OSHA Fixes Tiny Mistake in Chemical Safety Labels
Published Date: 2/13/2026
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OSHA fixed a small but important mistake in the Hazard Communication Standard to make sure chemical safety info is crystal clear. This update mainly affects workplaces handling chemicals and aerosols, clarifying how to classify gases under pressure. The correction is effective immediately and won’t cost anyone extra—just smoother safety rules!
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Gases vs. Aerosols Classification Clarified
If you work with chemicals or manage chemical safety, OSHA corrected 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication) in the Federal Register on February 13, 2026. The correction adds a definition: "The critical temperature is the temperature above which a pure gas cannot be liquefied." It also states: "Aerosols and chemicals under pressure should not be classified as gases under pressure" and refers readers to Appendix B.3 of the section.
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