-butoxide
133
Chloromethyl methyl ether
433
Nitroglycerine
733
Zirconium(IV) bromide
134
Chloronitrobenzene
434
1-Nitropropane
734
3,3 ‘-Dihydroxybenzidine
135
Chlorophacinone
435
2-Nitropropane
735
Powdered metals and mixtures (Metal powder, flammable)
136
Chlorosulphonic acid
436
Nitroso dimethyl amine
137
Chlorothiophos
437
Nonane
138
Chloroxuron
438
Norbormide
139
Chromic acid
439
o-Cresol
140
Chromic chloride
440
o-Nitrotoluene
141
Chromium powder
441
o-Toluidine
142
Cobalt carbonyl
442
o-Xylene
143
Cobalt nitrilmethylidyne compound
443
p-Nitroaniline
144
Cobalt (powder)
444
Oleum
145
Colchicine
445
OO diethyl s ethyl suph methyl phos
146
Copper and compounds
446
O,O-Diethyl-S­isopropylthio methyl phosphorodithioate
147
Copper oxychloride
447
O,O-Diethyl-S­ethylsulphinylmethylphos phorothioate
148
Coumafuryl
448
O,O-Diethyl-S­ethylsulphonyl methyl phosphorothioate
149
Coumaphos
449
O,O-Diethyl S­ethylthiomethylphosphor othioate
150
Coumatetralyl
450
Organo rhodium complex
151
Crimidine
451
Orotic acid
152
Crotenaldehyde
452
Osmium tetroxide
153
Crotonaldehyde
453
Ouabain
154
Cumene
454
Oxamyl
155
Cyanogen bromide
455
Oxetane 3,3-
bis (chlorom ethyl)
156
Cyanogen iodide
456
Oxidiphenoxarsine
157
Cyanophos
457
Oxydisulfoton
158
Cyanothoate
458
Oxygen (liquid)
159
Cyanuric fluoride
459
Oxygen difluoride
160
Cyclohexylamine
460
Ozone
161
Cyclohexane
461
p-Nitrophenol
162
Cyclohexanone
462
Paraffin
163
Cycloheximide
463
Paraoxon
164
Cyclopentadiene
464
Paraquat
165
Cyclopentane
465
Paraquatmethosulfate
166
Cyclotetramethylenet etranitramine
466
Parathion
167
Cyclotrimethylenetri nitramine
467
Parathion methyl
168
Cypermethrin
468
Paris green
169
DDT
469
Pentaborane
170
Decaborane (1:4)
470
Pentachloroethane
171
Demeton
471
Pentachlorophenol
172
Demeton-S-methyl
472
Pentabromophenol
173
Di-n-propyl peroxydicarbonate (Conc. 80%)
473
Pentachloro naphthalene
174
Dialifos
474
Pentadecylamine
175
Diazodinitrophenol
475
Pentaerythritoltetranitrat e
176
Dibenzylperoxydicar bonate
476
Pentane
177
Diborane
477
Pentanone
178
Dichloroacetylene
478
Perchloric acid
179
Dichlorobenzalkoniu m chloride
479
Perchloroethylene
180
Dichloroethyl ether
480
Peroxyacetic acid
181
Dichloromethylphen ylsilane
481
Phenol
182
2,6-Dichlorophenol
482
Phenol 2,2-thiobis (4, 6 – dichloro )
183
2,4-Dichlorophenol
483
Phenol 2,2-thiobis (4-chloro 6-methyl phenol)
184
Dichlorophenoxy acetic acid
484
Phenol, 3-(1- methylethyl)-, methylcarbamate
185
Dichloropropane-2,2
485
Phenyl hydrazine hydrochloride
186
Dichlorosalicylic acid-3,5
486
Phenyl mercury acetate
187
Dichlorvos
487
Phenyl silatrane
188
Dicrotophos
488
Phenyl thiourea
189
Dieldrin
489
Phenylene-p-diamine
190
Diepoxybutane
490
Phorate
191
Diethyl carbamazine citrate
491
Phosacetim
192
Diethyl chlorophosphate
492
Phosfolan
193
Diethyl ethanolamine
493
Phosgene
194
Diethyl peroxydicarbonate
494
Phosmet
195
Diethyl phenylenediamine
495
Phosphamidon
196
Diethylamine
496
Phosphine
197
Diethylene glycol
497
Phosphoric acid
198
Diethylene glycol dinitrate
498
Pohsphoric acid dimethyl (4-methyl thio) phenyl
199
Diethylenetriamine
499
Phosphonothioic acid, dimethyl-, s-(2-bis ) ester
200
Diethyleneglycol butyl ether
500
Phosphorothioic acid , methyl ester
201
Diglycidyl ether
501
Phosphorothioic acid, O,O-dimethyl S- (2methyl)
202
Digitoxin
502
Phosphorothioic, methyl-ethyl ester
203
2,2- Dihydroperoxypropa ne
503
Phosphorous
204
Diisobutyryl peroxide
504
Phosphorous oxychloride
205
Dimefox
505
Phosphorous pentoxide
206
Dimethoate
506
Phosphorous trichloride
207
Dimethyl dichlorosilane
507
Phosphorous penta chloride
208
Dimethyl hydrazine
508
Phthalic anhydride
209
Dimethylnitrosamine
509
Phylloquinone
210
Dimethyl p phenylenediamine
510
Physostignine
211
Dimethyl phosphor amidocyanidic acid
511
Physostignine salicylate (1:1)
212
Dimethyl phosphorochloridoth ioate
512
Picric acid
213
Dimethyl sulfolane
