SCHEDULE 3PROVISIONS FOR CLASSIFYING DANGEROUS PREPARATIONS
PART IGENERAL PROVISIONS
Application
1. The provisions of this Schedule shall apply for the classification of preparations.
Interpretation and application
2.—(1) In this Schedule, for the purposes of classification—
“physico-chemcial properities” means the properties to be applied for the classifications “explosive”, “oxidising”, “extremely flammable”, “highly flammable” or “flammable”;
“health effects” means the effects to be assessed for the classifications “very toxic”, “toxic”, “harmful”, “corrosive”, “irritant”, “sensitising”, “carcinogenic”, “mutagenic” or “toxic for reproduction”; and
“environmental hazards” means the hazards to be assessed for the classification “dangerous for the environment”.
(2) In its application to preparations that are gases, this Part shall be modified so that reference to concentrations expressed as percentage by weight are to concentrations expressed as the same percentage by volume.
Classification of preparations by physico-chemical properties
3.—(1) The requisite physico-chemical properties for the classification of preparations shall be determined in accordance with the criteria set out in the approved classification and labelling guide.
(2) Subject to sub-paragraph (3), preparations shall be classified as explosive, oxidising, extremely flammable, highly flammable or flammable when they satisfy the criteria referred to in sub-paragraph (1) for the category of danger.
(3) The determination of explosive, oxidising, extremely flammable, highly flammable or flammable properties is not necessary provided that—
(a)none of the constituents possess such properties and that, on the basis of information available to the manufacturer, the preparation is unlikely to present dangers of this kind;
(b)in the event of a change in composition of a preparation of known composition, scientific evidence indicates that a reassessment of the hazards will not lead to a change in classification; and
(c)in the case of a preparation supplied in the form of an aerosol, that preparation satisfies the provisions of article 9a of Council Directive 75/324/EEC(1).
Classification of preparations by health effects
4.—(1) The health effects of a preparation shall be assessed by one or more of the following methods—
(a)by the conventional method described in the following paragraphs using concentration limits; or
(b)by the criteria set out in the approved classification and labelling guide in relation to the preparation for an appropriate classification and label.
(2) Any one or more of the health effects of the preparation which are not assessed by the method set out in sub-paragraph (1)(b) shall be assessed in accordance with the conventional method.
(3) Where the health effects have been established by both methods, the results of the method set out in sub-paragraph (1)(b shall be used for classifying the preparation except in the case of carcinogenic and mutagenic effects and toxic effects for reproduction, when the conventional method set out in sub-paragraph (1)(a) shall always be used.
(4) Where it can be demonstrated—
(a)by epidemiological studies, by scientifically valid case studies as specified in the approved classification and labelling guide or by statistically backed experience (such as the assessment of data from poison information units or concerning occupational diseases) that toxicological effects on man differ from those suggested by the application of the methods set out in paragraph (1), then the preparation shall be classified according to its effects on man;
(b)that owing to effects such as potentiation, a conventional assessment would underestimate the toxicological hazard, those effects shall be taken into account in classifying the preparation; or
(c)that owing to effects such antagonism, a conventional assessment would overestimate the toxicological hazard, those effects shall be taken into account in classifying the preparation.
(5) Subject to sub-paragraph (6), for preparations of a known composition, with the exception of plant protection products, classified in accordance with the method set out in sub-paragraph (1)(b), a new health effect assessment shall be performed either by the method set out in sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (1)(b) whenever—
(a)changes of composition of the initial concentration, as a weight/weight or volume/volume percentage, of one or more of the dangerous constituents are introduced by the manufacturer which exceed the permitted variations set out in the following table—
| Initial concentration range of the constituent | Permitted variation in actual concentration of the constituent | |
|---|---|---|
| ≤2.5% | ±30% | |
| >2.5 | ≤10% | ±20% |
| >10 | ≤25% | ±10% |
| >25 | ≤100% | ±5% |
(b)changes of composition involving the substitution or addition of one or more constituents, which may or may not be dangerous within the definitions in Schedule 1, are introduced by the manufacturer.
