★ Hazardous Chemicals
Hazardous chemicals refer to the following dangerous or harmful substances:
- Dangerous Substances: Classified under national standard CNS15030, possessing physical hazards.
- Harmful Substances: Classified under national standard CNS15030, possessing health hazards.
★ According to Article 10 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Article 17 of the Regulations on Hazardous Chemical Labeling and Hazard Communication, hazardous chemicals must be properly labeled, listed in an inventory, and accompanied by a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
★ Violations: If the requirements are not met within the notified deadline for improvement, a fine between NT$30,000 and NT$300,000 will be imposed.
※ Regulations on Hazardous Chemical Labeling and Hazard Communication
★ Notes:
- If the hazardous chemical inside a container is a mixture, the hazardous components to be labeled shall include all substances classified under CNS15030 as having physical or health hazards.
- For containers with a capacity of less than 100 ml, only the name, hazard pictogram, and warning statement are required.
Appendix 1: Classification and labeling requirements of hazardous chemicals
Appendix 2: Labeling format
Appendix 3: Concentration control values for hazardous components in health hazard classification
Appendix 4: Required contents and reference format of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Appendix 5: Hazardous chemical inventory
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When hazardous chemicals are handled, the site supervisor must register and manage the types, quantities, floor plan, and on-site SDS (within 3 years) in the Ministry of Education Chemical Management and Reporting System.
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Laboratories handling hazardous chemicals may use their unit’s floor plan or software such as drawing tools, Word, or PowerPoint to create diagrams. The diagrams must be saved as JPG files and uploaded to the Ministry of Education Chemical Management and Reporting System. The floor plan must include the following information:
(1) Internal dimensions of the laboratory, drawn to scale (with length and width indicated).
(2) Internal facilities such as fume hoods, lab benches, chemical cabinets, sinks, etc.
(3) Entrances, exits, and escape routes.
(4) North direction of the laboratory.
(5) GHS characteristics of chemical cabinets.
(6) Placement and types of gas cylinders.
(7) Locations for handling and storing chemicals/toxic substances, and placement of protective equipment.
(8) Date of preparation and update of the floor plan.
