CEPE GUIDE TO LABELLING and PACKAGING of
DANGEROUS PREPARATIONS
for the Paint, Varnish, Printing Ink
and Artists’ Colours Industry
11th Edition
Part 1
General Guidance on Packaging and Labelling
requirements of the Dangerous Preparations
Directive 1999/45/EC and Annex XVII to REACH
Regulation (EC) N° 1907/2006 (formerly Marketing
and Use Directive 76/769/EEC)
Date of issue: 2009-06-10
(Revised 2009-08-26)
Replaces 10th Edition dated: 2007-03-28
The 11th edition was prepared by the members of the CEPE Technical
Committee ‘Labelling and Safety Data Sheet’.
This guide is based on the best knowledge of the CEPE Technical Committee ‘Labelling and
Safety Data Sheets’. No liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. The final
responsibility for correct classification, packaging and labelling rests with the user of this
Guide.
CEPE Labelling Guide 11th edition – Part 1
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This guide consists of 3 parts:

Part 1:
General Guidance on Packaging and Labelling
requirements of the Dangerous Preparations Directive
1999/45/EC and Annex XVII to REACH Regulation (EC) N°
1907/2006 (formerly Marketing and Use Directive 76/769/EEC)
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Part 2:
Labelling requirements arising from other legislation
and voluntary labelling
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Part 3:
Catalogue of translations of P-phrases
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Part 1 INDEX
Table of changes
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1.
Introduction
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2.
Legal background
2.1
Basic Legislation
2.2
Other Directives/Regulations governing the packaging and labelling
of dangerous preparations
2.3
Effects on other directives
2.4
References
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3.
Requirements to label
3.1
General
3.1.1 Which preparations are covered by the DPD?
3.1.2 Classification as dangerous
3.1.3 Labelling as dangerous for supply
3.2
Content and size of label
3.2.1 Language
3.2.2 General requirements
3.2.3 Label dimension and design
3.2.4 Transport and supply labels
3.3
Rules for Symbols, phrases and names
3.3.1 Symbols
3.3.2 R-, S- and P-Phrases
3.3.3 Chemical Names
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4.
Special labelling requirements arising from the DPD
4.1
Non Hazardous Preparations
4.2
Rules/Exemptions for small packaging
4.2.1 Packaging not exceeding 125 ml
4.2.2 Packaging too small or otherwise unsuitable for
the required labelling
4.3
Two packs products
4.4
Aerosols
4.5
Special R-phrases requirements
4.5.1 Aspiration hazard
4.5.2 Isocyanates
4.5.3 Skin dryness or cracking - R66
4.5.4 Drowsiness and dizziness - R67
4.5.5 Preparations containing a substance assigned R33
4.5.6 Preparations containing a substance assigned R64
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Special packaging requirements
5.1
General
5.2
Specific rules
5.2.1 Child resistant fastenings
5.2.2 Tactile warnings of danger
5.2.3 Preparations not classified as sensitising but containing
at least one sensitising substance
5.2.4 Preparations containing halogenated hydrocarbons
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Appendices
1.1.
Selection of S-Phrases
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1.2.
Selection of P-phrases
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1.3.
Regulations, Directives, Amendments and Adaptations relevant to this Guide
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TABLE OF CHANGES
Changes introduced to the 10th edition – 2007-03-28
ADDITIONS
Chapter 2
references to REACH and CLP Regulations
Par. 2.1
Note on repeal date of DSD and DPD
Par. 2.2
Par. 2.4
Appendix 1.2
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Reference to the last amendment of the Aerosol directive
New references to the REACH and CLP Regulations and to Directive on
Land Transport of Dangerous Goods
Additional note related to REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
Reference to the CLP Regulation
New P-phrases for DEGBE, MDI and DCM
AMENDMENTS
Reference to Annex I DSD replaced by CLP Regulation (EC) No
1272/2008, Annex VI, Part 3, Table 3.2
Reference to Annex I DSD replaced by CLP Regulation (EC) No
1272/2008, Annex VI, Part 3, Table 3.2
References to MUD 76/769/EEC replaced by Annex XVII to REACH
Regulation
Par. 3.1; 3.3.3,
Reference to Annex I DSD replaced by CLP Regulation (EC) No
4.5.2,
4.5.6
1272/2008, Annex VI, Part 3, Table 3.2
and 5.2.3
Appendix 1.2
renumbering of indents 1.5 to 1.10 due to deletion of 1.4
Appendix 1.3
Chapter 1
Par. 2.4
Par. 3.2.2.6
Par. 3.3.2.4
and Appendix
1.2, 1.4
adaptations of references to actual legislation
WITHDRAWN/DELETED
 Reference to MUD
 References to BPD, VOC Product Directive and detergent Regulation
taken out as mentioned in section 2.2
 Editorial changes in the before last paragraph
 Several references to amendments of DSD
 Reference to MUD 76/769/EEC
 References to ADR and DIR Directives
Reference of the ranges set earlier in Directive 80/232/EEC
P93 is deleted
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INTRODUCTION
This guide deals only with the classification, packaging and labelling rules governing
supply of dangerous preparations. Separate rules apply to the transport of dangerous
preparations.
This guide considers the European Union harmonised legislation relating to the
classification, packaging and labelling of preparations (mixtures). This legislation is
detailed in chapter 2 ‘Legal Background’. The CEPE guide to labelling and
packaging of dangerous preparations deals only with the aspects related to paints,
printing inks and artists’ colours and related products. For the classification of these
preparations, the CEPE Members should refer to commercial available software or
other methods.
This guide has been prepared by the CEPE Technical Committee ‘Labelling and
Safety Data Sheets’ with the aims of:

helping the CEPE Members classify and produce labels in accordance with
the DPD 1999/45/EC and other directives when required

avoiding discrepancies in the labelling of products with a similar hazard
classification.

Including industry voluntary phrases to address issues such as duty of care,
product stewardship, etc.
This guide gives the basic principles of the classification, packaging and labelling of
preparation enabling the selection of the proper instructions for commercially
available labelling software.
It should be noted that, in some cases, other obligations than those arising from the
DPD – (see section 2.2) – can force the supplier of a preparation to provide more
information than those derived from the DPD.
