The following words and terms when used in this Part shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

     "Chemical" means any element, chemical compound, or mixture of elements and/or compounds.

     "Chemical name" means the scientific designation of a chemical or a name that clearly identifies the chemical for the purpose of conducting a hazard evaluation.

     "Common name" means any designation or identification, such as trade name, brand name, or generic name used to identify a chemical other than by its chemical name.

      "Exposure" or "exposed" means that an employee is subjected in the course of employment to a chemical that is a physical or health hazard at a level above that allowed by Section 1910 of Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations.  It includes accidental or possible exposure by any route of entry such as inhalation, ingestion, skin contact, or absorption.

      "Hazardous chemical" means any chemical that is a physical hazard or a health hazard.

      "Health hazard" means chemicals for which there is statistically significant evidence based on at least one study conducted in accordance with established scientific principles that acute or chronic health effects may occur to exposed employees.

      "Immediate use" means the hazardous chemical will be under the control of and used only by the person who transfers it from a labeled container and only within the work shift in which it is transferred.

      "Material safety data sheet (MSDS)" means a document prepared by the supplier or manufacturer of a product clearly stating the:

• (A) hazardous nature;
• (B) ingredients;
• (C) precautions to follow;
• (D) health effects; and
• (E) safe handling and storage information.

      "Physical hazard" means a chemical for which there is scientifically valid evidence that is:

• (A) a combustible liquid;
• (B) a compressed gas, explosive or flammable;
• (C) an organic peroxide; or
• (D) an oxidizer, pyrophoric, unstable or water-reactive.