Prashant Khemariya*

Department of R&D, RNTU Bhopal/Johnson and Johnson, India

*Corresponding Author: Prashant Khemariya, R Department of R&D, RNTU Bhopal/Johnson and Johnson, India.

Received: May 02, 2025; Published: June 03, 2025

Abstract

In the chemical, petrochemical, and ink industries, the safe handling, transportation, and disposal of chemical containers are critical to protecting human health and the environment. Traditionally, access to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) — essential documents detailing hazard information and handling instructions is often delayed, as end users must request them from manufacturers, a process that can take several days or even weeks. This delay poses significant safety risks, especially for workers involved in chemical use, container scraping, and recycling who may not have immediate access to hazard information.
This review proposes the integration of smart barcoding systems directly on chemical container labels, linking instantly to MSDS and safety instructions. Such innovation would drastically reduce response time, enhance user awareness, and promote compliance. Furthermore, this paper advocates for MSDS availability in local languages, ensuring that all stakeholders — including less-educated scrap handlers and recyclers — fully understand the risks and necessary precautions.
By leveraging modern technology, industries can foster a new safety culture, minimize accidents during handling and recycling, and align with global regulatory expectations. This paradigm shift has the potential to set new safety standards across the chemical lifecycle.

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Citation

Citation: Prashant Khemariya. “Enhancing Safety in the Chemical, Petrochemical, and Ink Industries Through Smart Barcoding Systems: A New Era of Immediate MSDS Accessibility and Risk Reduction".Acta Scientific Ophthalmology 8.7 (2025): 03-08.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2025 Prashant Khemariya. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.