You must: • Provide the correct MSDS to manufacturers, distributors and employers:
– With the initial shipment or transfer of the product
AND – With the first shipment or transfer after an MSDS is updated
AND – Whenever one is requested.
| Note: | • MSDSs may be provided separately from containers as long as they are provided before or at the same time as the containers. For example, you may fax, or e-mail the MSDS. |
| • You are NOT required to provide MSDSs to retailers who inform you they |
| – Do not sell the product to commercial accounts |
| AND |
| – Do not open the sealed product containers for use in their workplace. |
You must: • Follow the requirements in Table 9 for chemicals sold over-the-counter.
Table 9
Requirements for Chemicals Sold Over-the-Counter
(NOT Shipped) |
| If you are a | Then |
| • Retail distributor WITH commercial accounts | • Provide an MSDS to employers with commercial accounts when requested
AND
• Post a sign, or otherwise inform employers, that MSDSs are available |
| • Retail distributor WITHOUT commercial accounts | • Provide the employer, when requested, with ALL of the following:
– Name
– Address
– Telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor who can provide an MSDS |
| • Wholesale distributor selling products over-the-counter to employers | • Provide an MSDS to employers with commercial accounts when requested
AND
• Post a sign, or otherwise inform employers, that MSDSs are available |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 03-01-096, § 296-839-30010, filed 12/17/02, effective 6/1/03.]