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Classification is the systematic identification of a chemical’s hazards. It determines what information must be included on labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to comply with model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations.
The Globally Harmonised System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals is used in Australia to classify chemicals based on defined criteria.
Manufacturers and importers of chemicals that are supplied to workplaces are required under the model WHS Regulations are required to determine if the chemical is hazardous and to correctly classify it according to the 3rd or 7th Revised Edition of the GHS (GHS 3 or GHS 7).
Please note that our Hazardous Chemicals Information System is currently experiencing issues and some users will not be able to load the database due to their security settings.
This alternative weblink might work for some users: http://hcis.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/. Or, try opening the site on a different device while we address the issue. If neither of these options work, please contact chemicals@swa.gov.au for further advice. We thank you for your patience.
Enter a chemical's information to determine its hazards. Information may not be available for all chemicals.
SWA is not a regulator and cannot advise you about WHS issues in the workplace. If you need help please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority.