Labels constitute a first way to inform the user of a preparation of the intrinsic hazard
and potential risk arising from its properties. The CEPE Technical Committee
“Labelling and Safety Data Sheet” reiterates the provisions of Annex II to the REACH
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 on the Safety Data Sheets, which is the way to inform
in detail the professional user exposed to the preparation.
This guide is based on the best knowledge of the CEPE Technical Committee
‘Labelling and Safety Data Sheets’. No liability can be accepted for any errors or
omissions. The final responsibility for correct classification, packaging and labelling
rests with the user of this Guide.
In this guide,
- ‘Coatings’ means paints, printing inks, varnishes and artists’ colours.
- ‘Preparations’ are mixtures or solutions composed of two or more substances.
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‘Substances’ means chemical elements and their compounds in the natural state
or obtained by any production process, including the additive necessary to
preserve the stability of the product, and impurity deriving from the production
process used, but excluding any solvent which may be separated without
affecting the stability of the substance or changing its composition. Where
impurities, additives or individual constituents of substances have been identified,
they shall be taken into consideration if their concentration is greater or equal to
the limits specified in Annex VI, 1.7.2.1 to the DSD. Substances not already
listed in the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, Annex VI, Part 3, Table 3.2
have to be self-classified by the supplier according to the rules of DSD.
The rules for the classification, packaging and labelling of preparations are similar to
those applied for substances. The symbols, risk phrases and safety phrases applied
to substances and preparations are given in the Annex VI to DSD.
The following abbreviations are used in this document
ATP: Adaptation to the Technical Progress
CLP: Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures
(Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008)
CRF: Child Resistant Fastenings
DPD: Dangerous Preparations Directive
DSD: Dangerous Substances Directive
EEA: European Economic Area (EU+NO+IS+LI)
EC: European Communities
EU: European Union
FP: Flash Point
GP: General Public
MS: Member States
MW: Molecular Weight
OEL: Occupational Exposure Limit
REACH: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the Registration,
Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
SDS: Safety Data Sheet
TWD: Tactile Warning of Danger
In this document, no account it is taken of the DPD provisions related to
gaseous preparations, explosives, alloys and polymers in massive
forms, nor of the provisions for plant protection products covered by
Directive 91/414/EEC, which are all irrelevant to paints, printing inks and
artist’s colours.
The provisions relating to the danger for the ozone layer are not referred
in this document as such substances are not known to be used in the
manufacture of paints, printing inks and artists’ colours.
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LEGAL BACKGROUND
This guide describes the state of the art for the legislation mentioned in sections 2.1,
2.2, 2.3 and 2.4. For the status of the various amendments and adaptations of the
directives mentioned in this section of the Guide, the reader should refer to Appendix 3.
2.1
Basic Legislation
The classification and labelling of preparations is primarily governed by
 Council Directive, 67/548/EEC and adaptations and amendments, on the
approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the
Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of
dangerous substances (referred to in this guide as the “DSD”). This
directive includes a Labelling Guide (Annex VI), which sets out the rules
for the classification and labelling of substances and preparations. Annex
I to this Directive (list of classified dangerous substances) is deleted since
20 January 2009 and replaced by Annex VI, Part 3, Table 3.2 of CLP.
 Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative
provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging
and labelling of dangerous preparations and its adaptation to the technical
progress and amendment (the “DPD”).
Note: both Directives will be repealed by 1 June 2015.
2.2
Other Directives/Regulations governing the packaging and labelling of
dangerous preparations
 Council Directive, 75/324/EEC, on the approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to aerosols dispensers (adapted by Directive
94/1/EC and 2008/47/EC) concerning special labelling provisions for
preparations placed on the market in the form in aerosols dispensers
(the “Aerosol Directive”).
 European Parliament and Council Directive 98/8/EC concerning the
placing of biocidal products on the market (the “BPD”)
 European Parliament and Council Directive 2004/42/EC (The “VOC
Product Directive”) concerning the limitation of emissions of volatile
organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain paints
and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products and amending Directive
1999/13/EC.

Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and the
Council on Detergents (the “Detergents Regulation”)

Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the
Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and
Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and in particular its Annex XVII
relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous
substances and preparations (formerly the “Marketing and Use
Directive 76769/EEC repealed on 1 June 2009”)

Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of
24 September 2008 on the inland transport of dangerous goods
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Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and the
Council concerning of 16 December 2008 on the Classification,
Labelling and Packaging of substances and mixtures
Effects on other directives
The classification and labelling of dangerous preparations have to be taken
into consideration for the provisions set in other directives such as:
•
Council Directive, 88/378/EEC, on the safety of toys (the “Toys Safety
Directive”)
•
Council Directive, 91/689/EEC, on hazardous waste (the “Hazardous
Waste Directive”) to be repealed on by Directive 2008/98/EC of the European
Parliament and the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing
certain Directives on 12 December 2010 (this Directive modifies few article of
Directive 91/689/EEC).
•
Council Directive 98/24/EC on the protection of the health and safety of
workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work (fourteenth individual
Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC)
•
Council Directive, 96/82/EC, on the control of major-accident hazards
involving dangerous substances (the “COMAH Directive”)
•
Annex II to the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 on the Safety
Data Sheets repealing by June 1st, 2007 Commission Directive, 91/155/EEC.
2.4
References
67/548/EEC, Dangerous Substances Directive (DSD)
The 28th Adaptation to the Technical Progress (Directive 2001/59/EC of 6
August 2001, OJ L 225 of 21.8.2001) adapts especially Annex VI dealing with
the labelling guide.
To Note:
 Annex I to this Directive (list of classified dangerous substances) is
deleted since 20 January 2009 and replaced by Annex VI, Part 3, Table
3.2 of CLP

Directives 2008/58/EC (30th adaptation) and 2009/2/EC (31st
adaptation) dealing with the adaptation of Annex I due to be
implemented by 1 June 2009 will not be transposed by Member States
but be subject to the 1st ATP to CLP
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75/324/EEC, Aerosol Directive
20 May 1975, OJ L 147 of 9. 6. 75 adapted by Directive 94/1/EC of 6 January
1994, OJ L 23 of 28. 1. 94 and last amended by Directive 2008/47/EC of 8
April 2008, OJ L 96 of 9. 4. 2008
76/211/EEC, Nominal quantities on the packages
20 January 1976, OJ L 46 of 21. 2. 76 amended by Directive 2007/45/EC of 5
September 2007, OJ L 247 of 21. 9. 2007
80/232/EEC, Ranges of Nominal Quantities for General Public
15 January 1980, OJ L 51 of 25. 2 80 repealed on 11 April 2009 by Directive
2007/45/EC
88/378/EEC, Safety of Toys Directive
7 June 1988, OJ L 187 of 16. 7. 88
89/391/EEC, Safety at Work Directive
12 June 1989, OJ L 138 of 29. 6. 89
91/689/EEC, Hazardous Waste Directive
12 December 1991, OJ L 377 of 31. 12. 91. to be repealed on by Directive
2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 19 November
2008on waste and repealing certain Directives on 12 December 2010 (this
Directive modifies few article of Directive 91/689/EEC).
