Hazardous chemicals common names

Chemical information is compiled in this volume in accordance with an alphabetical listing based on the most commonly used chemical name. The most common chemical name designation is based either on (1) that designation specified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Titles 46 and 49, or (2) a common name for those chemicals known to be hazardous during shipment. As such, for most common names, the shipping name recommended by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is used as it appears in Title 49 of the CFRs. For each chemical entry, there are five data or information fields that are provided. These information fields are as follows ... 

Chemical Designation - A list of common synonyms is given. Synonym names are alternative systematic chemical names and commonly used trivial names for chemicals. An index of synonyms is provided at the end of the handbook to assist the reader in identifying a particular chemical and researching chemical hazards information in the event that the common name of the chemical is not known. The data field also contains the chemical formula. The chemical formula is limited to a commonly used one-line formula. In the case of some organic chemical compounds it has not been possible to represent the chemical structure within such limitation. 

For a hazardous chemical mixmre tliat has been tested as a whole to determine its liazards, the chemical and common names of the ingredients tliat are associated with the hazards, mid tlie common name of the mixture must be listed. 

If the chemical is a mixture tliat has not been tested as a whole, tlie chemical and common names of all ingredients determined to be healtli hazards mid compromising 1 percent or greater of the composition must be listed. 

Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical identity Common Name(s)) Other limits OSHA PEL ACGlH TlV Recommended o-o (optionan... 

Following is an index of synonyms corresponding to common chemical compound names. Sections of file handbook that provide information on the hazardous properties of chemicals, reference the chemical by its most common chemical compound name. This index should be used to identify a common name if the synonym is known. 

Composition/information on ingredients Substance Chemical identity. Common name, synonyms, etc. CAS number and other unique identifiers. Impurities and stabilizing additives which are themselves classified and which contribute to the classification of the substance. Mixture The chemical identity and concentration or concentration ranges of all ingredients which are hazardous within the meaning of the GHS and are present above their cut-off levels. NOTE For information on ingredients, the competent authority rules for CBI take priority over the rules for product identification. 

The hazards of chemicals and commodities can be ranked by various systems of commodity classifications. Chemical identity can be established through the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) name, trade name, common name, United Nations/North America (UN/ NA) number, Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry number, Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) number or chemical formula. As an example, acrylonitrile can be identified as follows ... 

The chemical and common name(s), CAS Number(s) and the identity used on the label for all hazardous ingredients which comprise greater than one (1) percent of the chemical (except as provided by paragraph (g) of this section on trade secrets) ... 

The proper chemical name of the hazardous chemical or of the hazardous component(s) of the mixture, if the concentration is sufficient to present a hazard. The trade name or code name, clearly identified as such, and common names or synonyms for the proper chemical name should be included. 

Identity means any chemical or common name which is indicated on the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for the chemical. The identity used shall permit cross-references to be made among the required list of hazardous chemicals, the label and the MSDS. 

B) If the hazardous chemical is a mixture which has been tested as a whole to determine its hazards, the chemical and common name(s) of the ingredients which contribute to these known hazards, and the common name(s) of the mixture itself or,... 

The chemical and common name(s) of all ingredients which have been determined to be health hazards, and which comprise 1% or greater of the composition, except that chemicals identified as carcinogens under paragraph (d)(4) of this section shall be listed if the concentrations are 0.1% or greater and,... 

The chemical and common name(s) of all ingredients which have been determined to present a physical hazard when present in the mixture ... 

The MSDS must show the identity of the chemical on the label. For a single substance, the MSDS identifies its chemical and common name. If the chemical is a mixture, the MSDS must show the common name of the mixture and the chemical name or common names of ingredients which contribute to known hazards. Because MSDSs are so important to the HAZCOM process, the HAZCOM standard establishes detailed requirements for information that is needed on them. To illustrate this information, a commonly used MSDS format, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) format (see Table 14-1) will be described. This format was developed by the Chemical Manufacturer s Association (CMA) and approved by ANSI. 

A key item of the fixed equipment in most research laboratories other than those employing only the least hazardous materials is a work enclosure, usually denoted, at least for chemicals, by the common name fume hood. The OSHA Laboratory Safety Standard, while stopping short of requiring a fume hood in each laboratory, does point out that work with almost any hazardous substances can be done safely if done in a suitable, properly functioning, hood. Some laboratory facihties have been constructed recently with no open bench space, with all work within the facility being done within... 

The solution to the degraded or destroyed label problem is relatively straightforward. If the label on a container is damaged, then it should be laboratory policy for a new label to be afftxed immediately by the first individual to be aware of the problem. Under the OSHA hazard communications standard and its secondary container requirements, every laboratory should have an ample supply of generic labels available for use. These generic labels should have space on them for the common name of the chemical, its CAS number, and basic hazard data, such as the NFPA 704 system color-coded numbering system or diamond. 

Hazardous chemical identity The identity of the chemicai(s) contained inside the container. The name used may be a common or trade name ( Biack Magic Formuia ), or a chemical name (1,1,1-Trichloroethane). The chemical name is found on not only the label, but also the chemical s material safety data sheet (MSDS) and the company s chemical inventory. Therefore, the chemical identity links these three sources of information. 

Section 3, Composition/ information on ingredients Chemical and common names and synonyms, along with CAS numbers of all ingredients classified as health hazards. 

The chemical and common names of all ingredients known to be health hazards, physical hazards, or carcinogens The act specifies certain percentages of composition. 

Specific identity of each hazardous chemical or mixture ingredient and common product names... 

Once a workplace survey has been completed, the names of all hazardous chemicals using the identity that is referenced on the SDS needs to be listed. This identity is often a common name, such as the product or trade name. Note on the list the location(s) of the products within the workplace, and an indication of the hazards as found on the label. 

Chapter 3 ( Chemical Classification Guide ) contains information than can assist the reader in identifying information on chemical compounds. It has one. section which is an index to chemical names, which is comprised of an alphabetical listing of chemicals by their most common names, along with the best known synonym for each chemical. The reader may also refer to the Hazard... 

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