In emergencies, every second counts – especially for chemical products that pose health hazards. For this reason, Section 1.4 of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requires the inclusion of an emergency telephone number that provides expert advice on first aid measures.
The requirements for this emergency number vary across EU member states
In many countries, the inclusion of a designated authority (Appointed Body) is mandatory. This authority must have access to complete product information, including the full formulation—usually provided through a prior PCN submission or via a contractual agreement.
In Germany, we recommend using the telephone number of one of the poison information centres. We work closely with the Poisons Information Centre in Mainz and will find the right solution for you depending on the size of your product range.