Victorian Consolidated Regulations

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS 2017 - REG 145

    (1)     The safety data sheet for a hazardous substance must contain the following—

        (a)     the product identifier and chemical identity of the substance;

        (b)     the name, address and telephone number of—

              (i)     the manufacturer of the substance in Australia; or

              (ii)     the importing supplier of the substance in Australia;

        (c)     an Australian telephone number where information about the substance can be obtained in an emergency;

        (d)     the date of preparation or last review of the safety data sheet;

        (e)     the hazard identification for the substance determined in accordance with the GHS;

        (f)     the hazard statement and precautionary statement for the substance;

        (g)     composition of and information about ingredients, in accordance with Schedule 8;

        (h)     first aid measures;

              (i)     fire fighting measures;

        (j)     accidental release measures;

        (k)     exposure controls, exposure standards (if any), engineering controls and personal protection information;

        (l)     information relating to handling and storage, including how the substance may be safely used;

        (m)     disposal considerations;

        (n)     information relating to the physical and chemical properties of the substance;

        (o)     stability and reactivity information;

        (p)     toxicological information, including health effects.

    (2)     The safety data sheet must be in English and legible.

    (3)     A manufacturer or importing supplier may prepare a safety data sheet with the information required by subregulation (1) in languages in addition to English.