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Inorganic Phosphates REACH Consortium – proposed revised uses list for orthophosphoric acid, EC number: 231-633-2 Version 6 – For SIEF 07.01.2015

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NOTE: where possible, the number of ERCs per ‘use’ should be minimised. Uses are defined by 1 ERC as per ECHA guidance.

Table 1. Manufacture

Identifiers Use descriptors Other information

M-1: Manufacture of Phosphoric acid

Environmental release category (ERC):

ERC 1: Manufacture of substances

Process category (PROC):

PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 15: Use as laboratory reagent

No information available on manufacturing process related to the specified manufacture(s)

No information available on production of articles covered by the specified use(s)

2.2. Identified uses

Table 2. Formulation


F-2: formulation of mixtures including re-packaging and distribution


ERC 2: Formulation of preparations


PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises

Substance supplied to that use:

As such In a mixture


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PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 15: Use as laboratory reagent PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available

Product category formulated:

PC 1: Adhesives, sealants

PC 7: Base metals and alloys

PC 8: Biocidal products (e.g. disinfectants, pest control) PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes PC 9b: Fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay

PC 12: Fertilizers PC 13: Fuels PC 14: Metal surface treatment products, including galvanic and electroplating products PC 15: Non-metal-surface treatment products PC 16: Heat transfer fluids

PC 19: Intermediate PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents

PC 21: Laboratory chemicals PC 23: Leather tanning, dye, finishing, impregnation and care products PC 24: Lubricants, greases, release products PC 25: Metal working fluids PC 26: Paper and board dye, finishing and impregnation products: including bleaches and other processing aids PC 32: Polymer preparations and compounds PC 33: Semiconductors PC 34: Textile dyes, finishing and impregnating products; including bleaches and other processing aids


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PC 35: Washing and cleaning products (including solvent based products) PC 36: Water softeners PC 37: Water treatment chemicals

PC 38: Welding and soldering products (with flux coatings or flux cores.), flux products PC 39: Cosmetics, personal care products

PC 0: Other: UCN-Code B 20300, K 35900

Technical function of the substance during formulation:

Component of a mixture Intermediates Laboratory chemicals pH-regulating agents Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents Processing aid, not otherwise listed Degreasing agent Other: component of a mixture

F-3: formulation of mixtures and materials/articles including re-packaging and distribution

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 3: Formulation in materials


PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 7: Industrial spraying PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities




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PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, palletisation PROC 15: Use as laboratory reagent

Product category formulated:

PC 1: Adhesives, sealants


PC 8: Biocidal products (e.g. disinfectants, pest control) PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes PC 9b: Fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay

PC 12: Fertilizers PC 13: Fuels PC 14: Metal surface treatment products, including galvanic and electroplating products PC 15: Non-metal-surface treatment products

PC 19: Intermediate PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents

PC 21: Laboratory chemicals PC 23: Leather tanning, dye, finishing, impregnation and care products PC 24: Lubricants, greases, release products PC 25: Metal working fluids PC 26: Paper and board dye, finishing and impregnation products: including bleaches and other processing aids PC 32: Polymer preparations and compounds PC 33: Semiconductors PC 34: Textile dyes, finishing and impregnating products; including bleaches and other processing aids PC 35: Washing and cleaning products (including solvent based products)

PC 37: Water treatment chemicals PC 38: Welding and soldering products (with flux coatings or flux cores.), flux products PC 39: Cosmetics, personal care products PC 0: Other: UCN-Code B 20300, K 35900


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Technical function of the substance during formulation: Intermediates Laboratory chemicals pH-regulating agents Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents Processing aid, not otherwise listed Degreasing agent

Table 3. Uses at industrial sites


IW-2: Synthesis of chemical products (use as intermediate)


ERC 6a: Industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates)


PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, palletisation

Product Category used:

PC 19: Intermediate



Subsequent service life relevant for that use: no


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Sector of end use:

SU 8: Manufacture of bulk, large scale chemicals (including petroleum products) SU 9: Manufacture of fine chemicals

Technical function of the substance during formulation: ?