(6) The revised assessment required by paragraph (5) shall not be required where there is a valid scientific justification for considering that a re-evaluation of the hazard will not result in a change of classification.
Classification for health effects by the conventional method
5.—(1) In accordance with paragraph 4(1)(a), the health effects shall be assessed by the conventional method described below using concentration limits.
(2) Where the substances concerned are dangerous substances and are listed as dangerous substances in the approved supply list and are assigned concentration limits necessary for the application of the method of assessment described below, these concentration limits shall be used.
(3) Where the substances concerned are dangerous substances and do not appear in the approved supply list as dangerous substances or appear there without the concentration limits necessary for the application of the method of evaluation described below, the concentration limits shall be assigned in accordance with Part II of this Schedule.
(4) Where a preparation contains at least one substance which, in accordance with regulation 6(7) of the NONS Regulations bears the warning “Caution—Substance not yet fully tested”, the label of the preparation must bear the words “Warning—This preparation contains a substance not yet tested completely” if the substance is present in a concentration equal to or in excess of 1% by weight.
(5) A substance referred to in sub-paragraph (4) must, whatever its concentration level, be treated on the same basis as the other substances present in the preparation when applying the method of evaluation by calculation, if its labelling gives at least an indication of the health effect.
Lower limits of concentration
6.—(1) For preparations to which this Schedule applies, account shall be taken of dangerous substances which are classified as dangerous on the basis of their health or environmental effects (whether they are present as additives or impurities) when their concentrations are equal to or greater than those defined in the following table unless lower limits are given in the approved supply list or in Part II of this Schedule—
| Category of danger of the substance | Concentration to take into consideration for | |
|---|---|---|
| gaseous preparations % vol/vol | other preparations % w/w | |
| Very toxic | ≥0.02 | ≥0.1 |
| Toxic | ≥0.02 | ≥0.1 |
| Carcinogenic Category 1 or 2 | ≥0.02 | ≥0.1 |
| Mutagenic Category 1 or 2 | ≥0.02 | ≥0.1 |
| Toxic for reproduction Category 1 or 2 | ≥0.02 | ≥0.1 |
| Harmful | ≥0.2 | ≥1 |
| Corrosive | ≥0.02 | ≥1 |
| Irritant | ≥0.2 | ≥1 |
| Sensitising | ≥0.2 | ≥1 |
| Carcinogenic Category 3 | ≥0.2 | ≥1 |
| Mutagenic Category 3 | ≥0.2 | ≥1 |
| Toxic for reproduction Category 3 | ≥0.2 | ≥1 |
| Dangerous for the environment N | ≥0.1 | |
| Dangerous for the environment ozone | ≥0.1 | ≥0.1 |
| Dangerous for the environment | ≥1 | |
(2) Some substances may have more than one health effect and each of these properties shall be characterised by its specific concentration limit.
Classification by the conventional method as very toxic
7.—(1) The following preparations shall be classified as very toxic owing to their acute lethal effects and assigned the symbol “T+”, the indication of danger “very toxic” and the risk phrase R26, R27 or R28—
(a)preparations containing one or more substances classified as very toxic that produce such effects, in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in paragraph 1 of Part II of this Schedule (Table I or Table IA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits;
(b)preparations containing more than one substance classified as very toxic in lower individual concentrations than the limits specified in the approved supply list or in paragraph 1 of Part II of this Schedule (Table I or Table IA), if the sum of the quotients obtained by dividing the percentage weight of each very toxic substance in the preparation by the very toxic limit specified for that substance is 1 or more, i.e.—
where—
is the percentage by weight of each very toxic substance in the preparation,
is the very toxic limit specified for each very toxic substance expressed as a percentage by weight or by volume.
(2) The following preparations shall be classified as very toxic owing to their non-lethal irreversible effects after a single exposure and assigned the symbol “T+”, the indication of danger “very toxic” and the risk phrase R39/route of exposure—
Preparations containing one or more dangerous substances which produce such effects in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in paragraph 2 of Part II of this Schedule (Table II or Table IIA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits.
