Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Globally_Harmonized_System_of_Classification_and_Labelling_of_Chemicals
GPTKB entity
Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_classification_system
gptkbp:abbreviation GHS
gptkbp:adoptedBy gptkb:United_Nations
gptkbp:appliesTo hazardous chemicals
gptkbp:basisFor Safety Data Sheets
chemical labels
gptkbp:category environmental hazards
health hazards
physical hazards
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:United_Nations_Economic_and_Social_Council
gptkbp:documentType gptkb:International_Standard
gptkbp:includes signal words
hazard pictograms
hazard statements
precautionary statements
gptkbp:introduced 2003
gptkbp:language English
multiple languages
gptkbp:purpose standardize classification and labelling of chemicals
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:REACH_regulation
gptkb:OSHA_Hazard_Communication_Standard
gptkbp:replacedBy various national chemical classification systems
gptkbp:updated every two years
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:transportation
environmental protection
workplace safety
consumer products
gptkbp:website https://unece.org/about-ghs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:UNSCETDG-GHS
gptkb:GHS05
gptkb:GHS06
gptkb:GHS09
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals