International Material Data System
IMDS Overview
By: Michelle Badish
IMDS Training Tetra Tech, Inc. 710 Avis Drive Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
Outline • Section 1 – Why IMDS? • Section 2 – The IMDS System and Applicability • Section 3 – Material Data Sheets (material, semicomponents, components
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Why IMDS? • Compliance to EU ELV Directive (limits use of hazardous substances, requirements for reuse and recovery) • Internal Purposes (Substances of Concern/ GADSL) • New and Emerging Legislation (REACH) IMDS Training
The IMDS System and Applicability • Developed, owned and financed by global Vehicle Manufacturers and HP – IMDS Steering Committee • No fees to suppliers for company registration and usage
• No special software necessary; no program to download; Internet-based application IMDS Training
• Applicability – Products excluding packaging and process substances
Material Data Sheet (MDS) Datasheets in IMDS are called MDSs and contain 3 pages of information about one saleable part (unique part number)
• Internal Pages (your organization) Ingredients – part tree (BOM) definition and details
Supplier data – owner (creator) of datasheet; contact information IMDS Training
Material Data Sheet (MDS) Datasheets…cont.
External Page (your customer) – Recipient data – identification of a recipient to which the datasheet is being submitted and relevant recipient information (customer part number, supplier code, etc…).
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IMDS Data Flow Concept Single reporting format developed and shared by all VMs •
Intended to mimic supply chain
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“Live” database; data moves throughout supply chains; identical to manufacturing process
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Reduced workload • One part > one-time data entry > multiple recipients
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Direct responsibility on manufacturer • Functional • Legal
HP
Datasheet Types - Definitions Basic Substance –already loaded into IMDS by HP
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all known elements and chemicals identified with a unique CAS#
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GADSL (www.gadsl.org) substances are highlighted: – Blue = declarable – Red = prohibited (possible permissible exemptions) – Blue = declarable and REACH SVHC
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also includes “pseudo-substances” associated with polymeric materials for which no specified CAS# is necessary, i.e. PP, ABS, PET, etc…
Datasheet Types - Definitions Material – raw, nonfunctional materials; comprised of all Basic Substances contained in the material at its final hardened state •
can be created “internally” by companies – Reference Recommendation 001a – “material classifications” table
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Datasheet Types - Definitions • or “published” in IMDS by manufacturers or IMDS Steering Committee
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Ex. Standard Steels, E-plates, PCBs, Adhesives
Datasheet Types - Definitions or Components – functional part or assembly within an automobile; has a defined weight when manufactured by supplier and as incorporated into the next assembly step by customer; created from one or more Materials which define the weight of the part (10g bolt = 10g steel) Ex. clip, grommet, bolt, seat assembly, engine assembly
Semicomponent – is NOT a “sub-component” in IMDS; a functional part within an automobile; final weight in an assembly is only defined when it is further processed to size by the customer, not supplier; created from one or more Materials IMDS Training
Ex. roll of tape, roll of Velcro, spool of electrical wire
IMDS Welcome Page If you are not a registered company, click “IMDS System” and then “New to IMDS?”
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Once you are registered and have a log in, click “IMDS Login” to get started
IMDS Training and Services
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Classroom Training – Ann Arbor, MI
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Onsite Training/Coaching – Can be arranged
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Turnkey IMDS Support – Supplier Management, Component Review, Entry and Submission
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Contact – Michelle Badish, 734-213-4001,
[email protected]
