SAFETY DATA SHEET
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifiers
Product name
: Sulfur
Product Number : 1.07983
Catalogue No. : 107983
Index-No. : 016-094-00-1
REACH No. : A registration number is not available for this substance as the
substance or its uses are exempted from registration, the
annual tonnage does not require a registration or the
registration is envisaged for a later registration deadline.
CAS-No. : 7704-34-9
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses : Pharmaceutical production and analysis
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended by GB-CLP
Regulation, UK SI 2019/720, and UK SI 2020/1567
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended by GB-CLP
Regulation, UK SI 2019/720, and UK SI 2020/1567
Pictogram
Signal Word Warning
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Hazard statement(s)
H315 Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary statement(s)
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Supplemental Hazard none
Statements
Reduced Labeling (<= 125 ml)
Pictogram
Signal Word Warning
Hazard statement(s) none
Precautionary none
statement(s)
Supplemental Hazard none
Statements
2.3 Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at
levels of 0.1% or higher.
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
Formula : S
Molecular weight : 32.06 g/mol
CAS-No. : 7704-34-9
EC-No. : 231-722-6
Index-No. : 016-094-00-1
Component Classification Concentration
sulphur
CAS-No. 7704-34-9 Skin Irrit. 2; H315 <= 100 %
EC-No. 231-722-6
Index-No. 016-094-00-1
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first-aid measures
General advice
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
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If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling
unwell.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section
2.2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Sulfur oxides
Combustible.
Fire may cause evolution of:
Sulfur oxides
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by
keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
5.4 Further information
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire
extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures,
consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
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6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions
(see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid
generation of dusts.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions
Tightly closed. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Recommended storage temperature see product label.
Storage class
Storage class (TRGS 510): 4.1B: Flammable solid hazardous materials
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Derived No Effect Level (DNEL)
Application Area Routes of Health effect Value
exposure
No data available
Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC)
Compartment Value
No data available
8.2 Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate
government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Skin protection
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet,
supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other
substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please
contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves .
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
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This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet,
supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other
substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please
contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves.
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Body Protection
protective clothing
Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following
standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to
the used respiratory protection system.
Recommended Filter type: Filter type P2
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory
protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer.
These measures have to be properly documented.
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Physical state solid
b) Color light yellow
c) Odor No data available
d) Melting Melting point/range: 117 - 120 °C - lit.
point/freezing point
e) Initial boiling point 444 °C
and boiling range 444.7 °C at 1,013 hPa - lit.
f) Flammability (solid, The product is not flammable. - Flammability (solids)
gas)
g) Upper/lower Upper explosion limit: 6.83 %(V)
flammability or Lower explosion limit: 0.17 %(V)
explosive limits
h) Flash point Not applicable
i) Autoignition 240 °C
temperature
j) Decomposition No data available
temperature
k) pH No data available
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l) Viscosity Viscosity, kinematic: 8 mm2/s at 140 °C
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
m) Water solubility 0.00001 g/l at 22 °C - OECD Test Guideline 105
n) Partition coefficient: Not applicable for inorganic substances
n-octanol/water
o) Vapor pressure 0.00001 hPa at 40 °C
p) Density 2.07 g/cm3 at 25 °C
Relative density No data available
q) Relative vapor No data available
density
r) Particle No data available
characteristics
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties none
9.2 Other safety information
Bulk density ca.400 - 500 kg/m3
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
The following applies in general to flammable organic substances and mixtures: in
correspondingly fine distribution, when whirled up a dust explosion potential may generally
be assumed.
