CLP (Implementation of GHS in Europe)
Lars S. Rasmussen, [email protected]
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 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
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, [email protected]
(WATER ● ENVIRONMENT ● HEALTH)
The Wercs 2009 Global User Group10-11 June 2009The Desmond Hotel, Albany, NY
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