96/82/EC, COMAH Directive
9 December 1996, OJ L 10 of 14. 1. 97 amended by Directive 2003/105/EC of
16 December 2003, OJ L 345 of 31. 12. 2003.
98/8/EC, Biocidal Products Directive
16 February 1998, OJ L 123 of 24. 4. 98
98/24/EC, Chemical Agents Directive
7 April 1998, (14th individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of
Directive 89/391/EEC), OJ L 131 of 5 5. 98, last amended by Directive
2007/30/EC of 20 June 2007, OJ L 165 of 27. 6. 2007
1999/45/EC, DPD
European Parliament and Council Directive concerning the approximations of
the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States
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relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous
preparations of 31 May 1999, OJ L 200, 30.7.1999
Adapted to the technical progress and amended by
 Directive 2001/60/EC of 7 August 2001, OJ L 226, 22.8.2001
 Directive 2006/8/EC of 23 January 2006 amending Annexes II, III, and
V …, OJ L 19, 24.1.2006
2004/42/EC, VOC Product Directive
European Parliament and Council Directive concerning the limitation of
emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in
certain paints and varnishes and vehicle refinishing products and amending
Directive 1999/13/EC of 21 April 2004, OJ L143, 30.4.2004
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, (the “REACH Regulation”)
Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council of 18 December 2006
concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restrictions of
Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending
Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing […] Commission Directive 91/155/EEC,
[…], OJ L 396 of 30. 12. 2006
(The Annex II on the Safety Data Sheets repeals Commission Directive,
91/155/EEC on June 1st, 2007 and the Annex XVII on restrictions of marketing
and uses, repeals Directive 76/769/EEC on June 1st, 2009).
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (the “CLP Regulation”)
Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council of 16 December 2008
on the Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures
amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and
amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, OJ L353 of 31. 12. 2008
(This Regulation delete Annex I to Directive 67/548/EEC on 1 June 2009)
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REQUIREMENTS TO LABEL
3.1
General
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3.1.1 Which preparations are covered by the DPD?
A preparation must be evaluated to determine if it is classified as dangerous
for supply if:
- it contains at least one dangerous substance (listed in Annex VI,
Part 3, Table 3.2 of CLP) or
- it contains at least one dangerous substance self-classified by the
supplier in accordance with DSD, or
- it is described by one of the categories in Annex V of the DPD.
3.1.2 Classification as dangerous
A preparation is classified as dangerous when:
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it has a physical-chemical hazard when determined in accordance
with the tests of Annex V of DSD1 and/or
it has a health hazard when determined by calculation (the
“conventional method”) or by testing in accordance with the tests of
Annex V of DSD
Note: this conventional method does not apply for the aspiration hazard
where viscosity has also to be taken into account (see 4.5.1).
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it has an environmental hazard when determined by calculation (the
conventional method, including M-factors; Annex III to the DPD) or
by testing in accordance with the tests of Annex V of the DSD.
Note: when a preparation contains one or more mixtures of substances or complex
substances (e.g. substances listed in Annex VI, Part 3, Table 3.2 of CLP under Index No.
648 or 649), the constituents mentioned in Chapter 3 of the SDS should be taken into
consideration individually when calculating the classification of the product. For the
remaining part of the composition, the classification of the complex substance given by the
supplier should be taken into consideration with the exception of the carcinogenic
classification (R 40) assigned to specific mentioned components in chapter 3 of the SDS.
(For carcinogenicity the corresponding Notas in Annex VI, Part 1 to CLP applies).
Note on the classification for the danger to the aquatic environment:
 For preparations containing substance(s) classified R50 or R50/53 in Annex VI, Part
3, Table 3.2 of CLP affected with specific concentration limits, those concentration
limits apply.
 When the preparation contains substance(s) classified R50 or R50/53 appearing in
Annex VI, Part 3, Table 3.2 of CLP without specific concentration limits or is selfclassified by the manufacturer, the concentration limits shall be assigned in
accordance with the specifications in Part B of Annex III of DPD (as amended by
Directive 2006/8/EC –i.e. M-factors applied).
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3.1.3 Labelling as dangerous for supply
The package of a preparation classified as dangerous is required to carry a
label containing specified information. This information relates to the supply of
the preparation and provides an overview of the key health, environmental and
safety issues related to the preparation.
Application of the classification procedures in the DPD leads to the
classification of the preparation in one or more categories of danger, each with
its associated hazard symbol and qualifying R- and/or S-phrases. However not
all symbols and R- and S-phrases need necessarily be shown on the label.
The DPD sets out rules for selection of the various requirements for the label.
These are dealt with in the following sections of the Guide.
3.2
Content and size of label
3.2.1 Language
The languages to be used for the labelling of preparations are the official
language(s) of the country on which they are placed on the market.
Note: In Belgium, labelling in Dutch, French and German is
compulsory.
In Switzerland one of the three national languages, German,
French, Italian is acceptable
3.2.2 General requirements
The following information shall be clearly and indelibly marked on any
package:
3.2.2.1
Trade name
The trade name or designation of the preparation.
3.2.2.2
Name - address - telephone number
The name and full address including the telephone number2 of the
person established in the Community, who is responsible for placing the
preparation on the market, whether it be the manufacturer, the importer
or the distributor.
3.2.2.3
See 3.3.3
Chemical names
3.2.2.4
Symbols
See 3.3.1.
When symbols are required, those may express a health hazard and/or
an environmental hazard and/or physical-chemical hazard.
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Warning phrases
The appropriate combination of hazard (R) and safety (S) phrases must
be shown.
