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MEGlobal Europe GmbH encourages and expects you to read and understand the entire (M)SDS, asthere is important information throughout the document. We expect you to follow the precautionsidentified in this document unless your use conditions would necessitate other appropriate methods oractions.

Section 1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of thecompany/undertaking

1.1 Product identifiersProduct Name

ETHYLENE GLYCOL POLYESTER GRADE

Chemical Name: Ethanediol; ethylene glycolCAS-No. 107-21-1EC-No. 203-473-3REACH Registration Number

01-2119456816-28-000901-2119456816-28-001201-2119456816-28-001301-2119456816-28-001401-2119456816-28-001501-2119456816-28-001601-2119456816-28-001701-2119456816-28-001801-2119456816-28-0074

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Identified usesManufacture of substances Industrial use as intermediate. Use as process chemical, industrial.Distribution of substance, industrial. Formulation & (re)packing of substances and mixtures, industrial.Polymer production, industrial. Use in paints and coatings, industrial. Use in Cleaning Agents,industrial. Use in lubricants, industrial. Use in metal-working fluids, industrial. Use in laboratories,industrial. Water treatment chemicals Production of polymers, filled polymers, foams, coatings,adhesives and sealants, industrial. Functional Fluids, industrial. Use in paints, coatings, adhesives,sealants, foams, polymers and filled polymers, professional. Use in Cleaning Agents, professional.Use in metal-working fluids, professional. Functional Fluids, professional. Use in laboratories,professional. Use in paints, coatings and surface treatment products, consumer. Use in heat transferand hydraulic fluids, consumer. Use in adhesives and sealants, consumer. Production of rigid foam,consumer.Uses advised againstProduction of tobacco products Generation of artificial smoke Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)Applications with direct or indirect food or potable water contact Any application where the product isto be purposely used as a non-reactant component where the potential for sufficient human contactand/or ingestion exists Freezer gel packs and heating packs Glues and pastes Manufacturing ofmunitions Sprinkler systems Deicing of road or sidewalks Deicing of aircraft lavatories Consumer orhospital usage for deodorizing or air “purifying” purposes by spraying as an aerosol Fluid for pressuretesting piping Pharmaceutical Use Treatment of wood rot and fungus in marine applications

Safety Data SheetMEGlobal Europe GmbH

Safety Data Sheet according to Reg. (EC) N. 453/2010

Product Name: ETHYLENE GLYCOL POLYESTER GRADE Revision Date: 2014/09/11

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1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

COMPANY IDENTIFICATIONMEGlobal Europe GmbHBachtobelstrasse 38810 HorgenSwitzerland

Customer Information Number: +41 44728 2077http://www.meglobal.biz/[email protected]

1.4 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER

24-Hour Emergency Contact: 0041 447 28 2820Local Emergency Contact: 00 31 115 69 4982

Section 2. Hazards Identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixtureClassification - REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.

Specific target organtoxicity - repeatedexposure (Oral)

Category 2 H373 May cause damage to organs throughprolonged or repeated exposure ifswallowed.

Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC

Xn R48/22 Harmful: danger of serious damage tohealth by prolonged exposure ifswallowed.

2.2 Label elementsLabelling - REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008

Hazard pictograms

Signal Word: WarningHazard statements:

H302 Harmful if swallowed.H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary Statements:P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell.P501 Dispose of contents and container to licensed, permitted incinerator, or other thermaldestruction device.

2.3 Other HazardsNo information available.


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3.1 SubstanceThis product is a substance.CAS-No. / EC-No. /Index

REACH No. Amount Component Classification:REGULATION (EC)No 1272/2008

CAS-No.107-21-1EC-No.

203-473-3Index

603-027-00-1

01-2119456816-

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> 99.0 % Ethanediol;ethylene glycol

Acute Tox., 4, H302STOT RE, 2, H373

CAS-No. / EC-No. /Index

Amount Component Classification:67/548/EEC

CAS-No.107-21-1EC-No.

203-473-3Index

603-027-00-1

> 99.0 % Ethanediol; ethyleneglycol

Xn: R48/22

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.See Section 16 for full text of R-phrases.

Section 4. First-aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measuresGeneral advice: First Aid responders should pay attention to self-protection and use therecommended protective clothing (chemical resistant gloves, splash protection). If potential forexposure exists refer to Section 8 for specific personal protective equipment.Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; if effects occur, consult a physician.Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with water while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Getmedical attention if symptoms occur. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated leather itemssuch as shoes, belts, and watchbands. Suitable emergency safety shower facility should beimmediately available.Eye Contact: Flush eyes thoroughly with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses after theinitial 1-2 minutes and continue flushing for several additional minutes. If effects occur, consult aphysician, preferably an ophthalmologist.Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately. If person is fully consciousgive 1 cup or 8 ounces (240 ml) of water. If medical advice is delayed and if an adult has swallowedseveral ounces of chemical, then give 3-4 ounces (1/3-1/2 Cup) (90-120 ml) of hard liquor such as 80proof whiskey. For children, give proportionally less liquor at a dose of 0.3 ounce (1 ½ tsp.) (8 ml)liquor for each 10 pounds of body weight, or 2 ml per kg body weight [e.g., 1.2 ounce (2 1/3 tbsp.) for a40 pound child or 36 ml for an 18 kg child].4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayedAside from the information found under Description of first aid measures (above) and Indication ofimmediate medical attention and special treatment needed (below), any additional importantsymptoms and effects are described in Section 11: Toxicology Information.4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment neededIf several ounces (60 - 100 ml) of ethylene glycol have been ingested, early administration of ethanolmay counter the toxic effects (metabolic acidosis, renal damage). Consider hemodialysis or peritoneal

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dialysis & thiamine 100 mg plus pyridoxine 50 mg intravenously every 6 hours. If ethanol is used, atherapeutically effective blood concentration in the range of 100 - 150 mg/dl may be achieved by arapid loading dose followed by a continuous intravenous infusion. Consult standard literature fordetails of treatment. 4-Methyl pyrazole (Antizol®) is an effective blocker of alcohol dehydrogenaseand should be used in the treatment of ethylene glycol (EG), di- or triethylene glycol (DEG, TEG),ethylene glycol butyl ether (EGBE), or methanol intoxication if available. Fomepizole protocol (Brent,J. et al., New England Journal of Medicine, Feb. 8, 2001, 344:6, p. 424-9): loading dose 15 mg/kgintravenously, follow by bolus dose of 10 mg/kg every 12 hours; after 48 hours, increase bolus dose to15 mg/kg every 12 hours. Continue fomepizole until serum methanol, EG, DEG, TEG or EGBE areundetectable. The signs and symptoms of poisoning include anion gap metabolic acidosis, CNSdepression, renal tubular injury, and possible late stage cranial nerve involvement. Respiratorysymptoms, including pulmonary edema, may be delayed. Persons receiving significant exposureshould be observed 24-48 hours for signs of respiratory distress. In severe poisoning, respiratorysupport with mechanical ventilation and positive end expiratory pressure may be required. Maintainadequate ventilation and oxygenation of the patient. If lavage is performed, suggest endotrachealand/or esophageal control. Danger from lung aspiration must be weighed against toxicity whenconsidering emptying the stomach. If burn is present, treat as any thermal burn, afterdecontamination. Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and theclinical condition of the patient.

Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures

5.1 Extinguishing MediaWater fog or fine spray. Dry chemical fire extinguishers. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers. Foam.Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) are preferred. General purpose synthetic foams (including AFFF)or protein foams may function, but will be less effective.Extinguishing Media to Avoid: Do not use direct water stream. May spread fire.5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hazardous Combustion Products: During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in additionto combustion products of varying composition which may be toxic and/or irritating. Combustionproducts may include and are not limited to: Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide. Nitrogen oxides.Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Container may rupture from gas generation in a fire situation.Violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream to hot liquids.5.3 Advice for firefightersFire Fighting Procedures: Keep people away. Isolate fire and deny unnecessary entry. Use waterspray to cool fire exposed containers and fire affected zone until fire is out and danger of reignition haspassed. Fight fire from protected location or safe distance. Consider the use of unmanned hoseholders or monitor nozzles. Immediately withdraw all personnel from the area in case of rising soundfrom venting safety device or discoloration of the container. Burning liquids may be extinguished bydilution with water. Do not use direct water stream. May spread fire. Move container from fire area ifthis is possible without hazard. Burning liquids may be moved by flushing with water to protectpersonnel and minimize property damage.Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathingapparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothing (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, trousers,boots, and gloves). If protective equipment is not available or not used, fight fire from a protectedlocation or safe distance.

Section 6. Accidental Release Measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Isolate area.Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering the area. Refer to Section 7, Handling,for additional precautionary measures. Use appropriate safety equipment. For additional information,refer to Section 8, Exposure Controls and Personal Protection.

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6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Contain spilled material if possible.Collect in suitable and properly labeled containers. Small spills: Absorb with materials such as: Catlitter. Sand. Sawdust. Zorb-all®. Hazorb®. Large spills: Dike area to contain spill. Pump intosuitable and properly labeled containers. See Section 13, Disposal Considerations, for additionalinformation.

Section 7. Handling and Storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

HandlingGeneral Handling: Do not swallow. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Spillsof these organic materials on hot fibrous insulations may lead to lowering of the autoignitiontemperatures possibly resulting in spontaneous combustion. See Section 8, EXPOSURE CONTROLSAND PERSONAL PROTECTION.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

StorageDo not store near food, foodstuffs, drugs or potable water supplies. Additional storage and handlinginformation on this product may be obtained by calling your sales or customer service contact. Ask fora product brochure.

