Safety Matches

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable solids Category 2 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements for consumer products: NONE OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 (b)(5) This section does not require labeling of the following chemicals: (b)(5)(v) Any consumer product or hazardous substance as those terms are defined in the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq.) and Federal Hazardous Substances Act (15 U.S.C. 1261 et seq.) respectively, when subject to a consumer product safety standard or labeling requirement of those Acts, or regulations issued under those Acts by the Consumer Product Safety Commission;, The Federal Hazardous Substances Act is implemented per CPSC 16 CFR 1500. And 16 CFR 1500.83 Exemptions for small packages, minor hazards, and special circumstances. 16 CFR 1500.83(a)(2) Common matches, including book matches, wooden matches, and so-called “safety” matches are exempt from labeling requirements of section 2(p)(1) of the act (repeated in §1500.3(b)(14)(i)) insofar as they apply to the product being considered hazardous because of being an “extremely flammable solid” or “flammable solid” as defined in §1500.3(c)(6)(v) and (vi).

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place

Precautionary statements

Disposal None

2.3 Other hazards

Smoke from fire may be irritating to lungs and eyes. Unknown Toxicity None known

Further information

Safety matches are a consumer product and regulated by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission. Labeling/marking requirements are outlined in 16 CFR 1202, Safety Standard for Matches. Safety matches are shipped under DOT regulations, 49 CFR 173.186(c) and are marked per that regulation.

Interactions with other chemicals

No information available