Labeling Solid Materials
The label may be transmitted with the initial shipment itself, or with the safety data sheet (SDS) that is to be provided prior to or at the time of the first shipment.
This exception to requiring labels on every container of hazardous chemicals is only for the solid material itself, and does not apply to hazardous chemicals used in conjunction with, or known to be present with, the material and to which employees handling the items in transit may be exposed (for example, cutting fluids or pesticides in grains).
For example, treated lumber is covered since the lumber is not completely cured at the time of shipment and the hazardous chemical will, to a varying degree, offgas during shipment and be available for exposure to employees.
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2-8. When should a solid material label may be transmitted?
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