Upload
others
View
0
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 1 (34)
The defence sector’s criteria document - chemical
substances, chemical products and articles (This document is the English translation of the Swedish original document)
Content
Content ............................................................................................................................ 1
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................... 2
1.1. About the criteria document ........................................................................... 2
1.2. Purpose ........................................................................................................... 2
1.3. Target group ................................................................................................... 3
1.4. Limitations ...................................................................................................... 4
1.5. Exemptions ...................................................................................................... 4
1.6. Important definitions in the criteria document ............................................... 4
1.6.1. Chemical product ....................................................................................... 4
1.6.2. Article ......................................................................................................... 4
2. Requirements of the criteria document ............................................................... 5
2.1. Chemical products .......................................................................................... 5
2.2. Articles .......................................................................................................... 10
3. Exemptions for certain chemical product groups and substances .................. 12
3.1. Exemptions for certain chemical product groups ......................................... 12
3.2. Exemptions for certain substances ............................................................... 12
3.3. Application for specific exemptions .............................................................. 15
4. Examples of substances covered by the restrictions ......................................... 17
5. Examples of relevant legislation to consider ..................................................... 30
5.1. REACH (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) .................................................... 30
5.2. CLP (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008) ......................................................... 31
5.3. Chemical Hazards in the Working Environment (AFS 2011:19) ................. 33
5.4. Thermosetting plastics (AFS 2005:18) ......................................................... 33
5.5. The Chemical Products (Handling, Import, and Export Prohibitions)
Ordinance (SFS 1998:944) ...................................................................................... 34
5.6. RoHS 2 (EU Directive 2011/65/EU) ............................................................. 34
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 2 (34)
Introduction
1.1. About the criteria document
The criteria document is a tool for the defence sector to establish work
environment and environment requirements on procurement and purchasing of
chemical products and articles, and also on applicable parts of services.
The requirements in the criteria document are based on the properties of chemical
substances. All chemical products and articles delivered to the authorities of the
defence sector shall as far as possible be free from substances that are very toxic,
carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic for reproduction, allergenic, dangerous for the
environment, climate changing and ozone depleting.
In addition to the above given properties, there are also a number of specifically
identified substances that may not be present.
The basis of the document is the EU regulations REACH ((EC) No 1907/2006)
(hereafter referred to as REACH1) and CLP ((EC) No 1272/2008) (hereafter
referred to as CLP2), and the new provisions introduced by these regulations. In
order to promote the development of chemical products and articles with less
effect on human health and the environment, the criteria document establishes
more far-reaching requirements than current chemicals legislation in many cases.
The document may also advantageously be used in the replacement of hazardous
substances (substitution) within the defence sector’s activities.
The criteria document is a governing document established by the respective
authority of the defence sector. The criteria document is administrated and
updated yearly by the defence sector’s chemical group. The group is composed of
representatives from all the authorities in the defence sector.
The latest version of the document is available from the FMV external web page
(Search path: http://www.fmv.se/en/Our-activities/Environmental-
work/Information-to-our-suppliers/The-defence-sectors-criteria-document/).
1.2. Purpose
The purpose of the criteria document is to restrict the use of substances hazardous
to human health and the environment, in chemical products and articles
(materiel), used by the authorities of the defence sector (the Swedish Armed
Forces, the Swedish Defence Material Administration, the Swedish National
1 REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals) is the globally
used abbreviation of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
2 CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) is the globally used abbreviation of Regulation
(EC) No 1272/2008.
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 3 (34)
Defence College, the National Defence Radio Establishment, the Swedish
Defence Research Agency and the Swedish Fortifications Agency).
By restricting which chemical substances that may be present in articles and the
chemical products used in the activities, the authorities of the defence sector
contribute to the national environmental quality objective Non-toxic environment,
adopted by the Swedish Parliament. The Swedish Chemicals Agency is the
agency responsible for following up, coordinating and evaluating how this object
is achieved. The work can be followed at www.kemi.se.
1.3. Target group
The defence sector’s suppliers are the main target group for the criteria document.
Employees within the defence sector are also a target group, as the criteria
document advantageously may be used in the authorities environmental
management work.
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 4 (34)
1.4. Limitations
The following product groups are not covered by the criteria document:
Pesticides, chemical weapons according to the Chemical Weapons Convention,
radioactive substances and medicinal products.
The limitations are justified by that these product groups are covered by specific
legislation and that the content of hazardous substances is essential for the
function of the products.
1.5. Exemptions
Exemptions from the requirements in the criteria document are granted by the
authorities of the defence sector when it is not currently considered to be
technical possible or economical feasible to avoid certain chemical products or
certain chemical substances in articles. Exemptions are described in section 3.
1.6. Important definitions in the criteria document
1.6.1. Chemical product
A chemical product3 is defined as a substance or a mixture of two or more
substances. Acetone and urea are examples of chemical products that are
substances. Chemical products that are mixtures are for example paints and fuels.
A substance4 is defined as a chemical element and its compound
5, including any
additives necessary to preserve its stability and any impurity deriving from the
manufacturing process used, but excluding any solvent which may be separated
without affecting the stability of the substance or changing its composition.
A mixture is defined as a mixture or solution composed of two or more
substances.
1.6.2. Article
An article is defined as an object which during production is given a special
shape, surface or design which determines its function to a greater degree than
does it chemical composition. Examples of articles in the defence sector are
different materiel such as vehicles, tents, desks, computers and pieces of uniforms
etc.
3 The definition of a chemical product is found in §1 in KIFS 2005:7
4 The definition of a substance, mixture and article is found in chapter 2 article 3 in REACH
5 For practical reasons, certain mixtures of closely related molecules are regarded as a substance,
for example naphtha.
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 5 (34)
2. Requirements of the criteria document
The following section is divided into requirements for chemical products and for
articles.
It is important to note that compliance with the criteria document does not exclude the
supplier´s obligation to have sufficient competence about and responsibility for
substances in its chemical products or articles.
The supplier is responsible to comply with both Swedish legislation and regulations and
other laws decided by the EU, which the chemical product or article is subject to.
2.1. Chemical products
The flow chart below shows how the criteria document shall apply to chemical
products and how to decide whether a chemical product can or can’t be accepted.
The chemical
product is a
substance
No
Yes
Substitute!
No
Is the mixture covered
by the restrictions in
tables 1 and/or 3?
The chemical
product can be
accepted
The chemical
product can not be
accepted
The chemical
product is a
mixture
Yes
Yes
No
Is the substance covered
by the restrictions in
tables 2 and/or 3?
Do alternatives not covered
by a restriction exist?
Are exemptions allowed
under Section 3.1 or 3.2?
YesAre exemptions allowed
if there is exceptional reasons
See section 3.3
No
Section 4: Examples of
substances that are covered
by the restrictions in tables
3 and 4.
Note that substitution
always shall be
considered before
exemptions are used.
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 6 (34)
Table 1 and 2 shows the classifications that shall be avoided for chemical
products.
Chemical products which have been classified according to table 1 or 2 may
cause serious health and environmental effects, even by single or short-term use.
Table 3 shows additional restrictions on chemical products, regarding
substances. These substances do not fall for the criteria according to table 2, but
are nevertheless important to restrict because of their health and environmentally
hazardous properties.
The criteria document has taken into account that there, during a time-period,
will be two parallel classification and labelling systems (KIFS6 2005:7 and
CLP) for chemical products, by giving different criteria for chemical products
defined as mixtures and substances respectively:
Table 1 shall be used for chemical products defined as mixtures.
Table 2 shall be used for chemical products defined as substances.
6 KIFS is the provisions of the Swedish Chemicals Agency, introducing inter alia the Dangerous
Substances Directive, DSD, (67/548/EEC) and the Dangerous Preparations Directive, DPD,
(1999/45/EEC) in Swedish legislation.
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 7 (34)
Table 1. Chemical products, defined as mixtures, shall be avoided if they are
classified (according to KIFS 2005:7) with the risk phrases given below:
Risk phrase Danger symbol Indication of danger
R 26 Very toxic by inhalation
Very toxic
R 27 Very toxic in contact with skin
R 28 Very toxic if swallowed
R 39 Danger of very serious irreversible effects.
(In combination with R 26, R27 and/or R 28)
R 42 May cause sensitisation by inhalation
Harmful
R 43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact
Irritant
R 45 May cause cancer (Carc. Cat 1/ Carc. Cat 2)
-
R 46 May cause heritable genetic damage
-
R 49 May cause cancer by inhalation (Carc. Cat
1/ Carc. Cat 2)
-
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may
cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment
Dangerous for the
environment
R 59 Dangerous for the ozone layer
Dangerous for the
environment
R 60 May impair fertility
(Repr. Cat 1/ Repr. Cat 2)
-
R 61 May cause harm to the unborn child
(Repr. Cat 1/ Repr. Cat 2)
-
R 64 May cause harm to breastfed babies - -
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 8 (34)
Table 2. Chemical substances, defined as substances, shall be avoided if they are
classified (according to CLP) with the hazard statements given below:
Hazard statement Hazard pictogram Signal word
H300 Fatal if swallowed (hazard category 1 and 2)
Danger
H310 Fatal in contact with skin (hazard category 1
and 2)
Danger
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction (hazard
category 1 and sub category 1A and 1B)
Warning
H330 Fatal if inhaled (hazard category 1 and 2)
Danger
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or
breathing difficulties if inhaled (hazard category 1 and
sub category 1A and 1B)
Danger
H340 May cause genetic defects
(hazard category 1A and 1B)
Danger
H350 May cause cancer (hazard category 1A and 1B)
Danger
H350i May cause cancer by inhalation (hazard
category 1A and 1B)
Danger
H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the
unborn child (hazard category 1A and 1B)
Danger
H360F May damage fertility (hazard category 1A and
1B)
Danger
H360D May damage the unborn child (hazard
category 1A and 1B)
Danger
H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children - -
H370 Causes damage to organs (hazard category 1)
Danger
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting
effects (hazard category: Chronic 1)
Warning
H420 Harms public health and the environment by
destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere (hazard
category 1)
Warning
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 9 (34)
Table 3. Additional restrictions on chemical products.
Substances with PBT-properties7 shall not be present in concentrations ≥0.1%
Substances with vPvB-properties8 shall not be present in concentrations ≥0.1%
Substances on the Candidate list9 shall not have been intentionally added
10
Substances with a GWP-factor11
above 2000 (calculated over 100 years) shall
not have been intentionally added
Substances specifically identified by the defence sector12
- shall not have been
intentionally added
Gamma-butyrolactone (GBL)
Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
Methylene chloride
Nonylphenol ethoxylate
7 PBT = Persistent (low degradability), bioaccumulative (potential to accumulate in living
organisms) och toxic (poisonous). vPvB = Very persistent and very bioaccumulative. Substances
with PBT- and vPvB-properties are defined through criteria in Annex XIII to the REACH
regulation. Examples on PBT- and vPvB-substances:
http://esis.jrc.ec.europa.eu/index.php?PGM=pbt 8 See foot-note immediately above.
9 The latest version of the Candidate list: http://echa.europa.eu/sv/candidate-list-table
10 Not intentionally added means that substances shall not have been intentionally added to the
raw material or product during any stage of the manufacturing process. 11
The GWP-factor för a substance is its Global Warming Potential. See GWP-values according to
the latest IPCC-report or equivalent, or ”Listing of GWP-values” (FMV document designation
12FMV 1533-1:1)
http://www.fmv.se/Global/Dokument/Engelska%20webben/Our%20activities/Enviromental%20w
ork/Environmental%20criteria%20documents/121023/12FMV1533%202%201%20GWP%20eng.
pdf 12
Substances not covered by the criteria in table 3 or 4 and groups of substances where not all the
substances are covered by the criteria in table 4 but that, because of other hazardous properties or
regulatory restrictions, are not wanted in the defence sector. See section 4 in the criteria document
for the CAS No of the substance and the justification for pointing out the substance as not wanted.
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 10 (34)
2.2. Articles
The flow chart below shows how the criteria document shall apply to articles and
how to decide whether an article can or can’t be accepted.
Yes No
Yes
The article can be
accepted
The article can not
be accepted
Substitute!
Yes
No
No
Article
Section 4: Examples of
substances that are covered
by the restrictions in tables
3 and 4.
Do alternatives not covered
by the restriction exist?
Is the Article covered
by the restrictions in
Table 4?
Are exemptions allowed
under Section 3.1 or 3.2?
Yes
Are exemptions allowed
if there is exceptional
reasons
See section 3.3
No
Table 4 shows additional restrictions on substances/groups of substances in
articles, based on properties that may cause serious health and environmental
effects.
Note that the concentration limit of 0.1 % shall be calculated according to the
Swedish interpretation of the information provision in REACH. See more
information in section 5.
Note that substitution
always shall be
considered before
exemptions are used.