7.3 Specific end usesSee the technical data sheet on this product for further information.

Section 8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

8.1 Control parameters

Exposure Limits

Component List Type Value|

Ethanediol; ethylene glycol ACGIH CeilingAerosol.

100 mg/m3

EU IOELV TWA 52 mg/m3 20 ppm SKIN

EU IOELV STEL 104 mg/m3 40 ppm SKIN

UK WEL TWAParticulate.

10 mg/m3 SKIN

UK WEL TWA Vapor. 52 mg/m3 20 ppm SKIN

UK WEL STEL Vapor. 104 mg/m3 40 ppm SKIN

Ireland OELV TWA Vapor. 52 mg/m3 20 ppm SKINIndicative OELV

Ireland OELV TWAParticulate.

10 mg/m3 SKINIndicative OELV

Ireland OELV STEL Vapor. 104 mg/m3 40 ppm SKINIndicative OELV

A “skin” notation following the inhalation exposure guideline refers to the potential for dermalabsorption of the material including mucous membranes and the eyes either by contact with vapors orby direct skin contact.It is intended to alert the reader that inhalation may not be the only route of exposure and thatmeasures to minimize dermal exposures should be considered.Derived No Effect Level (DNEL)Workers

Potential Health Effects Possible route(s) ofexposure:

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Acute - systemic effects Skin contact Not availableAcute - systemic effects Inhalation Not availableAcute - local effects Skin contact Not availableAcute - local effects Inhalation Not availableLong-term - systemic effects Skin contact 106 mg/kg bw/dayLong-term - systemic effects Inhalation Not availableLong-term - local effects Skin contact Not availableLong-term - local effects Inhalation 35 mg/m3

Consumers

Potential Health Effects Possible route(s) ofexposure:

Value

Acute - systemic effects Skin contact Not availableAcute - systemic effects Inhalation Not availableAcute - local effects Skin contact Not availableAcute - local effects Inhalation Not availableLong-term - systemic effects Skin contact 53 mg/kg bw/dayLong-term - systemic effects Inhalation Not availableLong-term - local effects Skin contact Not availableLong-term - local effects Inhalation 7 mg/m3

Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC)

Compartment Value Remarks

Fresh water 10 mg/lMarine water 1 mg/lIntermittent releases 10 mg/lFresh water sediment 20.9 mg/kgSoil 1.53 mg/kg d.w.STP 199.5 mg/l

8.2 Exposure controlsPersonal ProtectionEye/Face Protection: Use safety glasses (with side shields). Safety glasses (with side shields)should be consistent with EN 166 or equivalent. If there is a potential for exposure to particles whichcould cause eye discomfort, wear chemical goggles. Chemical goggles should be consistent with EN166 or equivalent. If exposure causes eye discomfort, use a full-face respirator.Skin Protection: Use protective clothing chemically resistant to this material. Selection of specificitems such as face shield, boots, apron, or full body suit will depend on the task. When handling hotmaterial, protect skin from thermal burns as well as from skin absorption.

Hand protection: Use gloves chemically resistant to this material when prolonged orfrequently repeated contact could occur. Use chemical resistant gloves classified underStandard EN374: Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms. If hands are cutor scratched, use gloves chemically resistant to this material even for brief exposures. Usegloves with insulation for thermal protection (EN 407), when needed. Examples of preferredglove barrier materials include: Natural rubber (“latex”). Neoprene. Nitrile/butadiene rubber(“nitrile” or “NBR”). Polyethylene. Ethyl vinyl alcohol laminate (“EVAL”). Polyvinyl alcohol(“PVA”). Polyvinyl chloride (“PVC” or “vinyl”). When prolonged or frequently repeated contactmay occur, a glove with a protection class of 6 (breakthrough time greater than 480 minutesaccording to EN 374) is recommended. When only brief contact is expected, a glove with aprotection class of 2 or higher (breakthrough time greater than 30 minutes according to EN374) is recommended. NOTICE: The selection of a specific glove for a particular applicationand duration of use in a workplace should also take into account all relevant workplace factorssuch as, but not limited to: Other chemicals which may be handled, physical requirements(cut/puncture protection, dexterity, thermal protection), potential body reactions to glovematerials, as well as the instructions/specifications provided by the glove supplier.

Respiratory Protection: Respiratory protection should be worn when there is a potential to exceedthe exposure limit requirements or guidelines. If there are no applicable exposure limit requirementsor guidelines, wear respiratory protection when adverse effects, such as respiratory irritation ordiscomfort have been experienced, or where indicated by your risk assessment process. For mostconditions, no respiratory protection should be needed; however, if material is heated or sprayed, use


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an approved air-purifying respirator. Use the following CE approved air-purifying respirator: Organicvapor cartridge with a particulate pre-filter, type AP2.Ingestion: Avoid ingestion of even very small amounts; do not consume or store food or tobacco inthe work area; wash hands and face before smoking or eating.Engineering ControlsVentilation: Use local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levelsbelow exposure limit requirements or guidelines. If there are no applicable exposure limitrequirements or guidelines, general ventilation should be sufficient for most operations. Local exhaustventilation may be necessary for some operations.

Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical propertiesAppearancePhysical State Liquid.Color Colorless

Odor SweetOdor Threshold No test data availablepH 9 LiteratureMelting Point Not applicable to liquidsFreezing Point -11.2 °C LiteratureBoiling Point (760 mmHg) 197.4 °C Literature .Flash Point - Closed Cup 111 °C LiteratureEvaporation Rate (ButylAcetate = 1)

0.01 Literature

Flammability (solid, gas) NoFlammable Limits In Air Lower: 3.2 %(V) Literature

Upper: 15.3 %(V) LiteratureVapor Pressure 0.067 hPa @ 20 °C LiteratureVapor Density (air = 1) 2.1 LiteratureSpecific Gravity (H2O = 1) 1.115 20 °C/20 °C LiteratureSolubility in water (byweight)

100 % Literature

Partition coefficient, n-octanol/water (log Pow)

-1.36 Measured

Autoignition Temperature 398 °C LiteratureDecompositionTemperature

No test data available

Dynamic Viscosity 19.83 mPa.s @ 20 °C LiteratureExplosive properties no data availableOxidizing properties no data available

9.2 Other information

Solubility in Solvents not applicableMolecular Weight 62 g/mol LiteratureMolecular Formula HOC2H4OHHenry’s Law Constant (H) 8.05E-09 atm*m3/mole; 25 °C Estimated.

Section 10. Stability and Reactivity

10.1 ReactivityNo dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.10.2 Chemical stabilityThermally stable at recommended temperatures and pressures.

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Polymerization will not occur.10.4 Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to elevated temperatures can cause product to decompose.Generation of gas during decomposition can cause pressure in closed systems.

10.5 Incompatible Materials: Avoid contact with: Strong acids. Strong bases. Strong oxidizers.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition productsDecomposition products depend upon temperature, air supply and the presence of other materials.Decomposition products can include and are not limited to: Aldehydes. Alcohols. Ethers.

Section 11. Toxicological Information

11.1 Information on toxicological effectsAcute ToxicityIngestionOral toxicity is expected to be moderate in humans due to ethylene glycol even though tests withanimals show a lower degree of toxicity. Ingestion of quantities (approximately 65 mL (2 oz.) fordiethylene glycol or 100 mL (3 oz.) for ethylene glycol) has caused death in humans. May causenausea and vomiting. May cause abdominal discomfort or diarrhea. Excessive exposure may causecentral nervous system effects, cardiopulmonary effects (metabolic acidosis), and kidney failure.For Ethylene glycol: Lethal Dose, Human, adult 100 mlLD50, rat, male and female 7,712 mg/kgAspiration hazardBased on physical properties, not likely to be an aspiration hazard.DermalProlonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts. Repeated skin exposureto large quantities may result in absorption of harmful amounts. Massive contact with damaged skin orof material sufficiently hot to burn skin may result in absorption of potentially lethal amounts.LD50, rabbit > 10,600 mg/kgLD50, mouse, male and female > 3,500 mg/kgInhalationAt room temperature, exposure to vapor is minimal due to low volatility. With good ventilation, singleexposure is not expected to cause adverse effects. If material is heated or areas are poorly ventilated,vapor/mist may accumulate and cause respiratory irritation and symptoms such as headache andnausea.LC50, 6 h, Aerosol, rat, male and female > 2.5 mg/lEye damage/eye irritationMay cause slight eye irritation. Corneal injury is unlikely. Vapor or mist may cause eye irritation.Skin corrosion/irritationBrief contact is essentially nonirritating to skin. Prolonged contact may cause slight skin irritation withlocal redness. Repeated contact may cause skin irritation with local redness.SensitizationSkinDid not cause allergic skin reactions when tested in guinea pigs.RespiratoryNo relevant data found.

Repeated Dose ToxicityObservations in humans include: Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement). In animals, effects havebeen reported on the following organs: Kidney. Liver.Chronic Toxicity and CarcinogenicityEthylene glycol did not cause cancer in long-term animal studies.Developmental ToxicityBased on animal studies, ingestion of very large amounts of ethylene glycol appears to be the majorand possibly only route of exposure to produce birth defects. Exposures by inhalation or skin contact,the primary routes of occupational exposure, had minimal effect on the fetus, in animal studies.Reproductive ToxicityIngestion of large amounts of ethylene glycol has been shown to interfere with reproduction in animals.Genetic ToxicologyIn vitro genetic toxicity studies were negative. Animal genetic toxicity studies were negative.


