{"data":{"id":"us/30-cfr-47.11","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"30 CFR 47.11","heading":"Definitions of terms used in this part.","body":"The definitions in Table 47.11 apply in this part as follows:\nTable 47.11—Definitions\nTerm Definition for purposes of HazCom\nAccess The right to examine and copy records.\nArticle A manufactured item, other than a fluid or particle, that—\n(1) Is formed to a specific shape or design during manufacture, and\n(2) Has end-use functions dependent on its shape or design.\nChemical Any element, chemical compound, or mixture of these.\nChemical name (1) The scientific designation of a chemical in accordance with the nomenclature system of either the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) or the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), or\n(2) A name that will clearly identify the chemical for the purpose of conducting a hazard evaluation.\nCommon name Any designation or identification (such as a code name, code number, trade name, brand name, or generic name) used to identify a chemical other than by its chemical name.\nConsumer product A product or component of a product that is packaged, labeled, and distributed in the same form and concentration as it is sold for use by the general public.\nContainer (1) Any bag, barrel, bottle, box, can, cylinder, drum, reaction vessel, storage tank, or the like.\n(2) The following are not considered to be containers for the purpose of compliance with this part:\n(i) Pipes or piping systems;\n(ii) Conveyors; and\n(iii) Engines, fuel tanks, or other operating systems or parts in a vehicle.\nCosmetics and drugs (1) Cosmetics are any article applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering appearance.\n(2) Drugs are any article used to affect the structure or any function of the body of humans or other animals.\nCPSC The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.\nDesignated representative (1) Any individual or organization to whom a miner gives written authorization to exercise the miner's rights under this part, or\n(2) A representative of miners under part 40 of this chapter.\nEPA The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.\nExposed Subjected, or potentially subjected, to a physical or health hazard in the course of employment. “Subjected,” in terms of health hazards, includes any route of entry, such as through the lungs (inhalation), the stomach (ingestion), or the skin (skin absorption).\nForeseeable emergency Any potential occurrence that could result in an uncontrolled release of a hazardous chemical into the mine.\nHazard warning Any words, pictures, or symbols, appearing on a label or other form of warning, that convey the specific physical and health hazards of the chemical. (See the definitions for physical hazard and health hazard for examples of the hazards that the warning must convey.)\nHazardous chemical Any chemical that can present a physical or health hazard.\nHazardous substance Regulated by CPSC under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act or EPA under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.\nHazardous waste Chemicals regulated by EPA under the Solid Waste Disposal Act as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.\nHealth hazard A chemical for which there is statistically significant evidence that it can cause acute or chronic health effects in exposed persons. Health hazard includes chemicals which—\n(1) Cause cancer;\n(2) Damage the reproductive system or cause birth defects;\n(3) Are irritants, corrosives, or sensitizers;\n(4) Damage the liver;\n(5) Damage the kidneys;\n(6) Damage the nervous system;\n(7) Damage the blood or lymphatic systems;\n(8) Damage the stomach or intestines;\n(9) Damage the lungs, skin, eyes, or mucous membranes; or\n(10) Are toxic or highly toxic agents.\nHealth professional A physician, physician's assistant, nurse, emergency medical technician, or other person qualified to provide medical or occupational health services.\nIdentity A chemical's common name or chemical name.\nLabel Any written, printed, or graphic material displayed on or affixed to a container to identify its contents and convey other relevant information.\nMaterial safety data sheet (MSDS) Written or printed material concerning a hazardous chemical which—\n(1) An operator prepares in accordance with Table 47.52—Contents of MSDS; or\n(2) An employer prepares in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, 1915.1200, 1917.28, 1918.90, 1926.59, or 1928.21 (OSHA Hazard Communication regulations); or\n(3) An independent source prepares which contains equivalent information, such as International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC) and Workplace Hazardous Material Information Sheets (WHMIS).\nMixture Any combination of two or more chemicals which is not the result of a chemical reaction.\nOrdinary consumer use Household, family, school, recreation, or other personal use or enjoyment, as opposed to business use.\nOSHA The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor.\nPhysical hazard A chemical for which there is scientifically valid evidence that it is—\n(1) Combustible liquid:\n(i) A liquid having a flash point at or above 100 °F (37.8 °C) and below 200 °F (93.3 °C); or\n(ii) A liquid mixture having components with flashpoints of 200 °F (93.3 °C) or higher, the total volume of which make up 99% or more of the mixture.\n(2) Compressed gas:\n(i) A contained gas or mixture of gases with an absolute pressure exceeding:\n(A) 40 psi (276 kPa) at 70 °F (21.1 °C); or\n(B) 104 psi (717 kPa) at 130 °F (54.4 °C) regardless of pressure at 70 °F.\n(ii) A liquid having a vapor pressure exceeding 40 psi (276 kPa) at 100 °F (37.8 °C) as determined by ASTM D-323-82.\n(3) Explosive: A chemical that undergoes a rapid chemical change causing a sudden, almost instantaneous release of pressure, gas, and heat when subjected to sudden shock, pressure, or high temperature.\n(4) Flammable: A chemical that will readily ignite and, when ignited, will burn persistently at ambient temperature and pressure in the normal concentration of oxygen in the air.\n(5) Organic peroxide: An explosive, shock sensitive, organic compound or an oxide that contains a high proportion of oxygen-superoxide.\n(6) Oxidizer: A chemical, other than an explosive, that initiates or promotes combustion in other materials, thereby causing fire either of itself or through the release of oxygen or other gases.\n(7) Pyrophoric: Capable of igniting spontaneously in air at a temperature of 130 °F (54.4 °C) or below.\n(8) Unstable (reactive): A chemical which in the pure state, or as produced or transported, will vigorously polymerize, decompose, condense, or become self-reactive under conditions of shock, pressure, or temperature.\n(9) Water-reactive: A chemical that reacts with water to release a gas that is either flammable or a health hazard.\nProduce To manufacture, process, formulate, generate, or repackage.\nRaw material Ore, valuable minerals, worthless material or gangue, overburden, or a combination of these, that is removed from natural deposits by mining or is upgraded through milling.\nTrade secret Any confidential formula, pattern, process, device, information, or compilation of information that is used by the operator and that gives the operator an opportunity to obtain an advantage over competitors who do not know about it or use it.\nUse To package, handle, react, or transfer.\nWork area Any place in or about a mine where a miner works.","path":["Title 30—Mineral Resources","CHAPTER I—MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR","SUBCHAPTER H—EDUCATION AND TRAINING","PART 47—HAZARD COMMUNICATION (HazCom)","Subpart B—Definitions"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-30.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:25:24Z","sha256":"564bfa9658177056706da168d602ebaa1109bfc76d7ccf7353524f9742cb555f","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/30-cfr-47.2","next":"us/30-cfr-47.21"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. 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