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(1) General. Communication of the hazards associated with
formaldehyde in the workplace shall be governed by the requirements of paragraph (m). The
definitions of 29 CFR1910.1200 (c) shall apply under this paragraph.
The following shall be subject to the hazard communication requirements of
this paragraph: formaldehyde gas, all mixtures or solutions composed of greater than
0.1percent formaldehyde, and materials capable of releasing formaldehyde into the air,
under reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, at concentrations reaching or exceeding
0.1 PPM.
At a minimum, specific health hazards that the employer shall address are: cancer,
irritation and sensitization of the skin and respiratory system, eye and throat
irritation, and acute toxicity.
(2) Manufacturers and importers who produce or import formaldehyde or
formaldehyde-containing products shall provide downstream employers using or handling
these products with an objective determination, through the required labels and MSDSs, if
these items may constitute a health hazard within the meaning of 29 CFR 1910.1200(d) under
normal conditions of use.
(3) Labels.
- The employer shall assure that hazard warning labels complying with the requirements of
29 CFR 1910.1200(f) are affixed to all containers of materials listed in paragraph
(m)(1)(I), except to the extent that 29 CFR 1910.1200(f) is inconsistent with this
paragraph.
- Information on labels. At a minimum, for all
materials listed in paragraph (m)(1)(I) capable of releasing formaldehyde at levels of 0.1
PPM to 0.5 PPM, labels shall: identify that the product contains formaldehyde; list the
name and address of the responsible party; and state that physical and health hazard
information is readily available from the employer and from material safety data sheets.
- For materials listed in paragraph (m)(1)(I) capable of releasing formaldehyde at levels
above 0.5 PPM, labels shall appropriately address all hazards as defined in 29 CFR
1910.1200 (d) and 29 CFR
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