Abbreviations and acronyms
How and when to apply for authorization to use an Annex XIV substance

CAS: chemical abstracts service

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

CMR: carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic substance

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

DSD: Dangerous Substances Directive (Directive 67/548/EEC)

ECHA: European Chemical Agency

IUCLID: international uniform chemical information database

PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative, toxic.

R&D: research and development

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

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