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 11 (34)
Table 4. Restrictions of substances/groups of substances in articles.13
Substances with CMR-properties14
in category 1 or 2 according to directive
67/548/EEG or category 1A or 1B in the CLP regulation ((EC) Regulation No
1272/2008) shall not be present > 0.1%
Substances with PBT-properties15
shall not be present > 0.1%
Substances with vPvB-properties16
shall not be present > 0.1%
Substances on the Candidate list17
shall not be present > 0.1%
Substances with a GWP-factor18
above 2000 (calculated over 100 years) shall
not have been intentionally added19
Ozone-depleting substances20
shall not have been intentionally added
Substances specifically identified by the defence sector 21
- shall not have been
intentionally added
Lead and its compounds/salts
Decabromodiphenylether (Deca-BDE)
Cadmium and its compounds/salts
Mercury and its compounds/salts
Nonylphenol ethoxylate
Pentabromodiphenylether (Penta-BDE)
13
In cases where EU legislation specifies a lower restriction limit than 0.1 % in the article (or
prohibits the use), the legislative restriction shall apply. 14
CMR = Carcinogenic, mutagenic (may cause heritable genetic defects) and/or toxic to
reproduction (may impair fertility or harm the embryo/foetus). Examples of such substances can
be found in the Classification list Annex VI, table 3.1 and 3.2 in CLP (EC) No 1272/2008, which
contains harmonised and binding classification and labelling for substances and groups of
substances. 15
PBT = Persistent (low degradability), bioaccumulative (potential to accumulate in living
organisms) and toxic (poisonous). vPvB = Very persistent and very bioaccumulative. Substances
with PBT- and vPvB-properties are defined through criteria in Annex XIII to the REACH
regulation. Examples on PBT- and vPvB-substances:
http://esis.jrc.ec.europa.eu/index.php?PGM=pbt 16
See foot-note immediately above. 17
The latest version of the Candidate list: http://echa.europa.eu/sv/candidate-list-table 18
The GWP-factor for a substance is its Global Warming Potential. See GWP-values according to
the latest IPCC-report or equivalent, or ”Listing of GWP-values” (FMV document designation
12FMV 1533-1:1)
http://www.fmv.se/Global/Dokument/Engelska%20webben/Our%20activities/Enviromental%20w
ork/Environmental%20criteria%20documents/121023/12FMV1533%202%201%20GWP%20eng.
pdf 19
Not intentionally added means that substances shall not have been intentionally added to the
raw material or product during any stage of the manufacturing process 20
Substances that may present a danger to the structure or functioning of the stratospheric ozone
layer, i.e. fulfils classification criteria R59 (under KIFS 2005:7) or H420 (under CLP). 21
Substances not covered by the criteria in table 3 or 4 and groups of substances where not all the
substances are covered by the criteria in table 4 but that, because of other hazardous properties or
regulatory restrictions, are not wanted in the defence sector. See section 4 in the criteria document
for the CAS No of the substance and the justification for pointing out the substance as not wanted.
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 12 (34)
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)
3. Exemptions for certain chemical product groups and substances
Exemptions accepted by the authorities of the defence sector are specified in table
5 and 6. Note that substitution always shall be considered before exemptions are
used. If the exemption is specified in table 5 and 6, the supplier does not need to
apply for exemption according to 3.3.
3.1. Exemptions for certain chemical product groups
Table 5: Exemptions accepted for certain product groups.
Chemical products Exemptions for use as Grounds for exemption
Zinc phosphate and high zinc
content primers classified as
R50/53
Replacement for
chromates in primers.
The risk for the environment
will be lower than when using
chromates.
Thermosetting plastics with
thermosetting plastic components
(according to the definition in
AFS 2005:18 section 5) classified
as R42 and/or R43* and also
polysulfides classified as R42
and/or R43*.
Foam sealant, moulding
component, sealant,
primer, paint, lacquer and
adhesives.
The use is regulated by The
Swedish Work Environment
Authority’s statute book
2005:18 “Thermosetting
Plastics” (AFS 2005:18). The
health risks when using
thermosetting plastics are
small if the provisions are
complied with.
Products in the Swedish Armed
Forces’ Product catalogue –
Fuels, lubricant and associated
products (CD PRKAT Drivmedel
M7789-000183 Swedish edition
alternatively M7789-000193
English edition).**
Fuels (i.e. lubricants, brake
fluids, antifreeze agents) in
the materiel system
(vehicles, ships, aircrafts
etc.) of the Swedish
Armed Forces and the
Swedish Defence Material
Administration.
The products in the catalogue
are evaluated and the
management is made clear.
New products in the Product
catalogue shall be evaluated
according to section 2. A
limited assortment reduces
the environment impact.
* exemptions are not permitted for other criteria in table 1 and table 2.
** www.fmv.se/en/Our-activities/Fuels-lubricant-and-associated-products/
3.2. Exemptions for certain substances
Tabl 6: Exemptions accepted for certain substances in chemical products or in
articles.
Name of the substance CAS No Exemptions for use
Anthracene 120-12-7 - Signal smoke
Arsenic and its compunds 7440-38-2
Several
- Doped semi-conductors in electronics
- Alloys in pipe couplings
Diarsenic pentaoxide and diarsenic trioxide are
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 13 (34)
Name of the substance CAS No Exemptions for use
listed in Annex XIV in the REACH regulation.
Sunset date for use/placing on the market without
authorisation: 21 August 2015.
Beryllium (metal) 7440-41-7 - Beryllium in copper alloys
Beryllium oxide 1304-56-9 - Electrical components which are
encapsulated and specifically marked
Lead (metal) 7439-92-1 - Diving weights
- Ballast
- Small calibre ammunition incl. small
pellets
- Radiation protection materiel
- Max 0.1percent by weight in homogenous
material in electrical and electronic
equipment within the scope of the RoHS
directive22
- Electrical and electronic equipment that is
not within the scope of the RoHS directive
- Batteries where lead-free alternatives are
lacking
- Electrolytic cells
Lead-azide, -fulminate, -
picrate, -styphnate etc.
Several - Ignition in detonators etc., where
alternatives are lacking. Note that if these
substances are included in ignition in
detonators etc. information shall be
provided regardless of the level of content.
Lead oxides Several - Propellant in medium calibre ammunition
(>20 mm)
- Additive in rocket engine propellants
- Ignition caps
- Max 0.1percent by weight in homogenous
material in electrical and electronic
equipment within the scope of the RoHS
directive
- Electrical and electronic equipment that is
not within the scope of the RoHS directive
Boric acid 10043-35-3 /
11113-50-1
- Electrolytic cells
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) 84-74-2 - Stabiliser in gun powder
The substance is listed in Annex XIV in the
REACH regulation. Sunset date for use/placing
on the market without authorisation: 21 February
2015.
22 RoHS 2 (Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) is the
globally used abbreviation of Directive 2011/65/EU.
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 14 (34)
Name of the substance CAS No Exemptions for use
2,4-Dinitrotoluene 121-14-2 - As component in explosives.
The substance is listed in Annex XIV in the
REACH regulation. Sunset date for use/placing
on the market without authorisation: 21 August
2015.