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Section 12. Ecological Information

12.1 ToxicityMaterial is not classified as dangerous to aquatic organisms (LC50/EC50/IC50/LL50/EL50 greater than100 mg/L in most sensitive species).

Fish Acute & Prolonged ToxicityLC50, Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow), static test, 96 h: 72,860 mg/lAquatic Invertebrate Acute ToxicityEC50, Daphnia magna (Water flea), static test, 48 h, immobilization: > 100 mg/lAquatic Plant ToxicityErC50, Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae), Growth rate inhibition, 96 h: 6,500 - 13,000 mg/lToxicity to Micro-organismsEC50, activated sludge test (OECD 209), Respiration inhibition, 30 min: 225 mg/l

12.2 Persistence and Degradability

Material is readily biodegradable. Passes OECD test(s) for ready biodegradability. Material isultimately biodegradable (reaches > 70% biodegradation in OECD test(s) for inherentbiodegradability).OECD Biodegradation Tests:

Biodegradation Exposure Time Method 10 Day Window

90 - 100 % 10 d OECD 301A Test pass90 % 1 d OECD 302B Test Not applicable

12.3 Bioaccumulative potentialBioaccumulation: Bioconcentration potential is low (BCF < 100 or Log Pow < 3).Partition coefficient, n-octanol/water (log Pow): -1.36 Measured

12.4 Mobility in soilMobility in soil: Given its very low Henry’s constant, volatilization from natural bodies of water ormoist soil is not expected to be an important fate process., Potential for mobility in soil is very high(Koc between 0 and 50).Partition coefficient, soil organic carbon/water (Koc): 1 Estimated.Henry’s Law Constant (H): 8.05E-09 atm*m3/mole; 25 °C Estimated.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessmentThis substance is not considered to be persistent, bioaccumulating and toxic (PBT). This substance isnot considered to be very persistent and very bioaccumulating (vPvB).12.6 Other adverse effectsThis substance is not in Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009 on substances that deplete theozone layer.

Section 13. Disposal Considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methodsThis product, when being disposed of in its unused and uncontaminated state should be treated as ahazardous waste according to EC Directive 2008/98/EC. Any disposal practices must be incompliance with all national and provincial laws and any municipal or local by-laws governinghazardous waste. For used, contaminated and residual materials additional evaluations may berequired. Do not dump into any sewers, on the ground, or into any body of water.


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Section 14. Transport Information

ADR/RID14.1 UN numberNot applicable14.2 UN proper shipping nameProper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED14.3 Transport hazard class(es)Not applicable14.4 Packing GroupNot applicable14.5 Environmental hazardsNot considered environmentally hazardous based on available data14.6 Special precautions for userSpecial Provisions: no data availableHazard identification No:no data available

ADNR / ADN14.1 UN numberNot applicable14.2 UN proper shipping nameProper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED14.3 Transport hazard class(es)Not applicable14.4 Packing GroupNot applicable14.5 Environmental hazardsNot considered environmentally hazardous based on available data14.6 Special precautions for userno data available

IMDG14.1 UN numberNot applicable14.2 UN proper shipping nameProper Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED14.3 Transport hazard class(es)Not applicable14.4 Packing GroupNot applicable14.5 Environmental hazardsNot considered environmentally hazardous based on available data14.6 Special precautions for userEMS Number: Not applicable14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC CodeProduct Name: ETHYLENE GLYCOLShip Type: 3Pollution Category: Y

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14.5 Environmental hazardsNot considered environmentally hazardous based on available data14.6 Special precautions for userno data available

Section 15. Regulatory Information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for thesubstance or mixtureEuropean Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS)This product is on the EINECS inventory.

15.2 Chemical Safety AssessmentA Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance.

Section 16. Other Information

Hazard statement in the composition section

H302 Harmful if swallowed.H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if

swallowed.

Risk-phrases in the Composition sectionR48/22 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if

swallowed.

Restrictions in Usage:Production of tobacco products Generation of artificial smoke Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)Applications with direct or indirect food or potable water contact Any application where the product isto be purposely used as a non-reactant component where the potential for sufficient human contactand/or ingestion exists Freezer gel packs and heating packs Glues and pastes Manufacturing ofmunitions Sprinkler systems Deicing of road or sidewalks Deicing of aircraft lavatories Consumer orhospital usage for deodorizing or air “purifying” purposes by spraying as an aerosol Fluid for pressuretesting piping Pharmaceutical Use Treatment of wood rot and fungus in marine applications

RevisionIdentification Number: 23826 / 3945 / Issue Date 2014/09/11 / Version: 12.0Most recent revision(s) are noted by the bold, double bars in left-hand margin throughout thisdocument.MEGlobal Europe GmbH urges each customer or recipient of this (M)SDS to study it carefully andconsult appropriate expertise, as necessary or appropriate, to become aware of and understand thedata contained in this (M)SDS and any hazards associated with the product. The information herein isprovided in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above. However, nowarranty, express or implied, is given. Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differbetween various locations. It is the buyer’s/user’s responsibility to ensure that his activities comply withall federal, state, provincial or local laws. The information presented here pertains only to the productas shipped. Since conditions for use of the product are not under the control of the manufacturer, it isthe buyer’s/user’s duty to determine the conditions necessary for the safe use of this product. Due tothe proliferation of sources for information such as manufacturer-specific (M)SDSs, we are not andcannot be responsible for (M)SDSs obtained from any source other than ourselves. If you haveobtained an (M)SDS from another source or if you are not sure that the (M)SDS you have is current,please contact us for the most current version.


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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: workerTitle Manufacturing of substanceSector of Use SU3

Process Category PROC 1, 2, 3, 4, 8a, 8b and 15

Product Category n/a

Article Category n/a

Environmental Release Category ERC 1

Specific Environmental Release Category ESVOC1

Processes, tasks, activities covered PROC 1- Use of the substance in high integrity contained systemwhere little potential exists for exposures, e.g. any samplingvia closed loop systemsPROC 2- Continuous process but where the design philosophy is notspecifically aimed at minimizing emissions. Occasionalexposure will arise e.g. through maintenance, sampling andequipment breakagesPROC 3 and 4- Batch manufacture of a chemical or formulation where thepredominant handling is in a contained manner, e.g. throughenclosed transfers, but where some opportunity for contactwith chemicals occurs, e.g. through sampling

Use in batch manufacture of a chemical where significantopportunity for exposure arises, e.g. during charging,sampling or discharge of material, and when the nature ofthe design is likely to result in exposure.PROC 8a- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging innon- dedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 8b- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging indedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC15- Use of substances at small scale laboratory (< 1 l or 1 kgpresent at workplace). Larger laboratories and R+Dinstallations should be treated as industrial processes.

Section 2 Operational conditions and risk management measures

Product/article characteristicsPhysical form of product/article Liquid

Volatility 1067 hPa or 106.7 kPa (Vapour pressure corresponds to temperatures of ca. 200°C) for PROC 1, 20.123 hPa for PROC 3, 4, 8a, 8b and 15

Dustiness n/a

Concentration in a preparation/product (w/w%) 100%

Other product/article characteristics n/a

Section 2.1 Control of worker exposure

Operational conditionsAmounts used Not relevant

Frequency and duration of use Duration >4hrs/day, Frequency ≤240 days/year

Human factors not influenced by risk management PROC 1, 3 and 15- Exposed skin surface- Palm of one hand (240 cm²)PROC 2, 4, 8a, 8b- Exposed skin surface- Palm of both hands (480 cm2)

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Risk Management MeasuresContributing Scenarios

Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure Local exhaust ventilation required- No, Respiratory protection required- No

Use in closed, continuous process with occasionalcontrolled exposure

Local exhaust ventilation required- Yes (Effectiveness 90%), Respiratoryprotection required- No

Use in closed batch process (synthesis orformulation).Use in batch and other process (synthesis) whereopportunity for exposure arises.

Local exhaust ventilation required- No, Respiratory protection required- No

Transfer of substance or preparation(charging/discharging) from/to ves-sels/largecontainers at non-dedicated facilities

Local exhaust ventilation required- Yes (Effectiveness 90%), In case no LEV ispresent, a suitable respiratory protection with adequate effectiveness isrequired.Respiratory protection required- No

Transfer of substance or preparation(charging/discharging) from/to vessels/largecontainers at dedicated facilities


Use of substances at small scale laboratory (< 1 l or1 kg present at workplace). Larger laboratories andR+D in-stallations should be treated as industrialprocesses


Section 2.2 Control of environmental exposure

Operational conditionsAmounts used Maximum daily site tonnage (kg/day): 86773

Frequency and Duration of use/exposure Emission days (days/year): 300

Environmental factors not influenced by riskmanagement

Local freshwater dilution factor 10Local marine water dilution factor 100

Other Operational Conditions of use affectingenvironmental exposure

Release fraction to air from process 0.0001Release fraction to wastewater from process 0.01Release fraction to soil from process (regional only) 0.0001

Risk Management MeasuresTechnical conditions and measures at process level(source) to prevent release

None

Technical onsite conditions and measures to reduceor limit discharges, air emissions and releases tosoil

Treat wastewater (prior to discharge to receiving water) to provide the requiredremoval efficiency of (%) 87%

Organisation measures to prevent/limit release fromsite

Not relevant

Conditions and measures related to municipalsewage treatment plant

n/a

Conditions and measures related to externaltreatment of waste for disposal

n/a

Conditions and measures related to externalrecovery of waste

n/a

Other environmental control measures additional toabove

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Section 3 Exposure Estimation

3.1. HealthThe ECETOC TRA tool has been used to estimate workplace exposures unless otherwise indicated.

3.2. EnvironmentThe environmental assessment was performed using the SpERC scenario.When the recommended risk management measures and operational conditions are observed, exposures are not expected to exceed thepredicted PNECs and the resulting risk characterisation ratios are expected to be less than 1.

