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Home Safety & MSDS EPCRA Hazard Category Comparison

EPA & OSHA Hazard Category Comparison

For Reporting Under Sections 311 and 312

The EPA Hazard categories are a consolidation of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, and correlate as follows:


EPA's Hazard Categories
OSHA's Hazard Categories
Fire HazardFlammable
Combustion Liquid
Pyrophoric
Oxidizer
Sudden Release of PressureExplosive
Compressed Gas
ReactiveUnstable Reactive
Organic Peroxide
Water Reactive
Immediate (Acute)
Health Hazards
Highly Toxic
Toxic
Irritant
Sensitizer
Corrosive
Other hazardous chemicals with an adverse effect with short term exposure
Delayed (Chronic)
Health Hazard
Carcinogens
Toxic
Irritant
Sensitizer
Corrosive
Other hazardous chemicals with an adverse effect with long term exposure






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