Halons Several Commission Regulation (EU) No 744/2010
applies for halons. Exemptions apply for use
of halons that can’t be replaced by another
substance or new technology. (Note that
legislation always shall be complied with)
HCFC Several - Replenishment of existing refrigeration
systems, to and including 2014 according
to SFS 2007:846
1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-
propan (HFC 236fa,
DeugenN)
920-66-1 - Fire extinguishing equipment in combat
vehicles
Cadmium and its
compounds
7440-43-9
Several
- Max 0.01percent by weight in homogenous
material in electrical and electronic
equipment within the scope of the RoHS
directive
- Electrical and electronic equipment that is
not within the scope of the RoHS directive
- Use in systems critical to safety and in
applications/components critical to function
- Batteries where alternatives to
nickel/cadmium are lacking
Potassium perchlorate 7778-74-7 - Pyrotechnics
Chromium (VI) compounds Several - Max 0.1percent by weight in homogenous
material in electrical and electronic
equipment within the scope of the RoHS
directive
- Electrical and electronic equipment that is
not within the scope of the RoHS directive
- Paint system according to defence standard
FSD
- Sealant and surface layer on aluminium and
magnesium. Applies to and including 2014
Mercury (metal) 7439-97-6 - Max 0.1percent by weight in homogenous
material in electrical and electronic
equipment within the scope of the RoHS
directive
- Electrical and electronic equipment that is
not within the scope of the RoHS directive
- Sources of light
- Button cell batteries
Polybrominated biphenyls
(PBB)
Several - Max 0.1percent by weight in homogenous
material in electrical and electronic
equipment within the scope of the RoHS
directive
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 15 (34)
Name of the substance CAS No Exemptions for use
- Electrical and electronic equipment that is
not within the scope of the RoHS directive
Polybrominated diphenyl
ethers (PBDE)
Several - Max 0.1percent by weight in homogenous
material in electrical and electronic
equipment within the scope of the RoHS
directive
- Electrical and electronic equipment that is
not within the scope of the RoHS directive
The following polybrominated diphenyl ethers
are prohibited in the EU by Regulation (EC) No
850/2004 on persistant organics pollutants
(POP):
- Tetrabromodiphenylether
- Pentabromodiphenylether
- Hexabromodiphenylether
- Heptabromodiphenylether
Note that exemptions for use only apply when
the specific use is exempted in the legislation.
Sulfur hexafluoride 2551-62-4 - Gas insulated medium-voltage switchgear
and control instruments in power
distribution grids (≤52 kV)
3.3. Application for specific exemptions
If the exemption is not specified in table 5 or 6, the supplier may apply for
exemption for the use of a specific chemical product, or for a substance contained
in an article or a chemical product, provided that there are exceptional reasons
and that an acceptable substitute is not available. Examples of exceptional reasons
are that the substance is needed to achieve a critical function or that the nature of
the work requires the use of this substance. A prerequisite to apply for
exemptions is that there is no hindrance from the legislation in force, as
restrictions or bans on the use of the substance. In an application for exemption,
the handling shall be well justified and risks assessed by the supplier.
Regarding substances of very high concern that are included in the Candidate
list23
or in Annex XIV in REACH24
and that are intentionally added to a chemical
product or an article, the supplier shall in the application for exemption also
include which actions, such as substitution of the hazardous substance or
application for authorisation, that will be taken in order to ensure continued
delivery of the chemical product or article.
23
http://echa.europa.eu/sv/candidate-list-table 24
See section 5.1 for more information about the Candidate list and REACH
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 16 (34)
Application for exemption is sent to each relevant authority within the
defence sector. Each authority has its own guidelines on the administration
of the application. An application for exemption that is refused by the concerned
authority implicates that the chemical substance/product is not allowed to be used
in the specific case.
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 17 (34)
4. Examples of substances covered by the restrictions
Table 7 contains examples of substances not accepted according to the criteria in
section 2 and the reasons for this are given. Examples of uses within the defence
sector are also given in the table.
Exemptions from these restrictions have been granted for ceratin applications in
the defence sector. If such exemptions exist, they are given in the far right-hand
column, and these are then shown in section 3.
Note that this is not an exhaustive list. The table is intended as a guidance and
only includes examples of substances relevant for the defence sector.
Suppliers thus have the full responsibility to ensure that substances in their
chemical products and articles are not covered by the restrictions in section 2.
Classifications given in the table are harmonised within the EU and are given in
Annex VI in CLP. In cases where the substance has no harmonised
classification the box is left blank. Note that all classifications of the substances
are not given, only those declaring why the substance is restricted in relation to
the criteria given in section 2.
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 18 (34)
Table 7. Examples of substances covered by the restrictions in section 2.
Legend to the table
Marking Refers to:
* Candidate list
** Annex XIV (REACH) - Substances subject to application
*** Substances specifically identified by the defence sector
Substance/
group of
substances
CAS No
Reasons for
avoiding the
substance Examples of use
Exemptions for
certain
applications CLP
KIFS
2005:7
Acrylamide
79-06-01 Carc.1B:
H350
Mut.1B;
H340
H317
Carc.
Cat.2;
R45
Mut.Cat.
2;R46
Raw-material for synthesis of
plastic and flocculation agent
for water purification. Present
in sealants in the building
industry
*
Alkanes, C10-13,
chloro (Short Chain
Chlorinated
Paraffins)
85535-84-8 Aquatic
Chronic 1;
H410
N; R50-53 Flame retardant and plasticiser
in the plastic and rubber
industry. (Regulated in both
REACH and EC No 850/2004)
*(PBT-substance)
Aluminium silicate
Refractory ceramic
fibre
Several Carc.1B;
H350i
Carc.
Cat.2;
R49
Fire protection for industrial
equipment, i.e. within the
aircraft and vehicle industry.
Insulating material in kilns.
*
Amosite (Asbestos
material)
12172-73-5 Carc.1A;
H350
Carc.
Cat.1;R45
Insulation for pipes, fireproof
insulation boards, sprayed
asbestos.
Antophyllite
(Asbestos material)
77536-67-5 Carc.1A;
H350
Carc.
Cat.1;R45
Insulation materials, adhesives,
plastic, filling and
reinforcement material.
Anthracene 120-12-7 Signal smoke Yes (see table 6)
*(PBT/vPvB-
substance) H410
Arsenic and its
compounds
- Diarsenic
pentaoxide
- Diarsenic trioxide
Several
1303-28-2
1327-53-3
Carc.1A;
H350
Carc.Cat
1; R45
Electronics, surface treatment,
pressuretreated (preserved)
wood.
Arsenic is used in certain
alloys. Among other things in
ammunition.
