2. Determine the CLP classification of your mixture on the basis of the equivalence rules
The rules for equivalence are set out in Annex I of the CLP regulation. They are generally common-sense practices. They are presented below, together with their field of applicability.
2.1 Dilution rule
A mixture A is diluted by a substance B which belongs to a hazard category equivalent to or lower than the least toxic component of the mixture. Substance B has no impact on the behavior of the other components. The new mixture is classified as the original mixture.
This rule applies in particular to irritant mixtures to which a non-hazardous component is added, or to corrosive mixtures to which a non-hazardous or irritant component is added.
The main disadvantage of this rule is that it determines a majoritarian...
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Determine the CLP classification of your mixture on the basis of the equivalence rules
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Règlement 1272/2008 CE du Parlement européen et du Conseil du 16 décembre 2008 on classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006....
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You can find out more about CLP on the ECHA website (CLP section).
In the "Help for industry and authorities" section, you'll find various guides to implementing CLP.
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