8. Abbreviations and acronyms
APT: adaptation to technical progess (adaptation au progrès technique)
C&L: classification and labeling (classification et étiquetage)
CLP: classification, labelling and packaging (EC regulation no. 1272/2008)
CMR: carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic
DSD: Dangerous Substances Directive (EC Directive 67/548/EEC)
DPD: Dangerous Preparations Directive (EC Directive 1999/45)
ECHA: European Chemicals Agency
SDS: Safety Data Sheet
GHS: globally harmonised system of classification and labelling of chemicals.
UN: United Nations (Organisation des Nations unies)...
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