TRA LHAMA SDS leaflet

TRA

Toxicological risk assessments (TRA) is a hazardous substance control that identifies dangerous

chemical substances in consumer products, which is of great concern to consumers, retailers, and

law makers. In addition to posing serious health risks to the general public these chemicals are toxic

to the environment.

LHAMA

The labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA), enacted on November 18, 1990, regulates

art materials that are distributed in the US. The law requires that any art material intended for

use in households, schools, or by children, be reviewed by a Board-Certified Toxicologist to

determine if it has the potential to produce chronic, long-term health hazards.

LHAMA Scope:

· Materials including, but not limited to:

Paints Crayons Glues Colored Pencils Adhesives Putties

· If adhesives, glues, putties sold separately (not part of a kit), intended for general repair or

construction uses are not subject to LHAMA; however, if they are intended for art, craft, or

construction uses, they would fall under the LHAMA requirement.

(M)SDS

The (Material) Safety Data Sheet (M)SDS is a detailed information bulletin prepared by the

manufacturer or importer of a chemical that describes the physical and chemical properties,

physical and health hazards, routes of exposure, precautions for safe handling and use,

emergency and first-aid procedures, and control measures. Information on an MSDS aids in

the selection of safe products and helps prepare employers and employees to respond effectively to

daily exposure situations as well as to emergency situations.

Our services:

·Toxicological risk assessments (TRA) of consumer products for potential to cause acute and chronic effects;

·Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA) evaluations for art materials intended to be marketed in the U.S.;

·Creation of product Safety Data Sheets that are in compliance with Globally Harmonized System (GHS-SDS)。