Section 296-307-560. Scope.

This chapter sets minimum requirements for content and distribution of material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and labels for hazardous chemicals.

• This chapter applies when you do one or more of the following:

– Import, produce, or repackage chemicals, including manufactured items (such as bricks, welding rods, and sheet metal) that are not exempt as articles

– Sell or distribute hazardous chemicals to manufacturers, distributors or employers

– Choose not to rely on material safety data sheets (MSDSs) provided by the importer, manufacturer or distributor.

Note:	• You are not required to evaluate chemicals or create MSDSs for chemicals you did not produce or import. If you decide to evaluate chemicals or create MSDSs, then the requirements of this chapter will apply to you.
	• Use Table 2 to determine which sections in this chapter apply to your workplace.
	• WAC 296-307-560, Part Y-2, Material Safety Data Sheets and Label Preparation, has been changed and replaced by WAC 296-901-140, Hazard communication. However, there are several implementations dates which are listed below and during this transition employer can comply with this chapter or WAC 296-901-140, Hazard communication until completion of the each effective date.

Exemptions:	• All of the following are always exempt from this chapter:
	– Ionizing and nonionizing radiation
	– Biological hazards
	– Tobacco and tobacco products
	• The chemicals and items listed in Table 1 are exempt from this chapter under the conditions specified.

Table 1

Conditional Exemptions From

This Chapter

1	End use is dependent in whole, or in part, upon maintaining the item's original shape or design. If the item will be significantly altered from its original form, it can no longer be considered a manufactured item.
2	This federal act is included in the United States Code. See http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/uscmain.html.
3	EPA regulations are included in the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.). See http://www.epa.gov.
4	This state act is included in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). The RCW compiles all permanent laws of the state. See http://www.leg.wa.gov/wsladm/default.htm.
5	See http://www.ecy.wa.gov.

Use Table 2 to find out which sections of this part apply to you. For example, if you import AND sell hazardous chemicals ALL sections apply. WAC 296-307-56050 applies to all employers covered by the scope of this part.

Table 2

Section Application

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 15-13-097, § 296-307-560, filed 6/16/15, effective 8/3/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-01-166, § 296-307-560, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05; WSR 03-10-068, § 296-307-560, filed 5/6/03, effective 8/1/03.]

RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 15-13-097, § 296-307-560, filed 6/16/15, effective 8/3/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 05-01-166, § 296-307-560, filed 12/21/04, effective 4/2/05; WSR 03-10-068, § 296-307-560, filed 5/6/03, effective 8/1/03.

Rules

296-901-140,296-901-140,296-307-56050,