Dangerous Preparation Directive

There is an EU scheme for classification and labelling of dangerous preparations (i.e., formulations of substances) the Dangerous Preparations Directive (DPD) (a. 7). The EU supplier has to keep a record of the evaluation for inspection by the regulatory authorities. There is no obligation to conduct new studies, but the available information has to be used and interpreted according to the DSD and DPD. 

A review is given of the relationships between coatings, regulations and the environment. Mention is made of classification and labelling, the dangerous substances directive, the dangerous preparations directive, market restrictions, occupational exposure limits, and solvent controls. 11 refs. 

Dangerous Preparations Directive. Gives provisions on how to classify, package and label the paint product that contains dangerous substances (EU, 1988) (EU, 1999a). 

Directive 1999/45/EC, also called Dangerous Preparations Directive (2) and... 

With regard to preparations, these were regulated by the Dangerous Preparations Directive... 

The Hazardous Substances Model Regulations have been developed by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission[16] which is a federal agency. These regulations are mostly based on the EU Dangerous Preparations Directive 67/548/EEC (1967). The Hazardous Substances regulatory package consists of the following documents ... 

Classification and labelling of dangerous preparations (Directive 88/379/EEC) / Practical Handbook - Commission of the European Communities, Directorate-General Internal Market and Industrial Affairs (Luxembourg Office for Official Publications of the EC, 1992), ISBN 92-826-... 

Chemicals (Hazardous Information and Packaging for Supply - CHIP) Regulations 2002, which implements Directive 67/548/EEC and its seventh amendment 92/32/ EEC, the Dangerous Preparations Directive (99/45/EC) and its amendments, and the Safety Data Sheet Directive (91/155/EEC)... 

The classification and labelling requirements under the Dangerous Preparations Directive 67/548/EEC are implemented by the CHIP Regulations. The Regulations require chemical suppliers to identify the hazards of substances and preparations. Dangerous chemicals then must be packaged suitably, provided with labels and accompanied by additional information for safe use (such as safety data sheets). 

The CHIP Regulations implement the 88/379/EEC Dangerous Preparations Directive (DPD) and subsequent amendments/adaptions plus the 91/155/EEC Safety Data Sheets Directive. 

Additionally, annex I contains substance-specific concentration limits for the classification of preparations, which must be applied instead of the common concentration limits of the Dangerous Preparation Directive 1999/45/EC [3-2]. 

Dangerous substances have to be labeled in accordance with Article 23 of Dangerous Substance Directive 67/548/EEC [4-1] and dangerous preparations in accordance with Article 10 of Dangerous Preparation Directive 1999/45/EC [4-3]. The intention of labehng is to inform the professional user (as well as everybody else) of the most important hazards of substances and preparations and the main precautionary measures. Therefore the label should express aU potential hazards which could be relevant to normal handling and use of the substances or preparations. 

In general, dangerous preparations have to be labeled in accordance with the requirements of Dangerous Preparation Directive 1999/45/EC [4-3]. The requirements are similar to those for dangerous substances, with some special exceptions. 

For all substances manufactured or imported in quantities of more than 10 tonnes per year, a chemical safety assessment (CSA) has to be carried out and the results summarized in the chemical safety report (CSR). A CSR is not necessary for preparations in which substances are present above the consideration hmit mentioned in the Dangerous Preparation Directive 199/45/EC [8-4] or in annex I of the Dangerous Substance directive 67/548/EEC [8-5]. The CSR should consist of the following sections ... 

Dangerous Preparations Directive Biological Products Regulations... 

Until 1 June 2015 should contain the classification of a mixture according to the Dangerous Preparations Directive (DPD). However, if a mixture is already classified, labelled and packaged according to the CLP regulation, it should also contain the CLP classification of the mixture. 

Classification, packaging and labelling of mixtures of substances (or Preparations ) are covered by Directive 88/379/EEC (known as the Dangerous Preparations Directive ). This Directive replaced the Solvents Directive (73/173/EEC) and the Paints Directive (77/728/EEC). It embodies essentially the same principles as those put forward in the Substances Directive. 

The Dangerous Preparations Directive [4] as amended, for preparations (defined as mixtures or solutions composed of two or more substances, e.g. an intentional solvent blend such as methylated spirits). 

The class cation and labeling of substances is prescribed in Annex VI to the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (as it was formerly done by the supplier using the criteria of Annex VI of the Dangerous Substances Directive 67/548/EEC [EU DSD]). For preparations, like avor and fragrance compounds, the rules of the Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45/EC (EU DPD) have to be followed. 

Also the issue of hazard classification and labeling of dangerous substances and preparations, and essential oils containing hazardous components will be addressed and some examples will be given. This relates to the recent publication of the Commission Directive 2006/8/EC amending the Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45/EC. 

Dangerous Preparations Directive Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of May 31, 1999 concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labeling of dangerous preparations (OJ L 200, 30.7.1999, p. 1). 

Contrary to the provisions of the Dangerous Preparation Directive information on every biocidal product, irrespective of whether it is classified as dangerous or not and whether it is intended for professional or consumer use, has to be submitted to the poison control centres. 

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