Mary Lim, Sdsrp Email & Phone Number

Montreal, QC, CA

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Support the development of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for Nutrien’s portfolio of products across the wholesale and retail divisions. Key product lines include pesticides, adjuvants, fertilizer inputs and fertilizer.
• Determining the hazard classification of products by assessing raw material SDSs, substance-level hazard data and other sources of toxicological information.
• Interpreting study results according to the framework of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
• Recommending actions to reduce hazard potential of finished products.
• Collaborating with the transportation team to determine the transport classification of a product and identify potential exemptions.
• Notifying internal stakeholders of material changes to SDSs and impact on operations.

Montreal, Canada Area

• (Concurrent role with Regulatory Affairs Specialist)
• Managed and guided a team of SDS authors, promoting adherence to best practices in order to optimize performance and efficiency.
• Revamped the training program for new SDS authors, establishing a solid foundation in GHS (the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals) and its practical application.
• Analyzed the regulatory impact of changes in product formulation, enabling clients to meet their goal of minimizing product hazards or minimizing the need to update regulatory documents.
• Took charge of complex client accounts involving specialty products with 15+ raw materials and other data inputs, delivering compliant SDSs and labels across multiple jurisdictions.
• Simultaneously worked on 10-15 authoring projects at varying stages of completion, always meeting key deadlines.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

• (Concurrent role with Head SDS Author and previously Senior SDS Author)
• Became go-to person for advice on complex issues related to the implementation of GHS in various jurisdictions. Key markets included: North America (US, Canada, and Mexico), the EU, and the Asia-Pacific (Australia, New.
• Resolved clients’ concerns on other chemical legislation, e.g. California’s Proposition 65 and the transport of hazardous materials (US DOT, Canada TDG, IMDG, IATA).
• Monitored regulatory changes, analyzing their impact on operations and identifying opportunities for generating revenue.
• Created and maintained an internal library of resources on the implementation of GHS and transport regulations worldwide, enabling colleagues to quickly find answers to common queries.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

(Concurrent role with Project Manager and later Regulatory Affairs Specialist)

Montreal, Canada Area

• (Concurrent role with Senior SDS Author)
• Worked with clients to establish their needs and prepare proposals for the timely authoring of SDSs and labels. Where necessary, educated clients on the information requirements for SDSs.
• Reviewed the quality and compliance of authors’ work, gaining trust with clients for error-free work.
• Gave clients greater insight into their products and the differing regulations in various markets, through reviewing technical data and explaining hazard classification and other SDS content.

Montreal, Canada Area

• Derived the GHS hazard classification and transport classification of complex mixtures from raw material SDSs, substance-level hazard data and other sources of toxicological information.
• Accounted for jurisdictional differences to author compliant SDSs and labels using the Intelligent Authoring software.
• Analyzed the formulation and hazard classification of related products to identify opportunities for grouping, aiding clients in minimizing regulatory paperwork.
• Aided in winning large mandates ($30K - $100K) from new clients as the lead SDS author for trial and pilot projects.

Montreal, Canada Area

Montreal, Canada Area

• Patent Law and Claim Drafting
• Learned the mechanics and structure of patent claim drafting to ensure maximum legal protection.
• Independently studied official patent manuals and legal textbooks to gain understanding of Canadian and US patent law.
• Conducted searches for prior art in the United States Patent and Trademark Office database, and analyzed them to determine patentability of Panaxion’s product.

Montreal, Canada Area

• Experimental Design, Microbiology and Chemical Analysis
• Independently planned and performed experiments to maximize hydrogen production by anaerobic bacteria while minimizing nutrient costs
• Acquired skills in microbiology, UV-visible spectrometry, and gas chromatography