Does this [FDA] exemption include compressed gases (e.g., oxygen), subject to FDA regulations, when packaged in cylinders?
No. The HCS exemption for drugs in solid final form does not apply to compressed medical gases. 4. OSHA has defined a “manufacturer” as including a distributor who repackages and/or blends chemicals. If such a distributor repackages chemicals into smaller containers and uses the MSDS which was received from the manufacturers of the bulk component(s), the name and address on the distributor’s label will differ from the name and address on the manufacturer’s MSDS. Assuming the chemical name and appropriate hazard warnings agree between the MSDS and label, is this acceptable? This handy poster explains the common hazardous chemical labeling systems. Get yours at Safety Emporium. Employees must be able to cross reference the label on the container with the proper MSDS. The approach described in your letter is not acceptable since it may confuse downstream users of the product who need to contact the responsible party. The HCS requires a responsible party to be named on both the MSDS and th
