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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] GHS and chemical storage
Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:00:28 -0400
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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] GHS and chemical storage
Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:38:16 -0400
Author: Margaret Rakas

From: Ralph B. Stuart <rstuart**At_Symbol_Here**CORNELL.EDU>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] GHS and chemical storage
Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 19:29:37 +0000
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> The only problem is for the corrosive class, that contains acids and bases. So you can not rely completely on GHS for storage, as these products are not compatible.

 

Good point; I thought of that after I sent the e-mail. I wonder if there are other examples of incompatibilities within GHS classes (for example, explosives?).

 

- Ralph

 

 

Ralph Stuart CIH

Chemical Hygiene Officer

Department of Environmental Health and Safety

Cornell University

 

rstuart**At_Symbol_Here**cornell.edu

 

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