Classification by the conventional method as toxic
8.—(1) The following preparations shall be classified as toxic owing to their acute lethal effects and assigned the symbol “T”, the indication of danger “toxic” and the risk phrase R23, R24 or R25—
(a)preparations containing one or more substances classified as very toxic or toxic that produce such effects in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in paragraph 1 of Part II of this Schedule (Table I or Table IA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits;
(b)preparations containing more than one substance classified as very toxic or toxic in lower individual concentrations than the limits specified in the approved supply list or in paragraph 1 of Part II of this Schedule (Table I or Table IA) if the sum of the quotients obtained by dividing the percentage weight of each very toxic or toxic substance in the preparation by the toxic limit specified for that substance is 1 or more, i.e.—
where—
is the percentage by weight or by volume of each very toxic substance in the preparation,
is the percentage by weight or by volume of each toxic substance in the preparation,
is the respective toxic limit specified for each very toxic or toxic substance expressed as a percentage by weight or by volume.
(2) The following preparations shall be classified as toxic owing to their non-lethal irreversible effects after a single exposure and assigned the symbol “T”, the indication of danger “toxic” and the risk phrase R39/route of exposure—
Preparations containing one or more dangerous substances classified as very toxic or toxic which produce such effects in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in paragraph 2 of Part II of this Schedule (Table II or Table IIA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits.
(3) The following preparations shall be classified as toxic owing to their long-term effects and assigned the symbol “T”, the indication of danger “toxic” and the risk phrase R48/route of exposure—
Preparations containing one or more dangerous substances which produce such effects in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in paragraph 3 of Part II of this Schedule (Table III or Table IIIA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits.
Classification by the conventional method as harmful
9.—(1) The following preparations shall be classified as harmful owing to their acute lethal effects and assigned the symbol “Xn”, the indication of danger “harmful” and the risk phrase R20, R21 or R22—
(a)preparations containing one or more substances classified as very toxic, toxic or harmful and that produce such effects in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in paragraph 1 of Part II of this Schedule (Table I or Table IA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits;
(b)preparations containing more than one substance classified as very toxic, toxic or harmful in lower individual concentrations than the limits specified in the approved supply list or in paragraph 1 of Part II of this Schedule (Table I or Table IA) if the sum of the quotients obtained by dividing the percentage weight of each very toxic, toxic or harmful substance in the preparation by the harmful limit specified for that substance is 1 or more, i.e.—
where—
is the percentage by weight or by volume of each very toxic substance in the preparation,
is the percentage by weight or by volume of each toxic substance in the preparation,
is the percentage by weight or by volume of each harmful substance in the preparation,
is the respective harmful limit specified for each very toxic, toxic or harmful substance expressed as a percentage by weight or by volume.
(2) The following preparations shall be classified as harmful owing to their acute effects to the lungs if swallowed and assigned the symbol “Xn”, the indication of danger “harmful” and the risk phrase R65—
Preparations classified as harmful according to the criteria specified in the approved classification and labelling guide.
In applying the conventional method according to sub-paragraph (1), no account shall be taken of the classification of a substance as R65.
(3) The following preparations shall be classified as harmful owing to their non-lethal irreversible effects after a single exposure and assigned the symbol “Xn”, the indication of danger “harmful” and the risk phrase R68/route of exposure—
Preparations containing one or more dangerous substances classified as very toxic, toxic or harmful which produce such effects in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in paragraph 2 of Part II of this Schedule (Table II or Table IIA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits;
(4) The following preparations shall be classified as harmful owing to their long-term effects and assigned the symbol “Xn”, the indication of danger “harmful” and the risk phrase R48/route of exposure—
Preparations containing one or more dangerous substances classified as toxic or harmful that produce such effects in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in paragraph 3 of Part II of this Schedule (Table III or Table IIIA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits.
