Classification of mixtures under Annex VII
Moving from classification under the Dangerous Substances/Preparations Directives to classification under the CLP Regulation

To change from the old to the new classification for a mixture using Annex VII, the changes to the generic concentration limits must be taken into account. Indeed, the DPD generic concentration limits are, in some cases, higher than those of the CLP regulation (Tool 4 ). In addition, the CLP regulation introduces new additivity rules.

Thus, a mixture not classified under the DPD may be classified under the CLP regulation. It is advisable to look at the classification data in greater detail,...