Hazard classifications and product information

New Zealand is currently transitioning from the HSNO hazard classification system to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS). The following resources and links will help explain the two systems and how they relate to each other. Product information includes the label, safety data sheets and also product safety cards, such as HazNotes(R).

GHS Hazard classification tables

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This two page document maps old and new hazard classifications and is a great addition to any agrichemical store.

HSNO hazard classifications table

Format: pdf
A laminated copy of the HSNO classifications table is a great addition to any chemical store.

HSNO hazard descriptors table

Format: pdf
A laminated copy of this table is useful as a reminder of what the hazard classification numbers mean.

Summary of SDS sections

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This one pager is a useful summary to put at the front of your folder of SDSs.