When an operator must prepare an MSDS for a hazardous chemical produced at the mine, the MSDS must-
Table 47.52-Contents of MSDS
Category | Requirements, descriptions, and exceptions |
(1) Identity | The identity of the chemical or, if the chemical is a mixture, the identities of all hazardous ingredients. See§ 47.21 (Identifying hazardous chemicals). |
(2) Properties | The physical and chemical characteristics of the chemical, such as vapor pressure and solubility in water. |
(3) Physical | The physical hazards of the chemical including the potential for fire, explosion, and reactivity. |
(4) Health hazards | The health hazards of the chemical including- |
(i) Signs and symptoms of exposure, | |
(ii) Any medical conditions which are generally recognized as being aggravated by exposure to the chemical, and | |
(iii) The primary routes of entry for the chemical, such as lungs, stomach, or skin. | |
(5) Exposure limits | For the chemical or the ingredients of a mixture- |
(i) The MSHA or OSHA permissible limit, if there is one, and | |
(ii) Any other exposure limit recommended by the preparer of the MSDS. | |
(6) Carcinogenicity | Whether the chemical or an ingredient in the mixture is a carcinogen or potential carcinogen. See the sources specified in § 47.21 (Identifying hazardous chemicals). |
(7) Safe use | Precautions for safe handling and use including- |
(i) Appropriate hygienic practices, | |
(ii) Protective measures during repair and maintenance of contaminated equipment, and | |
(iii) Procedures for clean-up of spills and leaks. | |
(8) Control measures | Generally applicable control measures such as engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment. |
(9) Emergency information | (i) Emergency medical and first-aid procedures; and |
(ii) The name, address, and telephone number of the operator or other responsible party who can provide additional information on the hazardous chemical and appropriate emergency procedures. | |
(10) Date prepared | The date the MSDS was prepared or last changed. |
30 C.F.R. §47.52