513
Picrotoxin
214
Dimethyl sulphide
514
Piperidine
215
Dimethylamine
515
Piprotal
216
Dimethylaniline
516
Pirinifos-ethyl
217
Dimethylcarbamoyl chloride
517
Platinous chloride
218
Dimetilan
518
Platinum tetrachloride
219
Dinitro-o-cresol
519
Potassium arsenite
220
Dinitrophenol
520
Potassium chlorate
221
Dinitrotoluene
521
Potassium cyanide
222
Dinoseb
522
Potassium hydroxide
223
Dinoterb
523
Potassium nitride
224
Dioxane
524
Potassium nitrite
225
Dioxathion
525
Potassium peroxide
226
Dioxine N
526
Potassium silver cyanide
227
Diphacinone
527
Powdered metals and mixtures (Self-heating metal powders)
228
Diphosphoramideoct am ethyl
528
Promecarb
229
Diphenyl methane di- isocynate (MDI)
529
Promurit
230
Dipropylene glycol butyl ether
530
Propanesultone
231
Dipropylene glycol methyl ether
531
Propargyl alcohol
232
Di-(sec- butyl)peroxydicarbo nate
532
Propargyl bromide
233
Disulfoton
533
Propen-1,-2-chloro-1,3- diol diacetate
234
Dithiazanine iodide
534
Propiolactone beta
235
Dithiobiurate
535
Propionitrile
236
Endosulfan
536
Propionitrile, 3-chloro
237
Endothion
537
Propiophenone, 4-amino
238
Endrin
538
Propyl chloroformate
239
Epichlorohydrin
539
Propylene dichloride
240
EPN
540
Propylene glycol allyl ether
241
Ergocalciferol
541
Propylene imine
242
Ergotamine tartrate
542
Propylene oxide
243
Ethanesulfenyl chloride, 2 chloro
543
Prothoate
244
Ethanol 1-2 dichloracetate
544
Pseudocumene
245
Ethion
545
Pyrazoxon
246
Ethoprophos
546
Pyrene
247
Ethyl acetate
547
Pyridine
248
Ethyl alcohol
548
Pyridine, 2-methyl-5- Vinyl
249
Ethyl benzene
549
Pyridine, 4-nitro-1-oxide
250
Ethyl bis amine
550
Pyridine 4-nitro-1-oxide
251
Ethyl bromide
551
Pyriminil
252
Ethyl carbamate
552
Quinalphos
253
Ethyl ether
553
Quinone
254
Ethyl hexanol-2
554
Rhodium trichloride
255
Ethyl mercaptan
555
Salcomine
256
Ethyl mercuric phosphate
556
Sarin
257
Ethyl methacrylate
557
Selenious acid
258
Ethyl nitrate
558
Selenium hexafluoride
259
Ethyl thiocyanate
559
Selenium oxychloride
260
Ethylamine
560
Semicarbazide hydrochloride
261
Ethylene
561
Silane (4-aminio butyl) diethoxymethyl-
262
Ethylene chlorohydrin
562
Sodium
263
Ethylene dibromide
563
Sodium anthra-quinone­1-sulphonate
264
Ethylene diamine
564
Sodium arsenate
265
Ethylenediaminedihy drochloride
565
Sodium arsenite
266
Ethylene flourohydrine
566
Sodium azide
267
Ethylene glycol
567
Sodium cacodylate
268
Ethylene glycol dinitrate
568
Sodium chlorate
269
Ethylene oxide
569
Sodium cyanide
270
Ethyleneimine (inhibited)
570
Sodium fluoroacetate
271
Ethylene dichloride
571
Sodium hydroxide
272
Fenamiphos
572
Sodium pentachloro­phenate
273
Femitrothion
573
Sodium picramate
274
Fensulphothion
574
Sodium selenate
275
Fluenetil
575
Sodium selenite
276
Fluorine
576
Sodium sulphide
277
Fluoro 2-hydroxy butyric acid, salts
577
Sodium tellorite
278
Fluoroacetamide
578
Stannaneacetoxytriphenyl
279
Fluoroacetic acid amides
579
Stibine
280
Fluoroacetyl chloride
580
Strychnine
281
4-fluorobutyric acid, esters
581
Strychnine sulphate
282
4-Fluorocrotonic acid, esters
582
Styphnic acid
283
Fluorouracil
583
Styrene
284
Fonofos
584
Sulfotep
285
Formaldehyde
585
Sulphoxide, 3- chloropropyl octyl
286
Formetanate hydrochloride
586
Sulphur dichloride
287
Formic acid
587
Sulphur dioxide
288
Formoparanate
588
Sulphurmonochloride
289
Formothion
589
Sulphurtetrafluoride
290
Fosthietan
590
Sulphur trioxide
291
Fuberidazole
591
Sulphuric acid
292
Furan
592
Tellurium
293
Gallium trichloride
593
Tellurium hexafluoride
294
Glyconitrile
594
TEPP
295
Guanyl-4- nitrosaminoguynyl­1-tetrazene
595
Terbufos
296
Heptachlor
596
tert-Butyl alcohol
297
3,3,6,6,9,9- Hexamethyl- 1,2,4,5- tetroxonane (conc. 75% or more)
597
Tert-butyl peroxy carbonate
298
Hexachlorobenzene
598
tert-Butyl
peroxyisopropyl carbonate
299
Lindane
599
tert-Butylperoxyacetate (conc> = 70 %)
300
Hexachlorocyclopent adiene
600
tert-Butylperoxypivalate (conc>= 77%)