It is not required to indicate code and number of the phrases on the
label, only the full text. In addition, phrases from DSD, from Annex V of
DPD and from the Marketing and Use Directive must be shown, if
applicable. These phrases have been assigned ‘P’ numbers by CEPE
for ease of reference. Other phrases that have been agreed at an
industry level, including additional S-phrases, may be included on a
voluntary basis.
3.2.2.6
Nominal quantity
For any preparation sold to the general public, the nominal quantity
(expressed either as mass or volume) shall be shown according to
Directive 76/211/EEC.
3.2.3 Label dimensions and design
3.2.3.1
Generally the information shall be shown within an area
defined by size and clear outline. The area can take the form of a label,
which must then be firmly affixed to one or more surfaces of the primary
packaging, so that the information can be read horizontally when the
packaging is set down normally. Foldout labels firmly affixed by one
face to the package may be used.
3.2.3.2
The colour and presentation of the label, or the packaging
(if the required information is printed directly onto the packaging), shall
be such that the danger symbol(s) and its background stand out clearly
(see 3.3.1).
3.2.3.3The dimensions of the information area or label shall be as
follows:
Package contents
Dimensions
Dimension symbol
-less than or equal to 3 litres
-greater than 3 litres and
not exceeding 50 litres
-greater than 50 litres and
not exceeding 500 litres
-greater than 500 litres
at least 52 x 74 mm
(if possible)
at least 19,6 x 19,6 mm
at least 74 x 105 mm
at least 27,9 x 27,9 mm
at least 105 x 148 mm
at least 148 x 210 mm
at least 39,4 x 39,4 mm
at least 55,7 x 55,7 mm
To note: each symbol must cover at least 1/10 of the surface area of
the label but shall not be less than 1 cm².
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3.2.4 Transport and supply labels
3.2.4.1
For the purposes of the DPD, labelling requirements shall
be deemed to be satisfied in the following two cases:
 an outer packaging, containing one or more inner packaging is
labelled in accordance with the international regulations on the
transport of dangerous preparations, and if the inner packaging
or packaging is labelled in accordance with the DPD;
 a single packaging if labelled in accordance with the international
regulations on the transport of dangerous preparations and if,
furthermore, the label shows the name, address and telephone
number of the manufacturer or other person placing the
preparation on the market, the names of constituents and the
warning phrases (i.e. if the packaging needs to be labelled in
accordance with transport regulations, in order to avoid
duplication, the DPD allows the omission of corresponding
symbols normally required by the Directive).
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Rules for symbols, phrases and names
3.3.1 Symbols
3.3.1.1
Each symbol shall cover at least one tenth of the surface
area of the label and shall not be smaller than 1 cm² even for very small
packaging. The orange-yellowish background must stand out clearly on
the label and the symbol must be black.
3.3.1.2
Symbols must always be accompanied by the related
indication of danger. Every time that this Guide mentions “symbol”, it
means “symbol + indication of danger”.
3.3.1.3
The precedence for use of symbols is as follows:
- for physical-chemical hazards: E overrides 0 ,F+ and F
- for health hazards: T+ overrides T overrides C overrides
Xn overrides Xi.
3.3.2 R-, S- and P-phrases
3.3.2.1
General
The following general information is applicable:
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a maximum of six R-phrases and six S-phrases is generally
considered as sufficient by the DPD. This number may be
reduced, but all principal hazards must be covered by the
phrases. Some phrases are however mandatory.
Combination phrases of the form -/-/- are regarded as single
phrases.
-
in addition to the R-phrases and S-phrases, relevant Pphrases might be required.
3.3.2.2
R-phrases
R-phrases (which give information related to the hazard(s) associated
with a specific substance or preparation) are listed in Annex III of DSD.
Combinations of R phrases can also be used.
The following specific rules are applicable to R phrases:
- R11 (highly flammable) and R12 (extremely flammable) need
not appear if they would repeat an indication of danger already
used in combination with the symbol F or F+.
- within the group of R-phrases describing the acute toxicity
hazard (R20 to R28), overriding may be done but should be
limited to the same route of exposure.
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Thus:
R26 overrides R23, R23 overrides R20 (inhalation)
R27 overrides R24, R24 overrides R21 (absorption through skin)
R28 overrides R25, R25 overrides R22 (ingestion)
- within the group of R-phrases describing the corrosivity/irritation
hazard, the following rules are applicable:
R34 overrides R36 and R38 and combinations
R34 overrides R41
R35 overrides R34
The same applies if one of the above R phrases is part of a
combined R phrase.
- In cases where preparations are classified with R45, 46, 49, 60
and/or 61 and also as very toxic, toxic or harmful, the R-phrases
R20 to 28 and R39; 40, 48 65 and 68, and all combinations of
these R-phrases shall be preceded by the word ‘also’.
- when phrases originating from a component do not correspond
to the degree of danger of the preparation due to its
concentration, less severe phrases must be chosen
(declassification rule).
For example: If a preparation is classified Xn, due to a T
component with R23, 24 and/or 25, these phrases must be
replaced respectively by R20, 21 and/or 22.
3.3.2.3
S-phrases
S-phrases (which give advice on the safe storage, handling, use or
disposal of substances or preparations) are listed in Annex IV of the DSD.
Official combinations of S-phrases can also be used.
Appendix 1 gives guidance on the selection of S-phrases, based on the
R-phrases assigned to the preparation.
3.3.2.4
P-phrases
P-phrases are unofficial CEPE reference numbers.
The CEPE TC LSDS have allocated these to phrases
 other than R-phrases or S-phrases, which either are required
by DPD and other directives or
 have been prepared by industry.
They give supplementary or specific advice on particular health, safety or
environmental topics.
P-phrases relevant to the coatings industry are listed in Appendix 1.2.
Their translations in all the EU and EEA languages are in Part 3.
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P-phrases apply for preparations corresponding to the following cases:
P90: Lead compounds
P91: Isocyanates
P92: Epoxy compounds of low molecular weight
P94: Disposal of emptied containers (apply for T+, T, C
preparations)
P95: Restricted for professional use
P96: Aerosols (general)
P97: Aerosols (flammable)
P99: Preparations not classified as sensitising but containing
at least one sensitising substance
P100: Liquid preparations containing chlorinated solvent
above 0.1%
P101: Preparations not classified but containing at least one
dangerous substance or a substance having an
occupational exposure limit.
3.3.3 Chemical names
3.3.3.1
A substance must be named according to the designation
listed in Annex VI, Part 3, Table 3.2 of CLP or by an internationally
recognised designation, if it is not yet listed in Annex I (selfclassification).
