Many common and uncommon chemicals are known to cause temporary or permanent harm to human skin upon exposure. Irritation, chemical burns, and necrosis are all potential risks when handling chemicals. The GHS, CLP, and other regulatory bodies provide guidance for classifying and handling compounds that cause skin corrosion and skin irritation.
Finding the information you need in the formidable GHS Purple Book can be a challenge. That’s why ERA experts have compiled the essential information into a concise, 24-page guide that is both thorough and easy to read. If you’re responsible for health and safety within your organization or handle Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in any capacity, then this guide will be a valuable resource to save you time and ensure accuracy.
This free guide will provide you with:
- Precise definitions for skin corrosion and skin irritation
- Detailed instructions on how to assess the skin corrosion potential of a given chemical based on a hierarchy of available evidence
- Guidance and calculations for classifying hazards in mixtures with or without data on the complete mixture or its ingredients
- Essential label elements to protect your employees from skin corrosion and skin irritation