10.2 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Risk of explosion with:
Alkali metals
Ammonia
Barium
bromates
chlorates
Barium nitrate
Chlorites
Calcium
Hypochlorites
chlorine dioxide
chromium(VI) oxide
chlorine oxides
Ether
iodates
Potassium
nitrates
potassium permanganate
perchlorates
Lithium
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sodium
nitrites
Peroxides
Strong oxidizing agents
permanganates
phosphorus
mercury oxide
ammonium nitrate
magnesium
in powder form
Zinc
in powder form
Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with:
nitrides
powdered aluminium
carbides
chromates/perchromates
Lead oxides
halogen-halogen compounds
phosphides
chromyl chloride
Iron
Alkaline earth metals
Fluorine
Indium
Nickel
carbon disulfide
selenium
silver oxide
nitrogen dioxide
Uranium
carbon
Exothermic reaction with:
Sulfides
Boron
Bromine
Chlorine
halogens
Copper
lithium silicide
Powdered metals
organic nitro compounds
Oxides of phosphorus
Hydrogen
Tin
cadmium
in powder form
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Avoid moisture. Heat, flames and sparks.
no information available
10.5 Incompatible materials
Copper, Mild steel, Strong oxidizing agents
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10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - male and female - > 2,000 mg/kg
(OECD Test Guideline 401)
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male and female - 4 h - > 5.43 mg/l - dust/mist
(OECD Test Guideline 403)
LD50 Dermal - Rat - male and female - > 2,000 mg/kg
(OECD Test Guideline 402)
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
Result: Skin irritation
(OECD Test Guideline 404)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: No eye irritation
(OECD Test Guideline 405)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
in vivo assay - Guinea pig
Result: negative
(OECD Test Guideline 406)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: Salmonella typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
Test Type: Micronucleus test
Species: Mouse
Application Route: Oral
Method: OECD Test Guideline 474
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
No data available
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
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11.2 Additional Information
Endocrine disrupting properties
Product:
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain
components considered to have endocrine
disrupting properties according to REACH Article
57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU)
2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU)
2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Symptoms of exposure may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis,
shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and vomiting., Dermatitis
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not
been thoroughly investigated.
Other dangerous properties can not be excluded.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
No data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
The methods for determining biodegradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at
levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
Product:
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components
considered to have endocrine disrupting properties
according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission
Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission
Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.7 Other adverse effects
No data available
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SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the national and local regulations.
Leave chemicals in original containers. No mixing with other waste. Handle uncleaned
containers like the product itself. Notice Directive on waste 2008/98/EC.
SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 1350 IMDG: 1350 IATA: 1350
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: SULPHUR
IMDG: SULPHUR
IATA: Sulphur
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 4.1 IMDG: 4.1 IATA: 4.1
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: III IMDG: III IATA: III
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
No data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture
This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No.
1907/2006.
Other regulations
Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
A Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance.
SECTION 16: Other information
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
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Full text of other abbreviations
ADN - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods
by Inland Waterways; ADR - Agreement concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Road; AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals; ASTM -
American Society for the Testing of Materials; bw - Body weight; CMR - Carcinogen,
Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant; DIN - Standard of the German Institute for
Standardisation; DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada); ECx - Concentration
associated with x% response; ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response; EmS -
Emergency Schedule; ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances (Japan); ErCx -
Concentration associated with x% growth rate response; GHS - Globally Harmonized
System; GLP - Good Laboratory Practice; IARC - International Agency for Research on
Cancer; IATA - International Air Transport Association; IBC - International Code for the
Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk; IC50 - Half
maximal inhibitory concentration; ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization;
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China; IMDG - International
Maritime Dangerous Goods; IMO - International Maritime Organization; ISHL - Industrial
Safety and Health Law (Japan); ISO - International Organisation for Standardization;
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory; LC50 - Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a
test population; LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose);
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships; n.o.s. -
Not Otherwise Specified; NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration;
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Level; NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading
Rate; NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals; OECD - Organization for Economic
Co-operation and Development; OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution
Prevention; PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance; PICCS - Philippines
Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances; (Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure
Activity Relationship; REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European
Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and
Restriction of Chemicals; RID - Regulations concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Rail; SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature; SDS -
Safety Data Sheet; TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory; TECI - Thailand
Existing Chemicals Inventory; TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United States); UN
- United Nations; UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods; vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
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Further information
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive
and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the
present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to
appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of
the product.
