Machinery Lubrication magazine published by Noria Corporation
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www.machinerylubrication.com | November - December 2021 | 19 ML Section 16: Other Information The final section typically includes information about the safety data sheet itself, including when it was created or last updated. Other information deemed useful can also be included in this section. Section 15: Regulatory Information (non-mandatory) This section is a catch-all for safety and environmental regulations not listed elsewhere in the data sheet. Section 14: Transport Information (non-mandatory) This section includes transportation considerations, including guidance regarding bulk transportation and necessary special precautions. Section 10: Stability and Reactivity This section includes details of the hazards associated with the chemical's stability and reactivity potential. The reactivity section must include chemical test data. The chemical stability section must indicate whether the chemical is stable or unstable under normal conditions and list potential stability safety concerns. There may also be information about conditions or materials to avoid, such as in excessive heat, high energy sources, or strong oxidizers. Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties This section describes the physical and chemical properties of a lubricant and ways that the lubricant can be identified, including appearance, odor, viscosity, flammability, etc. It is noted in this section that the information provided is "for safety, health and environmental considerations only and may not fully represent product specifications." Rather, referencing the Product Data Sheet or contacting the supplier would elaborate more on performance information and recommendations for use. Common Sub-Sections Include: General Information, Important Health, Safety and Environmental Information. Section 8: Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection Based on potential material hazards, this section outlines exposure limits and engineering controls. Personal protective measures are also recommended. Common Sub-Sections Include: Exposure Limit Values, Engineering Controls, Personal Protection, Environmental Controls. Section 7: Handling and Storage Safe handling and storage of lubricants are important for both safety and lubricant health. This section outlines how lubricants should be properly handled and measures that can be taken to prevent accidental releases during storage. Common Sub-Sections Include: Handling, Storage. Section 6: Accidental Release Measures If a lubricant is spilled or leaked, this section should be referred to for both containment measures and clean-up processes. These measures may vary based on the volume of the spill. Also included in this section are recommendations for clean-up materials (such as absorbents) and protective equipment. Common Sub-Sections Include: Notification Procedures, Protective Measures, Spill Management, Environmental Precautions. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Section 12: Ecological Information (non-mandatory) This section describes the potential impact that a release of the chemical into the environment would have. Section 13: Disposal Considerations (non-mandatory) Information regarding the proper disposal, recycling or reclamation process of the chemical will be stated in this section. Section 11: Toxicology Information Toxicological effects information is usually listed as a table listing out the hazard classes and the conclusions for each. Hazards classes include inhalation, ingestion, skin, eye, sensitization, aspiration, germ cell mutation, carcinogenicity etc.