ProductVision GHS Module links seamlessly with the RC and EU modules to greatly simplify compliance with the Global Harmonization (GHS) standard.   The GHS standard provides a framework to perform assessments on substances and mixtures leading to the assignment of hazard and precautionary statements, hazard pictograms and a hazard signal word ("Danger" or "Warning").   This module allows entry of GHS Hazard Statements and trigger levels for each substance.  The MSDS and label generation process automatically determines the appropriate Hazard and Precautionary Statements, hazard pictograms, and signal word which should be included on the regulatory documents for your products. 

Simplifies Compliance with GHS Regulations

All necessary GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements are included with the software.   Per the regulation, the program automatically assigns the proper Precautionary Statements for each Hazard Statement.  Combination phrases are handled automatically by the system, so that you always end up with the minimum number of statements necessary on your regulatory documents.   Likewise, conflicting hazard symbols are removed by the system.

Provides the Information You Need

All of the information used to determine the final GHS assessment is available to the user.  The formula composition, expanded to the lowest level, is accessible for each revision.  Details for the assessment, including the calculated Acute Toxicity Estimate (ATE), are included.   The source for each assigned Hazard Statement may be shown (for example, "H317" comes from substance "C2073" as shown below):

Regulatory Assessment Properties Aid in Product Formulation

The GHS Module includes standard regulatory assessment properties which provide an immediate rating of the hazards presented by the product during product formulation.  This allows the chemist to vary product formulations, as necessary, to reduce the reported hazards.

As shown above, you can view the current hazards for the product without leaving the formulation screen or creating a regulatory document.

Enables Assessments for All "Flavors" of GHS

As the GHS standard uses a "building block" approach, different countries and jurisdictions may choose which elements of the standard to implement.  For example, the UN ("Purple Book") "flavor" of GHS includes a Category 5 for Acute Hazards.    Some jurisdictions, including the EU in their CLP regulations, have declined to include this classification.   Some countries may also decide to classify substances differently for certain hazards. This incomplete harmonization presents challenges for the user to arrive at an accurate assessment for your substances and products on a world-wide basis.  ASD has included the major "flavors" of GHS in its assessment routines, including CLP (EU), Japan, China, and the pending US regulations, which greatly simplifies compliance.    Other "flavors" can be added easily as the need arises.   The program also allows you to enter different classifications for your substances for different countries or jurisdictions.

Software is Updated for Future Regulation Changes

ASD keeps abreast of current and future regulations and updates the software, if necessary, to help you comply with these new regulations.