Do RTK Labels Need to List Target Organs?
According to OSHA’s HCS 1910.1200, an RTK label must contain the chemical name, appropriate hazard warning, and the name and address of the manufacturer. It is OSHA’s position that an appropriate hazard warning includes information on the target organs effected by exposure to the chemical (see OSHA Standards Interpretation and Compliance Letters 02/09/1994 – Labeling Provisions). You can use both pictograms and text to list target organ effects on your label. Your MSDS should contain more comprehensive information. OSHA categorized target organ effects which may occur, including examples of signs and symptoms, into the following groups. The list is not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather an illustration of the scope of effects and hazards that employers must consider when evaluating chemicals in the workplace.
