Abbreviations and acronyms
Preparing chemicals: determining the DPD classification

EC: European Community

C&L: classification and labelling

LC50: 50% lethal concentration

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

CMR: carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic

LD50: lethal dose 50

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

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

SDS: Safety Data Sheet

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