Trade size 2 as referred to in the Harardous section. (2024)

FAQs

What is section 2 of a safety data sheet? ›

Section 1, Identification includes product identifier; manufacturer or distributor name, address, phone number; emergency phone number; recommended use; restrictions on use. Section 2, Hazard(s) identification includes all hazards regarding the chemical; required label elements.

Category 1 is always the greatest level of hazard within its class. – If Category 1 is further divided, Category 1A within the same hazard class is a greater hazard than category 1B. Category 2 within the same hazard class is more hazardous than Category 3, and so on. There are a few exceptions to this rule.

Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification

This section identifies the hazards of the chemical presented on the SDS and the appropriate warning information associated with those hazards.

Column 2 is labeled Hazardous Materials Descriptions and Proper Shipping Names. This column alphabetically lists the proper shipping name of each hazardous material and may provide additional descriptive information. The proper shipping names are listed in Roman type.

Section 2 – Hazard(s) identification includes the hazards of the chemical and the appropriate warning information associated with those hazards. Section 3 – Composition/information on ingredients identifies the ingredient(s) contained in the product indicated on the SDS, including impurities and stabilizing additives.

SEC. 2. The Congress finds that personal injuries and illnesses arising out of work situations impose a substantial burden upon, and are a hindrance to, interstate commerce in terms of lost production, wage loss, medical expenses, and disability compensation payments.

A white sign, with a skull and crossbones graphic in place at the top, with the hazard class No. 2 at the bottom. Some of these will have the words “inhalation hazard” or “toxic gas” displayed in the middle. Toxic or poisonous gases include sulfur dioxide, bromine chloride, carbon monoxide and chlorine.

b. Class II—Locations in which combustible dusts (either in suspension, intermittently, or periodically) may or may not be in sufficient quantities to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures. c.

Commonly transported class 2 dangerous goods include oxygen, natural gas, carbon dioxide, lighters, and aerosols.

Column 2 lists the hazardous materials descriptions and proper shipping names of materials designated as hazardous materials. Modification of a proper shipping name may otherwise be required or authorized by this section. Proper shipping names are limited to those shown in Roman type (not italics).

What does packing Group 2 indicate about a package or shipment? ›

Packing group I: substances presenting high danger; Packing group II: substances presenting medium danger; and. Packing group III: substances presenting low danger.

The ID number must appear on the shipping paper as part of the shipping description and also appear on the package. It also must appear on cargo tanks and other bulk packaging. Police and firefighters use this number to quickly identify the HazMat.

In essence Section 2 covers the safety of the product (which might be a mixture of ingredients) as used and Section 16 will mention all of the components which may not pose a risk as they are in small concentration but it might be useful to know depending on what for or how you are using the product.

There are only two words used as signal words, “Danger” and “Warning.” Within a specific hazard class, “Danger” is used for the more severe hazards and “Warning” is used for the less severe hazards.

Section 2 will summarize the hazards related to the product, precautions to take, and what to do in an emergency.