CLASS 2013 refers to Malaysia's Occupational Safety and Health (Classification, Labelling and Safety Data Sheet of Hazardous Chemicals) Regulations 2013. It requires all hazardous chemicals to be properly classified, labeled, and accompanied by Safety Data Sheets. The regulations came into force on April 1, 2015, and are enforced by DOSH (Department of Occupational Safety and Health).

Who needs a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in Malaysia?

All manufacturers, importers, and suppliers of hazardous chemicals in Malaysia must prepare and provide SDS compliant with CLASS 2013. Employers must also ensure SDS are available to workers who handle hazardous chemicals. This includes chemicals used in manufacturing, laboratories, construction, and any workplace setting.

How long does SDS preparation take?

Typical turnaround is 3-7 business days for standard products. Simple products with complete data may take 3-5 days, while complex formulations or products requiring extensive research may take 7-14 days. Rush service may be available for urgent requests.

Do you handle confidential formulations?

Absolutely. We maintain strict confidentiality protocols and can work with proprietary formulations under NDA. We can use concentration ranges and generic chemical identities where permitted by regulations to protect your trade secrets while maintaining compliance.

What is GHS and how does it relate to CLASS 2013?

GHS stands for Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, developed by the United Nations to standardize chemical hazard communication worldwide. Malaysia's CLASS 2013 is based on GHS principles and adopts GHS classification criteria, pictograms, and SDS format. This alignment helps Malaysian companies comply with international standards.

What are the penalties for non-compliance with CLASS 2013?

Penalties for non-compliance include fines up to RM 50,000, imprisonment up to 2 years, or both for serious violations. DOSH can also issue workplace shutdown orders for imminent dangers. Repeat offenders face higher penalties. Proper compliance is essential to avoid legal liability and protect worker safety.

Do I need SDS in both English and Malay?

CLASS 2013 allows SDS in either English or Malay. However, providing bilingual SDS is strongly recommended to ensure all workers can understand the safety information, especially in workplaces with Malay-speaking workers. Bilingual SDS improve safety communication, demonstrate commitment to worker safety, and reduce liability from miscommunication.

How often should SDS be updated?

SDS should be updated whenever: new hazard information becomes available, formulation changes occur, regulatory requirements change, or new uses are identified. As best practice, review and update SDS every 3-5 years even without changes. CLASS 2013 requires SDS to be current and accurate at all times.

What information do you need to prepare an SDS?

We typically need: product name and intended use, complete formulation (ingredients and concentrations), physical and chemical properties (if available), existing test data (toxicity, ecotoxicity, etc.), intended market and applications, and any existing SDS or classification for review services. We can work with incomplete data and help identify what additional testing may be needed.

What are hazard pictograms and how many are there?

Hazard pictograms are standardized GHS symbols that visually communicate the type of hazard. There are 9 pictograms covering different hazard types: flame (flammable), flame over circle (oxidizer), exploding bomb (explosive), gas cylinder (compressed gas), corrosion (corrosive), skull and crossbones (acute toxicity), exclamation mark (health hazard/irritant), health hazard (serious health effects), and environment (aquatic toxicity).

What is the difference between "Danger" and "Warning" signal words?

"Danger" is used for more severe hazards (Categories 1 and 2), while "Warning" is used for less severe hazards (Categories 3 and above). The signal word is determined by the most severe hazard classification of the chemical. Only one signal word appears on a label, even if multiple hazards are present.

How do I prepare for a DOSH inspection?

Prepare by: ensuring all SDS are current and accessible to workers, verifying all chemical labels are compliant with CLASS 2013, maintaining complete classification records, keeping chemical inventory up to date, training workers on chemical hazards and SDS location, organizing documentation for easy access, and conducting a pre-inspection gap assessment. We offer compliance gap assessment services to help you prepare.

What records must I keep for chemical compliance?

You must maintain: classification records for all hazardous chemicals, SDS for at least 30 years, records of worker training on chemical hazards, chemical inventory, incident reports related to chemical exposure, and any correspondence with DOSH. All records must be available for DOSH inspection upon request.

How are chemical mixtures classified?

