CLP (Implementation of GHS in Europe)

Lars S. Rasmussen, lsr@dhigroup.com

The Wercs 2009 Global User Group10-11 June 2009The Desmond Hotel, Albany, NY (WATER ● ENVIRONMENT ● HEALTH)

GHS world wide

• GHS = Globally Harmonised System• UN 2002• EU, USA, Canada and transportation of dangerous goods• Harmonised criteria for classification and labelling• Facilitate worldwide trade• Reduce animal testing

Building blocks

GHS in EU

• Implemented as the CLP-regulation (1272/2008)• Adopted by the Council 18 November 2008• Into force 20 january 2009• Replaces Dangerous Substances Directive and Dangerous

Preparations Directive 1 June 2015

NOV 2008

JANUARY 2009

JUNE 2015

Classification – Before CLP

HEALTHVery ToxicToxicHarmfulIrritatingCorrosiveSensitisationCMR

PHYSICAL/CHEMICALExplosiveFlammableOxidising

ENVIRONMENTAcute toxicityChronic toxicityOzone layerOthers

Classification – CLP

HEALTHAcute toxicitySkin irritationEye damage/irritationCorrosiveSensitisationCMRSTOTAspiration

PHYSICAL/CHEMICALExplosivesFlammable gasesFlammable liquidsFlammable solidsOxidising gasesOxidising liquidsOxidising solidsFlammable aerosolsGases under pressureSelf-reactive substances and mixturesPyrophoric liquidsPyrophoric solidsSelf-heating substances and mixturesFlammable gases in contact with waterOrganic peroxidesCorrosive to metals

ENVIRONMENTAcute toxicityChronic toxicityOzone layer

Global GHS vs. EU CLP

Building blocks NOT implemented by the EU

Building block added by EU:

Hazard class, Category Example

Flammable liquid, cat. 4 Flash point 140-200 F”Combustible liquid”

Acute toxicity, cat. 5 LD50 (oral)2000-5000 mg/kg

Skin irritation, cat. 3 ’Slightly skin irritant’

Aspiration toxicity, cat. 2 ’Low risk of aspiration’

Acute aquatic tox, cat. 2+3 ’Less than ”Very Toxic” ’

Hazard class Example

Danger to the Ozone-layer ’CFC-gasses’(The old N;R59)

Hazard Pictograms

Hazard Pictograms

Health

Physical/chemical

Environment

Hazard Statements• H2xx for physical/chemical hazards

– E.g. H226: Flammable liquid and vapour• H3xx for health hazards

– E.g. H315: Causes skin irritation• H4xx for environmental hazards

– E.g. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life• EUHxxx for supplemental EU-phrases

– E.g. EUH066: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking

Precautionary Statements

• P1XX General– E.g. P102: Keep out of reach of children

• P2xx Prevention– E.g. P222: Do not allow contact with air

• P3xx Response– E.g. P314: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell

• P4xx Storage– E.g. P402: Store in a dry place

• P5xx Disposal– E.g. P501: Dispose of contents/container to …

Labelling

Company nameAddressTelephone

BASIC CLEANER

Irritant Contains: 5% or over but less than 15%: non-ionic surfactants.

Risk of serious damage to eyes.Irritating to skin.

Keep out of the reach of children.In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.Wear eye/face protection.If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point.

Labelling

Company nameAddressTelephone

BASIC CLEANER

Contains: Alcohols, C9-11, ethoxylated

DANGER Contains: 5% or over but less than 15%: non-ionic surfactants.

Causes serious eye damage.Causes skin irritation.

Obtain special instructions before use.Wear protective gloves and eye protection.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, ifpresent and easy to do. Continue rinsing.Dispose of contents/container to …

Transitional provisions – Substances

EitherClassification DSD* DSD and CLP CLP

Labelling DSD CLP CLP

OrClassification DSD and CLP DSD and CLP CLP

Labelling CLP CLP CLP

20 January 2009

1 December 2010

1 June 2015

*DSD = Dangerous Substance Directive 67/548/EEC

Substances classified in accordance with DSD and already placed on the market before 1 December 2010 are not required to be relabelled in accordance with CLP until 1 December 2012

Transitional provisions - Mixtures

EitherClassification DPD* DPD CLP

Labelling DPD DPD CLP

OrClassification DPD and CLP DPD and CLP CLP

Labelling CLP CLP CLP

20 January 2009

1 December 2010

1 June 2015

*DPD = Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45/EC

Mixtures classified in accordance with DPD and already placed on the market before 1 June 2015 are not required to be relabelled in accordance with CLP until 1 June 2017

Translation table

• Substances classified before 1 December 2010• Mixtures classified before 1 June 2015• Translation table, Annex VII• Translation of health and environmental hazard• Translation of some physical/chemical hazards

Classification under directive 67/548/EEC

Physical state of thesubstance when relevant

Classification under CLP

Hazard Class-and-Category

Hazard statement

E;R2 No direct translation possible.

Fx;R12 Liquid Flam. Liq. 1 H224

Xn;R22 Acute Tox. 4 H302

Xi;R41 Eye Dam. 1 H318

N;R51/53 Aquatic Chronic 2 H411

Safety Data Sheet – Mixture before CLP

Safety Data Sheet – Mixture CLP 2010-2015

Safety Data Sheet – Mixture CLP after 2015

Obligations and tasks

• Importers, manufacturers of substances– Re-classify no later than 1 December 2010– Re-label no later than 1 December 2010 (2012)– Notification to Classification and Labelling Inventory – Update Safety Data Sheets

• Formulators– Re-classify no later than 1 June 2015– Re-label no later than 1 June 2015 (2017)– Update Safety Data Sheets

• End users– Adjust Work Place Instructions– Adjust company chemicals policy

What do we do now?

Define roles and obligations

Define needs for training

Define needs for update of

IT-systems

Check legislation outside EU

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Lars S. Rasmussen, lsr@dhigroup.com

(WATER ● ENVIRONMENT ● HEALTH)

The Wercs 2009 Global User Group10-11 June 2009The Desmond Hotel, Albany, NY