IW-3: Synthesis of chemical products (use as a processing aid)


ERC 6b: Industrial use of reactive processing aids


PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, palletisation

Sector of end use:

SU 8: Manufacture of bulk, large scale chemicals (including petroleum products) SU 9: Manufacture of fine chemicals

Technical function of the substance during formulation: pH-regulating agents





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Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents Processing aid, not otherwise listed

IW-4: Use in metal and non-metal surface treatment; phosphoric acid used alone or in mixtures in "open" industrial applications for metal cleaning, polishing, rust removal, corrosion protection, finishing.


ERC 4: Industrial use of processing aids in processes and products, not becoming part of articles

Process category (PROC): PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 7: Industrial spraying PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 10: Roller application or brushing PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available PROC 21: Low energy manipulation of substances bound in materials and/or articles PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting PROC 23: Open processing and transfer operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature PROC 25: Other hot work operations with metals




In a mixture As such



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PC 14: Metal surface treatment products, including galvanic and electroplating products PC 15: Non-metal-surface treatment products PC 21: Laboratory chemicals PC 35: Washing and cleaning products (including solvent based products)

Sector of end use:

SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment SU 16: Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products, electrical equipment SU 17: General manufacturing, e.g. machinery, equipment, vehicles, other transport equipment


Intermediates pH-regulating agents Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents Processing aid, not otherwise listed Degreasing agent Plating agents and metal surface treating Oxidising agents Other; electrolyte

IW-5: Use in metal and non-metal surface treatment; phosphoric acid used alone or in mixtures in "open" industrial applications for metal cleaning, polishing, rust removal, corrosion protection, finishing. - Use as a protective coating and oxidation inhibitor

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix

Process category (PROC): PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of



Subsequent service life relevant for that use: yes (?)


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preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 7: Industrial spraying PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 10: Roller application or brushing PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available PROC 21: Low energy manipulation of substances bound in materials and/or articles PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting PROC 23: Open processing and transfer operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature

PROC 25: Other hot work operations with metals


PC 7: Base metals and alloys PC 14: Metal surface treatment products, including galvanic and electroplating products PC 15: Non-metal-surface treatment products PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents PC 21: Laboratory chemicals Pc 35: Washing and cleaning products (including solvent based products)

Sector of end use:

SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment SU 16: Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products,


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electrical equipment SU 17: General manufacturing, e.g. machinery, equipment, vehicles, other transport equipment


Intermediates pH-regulating agents Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents Processing aid, not otherwise listed Degreasing agent Plating agents and metal surface treating Oxidising agents Other; electrolyte

IW-6: Use in metal and non-metal surface treatment; phosphoric acid used alone or in mixtures in "open" industrial applications for metal cleaning, polishing, rust removal, corrosion protection, finishing. - Use as a protective coating and oxidation inhibitor

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 6b: Industrial use of reactive processing aids

Process category (PROC): PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 7: Industrial spraying PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 10: Roller application or brushing PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting,





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compression, extrusion, pelletisation PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available PROC 21: Low energy manipulation of substances bound in materials and/or articles PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting PROC 23: Open processing and transfer operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature



PC 7: Base metals and alloys PC 14: Metal surface treatment products, including galvanic and electroplating products PC 15: Non-metal-surface treatment products PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents PC 21: Laboratory chemicals Pc 35: Washing and cleaning products (including solvent based products)

Sector of end use:



Intermediates pH-regulating agents Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents Processing aid, not otherwise listed Degreasing agent Plating agents and metal surface treating


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Oxidising agents Other; electrolyte

IW-7: Cleaning agent Environmental release category (ERC):



PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 7: Industrial spraying PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 10: Roller application or brushing PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available


PC 8: Biocidal products (e.g. disinfectants, pest control) PC 35: Washing and cleaning products (including solvent based products)

Sector of end use:

SU 4: Manufacture of food products

SU 20: Health services

SU 0: Other: NACE Code C10: Manufacture of food products


In a mixture



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Intermediates Laboratory chemicals pH-regulating agents Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents Processing aid, not otherwise listed Degreasing agent

IW-8: Cleaning agent Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 6b: Industrial use of reactive processing aids






In a mixture



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Sector of end use:






IW-9: Cleaning agent Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 7: Industrial use of substances in closed systems




In a mixture



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Sector of end use:





IW-10: Processing aid in chemical industry and other industries (including lab applications)









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PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 15: Use as a laboratory reagent PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting PROC 23: Open processing and transfer operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature


PC 1: Adhesives, sealants PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes PC 9b: Fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay PC 13: Fuels PC 19: Intermediate PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents PC 21: Laboratory chemicals PC 23: Leather tanning, dye, finishing, impregnation and care products PC 24: Lubricants, greases, release products PC 25: Metal working fluids PC 26: Paper and board dye, finishing and impregnation products: including bleaches and other processing aids PC 32: Polymer preparations and compounds PC 34: Textile dyes, finishing and impregnating products; including bleaches and other processing aids PC 37: Water treatment chemicals PC 39: Cosmetics, personal care products PC 33: Semiconductors

Sector of end use:


SU 8: Manufacture of bulk, large scale chemicals (including petroleum products)

SU 9: Manufacture of fine chemicals


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SU 19: Building and construction work SU 16: Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products, electrical equipment SU 11: Manufacture of rubber products


Intermediates Laboratory chemicals pH-regulating agents Processing aid, not otherwise listed Other; electrolyte









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PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 15: Use as a laboratory reagent PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting PROC 23: Open processing and transfer operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature



Sector of end use:





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Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 6d: Industrial use of process regulators for polymerisation processes in production of resins, rubbers, polymers


PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 7: Industrial spraying PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 15: Use as a laboratory reagent PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting





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PROC 23: Open processing and transfer operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature



Sector of end use:







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Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 7: Industrial use of substances in closed systems


PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 7: Industrial spraying PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 15: Use as a laboratory reagent PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting PROC 23: Open processing and transfer operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature


PC 1: Adhesives, sealants PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes PC 9b: Fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay





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PC 13: Fuels PC 19: Intermediate PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents PC 21: Laboratory chemicals PC 23: Leather tanning, dye, finishing, impregnation and care products PC 24: Lubricants, greases, release products PC 25: Metal working fluids PC 26: Paper and board dye, finishing and impregnation products: including bleaches and other processing aids PC 32: Polymer preparations and compounds PC 34: Textile dyes, finishing and impregnating products; including bleaches and other processing aids PC 37: Water treatment chemicals PC 39: Cosmetics, personal care products PC 33: Semiconductors

Sector of end use:







IW-14: Use as a phosphate source;

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 7: Industrial use of substances in closed systems


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- for feeding yeasts in food industry - as a bacterial feed in sewage treatment

Process category (PROC): PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing)


?

Sector of end use:


SU 23: Electricity, steam, gas water supply and sewage treatment


?

IW-15: Use of phosphoric acid as a catalyst



PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging)





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from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities


Please advise

Sector of end use:



Technical function of the substance:

Other: catalyst

IW-16: Use as a binding agent in ceramic materials; - binding agent in refractory products

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix


PROC 7: Industrial spraying

PROC 10: Roller application or brushing

PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring

PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation

PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.

PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting


PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents

Substance supplied to that use: In a mixture



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Sector of end use:

SU 13: Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products, e.g. plasters, cement

SU 19: Building and construction work


Other: Processing aid, not otherwise listed

IW-17: Use as a binding agent in ceramic materials; - binding agent in refractory products



PROC 7: Industrial spraying



PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation


PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting




Sector of end use:




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IW-18 - Use as - additive/pigment/auxiliary in plastics/resins/paints



Process category (PROC): PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 6: Calendering operations PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.