Yes (see table 6)
*
**
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 19 (34)
Substance/
group of
substances
CAS No
Reasons for
avoiding the
substance Examples of use
Exemptions for
certain
applications CLP
KIFS
2005:7
Asbestos
- Amosite
- Antophyllite
- Crokidolite
- Chrysotile
12172-73-5
77536-67-5
12001-28-4
12001-29-5
Carc.1A;
H350
Carc.
Cat.1;
R45
Brake linings, building
material, thermal insulation
Benzene 71-43-2 Carc.1A;
H350
Muta 1B;
H340
Carc.
Cat.1;
R45
Solvent, in petrol.
Benzyl butyl
phthalate (BBP)
85-68-7 Repr.1B;
H360Df
H410
Repr.Cat2;
R61
Plasticiser
*
**
Beryllium and its
compounds
Several Carc. 1B;
H350i
Carc.Cat2;
R49
Electronics, radar Yes (see table 6)
Bis (tributyl tin)
oxide (TBTO)
56-35-9
Occurs as preservative in
imported articles such as
textile, paper, leather, rubber
and polymeric materials.
*(PBT-substance)
Lead and its
compounds. See
examples below
Several Lead may release
soluble lead salts.
Major parts of lead
compounds are toxic
for reproduction and
some are also
carcinogenic, many are
classified.
Batteries, electrical and
electronic products,
ammunition, weights, surface
treatment, transport fuels and
lubricants (lubricants, fuel,
oils) etc.
Yes (see table 6)
***
Lead azid 13424-46-9 Repr.1A;
H360Df
H410
Repr.Cat;
R61
For ignition and reinforcement
in detonators for civil and
military use.
Yes (see table 6)
*
Lead chromate 7758-97-6 Carc.1B;
H350
Repr 1A;
H360Df
H410
Carc.
Cat.2;
R45,
Repr.
Cat.1;
R61
Pigment in paint, especially for
rustprotection, e.g. for
vehicles, aircraft, agricultural
machinery and road signs.
Also military when marking
camouflage and ammunition.
*
**
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 20 (34)
Substance/
group of
substances
CAS No
Reasons for
avoiding the
substance Examples of use
Exemptions for
certain
applications CLP
KIFS
2005:7
Lead chromate
molybdate sulphate
(C.I.Pigment Red
104)
12656-85-8 Carc.1B;
H350
Repr 1A;
H360Df
H410
Carc.
Cat.2;
R45,
Repr.
Cat.1;
R61
Pigment in paint, especially for
rust protection, e.g. for
vehicles, aircraft, agricultural
machinery and road signs.
Also military when marking
camouflage and ammunition.
*
**
Lead chromate
Sulphate
(C.I.Pigment
Yellow 34)
1344-37-2 Carc.1B;
H350,
Repr. 1A;
H360Df
H410
Carc.
Cat.2;
R45,
Repr.
Cat.1;
R61
Pigment in paint, especially for
rustprotection, e.g. for
vehicles, aircraft, agricultural
machinery and road signs.
Also military when marking
camouflage and ammunition.
*
**
Lead (II) picrate 6477-64-1 Repr. 1A;
H360Df
Repr.
Cat.1;
R61
May occur in low levels in
detonators, along with lead
azide and lead styphnate.
Yes (see table 6)
*
Lead styphnate 15245-44-0 Repr. 1A;
H360Df
H410
Repr.
Cat.1;
R61
For ignition in small
calibre ammuntion.
Yes (see table 6)
*
Boron sodium
oxide hydrate
12267-73-1 Repr. 1B;
H360DF
Repr.
Cat.2;
R60-61
Used as wood preservative,
flame retardant etc.
*
Boric acid 10043-35-3
11113-50-1
Repr. 1B;
H360FD
Repr.
Cat. 2:
R60-61
Raw-material for glass and
ceramics. Agent for wood
protection, fertilisation, dis-
infection, flame protection,
metal treatment. In photo
chemicals and in adhesives.
May be found in preserved
timber and in flame-retarded
insulation materials.
Yes (see table 6)
*
Di(branched C6-
C8)alkyl phthalates
71888-89-6 Repr.1B;
H360D
Repr.
Cat.2;R61
Plasticiser in PVC plastics.
*
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 21 (34)
Substance/
group of
substances
CAS No
Reasons for
avoiding the
substance Examples of use
Exemptions for
certain
applications CLP
KIFS
2005:7
Di(branched and
linear C7-C11)
alkyl phthalates
68515-42-4 Repr.1B;
H360Df
Repr.
Cat 2;
R61
Plasticiser in plastics.
*
Brominated
flameretardants
(some):
-Decabromo
diphenyl ether
(Deca-BDE)
-Hexabromo
cyclododecane
(HBCDD)
(stereoisomers)
- Octabromo
diphenyl ether
(Octa-BDE)
- Pentabromo
diphenyl ether
(Penta-BDE)
- Polybrominated
biphenyls (PBB)
such as 2,3,3´,4,4´,
5´-Hexabromo
biphenyl
Several
1163-19-5
25637-99-4
3194-55-6
(134237-
50-6,
134237-51-
7, 134237-
52-8)
32536-52-0
32534-81-9
Several
59536–65–
1
Different properties,
e.g. toxic for
reproduction, PBT.
See respective
substance.
Flame retardant Yes (see table 6) Applies in certain
cases within the
substance groups
PBB and PBDE.
CFC
Several Refrigerant, also propellants.
Ozone depleting
potential
GWP>2000
Decabromo
diphenyl ether
(Deca-BDE)
(The substance is a
PBDE)
1163-19-5 Flame retardant Yes (see table 6)
*
*** (Suspected to
damage the
development of the
brain)
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 22 (34)
Substance/
group of
substances
CAS No
Reasons for
avoiding the
substance Examples of use
Exemptions for
certain
applications CLP
KIFS
2005:7
4,4'-Diaminodi-
phenylmethane,
MDA
101-77-9 Carc.1B;
H350
STOT SE
1; H370
Skin Sens.
1; H317
Carc.
Cat.2;
R45
T;
R39/23/24
/25
Xi; R43
Used in the production of
Methylene Diphenyl
Diisocyanate and certain
polymers.
Curing agent for plastic
and adhesives.
*
**
Di(2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate (DEHP)
117-81-7 Repr.1B;
H360FD
Repr.
Cat.2;
R60-61
Plasticiser
*
**
Di(2-methoxyethyl)
phthalate
117-82-8 Repr.1B;
H360Df
Repr.
Cat.2;
R61
Plasticiser
*
Diarsenic
pentaoxide
1303-28-2 Carc. 1A;
H350
H410
Carc.
Cat. 1;
R45
Wood protection, special glass
*
**
Diarsenic trioxide 1327-53-3 Carc. 1A;
H350
H410
Carc.