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Annex: Exposure scenario
Identified uses:
Use: Industrial use
SU 3: Industrial uses: Uses of substances as such or in preparations at industrial sites
SU 3, SU9, SU 10: Industrial uses: Uses of substances as such or in preparations at
industrial sites, Manufacture of fine chemicals, Formulation [mixing] of preparations and/ or
re-packaging (excluding alloys)
PC19: Intermediate
PC21: Laboratory chemicals
PC39: Cosmetics, personal care products
PROC1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure
PROC2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure
PROC3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation)
PROC4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises
PROC5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles
(multistage and/ or significant contact)
PROC8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/ discharging) from/ to vessels/
large containers at non-dedicated facilities
PROC8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/ discharging) from/ to vessels/
large containers at dedicated facilities
PROC9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line,
including weighing)
PROC10: Roller application or brushing
PROC14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion,
pelletization
PROC15: Use as laboratory reagent
ERC1, ERC2, ERC4, ERC6a, ERC6b: Manufacture of substances, Formulation of
preparations, Industrial use of processing aids in processes and products, not becoming part
of articles, Industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of
intermediates), Industrial use of reactive processing aids
Use: Professional use
SU 22: Professional uses: Public domain (administration, education, entertainment,
services, craftsmen)
SU 22: Professional uses: Public domain (administration, education, entertainment,
services, craftsmen)
PC21: Laboratory chemicals
PC39: Cosmetics, personal care products
PROC15: Use as laboratory reagent
ERC2, ERC6a, ERC6b, ERC8a, ERC8d: Formulation of preparations, Industrial use
resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates), Industrial use of
reactive processing aids, Wide dispersive indoor use of processing aids in open systems,
Wide dispersive outdoor use of processing aids in open systems
Use: Consumer use
SU 21: Consumer uses: Private households (= general public = consumers)
SU 21: Consumer uses: Private households (= general public = consumers)
PC39: Cosmetics, personal care products
ERC8a, ERC8d: Wide dispersive indoor use of processing aids in open systems, Wide
dispersive outdoor use of processing aids in open systems
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1. Short title of Exposure Scenario: Industrial use
Main User Groups :
SU 3
Sectors of end-use :
SU 3, SU9, SU 10
Chemical product category :
PC19, PC21, PC39
Process categories :
PROC1, PROC2, PROC3, PROC4, PROC5, PROC8a,
PROC8b, PROC9, PROC10, PROC14, PROC15
Environmental Release Categories : ERC1, ERC2, ERC4, ERC6a, ERC6b:
2.2 Contributing scenario controlling worker exposure for: PROC1, PROC2, PROC3,
PROC4, PROC5, PROC8a, PROC8b, PROC9, PROC10, PROC14, PROC15
Product characteristics
Concentration of the Substance in : Covers the percentage of the substance in the product
Mixture/Article up to 100 % (unless stated differently).
Physical Form (at time of use) : Solid, medium dustiness
Physical Form (at time of use) : Low volatile liquid
Frequency and duration of use
Frequency of use : 8 hours/day
Other operational conditions affecting workers exposure
Outdoor / Indoor : Indoor without local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
Operation is carried out at elevated temperature (> 20°C above ambient temperature)., The
following may be released from the substance:, hydrogen sulphide
Organizational measures to prevent /limit releases, dispersion and exposure
Covers daily exposures up to 8 hours., Assumes a good basic standard of occupational
hygiene is implemented., Regular cleaning of equipment, work area and clothing.
Conditions and measures related to personal protection, hygiene and health
evaluation
Wear chemically resistant gloves (tested to EN374) in combination with ‘basic’ employee
training., Wear suitable coveralls to prevent exposure to the skin.
Additional good practice advice beyond the REACH Chemical Safety Assessment
Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes., Minimize dust generation and accumulation.
3. Exposure estimation and reference to its source
Environment
A chemical safety assessment was performed according REACH Article 14(3), Annex I,
sections 3 (Environmental Hazard assessment) and 4 (PBT/vPvB Assessment). As no
hazard was identified, an exposure assessment and risk characterisation is not necessary
(REACH Annex I section 5.0).
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Workers
Contributin Exposure Specific Value Level of RCR*
g Scenario Assessment conditions Exposure
Method
PROC1 Qualitative
assessment
used to
conclude safe
use.