3.3.3.2
As a general rule, a maximum of four chemical names
shall suffice to identify the substances primarily responsible for the
major health hazards, which have given rise to the classification and to
the choice of the corresponding phrases referring to the hazards
involved. In some cases, more than four chemical names may be
necessary:
-
for preparations classified T+, T or Xn, only the substances T+, T, C
or Xn present in concentrations equal to, or greater than the lowest
limit (limit Xn or Xi) as mentioned in Annex VI, Part 3, Table 3.2 of
CLP or otherwise as mentioned in part B of Annex II to the DPD
have to be taken into consideration.
-
the name of the substances which have given rise to the
classification of the preparation in one or more of the following
categories:
- carcinogen category 1, 2 or 3
- mutagen category 1, 2 or 3
- toxic for reproduction category 1, 2 or 3
- very toxic, toxic or harmful due to non-lethal effects after a
single exposure (R39, …)
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toxic or harmful due to severe effects after repeated or
prolonged exposure (R48)
sensitising
Substances classified as
- explosive
- oxidising
- extremely flammable
- highly flammable
- flammable
- irritant
- dangerous for the environment
need not to be mentioned on the label unless the substance has to
be mentioned pursuant to the previous categories.
3.3.3.3 Where a manufacturer can demonstrate that the disclosure of
the chemical identity of a harmful or irritant (with the exception of R 41
substances) substance, will put at risk the confidential nature of the
preparation, he is allowed to refer to that substance by means of a
name that identifies the most important functional chemical groups or by
means of an alternative name (guidance for generic names can be
found in Annex VI of the DPD).
Where this is the case, the manufacturer must inform the authorities of
the Member State in which the product is first placed on the market.
This request must be made in accordance with the provisions of Annex
VI, part A, of the DPD.
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4. SPECIAL LABELLING REQUIREMENTS ARISING FROM THE DPD
4.1
Non hazardous preparations
The label of preparations intended for professional users and not
classified as dangerous but containing at least one substance, in an
individual concentration of 1 % or more by weight, posing health or
environmental hazards or for which there is a Community workplace
exposure limit must bear the following inscription: “Safety data sheet
available for professional user on request”. (See also P 101 in
Appendix 1.2.1.10).
Preparations not classified as dangerous but containing one dangerous
substance must fulfil the packaging requirements mentioned in 5.1.1 to
5.1.5.
For any preparation not classified as dangerous, phrases that have
been agreed at an industry level, including S-phrases, may be included
in the label on a voluntary basis.
4.2
Rules/Exemptions for small packaging
4.2.1 Packaging not exceeding 125 ml
 For preparations classified as F, O, Xi (except with R 41) or
N, R- and S-phrases need not be indicated. Only the symbol
has to be indicated.

For preparations classified as Flammable (R10, no symbol),
or dangerous for the environment without N, the R- phrases
have to be indicated, but not the S-phrases.
4.2.2 Packaging too small or otherwise unsuitable for the required
labelling
Packaging of any preparations classified as dangerous may be
unlabelled or labelled in some other way, if they contain such a
small quantity that they do not represent a danger.
Note that for this section authorisation has to be provided by the
national authorities.
Where this derogation is applied, the use of symbols, R- and Sphrases different to those laid down in the DPD is not permitted.
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Two pack products
Label each container according to its own danger and give the
dangerous characteristics of the mixture in the safety data sheet.
Where the base container is supplied part-filled, so as to allow the
activator to be mixed with the base in the container, the container
should be labelled
“See information supplied by the manufacturer”.
See also Appendix 1.2, par. 1.2 (P91) and par.1.3 (P92) for obligatory
label phrases for isocyanate and low molecular weight epoxy
compounds.
4.4
Aerosols
Labelling of DPD applies to the whole content of the aerosol dispenser.
Aerosol dispensers whatever they contain must bear the P96.
Where the content is flammable according to the criteria laid down in
DSD, the container is labelled with the symbol "extremely flammable",
"highly flammable" or "flammable" and P97.
4.5
Special R-phrases requirements
4.5.1
Aspiration hazard
Preparations meeting the criteria below are required to be labelled
with the symbol Xn and the R65:
“Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed”
Criteria:
- contains 10% or more of aliphatic, alicyclic and/or aromatic
hydrocarbons
and
- has a flow time of less than 30 seconds, in a 3 mm ISO cup
according to ISO 2431 at 23°C or
- has a kinematic viscosity of less than 7x10-6 m2.s-1 at 40°C in
accordance with ISO 3104/3105 or
- has a kinematic viscosity derived from measurements of
rotational viscometry in accordance with ISO 3129 of less than
7x10-6 m2.s-1 at 40°C
- or based on practical experience in humans.
R65 does not apply to preparations meeting the above criteria, but
which have a surface tension greater than 33 mN.m-1 at 25°C as
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measured by the Nouy tensiometer or by the test methods shown
in Annex V, part A.5 to DSD.
R65 does not apply to preparations supplied in an aerosol
container or in a container with a sealed spray attachment.
4.5.2
Isocyanates
Preparations containing 1% or more of any isocyanate
compounds unless a lower limit is set in Annex VI, Part 3, Table
3.2 of CLP should be classified as an inhalation sensitiser and
should be labelled
“Xn; R42”
In addition, preparations containing 1% or more of oligomeric or
prepolymeric isocyanates based on HDI3 should also be
classified as a skin sensitiser and should be labelled
“Xn; R42/43”
Skin dryness or cracking – R66
Exclusions
R66 is not required for preparations that are classified and
labelled Xi, R38. This section of the guide should be ignored for
such preparations and additionally for any preparation classified
and labelled R24 or R27.
R66 can only be assigned to preparations that are already
classified for another physico-chemical, health or environmental
effect.
4.5.3

Assigning R66 to coatings
For coatings, it is possible that substances in the following raw
material categories might be assigned R66: inorganic/organic
solids and organic liquids:
Inorganic and organic solids; any solid substance,
assigned R66 need not be taken into consideration, unless
there is practical observation after normal handling and use or
relevant evidence of skin dryness or cracking from contact with
the coating, which is specifically due to the substance in
question.
Any solid substance, for which there is no practical experience
of use in the coatings industry and which is assigned R66,
should be taken into account.
