Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (한국산업보건학회지)

Korean Industrial Hygiene Association (한국산업보건학회)
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A Study on the Harmonization of Poisonous Substance Used in Paint Manufacture

도료제조업종에서 취급하는 유독물의 GHS 분류 통일화 방안 연구

  • Lee, Jong Han (Occupational Safety & Health Research Institute, Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency) ;
  • Hong, Mun Ki (Occupational Safety & Health Research Institute, Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency) ;
  • Kim, Hyun Ji (Chemtopia) ;
  • Park, Sang Hee (Chemtopia)
  • 이종한 (한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원) ;
  • 홍문기 (한국산업안전보건공단 산업안전보건연구원) ;
  • 김현지 ((주)켐토피아) ;
  • 박상희 ((주)켐토피아)
  • Published : 2013.06.30
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Abstract

Objectives: Numerous poisonous substances are used in paint manufacture, but there are differences in the results of GHS classification between the Ministry of Labor(MOL) and the Ministry of Environment(MOE). Therefore, paint manufacturers suffer confusion as to how to classify a given chemical's risk and hazard level. This paper was designed to compare the classification results of chemicals by the MOL and the MOE and suggest a harmonization measure. Methods: After selecting 25 poisonous substances from among the organic solvents, pigments, and additives used in paint manufacturer, the GHS classification results by MOL and MOE were compared. Further the logic and classification of the GHS proposed by each Ministry was analyzed. Based on the derived results, a harmonization plan was proposed. Results: Based on the GHS classification of the poisonous substances, the concordance is 10.0-66.6 %, excluded flammable liquid. The GHS classifications differed based on the suggested building blocks, the sub-classification method used, the references(data sources), and subjective judgment of the experts from each Ministry. In order to pursue the harmonization plan, cooperation is demanded from the MOL and MOE.

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