0.    INTRODUCTION

       This specification provides the definition of the Safety and
       hazard data message (SAFHAZ) to be used in Electronic Data
       Interchange (EDI) between trading partners involved in
       administration, commerce and transport.

1.    SCOPE

1.1   Functional Definition

       The Safety and hazard data message is to enable the
       communication of safety data and advice on relevant materials
       supplied to industrial customers so as to enable them to take
       measures to protect their employees and the environment from
       any potential harmful effects from these materials.

1.2   Field of Application

       The Safety and hazard data message may be used for both
       national and international applications. It is based on
       universal practice related to administration, commerce and
       transport, and is not dependent on the type of business or
       industry.

1.3   Principles

       The Safety data message has been designed to meet the
       requirements of both: the ISO recommendations and the EC
       Directive on Safety Data Requirements.
       
       The message incorporates all North American requirements as
       defined in the current ANSI transaction set.
       
       The message has been specifically designed to enable
       structured, semi-structured and unstructured data to be
       specified and transmitted.
       
       All future changes to the message must be checked against the
       various regional and national statutory requirements before the
       new version is published.
       
       A Safety data message relates to one dangerous or hazardous
       substance.
       
       A Safety data message is issued by the supplier of dangerous or
       hazardous substances.
       
       New or amended information about dangerous or hazardous
       substances must be quickly provided to every industrial
       recipient who has been supplied within a proscribed timescale.

2.    REFERENCES

       See UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.6 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction,
       Section 1.

3.    TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

3.1   Standard terms and definitions

       See UNTDID, Part 4, Chapter 2.6 UN/ECE UNSM - General Introduction,
       Section 2.

4.    MESSAGE DEFINITION

4.1   Data Segment Clarification

       This section should be read in conjunction with the Segment
       Table which indicate mandatory, conditional and repeating
       requirements.
       
       The following guidelines and principles apply to the whole
       message and are intended to facilitate the understanding and
       implementation of the message:
       
       All specified dates/times should be in the format 'yymmdd' or
       'hhmm' unless all parties involved in the transaction agree
       that there is a functional requirement for an alternative
       format. Periods should be specified as whole numbers
       representing the required period as indicated in the format
       qualifier (weeks, months, etc.)
       
       Where a choice of code or text is given only the code element
       should be used wherever possible.
       
       Conditional data that is not required in the message should not
       be included. Care must be taken that the segment qualifier in
       dependent segments does not conflict with the segment qualifier
       of the trigger segment of the group.

0010   UNH, Message header
       A service segment starting and uniquely identifying a message.
       The message type code for the Safety and hazard data message is
       SAFHAZ.
       
       Note: Safety and hazard data messages conforming to this
       document must contain the following data in segment UNH,
       composite S009:

       Data element  0065 SAFHAZ
                     0052 D
                     0054 97B
                     0051 UN

0020   BGM, Beginning of message
       A segment for unique identification of the Safety and Hazard
       Data Message.

0030   RFF, Reference
       A segment for referencing documents that relate to the entire
       message, e.g. an EEC regulation number, and EPA regulation id,
       etc.

0040   DTM, Date/time/period
       A segment specifying the dates, times, and/or periods that are
       relevant to the whole message. The segment must be specified at
       least once to identify the document date.

0050   FTX, Free text
       A segment with free text information, in coded or clear form,
       that applies to the entire message.


0060   Segment group 1: NAD-RFF-SG2
       A group of segments identifying the parties involved in the
       transaction, the contact method(s) and mean(s), and optionally
       any reference required for a specific party.

0070      NAD, Name and address
          A segment to identify a party name and address, either by
          coded identification or in clear form. The identity of the
          party responsible for placing the substances/materials on
          the market must be identified in accordance with legal
          requirements. It is recommended that where possible only the
          coded form of the party ID should be specified, e.g. the
          Buyer and Seller of Goods are known to each other, thus only
          the coded ID is required.

0080      RFF, Reference
          A segment for referencing documents that relate to a
          specific party, e.g. contract number, order number, etc.


0090      Segment group 2: CTA-COM
          A group of segments identifying the contact person or
          department for a trading partner and specifying the
          communication channel and number. This segment must appear
          at least once to identify the emergency contact of the goods
          supplier.

0100         CTA, Contact information
             A segment to identify a person or department and their
             function, to whom communications should be directed.

0110         COM, Communication contact
             A segment specifying the communication method, e.g.
             telephone and means, e.g. telephone number, for the
             specified contact.


