GHS 화학물질 분류기준과 분류결과의 비교 및 화학물질 정보자료의 활용방법 연구

• Published in: 한국산업위생학회지 Vol. 18; no. 1; pp. 62 - 71
• Main Authors: 이권섭, 임철홍, 이종한, 이혜진, 양정선, 노영만, 국원근, Lee, Kwon Seob, Lim, Cheol Hong, Lee, Jong Han, Lee, Hye Jin, Yang, Jeong Sun, Roh, Young Man, Kuk, Won Kwen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 2008
• Subjects: Physical Hazard; Classification; Chemical Information; Criteria; Labeling; Globally Harmonization System(GHS); Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS); Health and Environmental Hazard
• ISSN: 1226-4326

The use of chemical products to enhance and improve life is a widespread practice worldwide. But alongside the benefits of these products, there is also the potential for adverse effects to people or the environment. As a result, a number of countries or organizations have developed laws or regulations over the years that require information to be prepared and transmitted to those using chemicals, through labels or Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). While these existing laws or regulations are similar in many respects, their differences are significant enough to result in different labels or MSDS for the same product in different countries. Given the reality of the extensive global trade in chemicals, and the need to develop national programs to ensure their safe use, transport, and disposal, it was recognized that a Globally harmonization system of classification and labeling of chemicals(GHS) would provide the foundation for such programs. This study offered complementary details of GHS classification criteria adopted in Korea by analyzing the differences in chemical classification system between UN and Korea Ministry of Labor. Also it is proposed that mutual agreement of information DB used is required by comparing classification results of chemicals in Korea, Japan, and EU. We offered the lists of information sources useful for chemical classification.