Cat. 1;
R45
Wood protection, special glass,
enamel
*
**
Dibutyl phthalate
(DBP)
84-74-2 Repr.1B;
H360Df
Repr.
Cat.2;R61
Plasticiser
*
**
Diisobutyl phthalate 84-69-5 Repr.1B;
H360Df
Repr.
Cat 2;
R61
Plasticiser
*
**
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 23 (34)
Substance/
group of
substances
CAS No
Reasons for
avoiding the
substance Examples of use
Exemptions for
certain
applications CLP
KIFS
2005:7
2,4-Dinitrotoluene 121-14-2 Carc.1B:
H350;
Aquatic
Chronic 1;
H410
Carc. Cat.
2; R45
N; R50-53
Included as a component
in explosives. Used to make
the product mouldable and to
modify the burn rate of gun
powder. 2,4-Dinitrotoluene is
left as non separable residue
(contamination) in TNT.
Yes (see table 6)
*
**
2-Ethoxyethanol 110-80-5 Repr.1B;
H360FD
Repr.
Cat.2;
R60-61
Solvent
*
2-Ethoxyethyl-
acetate
111-15-9 Repr.1B;
H360FD
Repr.
Cat.2;
R60-61
Solvent
*
Ethylene glycol
monomethyl ether
(2-Methoxyethanol)
109-86-4 Repr.1B;
H360FD
Repr.
Cat.2;
R60-61
Solvent
*
Fluorohydro-
carbons (HFC) some
HFC–23
HFC–125
HFC–143a
HFC–227ea
HFC–236fa
Several
75-46-7
354-33-6
420-46-2
431-89-0
690-39-1
Propellants
The example
substances given have
GWP >2000
Formaldehyde,
oligomeric reaction
products with
aniline (Technical
grade MDA, UVCB
25214-70-4
(101-77-9)
Carc.1B;
H350
(CAS nr:
101-77-9)
Carc.
Cat.2;
R45
(CAS nr:
101-77-9)
Used as curing agent in epoxy
resins, e.g. in adhesives, paints
and lacquer. May be present
in pipe couplings and moulds.
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 24 (34)
Substance/
group of
substances
CAS No
Reasons for
avoiding the
substance Examples of use
Exemptions for
certain
applications CLP
KIFS
2005:7
substance that
mainly consists of
4,4’-diamino
diphenyl methane,
CAS No:101-77-9
(see above). The
classification of the
substance is based
on the content of
4,4’-diamino
diphenyl methane)
*
**
Phthalates, some
Benzyl butyl
phthalate (BBP)
Di(2-ethylhexyl)
phthalate (DEHP)
Dibutyl phthalate
(DBP)
Diisobutylphthalate
Di(2-ethoxyethyl)
phthalate
Several
85-68-7
117-81-7
84-74-2
84-69-5
117-82-8
The phthalates given
are classified as toxic
for reproduction, and
listed in Annex XIV
and/or the Candidate
list, se respective
substance.
Plasticiser in polymer
products. Present in paints, raw
material for plastics, rubber,
adhesives, fillers and in raw
material for paints
Gamma-
butyrolactone
(GBL)
96-48-0 Solvent
***(Classified as
narcotic)
Gamma-
hydroxybutyrate
(GHB)
591-81-1 Solvent
***(Classified as
narcotic)
Halons
e.g. halon-1211,
halon- 1301
Several Fire estinguishing agents Yes (see table 6)
Ozone depleting
potential GWP > 2000
HA-oils (High
aromatic oils).
Contains 10 - 30 %
polyaromatic
hydrocarbons, PAH
- Tyres
Contains high levels of
substances (e.g.
benzo[a]pyrene,
anthracene) classified
as inter alia Carc. 1B
and PBT.
HCFC Several Refrigerant, propellants. Yes (see table 6)
GWP> 2000
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 25 (34)
Substance/
group of
substances
CAS No
Reasons for
avoiding the
substance Examples of use
Exemptions for
certain
applications CLP
KIFS
2005:7
Hexabromo
cyclododecane
(HBCDD)
(stereoisomers)
25637-99-
4,
3194-55-6
(134237-
50-
6,134237-
51-7,
134237-52-
8)
Flame retardant
*(PBT)
**
1,1,1,3,3,3-
Hexafluoro-propane
(HFC 236fa,
DeugenN)
920-66-1 Fire extinguishing agent,
refrigerant
Yes (see table 6)
GWP>2000
Cadmium and its
compounds
Several Cadmium may release
soluble compounds.
Many are classified as
carcinogenic and
toxic for reproduction.
Electrical and electronic
products, batteries, metals and
alloys, surface treatment,
paints and lacquers.
Yes (see table 6)
***
Ceramic fibres
See: Aluminium
silicate
Refractory ceramic
fibre
Refers to
fibres
covered by
index
number:
650-017-
00-8 and
that in
addition
fulfills
certain
conditions,
see
Candidate
list
Insulating material for
industrial use in high
temperature applications.
Fire protection for industrial
equipment, i.e. within the
aircraft and vehicle industry.
* (Carc. 1B / Carc.
Cat 2)
Cobalt salts such
as
- Cobalt dichloride
Several
7646-79-9
Carc.1B;
H350i
Repr.1B;
H360F
Aquatic
Chronic 1;
H410
Carc.
Cat.2;
R49
Repr.
Cat.2;
R60
N; R50-53
Humidity indicator in silica gel
*
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 26 (34)
Substance/
group of
substances
CAS No
Reasons for
avoiding the
substance Examples of use
Exemptions for
certain
applications CLP
KIFS
2005:7
Carbon tetra
chloride
56-23-5 Ozone;
H420
N;R59 Solvent
Creosote 8001-58-9 Carc. 1B;
H350
Carc.
Cat2;R45
In pressure-treated (preserved)
wood
Crokidolite
(Asbestos material)
12001-28-4 Carc. 1A;
H350
Carc. Cat
1; R45
Products of concrete with
asbestos, filters, gaskets,
insulation.
Chromium (VI)
compounds
- Potassium
dichromate
-Chromium trioxide
(Chromium (VI)
oxide)
- Sodium
dichromate
- Sodium
dichromate
dihydrate
Several
7778-50-9
1333-82-0
10588-01-9
7789-12-0
Carc. 1B;
H350 (all)
Muta. 1B;
H340
(some)
Repr. 1B;
H360FD
(some)
Aquatic
Chronic 1;
H410
Carc. Cat
2: R45
(all) Muta.