Mixtures are classified using three methods in order of preference: (1) test data on the mixture itself, (2) bridging principles if similar tested mixtures exist, or (3) cut-off values and calculation methods based on ingredient hazards and concentrations. The classification considers physical, health, and environmental hazards according to GHS criteria.

Do I need to register my chemicals with DOSH?

CLASS 2013 does not require general chemical registration with DOSH. However, you must maintain proper classification records, SDS, and labels. Some specific chemicals (like pesticides) may have additional registration requirements under other regulations. The focus is on proper hazard communication rather than registration.

What if I am importing chemicals with foreign SDS?

Foreign SDS must be reviewed and adapted to meet Malaysian CLASS 2013 requirements. This includes ensuring proper classification according to Malaysian standards, adding local supplier information (name, address, phone), verifying compliance with all 16 required sections, and translating to Malay if needed. We offer SDS review and adaptation services for imported chemicals.

What industries do you serve?

We serve a wide range of industries including: chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care, industrial chemicals, agrochemicals, paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, cleaning products, automotive, electronics, oil and gas, and laboratories. Any business handling hazardous chemicals in Malaysia can benefit from our services.

Do you offer training on CLASS 2013 and chemical safety?

Yes, we offer comprehensive training on CLASS 2013 requirements, GHS classification and labeling, SDS preparation and interpretation, chemical safety in the workplace, and DOSH inspection preparation. Training can be customized for your specific industry and workforce needs. Contact us to discuss your training requirements.

What is included in a compliance gap assessment?

Our compliance gap assessment includes: review of existing SDS documents for completeness and accuracy, verification of chemical classifications, label compliance assessment, documentation and record-keeping review, workplace chemical inventory assessment, gap identification and prioritization, remediation recommendations, and implementation roadmap development. We provide a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations.

Can you help with international chemical compliance?

Yes, we can help with GHS-based compliance for other countries and regions. While CLASS 2013 is Malaysia-specific, GHS is internationally recognized. We can prepare SDS according to GHS format and provide guidance on country-specific requirements for markets like Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, EU, USA, and others. Contact us to discuss your international compliance needs.

Cara Menyediakan Lembaran Data Keselamatan (SDS) di Malaysia

Lembaran Data Keselamatan (SDS) ialah dokumen paling penting dalam pematuhan bahan kimia. Ia adalah pasport teknikal bagi bahan kimia berbahaya - fail yang memberitahu semua orang, dari lantai kilang hingga ke pemeriksa DOSH, dengan tepat apa bahan itu dan cara mengendalikannya dengan selamat.

Panduan ini menerangkan cara menyediakan SDS yang memenuhi peraturan CLASS 2013 Malaysia, dalam langkah mudah yang boleh diikuti oleh pasukan anda.

01 - GAMBARAN KESELURUHAN

Apakah SDS?

SDS ialah dokumen 16 seksyen yang disediakan mengikut format GHS. Di Malaysia, ia dikehendaki oleh CLASS 2013 untuk setiap bahan kimia berbahaya yang diilang, diimport, dibekalkan, atau digunakan di tempat kerja.

Ia bukan label (itu amaran pendek pada dram). SDS ialah dokumen penuh di sebaliknya.

02 - 16 SEKSYEN

16 seksyen (mengikut susunan)

#	Seksyen	Kandungan
1	Pengenalan	Butiran produk & pembekal, telefon kecemasan
2	Penentuan bahaya	Kelas GHS, perkataan isyarat, kod H
3	Komposisi	Ramuan dan kepekatan
4	Pertolongan cemas	Tindakan jika terdedah
5	Pemadaman kebakaran	Media pemadam, bahaya
6	Pembebasan tidak sengaja	Pembersihan tumpahan, kawalan
7	Pengendalian & penyimpanan	Perkara perlu & dielak
8	Kawalan pendedahan	PPE, had pendedahan
9	Sifat fizikal/kimia	Rupa, pH, takat kilat
10	Kestabilan & kereaktifan	Apa yang dielak dicampur
11	Maklumat toksikologi	Kesan kesihatan
12	Maklumat ekologi	Nasib alam sekitar
13	Pelupusan	Laluan pelupusan selamat
14	Pengangkutan	Nombor UN, kumpulan pembungkusan
15	Kawal selia	Peraturan utama (cth. CLASS 2013)
16	Maklumat lain	Tarikh, nota semakan

Perlukan dokumen yang mematuhi? Lihat perkhidmatan penulisan & semakan SDS kami.