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CAS#: Chemical Abstract Service Number

CI#: Colour Index Number

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MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheet

OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (USA)

PGS: Programme Global Shield

RTECS: Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances

REACH: Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (EU)

SDS: Safety Data Sheet

TLV: Threshold Limit Value

TSCA: Toxic Substance Control Act

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Note:

1. In this E-book, attempts have been made to make the officers aware about Material Safety Data Sheets and their utility at the time of handling, examination and storage of various chemicals. This will also help in proper classification of  chemicals under Customs Tariff.

2. Though all efforts have been made to make this document error free, but it is possible that some errors might have crept into the document. If you notice any errors, the same may be brought to the notice of the NACEN, RTI, Kanpur on the Email address: rtinacenkanpur@yahoo.co.in. This may not be a perfect E-book. If you have any suggestion to improve this book, you are requested to forward the same to us.

3. This e-book is one of the several e-books dealing with different aspects of WCO Programme Global Shield (PGS). The Programme Global Shield (PGS) is a long term law enforcement initiative of WCO alongwith its partner organizations, namely, United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC), International Police Organization (INTERPOL) and member countries. This Programme is aimed at combating the illicit diversion and trafficking of high risk precursor chemicals, which are commonly used by criminal elements/terrorist organizations to make Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

4. It is acknowledged here that in preparing this e-book, the WCO training material as well as material from other sources including that available freely on internet have been used. Wherever possible, the source of material has been indicated in this e-book. It might be possible that for some material, we may not have specifically mentioned such source. This e-book is meant for education and training of Customs officers in India and is for non­commercial use. While it is not our intention to infringe any copyrights, if anybody has any issue with regard to any of the material used in this e-book, the same may kindly be brought to our notice on the email addresses mentioned above.

5. This e-book has been prepared by Shri. K. V. S. Singh, Additional Director General, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Kolkata. He along with Shri C. P. Goyal, Additional Director General, NACEN, RTI, Kanpur attended Train-the-Trainer Course conducted by WCO at Dushanbe, Tajikistan from 13.04.2015 to 24.04.2015 and are expert faculties in India for imparting training on the various aspects of Programme Global Shield.

6. If you feel that this e-book has really helped you in improving your knowledge or understanding of the subject matter, we request you to take few minutes out of your precious time and provide us your valuable feedback. Your feedback is important and will help us in improving our e-books.

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(C. P. Goyal)
Additional Director General
NACEN, RTI, Kanpur
goyalcp@hotmail.com

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