Cat 2:
R46
(some)
Repr. Cat
2: R61,
R62
(some)
N; R50-53
Rust protection agents,
electrical products, pressure-
treated (preserved) wood
Yes (see table 6)
*
Chrysotile
(Asbestos material)
12001-29-5 Carc. 1A;
H350
Carc. Cat
1; R45
Concrete with asbestos,
fireproof insulating boards,
gaskets, sealants, friction
linings, adhesives, joint seams,
textile products, carpets,
paints.
Mercury and its
compounds
Several Mercury and its
compounds are
classified as inter alia
dangerous for the
environment, toxic and
toxic for reproduction.
Adverse effects from
exposure can above all
be seen on the
development and
function of the nervous
system, on the
cardiovascular system,
the immune system,
the reproductive
system and the
kidneys.
Electrical products, batteries,
alloys
Yes (see table 6)
***
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 27 (34)
Substance/
group of
substances
CAS No
Reasons for
avoiding the
substance Examples of use
Exemptions for
certain
applications CLP
KIFS
2005:7
1-Methyl-2-
pyrrolidone
(NMP)
872-50-4 Repr. 1B;
H360D
Repr. Cat.
2; R61
Solvent in paints, lacquers and
detergents, car care products,
degreasers, paint removal, anti-
friction lacquers.
*
Methylene chloride
(dichloromethane)
75-09-2 Solvent
*** (prohibited to use
the substance
occupationally in
Sweden (SFS
1998:944). Also
restrictions within the
rest of the EU
(REACH Annex
XVII), limited
evidence of a
carcinogenic effect
(Carc. Cat 3))
Sodium borates
Disodium
tetraborate
Disodium
tetraborate
pentahydrate
Disodium
tetraborate
decahydrate
Tetraboron
disodium
heptaoxide, hydrate
Several
1330-43-4
12179-04-3
1303-96-4
12267-73-1
Repr. 1B;
H360FD
Repr. Cat
2; R60,
R61.
Raw material for glass and
ceramics. Agent for wood
protection, fertilisation,
disinfection, flame protection,
cleaning, metal treatment.
Photo chemical, in adhesives.
In preserved timber and in
flame retarded insulation
materials.
*
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 28 (34)
Substance/
group of
substances
CAS No
Reasons for
avoiding the
substance Examples of use
Exemptions for
certain
applications CLP
KIFS
2005:7
Sodium dichromate
Sodium dichromate,
dihydrate
10588-01-9
7789-12-0
Carc. 1B;
H350
Muta. 1B;
H340
Repr. 1B;
H360FD
AcuteTox.
2; H330,
Resp
Sens.1;
H314
Skin
Sens.1;
H314
Carc. Cat.
2; R45
Muta.Cat.
2; R46
Repr.Cat.
2; R60-61
T+; R26
Xn;
R42/43
In surface treatment agents for
metals and galvano-technical
products.
Yes (see table 6)
*
Nonylphenol
etoxylate
((C2 H4 O)n
C15H24O)
9016-45-9 Surface active substance that is
above all used in detergents,
but also in washing agents for
textiles produced outside the
EU.
***
(Nonylphenol
ethoxylate is degraded
in the environment and
forms nonylphenol
(CAS No 25154-52-3
or 84852- 15-3).
Nonylphenol is
classified as inter alia
very dangerous for the
environment with
long-term adverse
effects. The substance
also has suspected
endocrine disruptive
properties.)
Octabromodiphenyl
ether (Octa-BDE)
(This is a PBDE)
32536-52-0 Repr. 1B;
H360Df
Repr.
Cat.2;
R61
Flame retardant Yes (see table 6)
Pentabromo
diphenyl ether
(Penta-BDE)
(This is a PBDE)
32534-81-9 Aquatic
Chronic 1;
H410
Lact;H362
N;R50-53
R64
Flame retardant Yes (see table 6)
***(suspected vPvB)
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 29 (34)
Substance/
group of
substances
CAS No
Reasons for
avoiding the
substance Examples of use
Exemptions for
certain
applications CLP
KIFS
2005:7
Perfluorcarbons
Several Fire extinguishing agent
GWP >2000
Perfluorooctane
sulfonates and its
derivatives (PFOS)
C8F17SO2X
(X=OH, metal salt
(O-M+), halide,
amide, and other
Derivatives
including polymers)
Several Extinguishing agent,
impregnation of textiles, paper,
leather among other things for
stain protection.
PBT
Polybrominated
biphenyls (PBB)
such as 2,3,3´,4,4´,
5´-Hexabromo
biphenyl
Several
59536–65–
1
Textiles, leather and clothing.
Flame retardant in electrical
and electronic equipment.
Yes (see table 6)
***(suspected vPvB)
Polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCB)
Several Dielectric medium in
capacitors and transformers, in
sealants.
PBT/vPvB
Sulphur
hexafluoride
2551-62-4 Insulating medium in high
voltage equipment, switches,
transformers.
Yes (see table 6)
GWP >2000
1,1,2-
Trifluorotrichloro
ethane (Freon TF)
76-13-1 Solvent
Ozone depleting
potential
1,1,1-Trichloro
etane
71-55-6 Ozone:H4
20
N;R59 Solvent
Tri(2-chloroethyl)
phosphate
115-96-8 Repr. 1B;
H360F
Repr.Cat2
;R60
Flame retardant in plastic,
paint, lacquer and adhesives.
Part of building products,
furniture and textiles.
*
Trichloroethylene 79-01-06 Carc.1B;
H350
Carc.Cat2:
R45
Degreasing agent for metal,
solvent. (prohibited to use the
substance occupationally in
Sweden (SFS 1998:944)
*
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 30 (34)
5. Examples of relevant legislation to consider
5.1. REACH (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)25
REACH is a regulation that came into force across the EU in June 2007, but the
requirements are being introduced gradually. REACH deals with registration,
evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemical substances. The requirements
on users, manufacturer and importers of chemical products in REACH have no
counterpart in previous legislation.
REACH distinguishes between substances, mixtures and articles. REACH
primarily regulates substances and mixtures, i.e. chemical products, but some new
requirements also apply to the content of articles.
An article is defined (REACH article 3.3) as an object which during production is
given a special shape, surface or design, which determines its function to a greater
degree than does its chemical composition. A more thorough assessment of an
object’s function and properties may be required to establish whether an object
fulfils the definition of article under REACH. The European Chemicals Agency
(ECHA) has published guidance on requirements for substances in articles18,
which, among other things gives guidance on what should be seen as an article
and helps suppliers of articles to establish which requirements that must be
fulfilled for production, import and supply of articles.
An example of an article is the rubber handles of a bicycle. The complete bicycle
is a complex article, where several articles (for example the rubber handles, the
tyres, the frame) has been assembled to achieve a desired form, function and
design. Articles and complex articles that may occur in the defence sector are
various materiel such as ships, camouflage net, electrical fittings etc.