Section 4 Guidance to check compliance with the Exposure Scenario

4.1. HealthEstimated workplace exposures are not expected to exceed DNELs when the identified risk management measures are adopted.Where other Risk Management Measures/Operational Conditions are adopted, then users should ensure that risks are managed to atleast equivalent levels.

4.2. EnvironmentGuidance is based on assumed operating conditions which may not be applicable to all sites; thus, scaling may be necessary to defineappropriate site-specific risk management measures.Further details on scaling and control technologies are provided in spERC factsheet (http://cefic.org/en/reeach-for-industries-libraries.html).


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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: workerTitle Use as IntermediateSector of Use SU3

Process Category PROC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8a, 8b, 9 and 15;



Environmental Release Category ERC 6a

Specific Environmental Release Category ESVOC 2

Processes, tasks, activities covered (1 of 2) PROC 1- Use of the substance in high integrity contained system where littlepotential exists for exposures, e.g. any sampling via closed loop systems

PROC 2- Continuous process but where the design philosophy is not specificallyaimed at minimizing emissions. Occasional exposure will arise e.g. throughmaintenance, sampling and equipment breakages

PROC 3 and 4- Batch manufacture of a chemical or formulation where thepredominant handling is in a contained manner, e.g. through enclosed transfers,but where some opportunity for contact with chemicals occurs, e.g. throughsampling

Use in batch manufacture of a chemical where significant opportunity for exposurearises, e.g. during charging, sampling or discharge of material, and when thenature of the design is likely to result in exposure

Processes, tasks, activities covered (continued, 2 of2)

PROC 5- Manufacture or formulation of chemical products or articles usingtechnologies related to mixing and blending of solid or liquid materials, and wherethe process is in stages and provides the opportunity for significant contact at anystage

PROC 8a- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging in non- dedicatedfacilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour, aerosols or spillage, and cleaning ofequipment to be expected

PROC 8b and 9- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging indedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour, aerosols or spillage, andcleaning of equipment to be expected. Filling lines specifically designed to bothcapture vapour and aerosol emissions and minimise spillage

PROC 15- Use of substances at small scale laboratory (< 1 l or 1 kg present atworkplace). Larger laboratories and R+D installations should be treated asindustrial processes

Section 2


Volatility 0.123 hPa for PROC 1, 2, 5

Dustiness n/a






Human factors not influenced by risk management PROC 1, 3 and 15- Exposed skin surface- Palm of one hand (240 cm²)PROC 2, 4, 5, 8a, 8b and 9- Exposed skin surface- Palm of both hands (480 cm2)







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Use in closed batch process (synthesis orformulation).Use in batch and other process(synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises.


Mixing or blending in batch processes forformulation of preparations and articles (multistageand/or significant contact).

Local exhaust ventilation required- No, Respiratory protection required- No, Useof suitable gloves with specific activity training- Yes (Effectiveness-90%)

Transfer of substance or preparation(charging/discharging) from/to vessels/largecontainers at non-dedicated facilities.


Transfer of substance or preparation(charging/discharging) from/to vessels/largecontainers at dedicated facilities. Transfer ofsubstance or preparation into small containers(dedicated filling line, including weighing)


Use as laboratory reagent Local exhaust ventilation required- No, Respiratory protection required- No









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Treat wastewater (prior to discharge to receiving water) toprovide the required removal efficiency of (%) ETotal,RMM= 1 – ((1 – ERMM, 1) x (1 – ERMM,2)) 87%


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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: workerTitle Use as Process chemicalSector of Use SU3

Process Category PROC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8a, 8b, 9, 13, 14, and 15





Processes, tasks, activities covered (1 of 2) PROC 1- Use of the substance in high integrity contained systemwhere little potential exists for exposures, e.g. any samplingvia closed loop systemsPROC2- Continuous process but where the design philosophy is notspecifically aimed at minimizing emissions. Occasional exposure will arise e.g.through maintenance, sampling andequipment breakagesPROC 3 and 4- Batch manufacture of a chemical or formulation where thepredominant handling is in a contained manner, e.g. throughenclosed transfers, but where some opportunity for contactwith chemicals occurs, e.g. through sampling

Use in batch manufacture of a chemical where significantopportunity for exposure arises, e.g. during charging,sampling or discharge of material, and when the nature ofthe design is likely to result in exposure.PROC 5- Manufacture or formulation of chemical products or articlesusing technologies related to mixing and blending of solid orliquid materials, and where the process is in stages andprovides the opportunity for significant contact at any stagePROC8a- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging innon- dedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 8b and 9- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging indedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.Filling lines specifically designed to both capture vapour andaerosol emissions and minimise spillage


PROC 13- Immersion operations. Treatment of articles by dipping,pouring, immersing, soaking, washing out or washing insubstances; including cold formation or resin type matrix.Includes handling of treated objects (e.g. after dying,plating). Substance is applied to a surface by low energytechniques such as dipping the article into a bath or pouringa preparation onto a surface.PROC 14- Processing of preparations and/or substances (liquid andsolid) into preparations or articles. Substances in thechemical matrix may be exposed to elevated mechanicaland/or thermal energy conditions. Exposure is predominantlyrelated to volatiles and/or generated fumes, dust may beformed as well.PROC 15- Use of substances at small scale laboratory (< 1 l or 1 kgpresent at workplace). Larger laboratories and R+Dinstallations should be treated as industrial processes.


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Volatility 0.123 hPa for PROC 13 and 14

Dustiness n/a






Human factors not influenced by risk management PROC 1, 3 and 15- Exposed skin surface- Palm of one hand (240 cm²)PROC 2, 4, 5, 8a, 8b, 9, 13 and 14- Exposed skin surface- Palm of both hands(480 cm2)












Transfer of substance or preparation(charging/discharging) from/to vessels/largecontainers at dedicated facilities. Transfer ofsubstance or preparation into small containers(dedicated filling line, including weighing)


Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring. Local exhaust ventilation required- No, Respiratory protection required- No, Useof suitable gloves with specific activity training- Yes (Effectiveness-90%)

Production of preparations or articles by tabletting,compression, extrusion, pelletisation.









Release fraction to air from process 0.02Release fraction to wastewater from process 0Release fraction to soil from process (regional only) 0.00001


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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: workerTitle Distribution of substanceSector of Use SU3

Process Category PROC 1, 2, 3, 4, 8a, 8b, 9, and 15






Use in batch manufacture of a chemical where significantopportunity for exposure arises, e.g. during charging,sampling or discharge of material, and when the nature ofthe design is likely to result in exposure.PROC 8a- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging innon- dedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 8b and 9- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging indedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.Filling lines specifically designed to both capture vapour andaerosol emissions and minimise spillagePROC15- Use of substances at small scale laboratory (< 1 l or 1 kgpresent at workplace). Larger laboratories and R+Dinstallations should be treated as industrial processes.



Volatility 0.123 hPa

Dustiness n/a

Concentration in a preparation/product (w/w%) 100



Operational conditionsAmounts used n/a

Frequency and duration of use n/a

Human factors not influenced by risk management PROC 1, 3 and 15- Exposed skin surface- Palm of one hand (240 cm²)PROC 2, 4, 8a, 8b and 9 - Exposed skin surface- Palm of both hands (480 cm2)

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Transfer of substance or preparation(charging/discharging) from/to vessels/largecontainers at dedicated facilities.Transfer of substance or preparation into smallcontainers (dedicated filling line, including weighing)











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Estimated workplace exposures are not expected to exceed DNELs when the identified risk management measures are adopted.Where other Risk Management Measures/Operational Conditions are adopted, then users should ensure that risks are managed to atleast equivalent levels.



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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: workerTitle Formulation & (re)packing of substance and mixtures

Sector of Use SU3

Process Category PROC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8a, 8b, 9, 14, and 15






Use in batch manufacture of a chemical where significantopportunity for exposure arises, e.g. during charging,sampling or discharge of material, and when the nature ofthe design is likely to result in exposure.PROC 5- Manufacture or formulation of chemical products or articlesusing technologies related to mixing and blending of solid orliquid materials, and where the process is in stages andprovides the opportunity for significant contact at any stage.PROC 8a- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging innon- dedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 8b and 9- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging indedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.Filling lines specifically designed to both capture vapour andaerosol emissions and minimise spillage

PROC 14- Processing of preparations and/or substances (liquid andsolid) into preparations or articles. Substances in thechemical matrix may be exposed to elevated mechanical and/or thermal energyconditions. Exposure is predominantlyrelated to volatiles and/or generated fumes, dust may beformed as well.PROC15- Use of substances at small scale laboratory (< 1 l or 1 kgpresent at workplace). Larger laboratories and R+Dinstallations should be treated as industrial processes.




Dustiness n/a




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Amounts used n/a


Human factors not influenced by risk management PROC 1, 3 and 15- Exposed skin surface- Palm of one hand (240 cm²)PROC 2, 4, 5, 8a, 8b, 9 and 14- Exposed skin surface- Palm of both hands (480cm2)


Risk Management Measures

Contributing Scenarios




Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation).Use in batch and other process (synthesis) whereopportunity for exposure arises.


Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulationof preparations and articles (multistage and/orsignificant contact).

Local exhaust ventilation required- No, Respiratory protection required- No, Use ofsuitable gloves with specific activity training- Yes (Effectiveness-90%)

Transfer of substance or preparation(charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containersat non-dedicated facilities.


Transfer of substance or preparation(charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containersat dedicated facilities.Transfer of substance or preparation into smallcontainers (dedicated filling line, including weighing)






Operational conditions

Amounts used Maximum daily site tonnage (kg/day): 100000







Technical conditions and measures at process level(source) to prevent release

n/a

Technical onsite conditions and measures to reduce orlimit discharges, air emissions and releases to soil



n/a

Conditions and measures related to municipal sewagetreatment plant

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Conditions and measures related to external treatmentof waste for disposal

n/a

Conditions and measures related to external recoveryof waste

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4.1. HealthEstimated workplace exposures are not expected to exceed DNELs when the identified risk management measures are adopted.Where other Risk Management Measures/Operational Conditions are adopted, then users should ensure that risks are managed to at leastequivalent levels.



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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: workerTitle Production of polymersSector of Use SU3

Process Category PROC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8a, 8b, 9, and 15



Environmental Release Category ERC 6c


Processes, tasks, activities covered (1 of 2) PROC 1- Use of the substance in high integrity contained systemwhere little potential exists for exposures, e.g. any samplingvia closed loop systemsPROC 2- Continuous process but where the design philosophy is notspecifically aimed at minimizing emissions. Occasionalexposure will arise e.g. through maintenance, sampling andequipment breakagesPROC 3 and 4- Batch manufacture of a chemical or formulation where thepredominant handling is in a contained manner, e.g. throughenclosed transfers, but where some opportunity for contactwith chemicals occurs, e.g. through sampling

Use in batch manufacture of a chemical where significantopportunity for exposure arises, e.g. during charging,sampling or discharge of material, and when the nature ofthe design is likely to result in exposure.PROC 5- Manufacture or formulation of chemical products or articlesusing technologies related to mixing and blending of solid orliquid materials, and where the process is in stages andprovides the opportunity for significant contact at any stage.PROC 6- Processing of product matrix Calendering at elevatedtemperature an large exposed surface.PROC 8a- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging innon- dedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.


PROC 8b and 9- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging indedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.Filling lines specifically designed to both capture vapour andaerosol emissions and minimise spillagePROC15- Use of substances at small scale laboratory (< 1 l or 1 kgpresent at workplace). Larger laboratories and R+Dinstallations should be treated as industrial processes.



Volatility 0.123 hPa- PROC 6

Dustiness n/a


Other product/article characteristics Fugacity - low




Human factors not influenced by risk management PROC 1, 3 and 15- Exposed skin surface- Palm of one hand (240 cm²)PROC 2, 4, 5, 6, 8a, 8b and 9- Exposed skin surface- Palm of both hands (480cm2)




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Calendering operations Local exhaust ventilation required- No, Respiratory protection required- No, Useof suitable gloves with specific activity training- Yes (Effectiveness-90%)














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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: workerTitle Use in Paints/Coatings (industrial)Sector of Use SU3

Process Category PROC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8a, 8b, 10, 13, and 15




Specific Environmental Release Category CEPE 16a

Processes, tasks, activities covered (1 of 2) PROC 1- Use of the substance in high integrity contained systemwhere little potential exists for exposures, e.g. any samplingvia closed loop systemsPROC 2- Continuous process but where the design philosophy is notspecifically aimed at minimizing emissions. Occasionalexposure will arise e.g. through maintenance, sampling andequipment breakagesPROC 3 and 4- Batch manufacture of a chemical or formulation where thepredominant handling is in a contained manner, e.g. throughenclosed transfers, but where some opportunity for contactwith chemicals occurs, e.g. through sampling

Use in batch manufacture of a chemical where significantopportunity for exposure arises, e.g. during charging,sampling or discharge of material, and when the nature ofthe design is likely to result in exposure.PROC 5- Manufacture or formulation of chemical products or articlesusing technologies related to mixing and blending of solid orliquid materials, and where the process is in stages andprovides the opportunity for significant contact at any stage.PROC 7- Air dispersive techniquesSpraying for surface coating, adhesives, polishes/cleaners,air care products, sandblastingSubstances can be inhaled as aerosols. The energy of theaerosol particles may require advanced exposure controls; incase of coating, overspray may lead to waste water andwaste.


PROC 8a- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging innon- dedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 8b- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging indedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 10- Low energy spreading of e.g. coatingsIncluding cleaning of surfaces. Substance can be inhaled asvapours, skin contact can occur through droplets, splashes,working with wipes and handling of treated surfaces.PROC 13- Immersion operations. Treatment of articles by dipping,pouring, immersing, soaking, washing out or washing insubstances; including cold formation or resin type matrix.Includes handling of treated objects (e.g. after dying,plating). Substance is applied to a surface by low energytechniques such as dipping the article into a bath or pouringa preparation onto a surface.PROC 15- Use of substances at small scale laboratory (< 1 l or 1 kgpresent at workplace). Larger laboratories and R+Dinstallations should be treated as industrial processes.


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Dustiness n/a






Human factors not influenced by risk management PROC 1, 3 and 15- Exposed skin surface- Palm of one hand (240 cm²)PROC 2, 4, 5, 6, 8a, 8b and 13- Exposed skin surface- Palm of both hands (480cm2)PROC 7- Exposed skin- whole body










Industrial spraying Local exhaust ventilation (Direction of airflow away from the worker)- Yes(effectiveness ca. 50%), Respiratory protection required-No, Use of suitablegloves with basic training-Yes (Effectiveness 90%), Wearing of appropriateworking clothes (e.g. an overall)- Yes (Effectiveness 80%)



Transfer of substance or preparation(charging/discharging) from/to vessels/largecontainers at dedicated facilities.


Roller application or brushing Local exhaust ventilation required- No, Respiratory protection required- No, Useof suitable gloves with specific activity training- Yes (Effectiveness-90%)




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Release fraction to air from process 0.98Release fraction to wastewater from process 0.02Release fraction to soil from process (regional only) 0


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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: workerTitle Use in Paints/Coatings/ Adhesives/ Sealants/ Foams/

Polymers/filled Polymers (professional)

Sector of Use SU22

Process Category PROC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8a, 8b, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, and 19



Environmental Release Category ERC 8d

Specific Environmental Release Category n/a

Processes, tasks, activities covered (1 of 2) PROC 1- Use of the substance in high integrity contained systemwhere little potential exists for exposures, e.g. any samplingvia closed loop systemsPROC2- Continuous process but where the design philosophy is notspecifically aimed at minimizing emissions. Occasional exposure will arise e.g.through maintenance, sampling andequipment breakagesPROC 3 and 4- Batch manufacture of a chemical or formulation where thepredominant handling is in a contained manner, e.g. throughenclosed transfers, but where some opportunity for contactwith chemicals occurs, e.g. through sampling

Use in batch manufacture of a chemical where significantopportunity for exposure arises, e.g. during charging,sampling or discharge of material, and when the nature ofthe design is likely to result in exposure.PROC 5- Manufacture or formulation of chemical products or articlesusing technologies related to mixing and blending of solid orliquid materials, and where the process is in stages andprovides the opportunity for significant contact at any stagePROC8a- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging innon- dedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 8b and 9- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging indedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.Filling lines specifically designed to both capture vapour andaerosol emissions and minimise spillage


PROC 10- Low energy spreading of e.g. coatings. Including cleaning ofsurfaces. Substance can be inhaled as vapours, skin contactcan occur through droplets, splashes, working with wipesand handling of treated surfaces.PROC 11-Air dispersive techniquesSpraying for surface coating, adhesives, polishes/cleaners,air care products, sandblastingSubstances can be inhaled as aerosols. The energy of theaerosol particles may require advanced exposure controls.PROC 13 and 14- Immersion operations. Treatment of articles by dipping,pouring, immersing, soaking, washing out or washing insubstances; including cold formation or resin type matrix.Includes handling of treated objects (e.g. after dying,plating,). Substance is applied to a surface by low energytechniques such as dipping the article into a bath or pouringa preparation onto a surface.Use of the substances in high integrity contained systemwhere little potential exists for exposures, e.g. any samplingvia closed loop systems.PROC 15- Use of substances at small scale laboratory (< 1 l or 1 kgpresent at workplace). Larger laboratories and R+Dinstallations should be treated as industrial processes.PROC 19- Addresses occupations where intimate and intentionalcontact with substances occurs without any specific exposurecontrols other than PPE.





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Dustiness n/a






Human factors not influenced by risk management Exposed skin surface- Palm of one hand (240 cm²)- PROC 1 and 3, 15Palm of two hands (480 cm2)- PROC 2, 4, 5, 8b, 9, 13 and 14Both hands (960 cm2)- PROC 8a, 10Both hands and main part of arms (1980 cm2)- PROC 19

Other Operational Conditions affecting exposure Location-indoor, Domain- professional


Use in closed process, no likelihood ofexposure.Use in closed, continuous process withoccasional controlled exposure.Use in closed batchprocess (synthesis or formulation).