Classification by the conventional method as corrosive
10.—(1) The following preparations shall be classified as corrosive and assigned the symbol “C”, the indication of danger “corrosive” and the risk phrase R35—
(a)preparations containing one or more substances classified as corrosive to which is assigned the risk phrase R35 in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in paragraph 4 of Part II of this Schedule (Table IV or Table IVA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits;
(b)preparations containing more than one substance classified as corrosive to which is assigned the risk phrase R35 in lower individual concentrations than the limits specified either in the approved supply list or in paragraph 4 of Part II of this Schedule (Table IV or Table IVA) if the sum of the quotients obtained by dividing the percentage weight of each corrosive substance in the preparation by the corrosive limit R35 specified for that substance is 1 or more, i.e.—
where—
is the percentage by weight or by volume of each corrosive substance to which is assigned the risk phase R35 in the preparation,
is the corrosive limit R35 specified for each corrosive substance to which is assigned the risk phase R35 expressed as a percentage by weight or by volume.
(2) The following preparations shall be classified as corrosive and assigned the symbol “C”, the indication of danger “corrosive” and the risk phrase R34—
(a)preparations containing one or more substances classified as corrosive to which is assigned the risk phrase R35 or R34 in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in paragraph 4 of Part II of this Schedule (Table IV or Table IVA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits;
(b)preparations containing more than one substance classified as corrosive to which is assigned the risk phrase R35 or R34 in lower individual concentrations than the limits specified either in the approved supply list or in paragraph 4 of Part II of this Schedule (Table IV or Table IVA) if the sum of the quotients obtained by dividing the percentage weight of each corrosive substance in the preparation by the corrosive limit R34 specified for that substance is 1 or more, i.e.—
where—
is the percentage by weight or by volume of each corrosive substance to which is assigned the risk phase R35 in the preparation,
is the percentage by weight or by volume of each corrosive substance to which is assigned the risk phase R34 in the preparation,
is the respective corrosive limit R34 specified for each corrosive substance to which is assigned the risk phase R35 or R34 expressed as a percentage by weight or by volume.
Classification by the conventional method as irritant
11.—(1) The following preparations shall be classified as irritants liable to cause serious eye damage and assigned the symbol “Xi”, the indication of danger “irritant” and the risk phrase R41—
(a)preparations containing one or more substances classified as irritant to which is assigned the risk phrase R41 in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in paragraph 4 of Part II of this Schedule (Table IV or Table IVA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits;
(b)preparations containing more than one substance classified as irritant to which is assigned the risk phrase R41, or classified as corrosive and to which is assigned the risk phrase R35 or R34, in lower individual concentrations than the limits specified either in the approved supply list or in paragraph 4 of Part II of this Schedule (Table IV or IVA) if the sum of the quotients obtained by dividing the percentage weight of each irritant substance in the preparation by the irritant limit R41 specified for that substance is 1 or more, i.e.—
where—
is the percentage by weight or by volume of each corrosive substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R35 in the preparation,
is the percentage by weight or by volume of each corrosive substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R34 in the preparation,
is the percentage by weight or by volume of each irritant substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R41 in the preparation,
is the respective irritant limit R41 specified for each corrosive substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R35 or R34 or irritant substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R41, expressed as a percentage by weight or by volume.
(2) The following preparations shall be classified as irritant to eyes and assigned the symbol “Xi”, the indication of danger “irritant” and the risk phrase R36—
(a)preparations containing one or more substances classified as corrosive to which is assigned the risk phrase R35 or R34 or as irritant to which is assigned the risk phrase R41 or R36 in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in paragraph 4 of Part II of this Schedule (Table IV or Table IVA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits;
(b)preparations containing more than one substance classified as irritant to which is assigned the risk phrase R41 or R36 or as corrosive and to which is assigned the risk phrase R35 or R34, in lower individual concentrations than the limits specified either in the approved supply list or in paragraph 4 of Part II of this Schedule (Table IV or IVA) if the sum of the quotients obtained by dividing the percentage weight of each irritant substance in the preparation by the irritant limit R36 specified for that substance is 1 or more, i.e.—
where—
is the percentage by weight or by volume of each corrosive substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R35 in the preparation,
is the percentage by weight or by volume of each corrosive substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R34 in the preparation,
is the percentage by weight or by volume of each irritant substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R41 in the preparation,
is the percentage by weight or by volume of each irritant substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R36 in the preparation,
is the respective irritant limit R36 specified for each corrosive substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R35 or R34 or irritant substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R41 or R36, expressed as a percentage by weight or by volume.
