Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Globally_Harmonized_System_of_Classification_and_Labelling_of_Chemicals_(GHS)
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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf chemical classification system
gptkbp:abbreviation GHS
gptkbp:adoptedBy 2003
gptkbp:appliesTo hazardous chemicals
gptkbp:basisFor many national chemical regulations
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:United_Nations
gptkbp:documentedIn gptkb:Purple_Book
gptkbp:governedBy gptkb:United_Nations_Economic_and_Social_Council_(ECOSOC)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
gptkbp:includes signal words
safety data sheets
hazard pictograms
hazard statements
precautionary statements
gptkbp:purpose standardize classification and labeling of chemicals
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:REACH_regulation
gptkb:CLP_Regulation_(EU)
gptkb:OSHA_Hazard_Communication_Standard
gptkbp:replacedBy various national and regional chemical classification systems
gptkbp:updated every two years
gptkbp:usedIn environmental protection
workplace safety
consumer products
transportation of chemicals
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sub-Committee_of_Experts_on_the_Globally_Harmonized_System_of_Classification_and_Labelling_of_Chemicals
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7