0120   Segment group 3: DOC-IMD-PIA-MEA-RCS-RFF-DTM-FTX-SG4-SG6
       A group of segments providing the safety and hazard details of
       a substance to enable appropriate precautions to be taken. Each
       occurrence of the detail section relates directly to one Safety
       Data Sheet, i.e. one substance or product.

0130      DOC, Document/message details
          A segment for identifying the start of the data relevant to
          a specific substance and, where possible, identifying the
          suppliers product id.

0140      IMD, Item description
          A segment for identifying or describing the substance. This
          must be identical to the identification information provided
          on the label. Other means of identification available may
          also be given.

0150      PIA, Additional product id
          A segment providing additional codes to further identify the
          substance specified in the LIN segment.

0160      MEA, Measurements
          A segment enabling the physical measurements of the
          substance to be specified where this is required for full
          identification.

0170      RCS, Requirements and conditions
          A segment enabling any necessary industry/national/
          international regulations relating to the substance to be
          identified.

0180      RFF, Reference
          A segment for referencing documents that relate to the
          specific product or substance.

0190      DTM, Date/time/period
          A segment specifying the date of issue and/or change Safety
          data.

0200      FTX, Free text
          A segment with text information, in coded or clear form,
          used when additional information relating to the substance
          is needed but cannot be accommodated within other segments.


0210      Segment group 4: NAD-RFF-SG5
          A group of segments identifying the parties involved in the
          transaction, the contact method(s) and mean(s), and
          optionally any reference required for a specific party.

0220         NAD, Name and address
             A segment to identify a party name and address, either by
             coded identification or in clear form. The identity of
             the party responsible for placing substances/materials on
             the market must be identified in accordance with legal
             requirements. It is recommended that where possible only
             the coded form of the party ID should be specified, e.g.
             the Buyer and Seller of Goods are known to each other,
             thus only the coded is required.

0230         RFF, Reference
             A segment for referencing documents that related to a
             specific party, e.g. order number, contract number, etc.


0240         Segment group 5: CTA-COM
             A group of segments identifying the contact person or
             department for a trading partner and specifying the
             communication channel and number. This segment must
             appear at least once to identify the emergency contact of
             the goods supplier.

0250            CTA, Contact information
                A segment to identify a person or department and their
                function, to whom communications should be directed.

0260            COM, Communication contact
                A segment specifying the communication method, e.g.
                telephone and means e.g. telephone number, for the
                specified contact.


0270      Segment group 6: SFI-PIA-EQD-FTX-SG7-SG9-SG10-SG11-SG13
          A group of segments specifying the relevant information for
          one aspect of Safety and Hazard data.

0280         SFI, Safety information
             A segment identifying the hazard/safety report section
             (e.g. one of the 16 sections required by EEC law) or type
             that the group of segments is associated with.

0290         PIA, Additional product id
             A segment identifying the specific substance related to
             the hazard.

0300         EQD, Equipment details
             A segment identifying a type or specific piece of
             equipment required to handle, store or transport the
             substance.

0310         FTX, Free text
             A segment with text information, in coded or clear form,
             used when additional information related to the specific
             hazard is needed but cannot be accommodated within other
             segments.


0320         Segment group 7: NAD-RFF-SG8
             A group of segments identifying the parties involved in
             the transaction, the contact method(s) and mean(s), and
             optionally any reference required for specific party.

0330            NAD, Name and address
                A segment to identify a party name and address, either
                by coded identification or in clear form. The identity
                of the party responsible for placing the
                substances/materials on the market must be identified
                in accordance with legal requirements. It is
                recommended that where possible only the coded form of
                the party ID should be specified, e.g. the Buyer and
                Seller of Goods are known to each other, thus only the
                coded ID is required.

0340            RFF, Reference
                A segment for referencing documents that relate to a
                specific party, e.g. order number, contract number,
                etc.


0350            Segment group 8: CTA-COM
                A group of segments identifying the contact person or
                department for a trading partner and specifying the
                communications channel and number. This segment must
                appear at least once to identify the emergency contact
                of the good supplier.

0360               CTA, Contact information
                   A segment to identify a person or department and
                   their function, to whom communications should be
                   directed.

0370               COM, Communication contact
                   A segment specifying the communication method, e.g.
                   telephone and means, e.g. telephone number, for the
                   specified contact.


0380         Segment group 9: HAN-FTX
             A group of segments giving any necessary handling
             information.