*Risk characterisation ratio
4. Guidance to Downstream User to evaluate whether he works inside the boundaries
set by the Exposure Scenario
Please refer to the following documents: ECHA Guidance on information requirements and
chemical safety assessment Chapter R.12: Use descriptor system; ECHA Guidance for
downstream users; ECHA Guidance on information requirements and chemical safety
assessment Part D: Exposure Scenario Building, Part E: Risk Characterisation and Part G:
Extending the SDS; VCI/Cefic REACH Practical Guides on Exposure Assessment and
Communications in the Supply Chain; CEFIC Guidance Specific Environmental Release
Categories (SPERCs).
1. Short title of Exposure Scenario: Professional use
Main User Groups : SU 22
Sectors of end-use : SU 22
Chemical product category : PC21, PC39
Process categories : PROC15
Environmental Release Categories : ERC2, ERC6a, ERC6b, ERC8a, ERC8d:
2.2 Contributing scenario controlling worker exposure for: PROC15
Product characteristics
Concentration of the Substance in : Covers the percentage of the substance in the product
Mixture/Article up to 100 % (unless stated differently).
Physical Form (at time of use) : Solid, medium dustiness
Physical Form (at time of use) : Low volatile liquid
Frequency and duration of use
Frequency of use : 8 hours/day
Other operational conditions affecting workers exposure
Outdoor / Indoor : Indoor without local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
Operation is carried out at elevated temperature (> 20°C above ambient temperature)., The
following may be released from the substance:, hydrogen sulphide
Organizational measures to prevent /limit releases, dispersion and exposure
Covers daily exposures up to 8 hours., Assumes a good basic standard of occupational
hygiene is implemented., Regular cleaning of equipment, work area and clothing.
Conditions and measures related to personal protection, hygiene and health
evaluation
Wear chemically resistant gloves (tested to EN374) in combination with ‘basic’ employee
training., Wear suitable coveralls to prevent exposure to the skin.
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Additional good practice advice beyond the REACH Chemical Safety Assessment
Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes., Minimize dust generation and accumulation.
3. Exposure estimation and reference to its source
Environment
A chemical safety assessment was performed according REACH Article 14(3), Annex I,
sections 3 (Environmental Hazard assessment) and 4 (PBT/vPvB Assessment). As no
hazard was identified, an exposure assessment and risk characterisation is not necessary
(REACH Annex I section 5.0).
Workers
Contributin Exposure Specific Value Level of RCR*
g Scenario Assessment conditions Exposure
Method
PROC15 Qualitative
assessment
used to
conclude safe
use.
*Risk characterisation ratio
4. Guidance to Downstream User to evaluate whether he works inside the boundaries
set by the Exposure Scenario
Please refer to the following documents: ECHA Guidance on information requirements and
chemical safety assessment Chapter R.12: Use descriptor system; ECHA Guidance for
downstream users; ECHA Guidance on information requirements and chemical safety
assessment Part D: Exposure Scenario Building, Part E: Risk Characterisation and Part G:
Extending the SDS; VCI/Cefic REACH Practical Guides on Exposure Assessment and
Communications in the Supply Chain; CEFIC Guidance Specific Environmental Release
Categories (SPERCs).
1. Short title of Exposure Scenario: Consumer use
Main User Groups : SU 21
Sectors of end-use : SU 21
Chemical product category : PC39
Environmental Release Categories : ERC8a, ERC8d:
3. Exposure estimation and reference to its source
Environment
A chemical safety assessment was performed according REACH Article 14(3), Annex I,
sections 3 (Environmental Hazard assessment) and 4 (PBT/vPvB Assessment). As no
hazard was identified, an exposure assessment and risk characterisation is not necessary
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(REACH Annex I section 5.0).
4. Guidance to Downstream User to evaluate whether he works inside the boundaries
set by the Exposure Scenario
Please refer to the following documents: ECHA Guidance on information requirements and
chemical safety assessment Chapter R.12: Use descriptor system; ECHA Guidance for
downstream users; ECHA Guidance on information requirements and chemical safety
assessment Part D: Exposure Scenario Building, Part E: Risk Characterisation and Part G:
Extending the SDS; VCI/Cefic REACH Practical Guides on Exposure Assessment and
Communications in the Supply Chain; CEFIC Guidance Specific Environmental Release
Categories (SPERCs).
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