03 - SIAPA MENYEDIAKAN SDS

Siapa yang menyediakan SDS?

Biasanya pengilang atau pengimport. Pengguna hiliran dan pengedar menghantarnya tidak berubah. Jika anda mengimport bahan kimia dengan SDS luar, dokumen itu mesti disemak dan diubah suai mengikut keperluan Malaysia - menambah butiran pembekal tempatan dan mengesahkan semua 16 seksyen.

04 - LANGKAH DEMI LANGKAH

Langkah demi langkah: cara menyediakan SDS

1. Kumpul data. Anda perlukan:

Nama produk dan kegunaan yang dimaksudkan.
Formulasi penuh (ramuan + kepekatan).
Sifat fizikal/kimia (atau data ujian).
Data toksikologi / ekotoksikologi sedia ada.
Pasaran sasaran dan aplikasi.

2. Kelaskan bahaya. Tentukan bahaya fizikal, kesihatan, dan alam sekitar menggunakan kriteria GHS. Untuk campuran, guna data ujian, jambatan, atau pengiraan nilai pemotongan. Perkhidmatan rekod pengelasan kami mengurus ini.

3. Tulis seksyen 1–16 mengikut susunan, menggunakan kod H dan kod P yang konsisten.

4. Bina elemen label (gambarajah, perkataan isyarat, penyataan) supaya SDS dan label sepadan. Lihat penyediaan label.

5. Terjemah jika perlu. CLASS 2013 membenarkan Inggeris atau Melayu; SDS dwibahasa disyorkan untuk tapak dengan tenaga kerja campuran.

6. Semak dan sahkan. Semak ketepatan teknikal dan justifikasi pengelasan.

05 - DATA WAJIB

Data yang tidak boleh dilangkau

Julat kepekatan untuk formula sulit (dibenarkan di bawah GHS dengan justifikasi).
Had pendedahan (cth. OEL) dalam seksyen 8.
Data pengangkutan UN dalam seksyen 14 jika bahan dihantar.
Tarikh semakan dalam seksyen 16 - DOSH menjangkakan SDS adalah terkini.

06 - KESILAPAN BIASA

Kesilapan SDS biasa

Kod H/P yang salah atau tiada.
Label dan SDS tidak sependapat tentang bahaya.
Menyalin SDS luar tanpa penyesuaian tempatan.
Tarikh semakan yang lapuk.
Arahan pertolongan cemas atau tumpahan yang kabur.

07 - BILA KEMAS KINI

Bila perlu dikemas kini

Kemas kini apabila:

maklumat bahaya baharu muncul,
formulasi berubah,
peraturan berubah, atau
kegunaan baharu dikenal pasti.

Sebagai amalan terbaik, semak setiap 3–5 tahun walaupun tiada perubahan.

08 - DWIBAHASA

Dwibahasa atau tidak?

Pilihan	Bila
Inggeris sahaja	Dibenarkan, tetapi berisiko jika kakitangan membaca Melayu
Melayu sahaja	Dibenarkan, tetapi hadkan eksport
Dwibahasa (EN + BM)	Disyorkan - keselamatan & capaian terbaik

09 - SEDIA UNTUK AUDIT

Bersedia untuk audit

SDS yang baik adalah konsisten, terjustifikasi, dan terkini. Jika anda mahu pakar menyediakan atau menyemak SDS anda, perkhidmatan penulisan & semakan SDS kami menghasilkan dokumen 16 seksyen yang dibina untuk melepasi audit DOSH. Tidak pasti di mana jurangnya? Penilaian jurang pematuhan memetakannya sebelum pemeriksa tiba.

Hubungi kami untuk penilaian percuma dan kami akan memberitahu anda dengan tepat apa yang SDS anda perlukan.