Scientific & Technical Support: MSDSs
A material safety data sheet (MSDS) contains data regarding the properties of a
specific substance, and is intended to provide workers and emergency personnel
with procedures for the safe handling of a substance. A MSDS is a major
component of workplace safety and product stewardship and includes information
such as physical data, health effects, toxicity, storage and disposal. MSDS
formats vary, depending on country and specific national requirements.
In Canada, the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
establishes requirements for MSDSs, with its primary objective to provide
relevant safety and health information to Canadian workers so that they can
take precautions to avoid injury, illness and premature death.
TSG’s
specialists are experienced in developing WHMIS compliant MSDSs and labels,
and provide quick, efficient, high quality services, including:
▲ Developing WHMIS compliant MSDS for single chemical substances
and complex
mixtures
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Developing hazard labels consistent with corresponding OSHA
compliant MSDS
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| Key Contacts | |
 Laurie Tyo |
 Will Pettit |
TSG’s consultants are highly knowledgeable of the registration requirements for disinfectants regulated by both PMRA and TPD. TSG provides comprehensive product registration services, from determining data obligations and developing compliant labels, to compiling and submitting the registration application.
The goals of EPA's TSCA IUR program are to collect quality screening-level, exposure-related information on chemical substances in commerce in the United States and to make that information available for use by EPA and the public. The IUR data are used to support risk screening, assessment, priority setting and management activities at EPA and constitute the most comprehensive source of basic information on chemicals in commerce available to EPA.
TSG has offices throughout North America and Europe, including Sacramento, CA, Washington, DC, Canada, United Kingdom, Spain and Slovenia. Through these locations and our affiliates, TSG works with companies in 36 countries worldwide including China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Latin America.
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and restriction of Chemicals) is an EU Regulation that came into effect on June 1st, 2007, imposing strict guidelines on the manufacture or import of chemicals, preparations and articles in or to the EU.
Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, better known as Proposition 65, was approved by voters to address the growing concerns about exposure to toxic chemicals. Proposition 65 requires California to publish a list of chemicals, updated at least once a year, known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Proposition 65 also requires California businesses to post notification about significant amounts of chemicals in the products they sell, in their homes or workplaces, or that are released into the environment.