(3) The following preparations shall be classified as irritant to skin and assigned the symbol “Xi”, the indication of danger “irritant” and the risk phrase R38—
(a)preparations containing one or more substances classified as irritant and to which is assigned the risk phrase R38 or as corrosive and to which is assigned the risk phrase R35 or R34, in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in paragraph 4 of Part II of this Schedule (Table IV or Table IVA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits;
(b)preparations containing more than one substance classified as irritant and to which is assigned the risk phrase R38, or as corrosive and to which is assigned the risk phrase R35 or R34 in lower individual concentrations than the limits specified either in the approved supply list or in paragraph 4 of Part II of this Schedule (Table IV or Table IVA) if the sum of the quotients obtained by dividing the percentage weight of each substance in the preparation by the irritant limit R38 specified for that substance is 1 or more, i.e.—
where—
is the percentage by weight or by volume of each corrosive substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R35 in the preparation,
is the percentage by weight or by volume of each corrosive substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R34 in the preparation,
is the percentage by weight or by volume of each irritant substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R38 in the preparation,
is the respective irritant limit R38 specified for each corrosive substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R35 or R34 or irritant substance to which is assigned risk phrase R38, expressed as a percentage by weight or by volume.
(4) the following preparations shall be classified as irritant to the respiratory system and assigned the symbol “Xi”, the indication of danger “irritant” and the risk phrase R37—
(a)preparations containing one or more substances classified as irritant to which is assigned the risk phrase R37 in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in paragraph 4 of Part II of this Schedule (Table IV or Table IVA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits;
(b)preparations containing more than one substance classified as irritant to which is assigned the risk phrase R37 in lower individual concentrations than the limits specified either in the approved supply list or in paragraph 4 of Part II of this Schedule (Table IV or Table IVA) if the sum of the quotients obtained by dividing the percentage weight of each irritant substance in the preparation by the irritant limit R37 specified for that substance is 1 or more, i.e.—
where—
is the percentage by weight or by volume of each irritant substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R37 in the preparation,
is the irritant limit R37 specified for each irritant substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R37, expressed as a percentage by weight or by volume.
(c)gaseous preparations containing more than one substance classified as irritant and to which is assigned the risk phrase R37 or as corrosive and to which is assigned the risk phrase R35 or R34 in lower individual concentrations than the limits specified either in the approved supply list or in paragraph 4 of Part II of this Schedule (Table IV or Table IVA) if the sum of the quotients obtained by dividing the percentage weight of each substance in the preparation by the irritant limit R37 specified for that substance is 1 or more, i.e.—
where—
is the percentage by volume of each corrosive substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R35 in the preparation,
is the percentage by volume of each corrosive substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R34 in the preparation,
is the percentage by volume of each irritant substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R37 in the preparation,
is the respective irritant limit R37 specified for each gaseous corrosive substance to which is assigned the risk phrase R35 of R34 or gaseous irritant substance to which is assigned risk phrase R37, expressed as a percentage by weight or by volume.
Classification by the conventional method as sensitising
12.—(1) The following preparations shall be classified as sensitising by skin contact and assigned the symbol “Xi”, the indication of danger “irritant” and the risk phrase R43—
Preparations containing one or more substances classified as sensitising and to which is assigned risk phrase R43 that produces such effects in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in paragraph 5 of Part II of this Schedule (Table V or Table VA) where the substance or substances do no appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits.