3
See SHEOP Status Report No 1 of 1997-10-21, latest updated in May 2004, available on the
Extranet
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Organic liquids; all organic liquid substances, which are
assigned R66 and S24, should be taken into account.
Preparations meeting the criterion below are assigned the risk
phrase R66 (Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or
cracking) and the safety phrase S24 (Avoid contact with skin).
Criterion
The preparation contains > 20%, in total, of relevant
substances, which are assigned R66.




4.5.4
Rationale for assigning R66
For reasons of evident analogy, the guidance extends the
exempt preparations from Xi, R38 only, as explicitly mentioned
in the Directive, to preparations with severe acute skin
classification R24 and R27.
Solid substances are not taken into account because the
physical form and non-availability will prevent any eventual
effects.
For existing solid substances, which however are not yet
applied in coatings formulations; this practical experience is not
yet known. Therefore the assigning criterion stands for these,
for our industry, novel substances.
By analogy of the DPD, the use of the 20% threshold value is a
consequence of the approach providing warning for skin
irritation. The EC recognises that the effect of skin dryness or
cracking is a lesser effect than skin irritation. In setting the
threshold at an equal 20%, we have adopted a conservative
approach vis à vis the more serious irritation effect.
Drowsiness and dizziness - R67
Exclusions
R67 is not required for preparations that are classified and
labelled with respect to acute inhalation toxicity with Xn; R20,
R23, R26, R68/20, R39/23 or R39/26; or if the preparation is in
a package containing 125 ml or less. This section of the guide
should be ignored for such preparations.
Assigning R67 to coatings
R67 may be assigned to preparations irrespective of whether or
not they are already classified for physico-chemical, other
health or environmental effects.
For coatings, volatile organic substances are likely to be the
only raw material category to be assigned R67. Preparations
meeting the criterion below are assigned R67 (Vapours may
cause drowsiness and dizziness) and the safety phrase S51
(Use only in well ventilated areas)
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Criterion
When a preparation contains one or more substances assigned
the phrase R67, the preparation must be labelled with R67
when the total concentration of these substances is equal to or
greater than 15%, unless any of the above exclusions apply.
Rationale for assigning R 67
Commission Directive 2001/60/EC which is the first adaptation
to technical progress to DPD, has specified the criteria,
including the concentration limit, by which the R67 is to be
assigned to preparations.
4.5.5 Preparations containing a substance assigned R33
When a preparation contains at least one substance assigned
the phrase R33 in a concentration of 1 % or more, unless a
different value is set in Annex VI, Part 3, Table 3.2 of CLP, the
label of the preparation must carry the wording “Danger of
cumulative effects”(=R33).
4.5.6 Preparations containing a substance assigned R64
When a preparation contains at least one substance assigned
the phrase R64 in a concentration of 1 % or more, unless a
different value is set in Annex VI, Part 3, Table 3.2 of CLP, the
label of the preparation must carry the wording “May cause
harm to breastfed babies” (=R64).
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SPECIAL PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS
5.1 General
5.1.1
Packages and closures shall be designed and constructed in
such a way as to preclude any unintentional loss of the contents. This
requirement shall not apply where special safety devices are prescribed.
5.1.2
The packaging and closures must be made of materials that are
not liable to be attacked by the contents or liable to form harmful or
dangerous compounds with the contents.
5.1.3
The packaging and closures shall be strong and solid throughout
so as to ensure that they will not come apart and will safely withstand the
stresses and strains of normal handling4.
5.1.4
Containers, which contain dangerous preparations offered or
sold to the general public, shall not have:
- a shape and/or graphic decoration likely to attract or
arouse the active curiosity of children or to mislead
consumers or
- a presentation and/or a designation used for foodstuffs,
medicinal or cosmetic products.
5.1.5
Receptacles containing certain categories of dangerous
substances and preparations, offered or sold to the general public might
be subject:
- to be fitted with a child resistant fastening and/or
- to carry a tactile warning of danger
5.2
Specific rules
5.2.1 Child resistant fastenings
Substances or preparations supplied (in any size container) to
the general public which are labelled with any of the following
indications of danger come under the requirements for child
resistant fastenings in the DPD:
- Substances or preparations supplied (in any size container)
to the general public which are labelled with the following
indications of danger:
- very toxic
- toxic
- corrosive
preparations containing methanol in a concentration equal or
more than 3% by weight.
4
Various international transport regulations already cover the rules laid down in the Directive
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preparations containing dichloromethane in a concentration
equal or more than 1% by weight.
liquid substances and preparations presenting an aspiration
hazard (see 4.5.1) and classified and labelled accordingly,
except where such a preparation is supplied in an aerosol
dispenser or a container fitted with a sealed spray attachment.
If the packaging of such products is reclosable, then it will have
to be made child resistant by fitting with a replaceable closure
that complies with
ISO 8317: 2003, relating to "child-resistant packaging requirements and methods of testing for reclosable packaging".
Performing the test for child resistant closures will not be
necessary if the person supplying the substance or preparation
can show that it is obvious that the packaging is sufficiently safe
for children because they cannot gain access to the contents
without the help of a tool.
The national authority can ask for certification from a qualified
test house (a laboratory conforming to European Standards
Series EN 45000) stating that:
- the closure is such that it is not necessary to test to ISO 8317 or
- the closure has been tested and found to conform to that
standard.
5.2.2 Tactile warnings of danger
Substances or preparations supplied (in any size container) to
the general public, which are labelled with any of the following
indications of danger come under the requirements for tactile
warnings of danger in the DPD:
- very toxic
- toxic
- corrosive
- harmful
- extremely flammable (not applicable for aerosols)
- highly flammable (not applicable for aerosols)
The packaging of such products must carry tactile warning(s) of
danger in accordance with ISO 11683:1997.
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Preparations not classified as sensitising but containing at
least one sensitising substance
The packaging of preparations containing at least one
substance classified as sensitising and being individually
present in a concentration of 0.1 % or more (or that specified
in Annex VI, Part 3, Table 3.2 of CLP) must bear the
inscription: “Contains (name of the sensitising substance(s)).
May produce an allergic reaction”.
See Appendix 1.2 for specific P99 phrase.
5.2.4 Preparations containing halogenated hydrocarbons
The packaging of liquid preparations which show no flash
point or a flash point higher than 55 °C and contain a
halogenated hydrocarbon and more than 5 % flammable or
highly flammable substances must bear the inscription as
appropriate: “Can become highly flammable in use” or “Can
become flammable in use”.