In a mixture



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Product Category used: PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents PC 32: Polymer preparations and compounds

Sector of end use:

SU 12: Manufacture of plastics products, including compounding and conversion

Technical function of the substance during formulation: Processing aid, not otherwise listed



ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix

Process category (PROC): PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 6: Calendering operations PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers


In a mixture



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(dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available. Product Category used: PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents PC 32: Polymer preparations and compounds

Sector of end use:






Process category (PROC): PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 6: Calendering operations PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities


In a mixture



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PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available. Product Category used: PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents PC 32: Polymer preparations and compounds

Sector of end use:





ERC 7: Industrial use of substances in closed systems

Process category (PROC): PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact)


In a mixture



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PROC 6: Calendering operations PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available. Product Category used: PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents PC 32: Polymer preparations and compounds

Sector of end use:



IW-22 - Use in water and wastewater treatment



Process category (PROC): PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 6: Calendering operations


In a mixture



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PROC 7: Industrial spraying PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available. PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting PROC 26: Handling of solid inorganic substances at ambient temperature. Product Category used: PC 16: Heat transfer fluids PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents PC 36: Water softeners PC 37: Water treatment chemicals

Sector of end use:


Technical function of the substance during formulation: pH-regulating agents Processing aid, not otherwise listed



ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix

Process category (PROC): PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled


In a mixture



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exposure PROC 6: Calendering operations PROC 7: Industrial spraying PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available. PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting PROC 26: Handling of solid inorganic substances at ambient temperature. Product Category used: PC 16: Heat transfer fluids PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents PC 36: Water softeners PC 37: Water treatment chemicals

Sector of end use:








In a mixture



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PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 6: Calendering operations PROC 7: Industrial spraying PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available. PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting PROC 26: Handling of solid inorganic substances at ambient temperature. Product Category used: PC 16: Heat transfer fluids PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents PC 36: Water softeners PC 37: Water treatment chemicals

Sector of end use:





ERC 7: Industrial use of substances in closed systems


In a mixture


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Process category (PROC): PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 6: Calendering operations PROC 7: Industrial spraying PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available. PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting PROC 26: Handling of solid inorganic substances at ambient temperature. Product Category used: PC 16: Heat transfer fluids PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents PC 36: Water softeners PC 37: Water treatment chemicals

Sector of end use:




Table 4. Uses by professional workers


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PW-1: Use of fertilizers containing phosphoric acid


ERC 8b: Wide dispersive indoor use of reactive substances in open systems ERC 8e: Wide dispersive outdoor use of reactive substances in open systems

Process category (PROC): PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities

PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 11: Non industrial spraying PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 15: Use as a laboratory reagent PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.


PC 12: Fertilisers

Sector of end use:

SU 1: Agriculture, forestry and fishing


Fertilisers


In a mixture


PW-2: Use in metal and non-metal surface treatment; phosphoric acid used in mixtures in ‘open’ professional applications for metal cleaning, polishing, rust removal, corrosion


ERC 8a: Wide dispersive indoor use of processing aids in open systems

ERC 8d: Wide dispersive outdoor use of processing aids in open systems



In a mixture



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protection, finishing including use as a protective coating and oxidation inhibitor

PROC 10: Roller application or brushing PROC 11: Non industrial spraying PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available. PROC 21: Low energy manipulation of substances bound in materials and/or articles PROC 23: Open processing and transfer operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature PROC 24: High (mechanical) energy work-up of substances bound in materials and/or articles


PC 14: Metal surface treatment products, including galvanic and electroplating products

Sector of end use:



pH-regulating agents Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents Processing aid, not otherwise listed Degreasing agent

PW-3: Use in metal and non-metal surface treatment; phosphoric acid used in mixtures in ‘open’ professional applications for

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 8b: Wide dispersive indoor use of reactive substances in open systems ERC 8e: Wide dispersive outdoor use of reactive substances in open systems