REACH has introduced provisions that certain information on substances of very
high concern included in articles shall be communicated to professional users
(article 33 in REACH). The provision applies if a substance has been identified as
particularly hazardous (also known as a SVHC, Substances of Very High
Concern) on the Candidate list, and the concentration in the article is above 0.1 %
weight by weight. The supplier of the article shall then provide the recipient of
25
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals) is the globally
used abbreviation of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
Note that this section only contains examples of relevant legislation to
consider. The supplier is responsible to comply with all Swedish legislation
and EU regulations and other rules applicable to the chemical product and/or
article.
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 31 (34)
the article with sufficient information, available to the supplier, to allow safe use
of the article including, as a minimum, the name of that substance.
Note that Sweden and five other EU-countries have interpreted the concentration
limit 0.1 % weight by weight as below. This interpretation26
shall apply to
suppliers that make articles and complex articles available to the defence sector:
The concentration of the substance shall be determined as the ratio of the
weight of the substance and the weight of individual parts or
materials that are part of a complex article and that by themself is defined
as articles
For a complex article that consists of several parts, this means that the
basis for calculations has to be the weight of the individual part that
contains the substance, not the total weight of the complex article.
This way to calculate 0.1 % weight by weight of a substance in an article derives
from the concept “once an article, always an article”, i.e. an object that once has
become an article will normally be considered an article through the whole life
cycle.
When a substance on the Candidate list is listed in Annex XIV in REACH, this
means that the substance is not allowed to be used or placed on the market
without authorisation from the European Chemicals Agency, ECHA. Annex XIV
specifies a sunset date when the substance is not allowed to be used without
authorisation and a deadline for application for authorisation from ECHA.
5.2. CLP (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008)27
CLP is a regulation that came into force in January 2009 across the EU. CLP
introduces new rules on how to classify, label and package chemical substances
and chemical products (substances or mixtures).
During a transitional period to 1 June 2015, different provisions regarding
classification, labelling and packaging apply to chemical products defined as
substances and mixtures respectively. Substances shall be classified according to
CLP no later than the 1 December 2010, and mixtures no later than the 1 June
2015.
26
The complete wording of the Swedish interpretation is to be found here: http://www.kemi.se/Documents/Forfattningar/Reach/Swedish%20interpretation%20of%20the%20
0.1%20per%20cent%20limit.pdf 27
CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) is the globally used abbreviation of Regulation
(EC) No 1272/2008.
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 32 (34)
Figure1: Timeline for the introduction of CLP.28
Until the 1 June 2015 mixtures shall be classified according to KIFS 2005:7 and
may be labelled and packaged according to KIFS 2005:7. By the side of
classification according to KIFS 2005:7, the mixture may also be classified
according to CLP. It shall then also be labelled and packaged according to CLP.
Note that the mixture shall be labelled and packaged according to either KIFS
2005:7 or CLP. Labelling according to both of the systems may not occur on the
same package.
If the mixture is classified, labelled and packaged according to CLP, the
classification of the chemical product shall be given together with the
classification according to KIFS 2005:7 in the safety data sheet.
Regarding the labelling of chemical products, CLP introduces several changes.
Hazard pictograms are used instead of danger symbols and the labelling shall also
include hazard statements and precautionary statements, instead of the risk and
safety phrases given in KIFS 2005:7. Indication of danger (e.g. Harmful) is
replaced by the signal words ”Danger” or ”Warning”.
28
http://www.echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/13562/clp_introductory_en.pdf
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 33 (34)
5.3. Chemical Hazards in the Working Environment (AFS 2011:19)29
This Swedish provision has replaced ”AFS 2000:4 Chemical Hazards in the
Working Environment”. The appendix with substances to which requirements on
prohibition or permission apply (group A and group B substances) is moved from
“AFS 2005:17 Occupational exposure limit values and measures against air
contaminants” to AFS 2011:19.
Group A substances may not be handled, and group B substances may not be
handled without permission from the Swedish Work Environment Authority. It is
of major concern that substances in Group A and B is avoided in the activities
of the defence sector.
The rules emphasises the requirements on a systematic handling of chemical
hazards in the working environment. Obligations to investigate and assess risks,
take risk reducing measures, plan contingency for accidents, produce documents
and to label containers and pipelines are included in the provisions.
5.4. Thermosetting plastics (AFS 2005:18)30
The purpose of this Swedish provision is to prevent ill-health resulting from
exposure to thermosetting plastic components, certain thermoplastic components,
and air contaminants formed in connection with thermal degradation.
The provision applies to all activities which involves the handling of
thermosetting plastic components which because of their toxicological properties
constitute hazardous chemical substances as defined in the provisions of the
Swedish Work Environment Authority on Chemical Hazards in the Working
Environment.
The provision includes specific requirements on certain thermosetting plastic
components, such as: epoxy plastics, urethane plastics, acrylate plastics and
amino- and phenolic plastics.
29
http://www.av.se/dokument/inenglish/legislations/eng1119.pdf
30 http://www.av.se/dokument/inenglish/legislations/eng0518.pdf
ARMED FORCES HEADQUARTERS Date Designation
2013-06-26
Page 34 (34)
5.5. The Chemical Products (Handling, Import, and Export Prohibitions) Ordinance (SFS 1998:944)31
This Swedish ordinance contains specific prohibitions or other restrictions on the
handling of:
1. cadmium;
2. chlorinated solvents;
3. mercury;
4. cadmium, mercury, lead, hexavalent chromium and other chemical products in
electrical and electronic products and in batteries;
5. heavy metals in packaging material;
6. ammunition that contains lead,
7. textile detergents containing phosphates, and
8. certain other chemical products and goods dangerous to health or the
environment.
5.6. RoHS 2 (EU Directive 2011/65/EU)32
The new RoHS directive which apply from 2013 deals with restriction of the use
of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronis equipment. Changes
from the previous RoHS directive are inter alia that more product groups are
included and that new criteria for exemptions are introduced.
Electrical and electronic equipment contains health- and environmentally
hazardous substances, which if they are distributed may affect the human health
and the environment. There is an increased risk for exposure and distribution of
hazardous substances when handling electrical and electronic waste. The purpose
of the RoHS directive is to replace mercury, cadmium, lead, chromium (VI) and
the flame retardants PBB and PBDE in electrical and electronic equipment with
less hazardous alternatives.
Swedish applications are introduced in the ordinance SFS 2012:861 and the
provisions KIFS 2008:2.
31 T
he ordinance is to be found at:
http://www2.kemi.se/upload/forfattningar/docs_eng/f98_944.pdf
32 RoHS 2 (Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) is the
globally used abbreviation of Directive 2011/65/EU.