In line with the implementation of the REACH Regulation, the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has recently undergone significant changes. The considerable size of some of the extended SDS (e-SDS) with the new exposure scenarios makes the documents overwhelming. ReachCentrum and Peter Fisk Associates are organising two one-day workshops to help you understand how to focus into the vital information that is being conveyed through your e-SDS.

e-SDS and Exposure Scenarios
Their Interpretation and Use

27 & 28 March 2012 in Brussels

ReachCentrum in collaboration with Peter Fisk Associates

The courses are aimed at those who work with e-SDSs and would like to improve their understanding of the information presented to them, and how to communicate this information effectively to others. They will also assist in attendees’ understanding of technical issues in REACH. The courses will focus on working with sample e-SDS with the emphasis being on substance properties, rather than exposure modelling.

Day one will focus on the basics of the e-SDS and exposure scenarios, whilst day two will take a more in depth look at the scientific background of the information presented to the user. All relevant scientific areas will be described but the courses will be suited to attendees with only low to moderate levels of technical knowledge.

By attending both day 1 and 2 the participants will receive a complete insight into the way to go forward in terms of dealing with e-SDS both at a company level and for passing down the supply chain.

Day 1 - e-SDS and Exposure Scenarios - Explaining the Science behind their Interpretation and Use

• The Safety Data Sheet, e-SDS and CSR (Chemical Safety Report).
• Toxicology and ecotoxicology – the basics, interpretation and practical application of this information.
• Physicochemical hazards – the basics, interpretation and practical application of this information.
• DNELs and PNECs – the basics; interpretation and practical application of this data.
• Exposure scenarios (including the use of descriptor codes) and risk characterisation ratios; their interpretation and application.
• Case Studies to examine and work through
• Allocated time for Q&A sessions

Day 2 - Toxicology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Fate and Physicochemical Properties; their Application in Exposure Scenarios and e-SDS

• The Safety Data Sheet, e-SDS and CSR.
• Toxicology and physicochemical hazards.
• Ecotoxicology and environmental fate.
• DNELs and PNECs – how they are derived and used.
• Human and Environmental Exposure Assessment
  and Risk Characterisation.
• Exposure Scenarios in the e-SDS.
• Case Studies to examine and work through
• Allocated time for Q&A sessions

This course is designed for those who would like to improve their understanding of the underlying meaning of the information that is presented in the extended Safety Data Sheet (e-SDS); and to improve their confidence in its application. This could include regulatory professionals, chemists, plant engineers and anyone who works with chemical safety assessments. In addition, this course would benefit those for whom an overall understanding of the new e-SDS and exposure scenarios is important.

• Complete overview of the eSDS and the terminology used.
• Confidently identify the key, meaningful information to be found in eSDS
• Receive practical guidance based on experience acquired since 2010.
• Use of case studies to practice using newly acquired knowledge  from the workshop .
• Clarify the process for follow up actions
• Interaction via Q&A throughout the sessions