See Appendix 1.2 for specific P100 phrase.
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Appendix 1.1
SELECTION of S-PHRASES
R-phrase
for Professional use
mandatory
any
recommended
35 or 60
for General Public use
mandatory
2
recommended
35 or 56
not with R50 to R59
7
3 or 47
7 for organic
7
3 or 47
7 for organic peroxide
7
17
14
36,37,39
17
peroxide
14
36,37,39
50
50
with certain org.
peroxides
8 or 9
50
50
with certain org.
peroxides
17
51not needed if S38 is
17
51not needed if S38 is
assigned
assigned
43 if water should not be
43 if water should not be
used for fire fighting
used for fire fighting
46 unless no danger of
swallowing
10
51not needed if S38 is
51not needed if S38 is
assigned
assigned
43 if water should not be
43 if water should not be
used for fire fighting
used for fire fighting
46 unless no danger of
swallowing
11 or 12
9
16
33
9
16
29 for liquids immiscible
with water
14 or 15
7
43 if water should not be
46 unless no danger of
used for fire fighting
swallowing
51
7
for organic
peroxides
8
43
7
51
7
for organic
peroxides
8
43
46 unless no danger of
swallowing.
17
5
6
5
6
46 unless no danger of
swallowing.
20-21-22
13
36 only with R21
22
only for solids in
case of inhalation hazards
37 only with R21
36 only with R21
22
only for solids in
case of inhalation hazards
37 only with R21
23 for liquids in case of
23 for liquids in case of
inhalation hazards
inhalation hazards
46 unless no danger of
swallowing
51
51
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23-24-25
or
26-27-28
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for General Public use
recommended
22 only for solids in
mandatory
1
recommended
13
case of inhalation hazards
22 only for solids in
case of inhalation hazards
23 for liquids/gases in case
23 for liquids/gases in
case of inhalation hazards
of inhalation hazards
27 not needed if S36 is
27 only with R27
27 only with R24
assigned
28 only with
28
28 only with R26,27,28
28
R26,27,28
36 only with R24 or
36 only with R24 or
R26,27,28
R26,27,28
37 only with R24 or
38 or 51
37 only with R24 or
R26,27,28
38 or 51
R26,27,28
39
39
45
45
63 only with R23,26
7
8
7 risk if in contact with
29
31-32
63 only with R23,26
56
7
8
7
risk if in contact with
acids
50
risk if in contact with
acids
acids
50
risk if in contact with
acids
33
13
22
22
only for solids in
case of inhalation hazards
only for solids in
case of inhalation hazards
23 for liquids in case of
23 for liquids in case of
inhalation hazards
inhalation hazards
46 unless no danger of
swallowing.
34-35
26
1
26
25
28
36
37
39
45
36-37-38
25
28
if water should not
be used for fire fighting
if water should not
be used for fire fighting
36
37
39
45
24 or 36 only with R38
25 only with R36
26 only with R36
46 unless no danger of
64
24 or 36 only with R38
25 only with R36
26 only with R36
64
swallowing.
39/23-24-25
39/26-27-28
40
41
same
same
same
25
26
39
as
as
as
R 23 - 24 - 25
R 26 - 27 - 28
R 20 - 21 - 22
25
26
39
46 unless no danger of
swallowing.
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mandatory
22 only for solids in
29
for General Public use
recommended
mandatory
22 only for solids in
case of inhalation hazards
case of inhalation hazards
23 for liquids in case of
23 for liquids in case of
inhalation hazards
inhalation hazards
45
recommended
13
45
46 unless no danger of
swallowing.
63
43
24 except if S36
24 except if S36
already assigned
already assigned
37
45
or 46
or 49
37
22 only for solids in
case of inhalation hazards
must not be sold
must not be sold
23 for liquids/gases in
case of inhalation hazards
must not be sold
must not be sold
must not be sold
must not be sold
must not be sold
must not be sold
must not be sold
must not be sold
36
37
53
48/20-21-22
48/23-24-25
50 or 50-53
51-53
52 or 52-53
53
60 or 61
28
s a m e a s R 20 - 21 - 22
s a m e a s R 23 - 24 - 25
61
29
61
29
61
61
36
37
53
22 only for solids in
case of inhalation hazards
23 for liquids/gases in
case of inhalation hazards
27
28
1
62 or 63
36
37
61
61
61
61
must not be sold
must not be sold
must not be sold
must not be sold
must not be sold
must not be sold
must not be sold
must not be sold
must not be sold
must not be sold
must not be sold
must not be sold
1
36
13
22
only for solids in
case of inhalation hazards
37
23 for liquids/gases in case of inhalation hazards
46 unless no danger of
swallowing.
64
No S-phrase
65
66
67
68
Intended for
Spraying (for
dangerous
preparations)
23
38 (for T+ or T
or 51
preparations)
62 unless S45 or S46
62 unless S45 or S46
are assigned
are assigned
24
51
Same as R 20, 21, 22
23
38 (for T+ or T
preparations) or 51
24
51
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Prioritization of S-Phrases
The final choice of safety phrases must have regard to the risk phrases indicated on
the label and to the intended use of the preparation.
A maximum of six phrases may be as a general rule sufficient to cover the need for
the appropriate safety advice.
The selection of phrases should reflect the profile of the physico-chemical, health and
environmental effects of the preparation and its intended use.
Combined phrases shall be regarded as single phrases.
For situations where more than six phrases will be selected following the guideline for
the selection of S-phrases in Appendix 1.1:
 Mandatory phrases overrule recommended phrases.
 Avoid S-phrases with almost identical meaning as the R-phrases (e.g. R20
together with S23)
 If at least one S-phrase has been already been assigned to all three danger
categories, additional S-phrases connected to health hazard effects have first
priority, physical-chemical effects second priority and phrases connected to the
danger to the environment third priority.
Where it is physically impossible to give all the safety advice (S-phrases) on the
label, the package shall be accompanied by additional safety advice on the use of
the preparation.
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APPENDIX 1.2
SELECTION of P-PHRASES
Under this heading, are listed the official special phrases, which have been given “P
phrase” references by CEPE, and voluntary industry phrases.
1a.
