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Health hazard —A chemical which is classified as posing one of the following hazardous <br /> effects: acute toxicity (any route of exposure); skin corrosion or irritation; serious eye damage or <br /> eye irritation; respiratory or skin sensitization; germ cell mutagenicity; carcinogenicity; <br /> reproductive toxicity; specific target organ toxicity (single or repeated exposure); or aspiration <br /> hazard. The criteria for determining whether a chemical is classified as a health hazard are <br /> detailed in subsection (d) and Appendix A to this section - Health Hazard Criteria. <br /> Immediate use —The hazardous chemical will be under the control of and used only by the <br /> person who transfers it from a labeled container and only within the work shift in which it is <br /> transferred. <br /> Importer—The first business with employees within the Customs Territory of the United States <br /> which receives hazardous chemicals produced in other countries for the purpose of supplying <br /> them to distributors or purchasers within the United States. <br /> Label —An appropriate group of written, printed or graphic information elements concerning a <br /> hazardous chemical that is affixed to, printed on, or attached to the immediate container of a <br /> hazardous chemical, or to the outside packaging. <br /> Label elements—The specified pictogram, hazard statement, signal word and precautionary <br /> statement for each hazard class and category. <br /> Manufacturer—A person who produces, synthesizes, extracts, or otherwise makes a <br /> hazardous chemical. <br /> Mixture —A combination or a solution composed of two or more substances in which they do <br /> not react. <br /> NIOSH —The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Department of Health <br /> and Human Services. <br /> Physical hazard —A chemical that is classified as posing one of the following hazardous <br /> effects: explosive; flammable (gases, aerosols, liquids, or solids); oxidizer (liquid, solid or gas); <br /> self-reactive; pyrophoric (liquid or solid); self-heating; organic peroxide; corrosive to metal; gas <br /> under pressure; combustible liquid; water-reactive; or in contact with water emits flammable <br /> gas. See Appendix B to section 5194 - Physical Hazard Criteria. <br /> Pictogram —A composition that may include a symbol plus other graphic elements, such as a <br /> border, background pattern, or color, that is intended to convey specific information about the <br /> hazards of a chemical. Eight pictograms are designated under this standard for application to a <br /> hazard category. <br /> Precautionary statement—A phrase that describes recommended measures that should be <br /> taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous chemical, <br /> or improper storage or handling. <br /> Produce —To manufacture, process, formulate, repackage, or relabel. <br /> Questions? Call EEAP 1 -800-734-3574 E & AL,kE,.F,.oEoo E <br />