Section 325.51472a. Hazard communication generally.

Rule 22a. (1) Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers shall comply with all requirements of the Occupational Health Standard Part 430 “Hazard Communication,” as referenced in R 325.51451a, for formaldehyde.

(2)   In classifying the hazards of formaldehyde, at least all of the following hazards shall be addressed:

(a)   ) Cancer.

(b)   Skin and respiratory sensitization.

(c)   Eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation.

(d)  Acute toxicity effects.

(e)   Flammability.

(3)   An employer shall include formaldehyde in the hazard communication program established to comply with the Occupational Health Standard Part 430 “Hazard Communication.” An employer shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of formaldehyde and to safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the requirements of R 325.51473 and Occupational Health Standard Part 430 “Hazard Communication,” as referenced in R 325.51451a.

(4)    Subrules (1), (2), and (3) of this rule apply to chemicals associated with formaldehyde gas, all mixtures or solutions composed of greater than 0.1 percent formaldehyde, and materials capable of releasing formaldehyde into the air at concentrations reaching or exceeding 0.1 ppm.

(5)   In making the determinations of anticipated levels of formaldehyde release, the employer may rely on objective data indicating the extent of potential formaldehyde release under reasonably foreseeable conditions of use.

(6)   In addition to the requirements in subrules (1) to (4) of this rule, for materials listed in subrule (4) of this rule capable of releasing formaldehyde at levels above 0.5 ppm, labels shall appropriately address all hazards as defined in Occupational Health Standard Part 430 “Hazard Communication,” as referenced in R 325.51451a, and Appendices A and B, including cancer and respiratory sensitization, and shall contain the hazard statement "May Cause Cancer."

(7)   At a minimum, for all materials listed in subrules (1) and (4) of this rule capable of releasing formaldehyde at levels of 0.1 ppm to 0.5 ppm, labels shall include all of the following:

(a)  Identify that the product contains formaldehyde.

(b)   List the name and address of the responsible party.

(c)   State that physical and health hazard information is readily available from the employer and from safety data sheets.

(8)    Prior to June 1, 2015, an employer may include the phrase "Potential Cancer Hazard" instead of "May Cause Cancer" as specified in subrule (6) of this rule.

History: 2014 AACS; Republished in 2015 MR 8, May 15, 2015 can be referenced to 2014 AACS.