(2) The following preparations shall be classified as sensitising by inhalation and assigned the symbol “Xn”, the indication of danger “harmful” and the risk phrase R42—
Preparations containing one or more substances classified as sensitising and to which is assigned risk phrase R42 that produces such effects in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in paragraph 5 of Part II of this Schedule (Table V or Table VA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits.
Classification by the conventional method as carcinogenic
13.—(1) Preparations shall be classified as carcinogenic category 1 or 2 and assigned the symbol “T” and the risk phrase R45 or R49 if they contain one or more substances producing such effects to which is assigned the risk phrase R45 of R49 which denotes carcinogenic substances in category 1 and category 2 in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(a)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(b)the concentration specified in paragraph 6 of Part II of this Schedule (Table VI or Table VIA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits.
(2) Preparations shall be classified as carcinogenic category 3 and assigned the symbol “Xn” and the risk phrase R40 if they contain one or more substances producing such effects to which is assigned the risk phrase R40 which denotes carcinogenic substances in category 3 in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(a)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(b)the concentration specified in paragraph 6 of Part II of this Schedule (Table VI or Table VIA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits.
Classification by the conventional method as mutagenic
14.—(1) Preparations shall be classified as mutagenic category 1 or 2 and assigned the symbol “T” and the risk phrase R46 if they contain one or more substances producing such effects to which is assigned the risk phrase R46 which denotes mutagenic substances in category 1 and category 2 in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(a)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(b)the concentration specified in paragraph 6 of Part II of this Schedule (Table VI or Table VIA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits.
(2) Preparations shall be classified as mutagenic category 3 and assigned the symbol “Xn” and the risk phrase R68 if they contain one or more substances producing such effects to which is assigned the risk phrase R68 which denotes mutagenic substances in category 2 in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(a)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(b)the concentration specified in paragraph 6 of Part II of this Schedule (Table VI or Table VIA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits.
Classification by the conventional method as toxic for reproduction
15.—(1) Preparations shall be classified as toxic for reproduction category 1 or 2 and assigned the symbol “T” and the risk phrase R60 (fertility) if they contain one or more substances producing such effects to which is assigned the risk phrase R60 which denotes substances toxic for reproduction of category 1 and category 2 in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(a)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(b)the concentration specified in paragraph 6 of Part II of this Schedule (Table VI or Table VIA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits;
(2) Preparations shall be classified as toxic for reproduction category 3 and assigned the symbol “Xn” and the risk phrase R62 (fertility) if they contain one or more substances producing such effects to which is assigned the risk phrase R62 which denotes substances toxic for reproduction in category 3 in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(a)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(b)the concentration specified in paragraph 6 of Part II of this Schedule (Table VI or Table VIA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits.
(3) Preparations shall be classified as toxic for reproduction category 1 or 2 and assigned the symbol “T” and the risk phrase R61 (development) if they contain one or more substances producing such effects to which is assigned the risk phrase R61 which denotes substances toxic for reproduction of category 1 and category 2 in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(a)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(b)the concentration specified in paragraph 6 of Part II of this Schedule (Table VI or Table VIA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits;
(4) Preparations shall be classified as toxic for reproduction category 3 and assigned the symbol “Xn” and the risk phrase R63 (development) if they contain one or more substances producing such effects to which is assigned the risk phrase R63 which denotes substances toxic for reproduction in category 3 in individual concentrations equal to or exceeding—
(a)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(b)the concentration specified in paragraph 6 of Part II of this Schedule (Table VI or Table VIA) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits.
Classification of preparations by environmental hazards
16.—(1) The environmental hazards of a preparation shall be assessed by one or more of the following methods—
(a)by the conventional method described in the following paragraphs using concentration limits; or
(b)by the criteria set out in the approved classification and labelling guide in relation to the preparation for an appropriate classification and label.
(2) Where the environmental hazards have been established by both methods, the results of the method set out in sub-paragraph (1)(b) shall be used for classifying the preparation.
