7. Abbreviations and acronyms

CAS: chemical abstracts service

EC: European Community

CLP: classification, labelling and packaging (EC regulation no. 1272/2008)

LD ₅₀ : 50% lethal dose

DPD: Dangerous Preparations Directive (EC Directive 1999/45)

DSD: Dangerous Substances Directive (EC directive no. 67/548)

EEA: European Economic Area –

SDS: Safety Data Sheet

REACh: registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals (EC regulation no. 1907/2006)