In a mixture



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metal cleaning, polishing, rust removal, corrosion protection, finishing including use as a protective coating and oxidation inhibitor

Process category (PROC): PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact)




Sector of end use:



pH-regulating agents Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents Processing aid, not otherwise listed Degreasing agent Oxidising agent


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Other; electrolyte

PW-4: Use in metal and non-metal surface treatment; phosphoric acid used in mixtures in ‘open’ professional applications for metal cleaning, polishing, rust removal, corrosion protection, finishing including use as a protective coating and oxidation inhibitor

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 8c: Wide dispersive indoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC 8f: Wide dispersive outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix





Sector of end use:



pH-regulating agents


In a mixture



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Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents Processing aid, not otherwise listed Degreasing agent Oxidising agent Other; electrolyte

PW-5: Construction applications



Process category (PROC): PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 10: Roller application or brushing PROC 11: Non industrial spraying PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available. PROC 21: Low energy manipulation of substances bound in materials and/or articles PROC 23: Open processing and transfer operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature


PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes PC 9b: Fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay PC 15: Non-metal-surface treatment products PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents

Sector of end use:



Intermediates


In a mixture



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pH-regulating agents Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents Processing aid, not otherwise listed

PW-6: Detergent and cleaning agent

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 8a: Wide dispersive indoor use of processing aids in open systems ERC 8d: Wide dispersive outdoor use of processing aids in open systems

Process category (PROC): PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 10: Roller application or brushing PROC 11: Non industrial spraying PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.


PC 8: Biocidal products (e.g. disinfectants, pest control) PC 31: Polishes and wax blends PC 35: Washing and cleaning products (including solvent based products) PC 37: Water treatment chemicals PC 0; other: UCN code A20100 Antiscaling agents

Sector of end use:

Technical function of the substance during formulation: Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents Processing aid, not otherwise listed Degreasing agent


In a mixture



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pH-regulating agent

PW-7: Detergent and cleaning agent


ERC 8b: Wide dispersive indoor use of reactive substances in open systems

ERC 8e: Wide dispersive outdoor use of reactive substances in open systems

Process category (PROC): PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 10: Roller application or brushing PROC 11: Non industrial spraying PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.


PC 8: Biocidal products (e.g. disinfectants, pest control) PC 31: Polishes and wax blends PC 35: Washing and cleaning products (including solvent based products) PC 37: Water treatment chemicals PC 0; other: UCN code A20100 Antiscaling agents

Sector of end use:



In a mixture



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pH-regulating agent

PW-8: Soldering aid Environmental release category (ERC):





PC 38: Welding and soldering products (with flux coatings or flux cores.), flux products

Sector of end use:

Technical function of the substance during formulation: Processing aid, not otherwise listed other: Flux agents for soldering


In a mixture


PW-9: Professional use of substance as a laboratory/research chemical




PROC 15: Use as laboratory reagent


PC 21: Laboratory chemicals

Sector of end use:

SU 24: Scientific research and development

Technical function of the substance during formulation: Intermediates


As such

In a mixture



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Laboratory chemicals

PW-10: Professional formulation (e.g. dilution, mixing, packing, cleaning equipment, etc)




Process category (PROC): PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 15: Use as laboratory reagent PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.


PC 12: Fertilisers


PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralization agents

PC 35: Washing and cleaning products (including solvent based products)


Sector of end use:

SU 1: Agriculture, forestry, fishery SU 10: Formulation


As such

In a mixture



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Technical function of the substance during formulation: Laboratory chemicals other: component of a mixture

PW-11 - Use as - additive/pigment/auxiliary in plastics/resins/paints




Process category (PROC): PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 6: Calendering operations PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available. Product Category used: PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents


In a mixture



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PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes PC 32: Polymer preparations and compounds

Sector of end use:







Process category (PROC): PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 6: Calendering operations PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including


In a mixture



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weighing) PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available. Product Category used: PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes PC 32: Polymer preparations and compounds

Sector of end use:





ERC 8c: Wide dispersive indoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix

ERC 8f: Wide dispersive outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix

Process category (PROC): PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 6: Calendering operations PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging)


In a mixture



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from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available. Product Category used: PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes PC 32: Polymer preparations and compounds

Sector of end use:



PW-14: Use in water and wastewater treatment




Process category (PROC): PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 6: Calendering operations PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging)


In a mixture



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from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 11: Non industrial spraying PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available. PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting Product Category used:


PC 36: Water softeners

PC 37: Water treatment chemicals

Sector of end use:









In a mixture



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Sector of end use:





ERC 8c: Wide dispersive indoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix

ERC 8f: Wide dispersive outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix


PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 6: Calendering operations PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging)


In a mixture



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from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 11: Non industrial spraying PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available. PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting Product Category used:




Sector of end use:





ERC 9a: Wide dispersive indoor use of substances in closed systems

ERC 9b: Wide dispersive outdoor use of substances in closed systems



In a mixture



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Sector of end use:



PW-18: Use as a binding agent in ceramic materials; - binding agent in refractory products

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 8b: Wide dispersive indoor use of reactive substances in open systems ERC 8e: Wide dispersive outdoor use of reactive substances in open systems



PROC 11: Non industrial spraying


PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, palletisation




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Sector of end use:





Table 5. Consumer uses


C-1: Polishes and waxes Environmental release category (ERC):

ERC 8a: Wide dispersive indoor use of processing aids in open systems ERC 8d: Wide dispersive outdoor use of processing aids in open systems


PC 31: Polishes and wax blends



As such

In a mixture Subsequent service life relevant for that use: no


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C-2: Washing and cleaning products


ERC 8a: Wide dispersive indoor use of processing aids in open systems ERC 8d: Wide dispersive outdoor use of processing aids in open systems



Technical function of the substance during formulation: pH-regulating agents Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents Processing aid, not otherwise listed Degreasing agent


As such


C-3: Washing and cleaning products

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 8b: Wide dispersive indoor use of reactive substances in open systems




Technical function of the substance during formulation: pH-regulating agents Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents Processing aid, not otherwise listed Degreasing agent


As such


C-14: Soldering aid Environmental release category (ERC):





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Technical function of the substance during formulation: pH-regulating agents oxidising agents metal surface treatment agents other; flux agents during soldering

C-15: Use of fertilizers containing phosphoric acid


ERC 8e: Wide dispersive outdoor use of reactive substances in open systems ERC 8b: Wide dispersive indoor use of reactive substances in open systems


PC 12: Fertilisers


Fertilisers



C-16: Use as - binding agent in ceramic materials; - binding agent in refractory products










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Table 6. Article service life


SL-1: Use in metal and non-metal surface treatment; phosphoric acid used alone or in mixtures in "open" industrial applications for metal cleaning, polishing, rust removal, corrosion protection, finishing.

Article category related to subsequent service life (AC):

AC 1: Vehicles AC 2: Machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical/electronic articles AC 3: Electrical batteries and accumulators AC 4: Stone, plaster, cement, glass and ceramic articles AC 7: Metal articles


ERC 2: Formulation of preparations ERC 3: Formulation in materials ERC 4: Industrial use of processing aids in processes and products, not becoming part of articles ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC 6a: Industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates) ERC 6b: Industrial use of reactive processing aids ERC 12a: Industrial processing of articles with abrasive techniques (low release)


PROC 21: Low energy manipulation of substances bound in materials and/or articles PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting

Article used by:

workers


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PROC 23: Open processing and transfer operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature PROC 24: High (mechanical) energy work-up of substances bound in materials and/or articles

Technical function of the substance during formulation: Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents

SL-2: Construction applications

Article category related to subsequent service life (AC):

AC 4: Stone, plaster, cement, glass and ceramic articles




PROC 21: Low energy manipulation of substances bound in materials and/or articles PROC 23: Open processing and transfer operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature

Technical function of the substance during formulation: Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents

Article used by:

workers