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Priority Setting for the Management of Chemicals Using the Globally Harmonized System and Multivariate Analysis: Use of the Mahalanobis-Taguchi System

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  • Hong Lyuer Lim

    (Department of Health and Safety Convergence Science, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea
    The authors contributed equally to the publication.)

  • Eun-Hae Huh

    (Department of Health Science, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea
    The authors contributed equally to the publication.)

  • Da-An Huh

    (Department of Health Science, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea)

  • Jong-Ryeul Sohn

    (Department of Health Science, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea)

  • Kyong Whan Moon

    (Department of Health and Safety Convergence Science, Korea University, Anam-ro 145, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Korea)

Abstract

This study aims to provide a new methodology using the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and the Mahalanobis–Taguchi System (MTS) that can be used to assess the overall hazard of a chemical using GHS information. Previously, hazardous chemicals were designated and managed by the Chemical Management Act, but many more chemicals are now in use. Damage prediction modeling programs predict the extent of damage and proactively manage high-risk chemicals, but the lack of physical and chemical characterization information relating to chemicals has limitations that cannot be modeled. To overcome such limitations, a new method of chemical management prioritization was developed using the GHS and Mahalanobis–Taguchi System (MTS). For effective management, the risk of a chemical can be ranked according to a comprehensive risk assessment and calculated through multivariate analysis using the GHS. Relative hazards are then identified using MTS multivariate analysis with GHS information, even when there is insufficient information about the chemical’s characteristics, and the method can be applied to a large number of different chemicals.

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  • Hong Lyuer Lim & Eun-Hae Huh & Da-An Huh & Jong-Ryeul Sohn & Kyong Whan Moon, 2019. "Priority Setting for the Management of Chemicals Using the Globally Harmonized System and Multivariate Analysis: Use of the Mahalanobis-Taguchi System," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(17), pages 1-12, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:17:p:3119-:d:261419
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    1. Da-An Huh & Hong Lyuer Lim & Jong-Ryeul Sohn & Sang-Hoon Byeon & Soonyoung Jung & Woo-Kyun Lee & Kyong Whan Moon, 2018. "Development of a Screening Method for Health Hazard Ranking and Scoring of Chemicals Using the Mahalanobis–Taguchi System," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(10), pages 1-11, October.
    2. Saemi Shin & Hyung-Il Moon & Kwon Seob Lee & Mun Ki Hong & Sang-Hoon Byeon, 2014. "A Chemical Risk Ranking and Scoring Method for the Selection of Harmful Substances to be Specially Controlled in Occupational Environments," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 11(11), pages 1-14, November.
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