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. 03-10-068, § 296-307-56030, filed 5/6/03, effective 8/1/03.]