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Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
           
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The following presentations are based on the second revised edition of the GHS (GHS Rev.2) and have been prepared by the UNECE secretariat.

Note: The information contained in the presentations hereafter is not exhaustive and is provided only as guidance for the application of GHS clasification criteria. For classification purposes, please refer to the official text of the GHS.

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Introduction  
Historical background (3214 KB)
Purpose, scope and application of the GHS (2090 KB)
   
Physical, health and environmental hazards: Classification criteria for substances and mixtures
Physical hazards: classification criteria for substances and mixtures (2481 KB)
Health and environmental hazards: classification criteria for substances (5490 KB)
Health and environmental hazards: classification criteria for mixtures (5675 KB)
   
Hazard communication  
Hazard communication: Labelling and Safety Data Sheets (2481 KB)