0390            HAN, Handling instructions
                A segment providing information on the handling of
                hazardous materials.

0400            FTX, Free text
                A segment with text information, in coded or clear
                form, used when additional information related to the
                handling or storage of the substance is needed but
                cannot be accommodated within other segments.


0410         Segment group 10:IMD-MEA-PCD-RFF-FTX
             A group of segments providing safety and health hazard
             information.

0420            IMD, Item description
                A segment identifying a hazardous component of the
                substance.

0430            MEA, Measurements
                A segment specifying measurements and tolerances of
                exposure, storage conditions, etc. for the component.

0440            PCD, Percentage details
                A segment specifying the percentage of the hazardous
                substance that the component occupies.

0450            RFF, Reference
                A segment identifying documents or regulations
                relevant to the specific component of the hazardous
                substance.

0460            FTX, Free text
                A segment with text information, in coded or clear
                form, used when additional information related to the
                safety or health hazard information is needed but
                cannot be accommodated within other segments.


0470         Segment group 11:DGS-RFF-FTX-SG12
             A group of segments providing information relating to the
             transportation of a substance.

0480            DGS, Dangerous goods
                A segment identifying transport related information
                for the movement of hazardous goods.

0490            RFF, Reference
                A segment identifying additional documents or
                regulations relevant to the movement of hazardous
                goods.

0500            FTX, Free text
                A segment with text information, in coded or clear
                form, used when additional information related to the
                transport of the hazardous goods is needed but cannot
                be accommodated within other segments.


0510            Segment group 12:PAC-PCI
                A group of segments providing information relating to
                the packaging of a substance.

0520               PAC, Package
                   A segment describing the type of packages/physical
                   units in which the substance is transported or
                   stored.

0530               PCI, Package identification
                   A segment identifying the markings and labels on
                   the packages containing the substance, i.e. the
                   package/box label.


0540         Segment group 13:CCI-IMD-FTX-CAV-SG14-SG15
             A group of segments providing information relating to the
             physical and chemical characteristics and properties of a
             substance. When required other related information will
             be given, e.g. stability, ecological, etc.

0550            CCI, Characteristic/class id
                A segment identifying particular characteristic about
                which information will be required.

0560            IMD, Item description
                A segment further describing the characteristic of a
                substance or component of a substance.

0570            FTX, Free text
                A segment with text information, in coded or clear
                form, used when additional information related to the
                physical of chemical property is needed but cannot be
                accommodated within other segments.

0580            CAV, Characteristic value
                A segment identifying the value of attributes.


0590            Segment group 14:RFF-DTM
                A group of segments identifying documents/regulations
                and, if required, their dates relevant to the
                characteristic.

0600               RFF, Reference
                   A segment identifying additional documents or
                   regulations relevant to the specific
                   characteristic.

0610               DTM, Date/time/period
                   A segment specifying the dates, times, and/or
                   periods that are relevant for the document or
                   regulation.


0620            Segment group 15:MEA-TEM-DTM-RFF-FTX
                A group of segments providing measurements and test
                results related to the substances physical and
                chemical property.

0630               MEA, Measurements
                   A segment specifying the physical/chemical property
                   measurements, e.g. melting point, boiling point,
                   etc.

0640               TEM, Test method
                   A segment specifying the type and nature of the
                   test performed to obtain the measurement.

0650               DTM, Date/time/period
                   A segment identifying the date/time/period when the
                   test result was obtained.

0660               RFF, Reference
                   A segment identifying documents or regulations
                   relevant to the specific test result.

0670               FTX, Free text
                   A segment with text information, in coded or clear
                   form, used to give additional information relating
                   to the test.

0680   UNT, Message trailer
       A service segment ending a message, giving the total number of
       segments in the message and the control reference number of the
       message.

4.2   Data segment index (Alphabetical sequence by tag)

          BGM Beginning of message
          CAV Characteristic value
          CCI Characteristic/class id
          COM Communication contact
          CTA Contact information
          DGS Dangerous goods
          DOC Document/message details
          DTM Date/time/period
          EQD Equipment details
          FTX Free text
          HAN Handling instructions
          IMD Item description
          MEA Measurements
          NAD Name and address
          PAC Package
          PCD Percentage details
          PCI Package identification
          PIA Additional product id
          RCS Requirements and conditions
          RFF Reference
          SFI Safety information
          TEM Test method
          UNH Message header
          UNT Message trailer

Contents of SAFHAZ