(3) Subject to sub-paragraph (4), for preparations of a known composition, with the exception of plant protection products, classified in accordance with the method set out in sub-paragraph (1)(b), a new assessment of the environmental hazards shall be performed either by the method set out in sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (1)(b) whenever—
(a)changes of composition of the initial concentration, as a weight/weight or volume/volume percentage, of one or more of the dangerous constituents are introduced by the manufacturer which exceed the permitted variations set out in the following table—
| Initial concentration range of the constituent | Permitted variation in actual concentration of the constituent | |
|---|---|---|
| ≤2.5% | ±30% | |
| >2.5 | ≤10% | ±20% |
| >10 | ≤25% | ±10% |
| >25 | ≤100% | ±5% |
(b)changes of composition involving the substitution or addition of one or more constituents, which may or may not be dangerous within the definitions in Schedule 1, are introduced by the manufacturer.
(4) The revised assessment required by paragraph (3) shall not be required where there is a valid scientific justification for considering that a re-evaluation of the hazard will not result in a change of classification.
Classification for environmental hazards by the conventional method
17.—(1) In accordance with paragraph 16(1)(a), the environmental hazards shall be assessed by the conventional method described below using concentration limits.
(2) Where the substances concerned are dangerous substances and are listed as dangerous substances in the approved supply list and are assigned concentration limits necessary for the application of the method of assessment described below, these concentration limits shall be used.
(3) where the substances concerned are dangerous substances and do not appear in the approved supply list as dangerous substances or appear there without the concentration limits necessary for the application of the method of evaluation described below, the concentration limits shall be assigned in accordance with Part III of this Schedule.
Conventional method for the evaluation of hazards to the aquatic environment
18.—(1) The following preparations shall be classified as dangerous for the environment and assigned the symbol “N”, the indication of danger “dangerous for the environment” and the risk phrases R50 and R53 (R50-R53)—
(a)preparations containing one or more substances classified as dangerous to the environment and to which is assigned phrases R50-R53 in individual concentrations equal to or greater than—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in Part III of this Schedule (Table 1) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits;
(b)preparations containing more than one substance classified as dangerous to the environment and to which is assigned phrases R50-R53 in lower individual concentrations than the limits specified under paragraph (a) if—
where—
is the percentage by weight of each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrases R50-53 in the preparation,
is the limit R50-53 for each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrases R50-53 expressed as a percentage by weight.
(2) The following preparations shall be classified as dangerous for the environment and assigned the symbol “N”, the indication of danger “dangerous for the environment” and the risk phrases R51 and R53 (R51-R53) unless the preparation is already classified according to sub-paragraph (1)—
(a)preparations containing one or more substances classified as dangerous to the environment and to which is assigned phrases R50-R53 or R51-53 in individual concentrations equal to or greater than—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in Part III of this Schedule (Table 1) where the substance or substances do no appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits;
(b)preparations containing more than one substance classified as dangerous to the environment and to which is assigned phrases R50-R53 or R51-53 in lower individual concentrations than the limits specified under paragraph (a) if—
where—
is the percentage by weight of each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrases R50-53 in the preparation,
is the percentage by weight of each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrases R51-53 in the preparation,
is the respective limit R51-53 for each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrases R50-53 or R51-53 expressed as a percentage of weight.
(3) The following preparations shall be classified as dangerous for the environment and assigned the risk phrases R52 and R53 (R52-R53) unless the preparation is already classified according to sub-paragraph (1) or (2)—
(a)preparations containing one or more substances classified as dangerous to the environment and to which is assigned phrases R50-R53 or R51-53 or R52-53 in individual concentrations equal to or greater than—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in Part III of this Schedule (Table 1) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits;
(b)preparations containing more than one substance classified as dangerous to the environment and to which is assigned phrases R50-R53 or R51-53 or R52-53 in lower individual concentrations that the limits specified under paragraph (a) if—
where—
is the percentage by weight of each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrases R50-53 in the preparation,
is the percentage by weight of each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrases R51-53 in the preparation,
is the percentage by weight of each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrases R52-53 in the preparation,
is the respective limit R52-53 for each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrases R50-53, R51-53 or R52-53 expressed as a percentage by weight.