Local exhaust ventilation required- No, Respiratory protection required- NoLocalexhaust ventilation required- Yes (Effectiveness 90%), Respiratory protectionrequired- NoLocal exhaust ventilation required- No, Respiratory protectionrequired- No

Use in batch and other process (synthesis) whereopportunity for exposure arises.Mixing or blending in batch processes forformulation of preparations and articles (multistageand/or significant con-tact)




Transfer of substance or preparation(charging/discharging) from/to vessels/largecontainers at dedicated facilities.Transfer of substance or preparation into smallcontainers (dedicated filling line, including weighing).


Roller application or brushing Local exhaust ventilation required- Yes (Effectiveness 80%), In case no LEV ispresent, a suitable respiratory protection with adequate effectiveness isrequired.Respiratory protection required- No

Non industrial spraying Respiratory protection required-No, Use of suitable gloves with basic training-Yes(Effectiveness- 80%), Wearing of appropriate working clothes (e.g. an overall)-Yes (Effectiveness-80%)

Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring.Production of preparations or articles by tabletting,compression, extrusion, pelletisation.

Local exhaust ventilation required- No, Respiratory protection required- No, Useof suitable gloves with specific activity training- Yes (Effectiveness-90%) Proc 13and No for PROC 14

Use as laboratory reagent. Local exhaust ventilation required- No, Respiratory protection required- No

Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPEavailable








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CEPE 16b-Wet Scrubber or Filtration


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3.2. EnvironmentThe environmental assessment was performed using ERC (8d).When the recommended risk management measures and operational conditions are observed, exposures are not expected to exceed thepredicted PNECs and the resulting risk characterisation ratios are expected to be less than 1.





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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: workerTitle Use in Cleaning agents (industrial)Sector of Use SU3

Process Category PROC 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8a, 8b, 10, and 13




Specific Environmental Release Category AISE 13


Use in batch manufacture of a chemical where significantopportunity for exposure arises, e.g. during charging,sampling or discharge of material, and when the nature ofthe design is likely to result in exposure.PROC 7- Air dispersive techniquesSpraying for surface coating, adhesives, polishes/cleaners,air care products, sandblastingSubstances can be inhaled as aerosols. The energy of theaerosol particles may require advanced exposure controls; incase of coating, overspray may lead to waste water andwaste.PROC 8a- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging innon- dedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 8b- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging indedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.

PROC 10- Low energy spreading of e.g. coatingsIncluding cleaning of surfaces. Substance can be inhaled asvapours, skin contact can occur through droplets, splashes,working with wipes and handling of treated surfaces.PROC 13- Immersion operations. Treatment of articles by dipping,pouring, immersing, soaking, washing out or washing insubstances; including cold formation or resin type matrix.Includes handling of treated objects (e.g. after dying,plating). Substance is applied to a surface by low energytechniques such as dipping the article into a bath or pouringa preparation onto a surface.




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Human factors not influenced by risk management PROC 1, 3 Exposed skin surface- Palm of one hand (240 cm²)PROC 2, 4, 8a, 8b, 10 and 13- Exposed skin surface- Palm of both hands (480cm2)PROC 7- Exposed skin- whole body








Industrial spraying Local exhaust ventilation (Direction of airflow away from the worker)- Yes(effectiveness ca. 50%), Respiratory protection required-No, Use of suitablegloves with basictraining-Yes (Effectiveness 90%), Wearing of appropriate working clothes (e.g. anoverall)- Yes (Effectiveness 80%)













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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: workerTitle Use in Cleaning agents (professional)Sector of Use SU22

Process Category PROC 1, 2, 3, 4, 8a, 8b, 10, 11, and 13




Specific Environmental Release Category AISE 16

Processes, tasks, activities covered PROC 1- Use of the substance in high integrity contained systemwhere little potential exists for exposures, e.g. any samplingvia closed loop systemsPROC2- Continuous process but where the design philosophy is notspecifically aimed at minimizing emissions. Occasional exposure will arise e.g.through maintenance, sampling andequipment breakagesPROC 3 and 4- Batch manufacture of a chemical or formulation where thepredominant handling is in a contained manner, e.g. throughenclosed transfers, but where some opportunity for contactwith chemicals occurs, e.g. through sampling

Use in batch manufacture of a chemical where significantopportunity for exposure arises, e.g. during charging,sampling or discharge of material, and when the nature ofthe design is likely to result in exposure.PROC8a- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging innon- dedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 8b- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging indedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 10- Low energy spreading of e.g. coatings. Including cleaning ofsurfaces. Substance can be inhaled as vapours, skin contactcan occur through droplets, splashes, working with wipesand handling of treated surfaces.

PROC 11-Air dispersive techniquesSpraying for surface coating, adhesives, polishes/cleaners,air care products, sandblastingSubstances can be inhaled as aerosols. The energy of theaerosol particles may require advanced exposure controls.PROC 13- Immersion operations. Treatment of articles by dipping,pouring, immersing, soaking, washing out or washing insubstances; including cold formation or resin type matrix.Includes handling of treated objects (e.g. after dying,plating,). Substance is applied to a surface by low energytechniques such as dipping the article into a bath or pouringa preparation onto a surface.




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Human factors not influenced by risk management PROC 1, 3 - Exposed skin surface- Palm of one hand (240 cm²)PROC 2, 4, 8a, 8b, 10 and 13- Exposed skin surface- Palm of both hands (480cm2)PROC 11- Whole body




Use in closed, continuous process with occasionalcontrolledexposure


Use in closed batch process (synthesis orformulation).Use in batch and other process (synthesis) whereopportunityfor exposure arises.


Transfer of substance or preparation(charging/discharging)from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicatedfacilities.


Transfer of substance or preparation(charging/discharging)from/to vessels/large containers at dedicatedfacilities.











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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: workerTitle Use in lubricants (industrial)Sector of Use SU3

Process Category PROC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8a, 8b, 9, 10, 13, 17 and 18






Use in batch manufacture of a chemical where significantopportunity for exposure arises, e.g. during charging,sampling or discharge of material, and when the nature ofthe design is likely to result in exposure.PROC 5- Manufacture or formulation of chemical products or articlesusing technologies related to mixing and blending of solid orliquid materials, and where the process is in stages andprovides the opportunity for significant contact at any stagePROC 7- Air dispersive techniquesSpraying for surface coating, adhesives, polishes/cleaners,air care products, sandblastingSubstances can be inhaled as aerosols. The energy of theaerosol particles may require advanced exposure controls; incase of coating, overspray may lead to waste water andwaste.PROC 8a- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging innon- dedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 8b- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging indedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 9- Filling lines specifically designed to both capture vapour andaerosol emissions and minimise spillage.PROC 10- Low energy spreading of e.g. coatingsIncluding cleaning of surfaces. Substance can be inhaled asvapours, skin contact can occur through droplets, splashes,working with wipes and handling of treated surfaces.PROC 13- Immersion operations. Treatment of articles by dipping,pouring, immersing, soaking, washing out or washing insubstances; including cold formation or resin type matrix.Includes handling of treated objects (e.g. after dying,plating). Substance is applied to a surface by low energytechniques such as dipping the article into a bath or pouringa preparation onto a surface.PROC 17 and 18- Lubrication at high energy conditions (temperature, friction)between moving parts and substance; significant part ofprocess is open to workers. The metal working fluid mayform aerosols or fumes due to rapidly moving metal parts.

Use as lubricant where significant energy or temperature isapplied between the substance and the moving parts.




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Frequency and duration of use Duration > 4 hours/day, Frequency ≤ 240 days/year

Human factors not influenced by risk management PROC 1, 3 - Exposed skin surface- Palm of one hand (240 cm²)PROC 2, 4, 5, 8a, 8b, 9, 10, 13, 17 and 18- Exposed skin surface- Palm of bothhands (480 cm2)PROC 7- Exposed skin- whole body

Other Operational Conditions affecting exposure Location- Indoor, Domain- Industrial





Use in closed batch process (synthesis orformulation).Use in batch and other process(synthesis) where opportunityfor exposure arises.


Mixing or blending in batch processes forformulation ofpreparations and articles (multistage and/orsignificantcon-tact)



Transfer of substance or preparation(charging/discharging)from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicatedfacilities.


Transfer of substance or preparation(charging/discharging)from/to vessels/large containers at dedicatedfacilities.


Transfer of substance or preparation into smallcontainers(dedicated filling line, including weighing)




Lubrication at high energy conditions and in partlyopenprocess.Greasing at high energy conditions.

Local exhaust ventilation required- Yes (Effectiveness 90%), In case no localexhaust ventilation is present a suitable respiratory protection of adequateeffectiveness is required. Respiratory protection required- No, Use of suitablegloves with basic training- Yes (Effectiveness 90%)









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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: workerTitle Use in metal-working fluids (industrial)Sector of Use SU3

Process Category PROC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8a, 8b, 9, 10, 13, and 17






Use in batch manufacture of a chemical where significantopportunity for exposure arises, e.g. during charging,sampling or discharge of material, and when the nature ofthe design is likely to result in exposure.PROC 5- Manufacture or formulation of chemical products or articlesusing technologies related to mixing and blending of solid orliquid materials, and where the process is in stages andprovides the opportunity for significant contact at any stagePROC 7- Air dispersive techniquesSpraying for surface coating, adhesives, polishes/cleaners,air care products, sandblastingSubstances can be inhaled as aerosols. The energy of theaerosol particles may require advanced exposure controls; incase of coating, overspray may lead to waste water andwaste.