Official special phrases
1.1
Paint containing lead compounds
P90
use: for preparations which contain more than 0.15% by weight of
lead (on the total preparation as supplied)

for packaging  125 ml
a) “Contains lead. Should not be used on surfaces liable to be chewed
or sucked by children”

for packaging < 125 ml
b) “Warning. Contains lead”
Source: Annex V of DPD, B-1.1
1.2
Preparation containing isocyanates
P91
“Contains isocyanates. See information supplied by the manufacturer”
use: for preparations containing isocyanates (monomers, oligomers,
prepolymers, as such or as mixtures). See also paragraphs. 4.5.2 and
5.2.3
Source: Annex V of DPD, B-3
1.3
Preparation containing epoxy compounds with a MW  700
P92
“Contains epoxy constituents. See information supplied by the
manufacturer”
use: for preparations containing substances with epoxy constituents
with an average molecular weight  700. See also paragraph 5.2.3.
Source: Annex V of DPD, B-4
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Disposal of emptied containers
P94
“Empty containers should be disposed of in accordance with the
requirements of [national associations to add appropriate legislative
references]”
use: for the emptied containers of preparations that are subject to
restriction or control on disposal routes
Source: Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive 94/62/EC, Annex V
of DPD, A-1.2
1.5
Restricted for professional use
P95
“Restricted to professional users”
use: for preparations that contain a substance specified in points 29.,
30. and 31. of the Annex XVII to REACH Regulation, and are classified
and labelled as either
- category 1 or 2 carcinogens,
- category 1 or 2 mutagens or
- category 1 or 2 toxic for reproduction.
Source: REACH Regulation, Annex XVII
1.6
Aerosols
P96
“Pressurised container: protect from sunlight and do not expose to
temperature exceeding 50°C. Do not pierce or burn, even after use”
P97
“Do not spray on a naked flame or any incandescent material
Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking
Keep out of reach of children”
Source: Annex to Aerosol Directive 94/1/EC, Annex V of DPD, B-7
1.7
Preparations not classified as sensitising but containing at least
one sensitising substance
P99
"Contains (name of sensitising substance(s)). May produce an allergic
reaction"
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Use: Preparations containing at least one substance classified as
sensitising and being present in a concentration equal to or greater than
0.1 % or in a concentration equal to or greater than that specified under
a specific note for the substance in Annex I to DSD must bear this
inscription:
Source: Annex V DPD, B-9
1.8
Liquid preparations containing halogenated hydrocarbons
P100
a) "Can become highly flammable in use" or
b) "Can become flammable in use"
Use: For liquid preparations which show no flash point or a flash point
higher than 55°C and contain a halogenated hydrocarbon and more
than 5% flammable or highly flammable substances, the packaging
must bear one of these inscriptions depending on the flash point..
Source: Annex V DPD, B 10
1.9
Preparations not classified but containing at least one dangerous
substance
P101
"Safety data sheet available for professional user on request"
Use: For such preparations intended for professional users, the label on
the packaging of the preparations must bear this following inscription:
Source: Annex V DPD, C 1
1.10
Paints (other than spray paints)
butoxyethoxyethanol (DEGBE)
containing
≥
3%
2-(2-
P102
“Do not use in paint spraying equipment”
Use: for paints, other than spray paints, containing ≥ 3% DEGBE that
are placed on the market for supply to the general public. They shall be
visibly, legibly and indelibly marked by 27 December 2010.
Source: item 54 of the Annex to Decision No 1348/2008 amending
MUD 76/769//EEC, becoming REACH Annex XVII after 30 June 2009.
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Preparations containing ≥ 0.1% Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate
(MDI)
P103
− “— Persons already sensitised to diisocyanates may develop
allergic reactions when using this product.
− Persons suffering from asthma, eczema or skin problems should
avoid contact, including dermal contact, with this product.
− This product should not be used under conditions of poor ventilation
unless a protective mask with an appropriate gas filter (i.e. type A1
according to standard EN 14387) is used.”
Use: For preparations containing ≥ 0.1% MDI sold to the general public
together with the supply of certain protective gloves after 27 December
2010.
Source: item 55 of the Annex to Decision No 1348/2008 amending
MUD 76/769//EEC, becoming REACH Annex XVII after 30 June 2009.
1.12
Paint strippers containing ≥ 0.1% Dichloromethane (DCM)
P104
“Restricted to industrial use and to professionals approved in certain EU
Member States – verify where use is allowed.”
Use: for paint strippers containing dichloromethane in a concentration
≥ 0.1% by 6 December 2011
Source: item 58 of the Annex to Decision No 455/2009 amending MUD
76/769//EEC, becoming REACH Annex XVII after 30 June 2009.
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APPENDIX 1.3
Directives amendments and adaptations relevant to this Guide
Recent EU legislation with a
relevance to coatings*
Reference
Keys:
DPD
DPD 1st ATP
DPD AMD (2nd ATP)
1999/45/EC
2001/60/EC
2006/8/EC
DSD
67/548/EEC
DSD 7th AMD
DSD 14th ATP
DSD 16th ATP
DSD 18th ATP
92/32/EEC
91/410/EEC
92/37/EEC
93/21/EEC
DSD 19th ATP
DSD 20th ATP
DSD 21st ATP
DSD 22nd ATP
DSD 23rd ATP
DSD 24th ATP
DSD 25th ATP
DSD 26th ATP
DSD 27th ATP
DSD 28th ATP
DSD 29th ATP
DSD Amendment
DSD Amendment
93/72/EEC
93/101/EC
94/69/EC
96/54/EC
97/69/EC
98/73/EC
98/98/EC
2000/32/EC
2000/33/EC
2001/59/EC
(Art 1.1 & 5)
2004/73/EC
2006/102/EC
2006/121/EC
AD
AD 1st ATP
AD 2nd ATP
75/324/EEC
94/1/EC
2008/47/EC
BPD
98/8/EC
VOC Product Directive
2004/42/CE
Detergent Regulation (EC) No
648/2004
REACH Regulation (EC) No
1907/2006
CLP Regulation (EC) No
1272/2008
AD
AMD
ATP
BPD
CLP
Aerosols Directive
Amendment
Adaptation to Technical Progress
Biocidal Products Directive
Classification, Labelling and
Packaging Regulation
DPD Dangerous Preparations Directive
DSD Dangerous Substances Directive
MUD Marketing and Use Directive
REACH: Regulation of Registration ;
Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals
SDSD Safety Data Sheet Directive
VOC Volatile Organic Compound
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