Käyttöturvatiedot

Käyttöturvatiedot, often abbreviated as KTT, refers to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in Finnish. These documents provide comprehensive information about the properties and potential hazards of chemical products. They are essential for ensuring safe handling, storage, use, and disposal of these substances.

The purpose of a käyttöturvatiedote is to communicate hazard information to users, employers, and emergency responders. It typically includes sixteen standard sections covering various aspects of the chemical. These sections detail identification of the substance and the supplier, hazard identification, composition/information on ingredients, first-aid measures, fire-fighting measures, accidental release measures, handling and storage, exposure controls/personal protection, physical and chemical properties, stability and reactivity, toxicological information, ecological information, disposal considerations, transport information, regulatory information, and other information.

Käyttöturvatiedot are legally required for hazardous chemicals sold or used in Finland, adhering to European Union regulations like REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) and CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging). Manufacturers and importers of chemicals are responsible for preparing and providing these documents. Employers must ensure that their employees have access to and understand the relevant käyttöturvatiedot for the chemicals they work with. This knowledge is crucial for preventing accidents, protecting human health, and safeguarding the environment.