The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations 1993

Particular labelling requirements for certain preparations

13.—(1) In the case of preparations to which Part II of Schedule 7 applies, namely—

(a) preparations dangerous for supply which are very toxic, toxic or corrosive intended to be supplied to the general public;

(b) paints or varnishes containing lead;

(c) cyanoacrylate-based adhesives;

(d) preparations containing isocyanates;

(e) certain preparations containing epoxy constituents;

(f) preparations dangerous for supply intended to be sprayed;

(g) preparations sold to the general public which contain active chlorine; and

(h) preparations containing cadmium (alloys) intended to be used for brazing or soldering,

the appropriate provisions of that Part of the Schedule shall have effect to regulate the labelling of such preparations except for the preparations referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) and (f) above, whether or not those preparations would otherwise be dangerous for supply.

(2) In the case of preparations packaged in aerosol dispensers, the flammability criteria set out in Part II of Schedule 1 shall have effect for the classification and labelling of those preparations for supply in place of the categories of danger “extremely flammable”, “highly flammable” or “flammable” set out in Part I of that Schedule, and where a dispenser contains a substance so classified, that dispenser shall be labelled in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 2 of the said Part II.