PROC 8a- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging innon- dedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 8b- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging indedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 10- Low energy spreading of e.g. coatingsIncluding cleaning of surfaces. Substance can be inhaled asvapours, skin contact can occur through droplets, splashes,working with wipes and handling of treated surfaces.PROC 13- Immersion operations. Treatment of articles by dipping,pouring, immersing, soaking, washing out or washing insubstances; including cold formation or resin type matrix.Includes handling of treated objects (e.g. after dying,plating). Substance is applied to a surface by low energytechniques such as dipping the article into a bath or pouringa preparation onto a surface.PROC 17- Lubrication at high energy conditions (temperature, friction)between moving parts and substance; significant part ofprocess is open to workers. The metal working fluid mayform aerosols or fumes due to rapidly moving metal parts.


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Dustiness n/a






Human factors not influenced by risk management PROC 1, 3 - Exposed skin surface- Palm of one hand (240 cm²)PROC 2, 4, 5, 8a, 8b, 9, 10, 13 and 17 Exposed skin surface- Palm of both hands(480 cm2)PROC 7- Exposed skin- whole body








Mixing or blending in batch processes forformulation of preparations and articles (multistageand/or significant contact)







Transfer of substance or preparation into smallcontainers (dedicated filling line, including weighing)




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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: workerTitle Use in metal-working fluids (professional)Sector of Use SU22

Process Category PROC 1, 2, 3, 5, 8a, 8b, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 17





Processes, tasks, activities covered PROC 1- Use of the substance in high integrity contained systemwhere little potential exists for exposures, e.g. any samplingvia closed loop systemsPROC 2- Continuous process but where the design philosophy is notspecifically aimed at minimizing emissions. Occasionalexposure will arise e.g. through maintenance, sampling andequipment breakagesPROC 3- Batch manufacture of a chemical or formulation where thepredominant handling is in a contained manner, e.g. throughenclosed transfers, but where some opportunity for contactwith chemicals occurs, e.g. through samplingPROC 5- Manufacture or formulation of chemical products or articlesusing technologies related to mixing and blending of solid orliquid materials, and where the process is in stages andprovides the opportunity for significant contact at any stagePROC 8a- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging innon- dedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 8b- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging indedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 9- Filling lines specifically designed to both capture vapour andaerosol emissions and minimise spillage.PROC 10- Low energy spreading of e.g. coatingsIncluding cleaning of surfaces. Substance can be inhaled asvapours, skin contact can occur through droplets, splashes,working with wipes and handling of treated surfaces.

PROC 11-Air dispersive techniquesSpraying for surface coating, adhesives, polishes/cleaners,air care products, sandblastingSubstances can be inhaled as aerosols. The energy of theaerosol particles may require advanced exposure controls.PROC 13- Immersion operations. Treatment of articles by dipping,pouring, immersing, soaking, washing out or washing insubstances; including cold formation or resin type matrix.Includes handling of treated objects (e.g. after dying,plating). Substance is applied to a surface by low energytechniques such as dipping the article into a bath or pouringa preparation onto a surface.PROC 17- Lubrication at high energy conditions (temperature, friction)between moving parts and substance; significant part ofprocess is open to workers.




Dustiness n/a





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Human factors not influenced by risk management PROC 1, 3 - Exposed skin surface- Palm of one hand (240 cm²)PROC 2, 5, 8a, 8b, 9, 10, 13 and 17- Exposed skin surface- Palm of both hands(480 cm2)PROC 11- Whole body

Other Operational Conditions affecting exposure Location- Indoor, Domain-Professional





Use in closed batch process (synthesis orformulation).


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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: workerTitle Use in / as functional fluids (industrial)Sector of Use SU3

Process Category PROC 1, 2, 3, 4, 8a, 8b, and 9






Use in batch manufacture of a chemical where significantopportunity for exposure arises, e.g. during charging,sampling or discharge of material, and when the nature ofthe design is likely to result in exposure.PROC 8a- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging innon- dedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 8b and 9- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging indedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.Filling lines specifically designed to both capture vapour andaerosol emissions and minimise spillage




Dustiness n/a






Human factors not influenced by risk management PROC 1, 3 - Exposed skin surface- Palm of one hand (240 cm²)PROC 2, 4, 8a, 8b and 9- Exposed skin surface- Palm of both hands (480 cm2)











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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: workerTitle Use in/as functional fluids (professional)Sector of Use SU22

Process Category PROC 1, 2, 3, 4, 8a, 9, and 20



Environmental Release Category ERC 9b



Use in batch manufacture of a chemical where significantopportunity for exposure arises, e.g. during charging,sampling or discharge of material, and when the nature ofthe design is likely to result in exposure.PROC 8a- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging innon- dedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 9- Filling lines specifically designed to both capture vapour andaerosol emissions and minimise spillagePROC 20- Motor and engine oils, brake fluids.Also in these applications, the lubricant may be exposed tohigh energy conditions and chemical reactions may takeplace during use. Exhausted fluids need to be disposed of aswaste. Repair and maintenance may lead to skin contact.




Dustiness n/a





Frequency and duration of use Duration of exposure- >4 hours/day, Frequency of exposure ≤240 days/yr

Human factors not influenced by risk management PROC 1, 3 - Exposed skin surface- Palm of one hand (240 cm²)PROC 2, 4, 8a, 8b, 9 and 20 - Exposed skin surface- Palm of both hands (480cm2)

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Heat and pressure transfer fluids in dispersive,professional use but closed systems.

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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: workerTitle Use in laboratories (industrial and professional)Sector of Use SU3 and SU22

Process Category PROC 15





Processes, tasks, activities covered PROC 15- Use of substances at small scale laboratory (< 1 L or 1 kg present atworkplace). Larger laboratories and R+D installations should be treated asindustrial processes.




Dustiness n/a





Frequency and duration of use Duration of exposure: >4 hours/day, Frequency of exposure: ≤ 240 days/year

Human factors not influenced by risk management Palm one both hand (240 cm²)

Other Operational Conditions affecting exposure Location- Indoor, Domain- Industrial


Use of substances at small scale laboratory (< 1 l or1 kg present at workplace). Larger laboratories andR+D in-stallations should be treated as industrialprocesses- PROC 15

Local exhaust ventilation required- No, Respiratory protection required- No,Additional good practice advice (for environment) beyond the REACH CSA- Useof tightly fitting safety goggles



Frequency and Duration of use/exposure Continuous, Emission days (days/year): 365






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Guidance is based on assumed operating conditions which may not be applicable to all sites; thus, scaling may be necessary to defineappropriate site-specific risk management measures.Further details on scaling and control technologies are provided in spERC factsheet (http://cefic.org/en/reeach-for-industries-libraries.html).


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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: workerTitle Use in water-treatment chemicals (industrial)Sector of Use SU3

Process Category PROC 1, 2, 3, 4, 8a, 8b, and 13






Use in batch manufacture of a chemical where significantopportunity for exposure arises, e.g. during charging,sampling or discharge of material, and when the nature ofthe design is likely to result in exposure.PROC 8a- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging innon- dedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 8b- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging indedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 13- Immersion operations. Treatment of articles by dipping,pouring, immersing, soaking, washing out or washing insubstances; including cold formation or resin type matrix.Includes handling of treated objects (e.g. after dying,plating). Substance is applied to a surface by low energytechniques such as dipping the article into a bath or pouringa preparation onto a surface.




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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: workerTitle Production of Polymers, filled polymers, foams, coatings,

adhesives, sealants

Sector of Use SU3

Process Category PROC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8a, 8b, 9, 10, 13, 14, and 15






Use in batch manufacture of a chemical where significantopportunity for exposure arises, e.g. during charging,sampling or discharge of material, and when the nature ofthe design is likely to result in exposure.PROC 5- Manufacture or formulation of chemical products or articlesusing technologies related to mixing and blending of solid orliquid materials, and where the process is in stages andprovides the opportunity for significant contact at any stage.PROC 7- Air dispersive techniquesSpraying for surface coating, adhesives, polishes/cleaners,air care products, sandblastingSubstances can be inhaled as aerosols. The energy of theaerosol particles may require advanced exposure controls; incase of coating, overspray may lead to waste water andwaste.PROC 8a- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging innon- dedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.

PROC 8b- Sampling, loading, filling, transfer, dumping, bagging indedicated facilities. Exposure related to dust, vapour,aerosols or spillage, and cleaning of equipment to beexpected.PROC 9- Filling lines specifically designed to both capture vapour andaerosol emissions and minimise spillagePROC 10- Low energy spreading of e.g. coatingsIncluding cleaning of surfaces. Substance can be inhaled asvapours, skin contact can occur through droplets, splashes,working with wipes and handling of treated surfaces.PROC 13- Immersion operations. Treatment of articles by dipping,pouring, immersing, soaking, washing out or washing insubstances; including cold formation or resin type matrix.Includes handling of treated objects (e.g. after dying,plating). Substance is applied to a surface by low energytechniques such as dipping the article into a bath or pouringa preparation onto a surface.PROC 14- Processing of preparations and/or substances (liquid andsolid) into preparations or articles. Substances in thechemical matrix may be exposed to elevated mechanicaland/or thermal energy conditions. Exposure is predominantlyrelated to volatiles and/or generated fumes, dust may beformed as well.PROC 15- Use of substances at small scale laboratory (< 1 l or 1 kgpresent at workplace). Larger laboratories and R+Dinstallations should be treated as industrial processes.