(4) The following preparations shall be classified as dangerous for the environment and assigned the symbol “N”, the indication of danger “dangerous for the environment” and the risk phrase R50 unless the preparation is already classified according to sub-paragraph (1)—
(a)preparations containing one or more substances classified as dangerous to the environment and to which is assigned phrase R50 in individual concentrations equal to or greater than—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in Part III of this Schedule (Table 2) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits;
(b)preparations containing more than one substance classified as dangerous to the environment and to which is assigned phrase R50 in lower individual concentrations than the limits specified under paragraph (a) if—
where—
is the percentage by weight of each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrase R50 in the preparation,
is the limit R50 for each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrase R50 expressed as a percentage by weight
(c)preparations containing one or more substances classified as dangerous to the environment and to which is assigned phrase R50 not meeting the criteria under paragraph (a) or (b) and containing one or more substances classified as dangerous to the environment and to which is assigned phrases R50-53 if—
where—
is the percentage by weight of each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrase R50 in the preparation,
is the percentage by weight of each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrases R50-53 in the preparation,
is the respective limit R50 for each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrases R50 or R50-53 expressed as a percentage by weight.
(5) The following preparations shall be classified as dangerous for the environment and assigned the risk phrase R52 unless the preparation is already classified according to sub-paragraph (1), (2), (3) or (4)—
(a)preparations containing one or more substances classified as dangerous to the environment and to which is assigned phrase R52 in individual concentrations equal to or greater than—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in Part III of this Schedule (Table 3) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits;
(b)preparations containing more than one substance classified as dangerous to the environment and to which is assigned phrase R52 in lower individual concentrations than the limits specified under paragraph (a) if—
where—
is the percentage by weight of each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrase R52 in the preparation,
is the limit R52 for each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrase R52 expressed as a percentage by weight.
(6) The following preparations shall be classified as dangerous for the environment and assigned the risk phrase R53 unless the preparation is already classified according to sub-paragraph (1), (2) or (3)—
(a)preparations containing one or more substances classified as dangerous to the environment and to which is assigned phrase R53 in individual concentrations equal to or greater than—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in Part III of this Schedule (Table 4) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits;
(b)preparations containing more than one substance classified as dangerous to the environment and to which is assigned phrase R53 in lower individual concentrations than the limits specified under paragraph (a) if—
where—
is the percentage by weight of each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrase R53 in the preparation,
is the limit R53 for each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrase R53 expressed as a percentage by weight.
(c)preparations containing one or more substances classified as dangerous to the environment and to which is assigned phrase R53 not meeting the criteria under paragraph (b) and containing one or more substances classified as dangerous to the environment and to which is assigned phrases R50-53, R51-53 or R52-53 if—
where—
is the percentage by weight of each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrase R53 in the preparation,
is the percentage by weight of each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrases R50-53 in the preparation,
is the percentage by weight of each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrases R51-53 in the preparation,
is the percentage by weight of each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrases R52-53 in the preparation,
is the respective limit R53 for each substance dangerous for the environment to which is assigned phrases R53, R50-53, R51-53 or R52-53 expressed as a percentage by weight.
Conventional method for the evaluation of hazards to the ozone layer
19.—(1) Preparations containing one or more substances classified as dangerous to the environment and to which is assigned the symbol “N” and the risk phrase R59 in individual concentrations equal to or greater than—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in Part III of this Schedule (Table 5) where the substance or substances do not appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits,
shall be classified as dangerous for the environment and assigned the symbol “N”, the indication of danger “dangerous for the environment” and the risk phrase R59.
(2) Preparations containing one or more substances classified as dangerous to the environment and to which is assigned the risk phrase R59 in individual concentrations equal to or greater than—
(i)either the concentration specified in the approved supply list for the substance or substances under consideration, or
(ii)the concentration specified in Part III of this Schedule (Table 5) where the substance or substances do no appear in the approved supply list or appear in it without concentration limits,
shall be classified as dangerous for the environment and assigned the risk phrase R59.
OJ No. L147, 9.6.1975, p.40.