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Physical form of product/article Liquid


Dustiness n/a






Human factors not influenced by risk management PROC 1, 3 and 15- Exposed skin surface- Palm of one hand (240 cm²)PROC 2,4, 5, 8a, 8b, 9, 10, 13 and 14- Exposed skin surface- Palm of both hands (480cm2)PROC 7- Exposed skin- whole body










Industrial spraying Local exhaust ventilation (Direction of airflow away from the worker)- Yes(effectiveness ca. 50%), Respiratory protection required-No, Use of suitablegloves with basictraining-Yes (Effectiveness 90%), Wearing of appropriate working clothes (e.g. anoverall)- Yes (Effectiveness 80%)


















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4.1. HealthEstimated workplace exposures are not expected to exceed DNELs when the identified risk management measures are adopted.Whereother Risk Management Measures/Operational Conditions are adopted, then users should ensure that risks are managed to at leastequivalent levels.


Section 1 Exposure Scenario: consumerTitle Use in Paints/Coatings /Surface treatment products

(Consumer use)

Sector of Use SU21

Process Category n/a

Product Category PC 9a, 15, 18, 23, 31 and 34


Environmental Release Category ERC 8d


Processes, tasks, activities covered PC9a and PC15:Regarding PC 9a and PC 15 two Sub-scenarios have been evaluated.Sub-Scenario 1: Use in Paints/Coatings – non-spraying products (Water bornewall paint)Sub-Scenario 2: Use in Paints/Coatings – spraying productsThese Sub-Scenarios are intended to represent reasonable worst-casescenarios for PC9a and 15.PC18:To reflect a reasonable worst case scenario, the following assumptions havebeen made:- An ink cartridge contains 50g of printing ink- 50g printink ink are sufficient to print 300 pagesGenerally, two steps have been assessed. Refilling of cartridges (Part A) andthe printing process itself (Part B).For the step “Refilling of toners” the ConsExpo default database for Cleaningand washing/All-purpose cleaner/Liquid/Mixing and Loading was regarded to besuitable as a basis for the inhalative and dermal exposure estimation (in casethe ConsExpo default values have been used, this is stated below). Exposurevia the oral route is anticipated to be not relevant.The step “Printing process” was calculated using the evaporation modelpostulating instantaneous release as a worst case regarding inhalativeexposure. With regard to the printing process dermal and oral exposure isconsidered to be negligible.PC23 and 34:It is assumed that the use of impregnation products for leather or textiles iscoveredwithin the scenarios described for PC 9a and 15. As DEG is a solvent whichusuallyevaporated during or immediately after the application, a possible exposure toDEGby wearing/using impregnated products is considered to be neglible.


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PC31:For PC 31 the use of a floor/furniture polish reflects a representative worst casescenario.



Volitility 0.123 hPa

Dustiness n/a

Concentration in a preparation/product (w/w%) ≤ 5%, ≤ 25% (PC 31)


Section 2.1 Control of consumer exposure

Operational conditionsAmounts used Sub-scenario 1- 1250 g/day (PC 9a, 15)

Sub-scenario 2- mass generation rate 0.33 g/s (PC9a and 15)Sub-scenario 3- 50 g (PC 18- refilling step), 16 g/day (PC 18- printing process)Sub-scenario 4- 550 g/day (PC 31)

Frequency and duration of use Sub-scenario 1- PC 9a, 15- Frequency 1 day/year, Duration of exposure- 132min, Duration of application- 120 minSub-scenario 2- PC 9a and PC 15- Duration of spraying- 15 min, Duration ofexposure- 15 min, Frequency of exposure- 2 days/yearSub-scenario 3- PC 18 (Refilling step)- Duration of exposure- 0.75 min,Duration of application- 0.3 min, Frequency of exposure 104 days/yearPC 18 (Printing process)- Duration of exposure- 600 mins, Frequency of

exposure 365 days/yearSub-scenario 4- Duration of exposure- 240 mins, Duration of application- 900min, Frequency of exposure 1 day/year


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Human factors not influenced by risk management Sub-scenario 1- PC 9a, 15,Exposed skin surface- Hands and forearms (1900 cm²)Contact rate- 30 mg/minRelease duration- 7200 sType of activity (inhalation rate)- Light activity

Sub-scenario 2- PC9a and PC15Inhalation cut-off diameter- 15 umNon-respirable uptake fraction 1Exposed skin surface- Hands and forearms (1900 cm²)Contact rate- 100 mg/minRelease duration- 900 sType of activity (inhalation rate)- Light activity

Sub-scenario 3- PC 18(Refilling step)Exposed skin surface- Palm of one hand (215 cm²)Type of activity (inhalation rate)- Light activity(Printing process)Type of activity (inhalation rate)- Light activity

Sub-scenario 4- PC31Exposed skin surface- One hand or palm of both hands (430 cm²)Contact rate- 30 mg/minRelease duration- 7200 sType of activity (inhalation rate)- Light activity

Other Operational Conditions affecting exposure (1of 2)

Sub-scenario 1- PC 9a, 15Location- InsideRoom Volume- 20m3Ventilation rate-0.6 per hourRelease area- 10m2Application temperature- 25°CSub-scenario 2-PC9a and PC15Location- InsideRoom Volume- 34m3Room height- 2.25mVentilation rate- 1.5 per hourApplication temperature- 25°CSub-scenario 3-PC 18(Refilling step)Location- InsideRoom Volume- a personal volume of 1 m3is assumedVentilation rate- 0.5 per hourRelease area- 20 cm2Applicationtemperature- 25°C

Other Operational Conditions affecting exposure(continued, 2 of 2)

(Printing process)Location- InsideRoom Volume- 25 m3Ventilation rate- 0.6 per hourApplication temperature- 25°C

Sub-scenario 4-PC 31Location- InsideRoom Volume- 58 m3Ventilation rate- 0.5 per hourRelease area- 22 cm2Application temperature- 25°C

Risk Management MeasuresProduct (sub) Categories

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3.2. EnvironmentThe environmental assessment was performed using ERC (8d).When the recommended risk management measures and operational conditions are observed, exposures are not expected to exceedthe predicted PNECs and the resulting risk characterisation ratios are expected to be less than 1.


4.1. HealthPredicted exposures are not expected to exceed the DN(M)EL when the risk management measures/operational conditions outlined insection 2 are implemented.Where other Risk Management Measures/Operational Conditions are adopted, then users should ensure that risks are managed to atleast equivalent levels.



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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: consumerTitle Use in Heat transfer and Hydraulic fluids (Consumer use)Sector of Use SU21

Process Category PROC8a

Product Category PC 16, PC17


Environmental Release Category ERC 9b


Processes, tasks, activities covered Generally, heat transfer and hydraulic fluids are products being in closedsystems. Thus, exposure towards the substance is considered to be negligiblewithin that stage of use. Relevant exposure may occur during charging and/ordischarging.Several scenarios (default databases) in ConsExpo 4.1 address a “Mixing andLoading” step. However, usually these scenarios are based on the assumptionthat relatively small amounts of prooduct (<100g) are charged.Regarding the charging/discharging of heat transfer and hydraulic fluidspresumably greater amounts of product are handled. Thus, the exposureresulting from charging/discharging of heat transfer and hydraulic fluids isassessed by means of a calculation of PROC 8a for the professional domainwhich is considered to represent the charging/discharging process performedby consumers in a appropriate way.To calculate PROC 8a the ECETOC TRA worker tool (v2.0) was used.Deviating from the ECETOC TRA calculation algorithms a direct multiplicationof the basic estimate by the fraction of the substance in the preparation usedwas done. This approach is considered to be applicable due to the low volatilityof the substance.Oral exposure is regarded to be no relevant route of exposure for the ES.




Dustiness n/a

Concentration in a preparation/product (w/w%) ≤ 30%



Operational conditionsAmounts used Not applicable

Frequency and duration of use Duration of exposure <15 min

Human factors not influenced by risk management Exposed skin surface-Both hands (960 cm2)Type of activity (inhalation rate)- Light activity

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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: consumerTitle Use in Adhesives and Sealants (Consumer use)Sector of Use SU21

Process Category PC1





Processes, tasks, activities covered In order to assess products included in PC1, the use of a carpet glue has beenchosen as representative worst case

Section 2 scenario


Volitility 0.123hPa

Dustiness n/a

Concentration in a preparation/product (w/w%) ≤ 0.075%



Operational conditionsAmounts used 9000 g/day

Frequency and duration of use Duration of exposure 75 minDuration of application 75 minFrequency of exposure 0.25 days/yr

Human factors not influenced by risk management Exposed skin surface- 50% of one hand palm (110 cm²)Type of activity (inhalation rate)- Light activity

Other Operational Conditions affecting exposure Location-InsideRoom volume- 58 m3

Ventilation rate- 0.5 per hrRelease area- 4 m2

Contact rate- 30 mg/minRelease duration 4500 sApplication temperature- 25°C


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Section 1 Exposure Scenario: consumerTitle Production of rigid foam (Consumer use)Sector of Use SU21

Process Category n/a

Product Category PC 32


Environmental Release Category n/a

Specific Environmental Release Category ERC 8f

Processes, tasks, activities covered PC32




Dustiness n/a

Concentration in a preparation/product (w/w%) ≤5%



Operational conditionsAmounts used 825 g

Frequency and duration of use Duration of exposure- 30 min, Exposure frequency- 0.2 l/yr

Human factors not influenced by risk management Type of activity (inhalation rate)- Light activityExposed skin surface- 1900 cm2

Other Operational Conditions affecting exposure Location- InsideApplication temperature- 25°CInhalation rate- 1.5 l/hrRoom volume- 57.5 m3


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