Dossiers GHS CLP Regulation

CLP Regulation

Regulation 1272/2008 EC: CLP

CLP regulation defines new rules of classification, labelling and packaging for chemicals in the European Union. This new system based on international recommendations of the Global Harmonized System (GHS) is entrered in force the 20th of january 2009. It will replace the current system of classification
It repeals EU directives on dangerous substances (67/548) and dangerous mixtures ( 99/45) and amends the regulation 1907/2006 (REACH).
It will be mandatory for substances from december 2010 and for mixtures in june 2015.
CLP means Classification, Labelling and Packaging.

A new classification system

CLP Regulation is the implementation of the UNO GHS in the European Union.
Every country intenting to apply this system leans on the document of GHS UNECE to adapt it in its own regulation. Thanks to the modular approach every country can select which modules have to be implemented. Thus some danger categories are not in force in th EU and some others are specific.

A new terminology

GHS introduces new definitions to caracterize the danger:

  • Hazard class: nature of the physical, health or environmental hazard.

  • Hazard category: division of criteria within each hazard class, specifying hazard severity.

  • Hazard statement: statement assigned to a hazard class and category that describes the nature of the hazards of a hazardous product, including, where appropriate, the degree of hazard.

  • Signal word: Word used to indicate the relative level of severity of hazard and alert the reader to a potential hazard on the label. The GHS uses “Danger” and “Warning” as signal words;

  • Precautionary statement: phrase (and/or pictogram) that describes recommended measures that should be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous product, or improper storage or handling of a hazardous product. These statements are divided in four types: Prevention, Response, Storage et Disposal.

A new labelling

The GHS will use nine new symbols:

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GHS01: Exploding bomb

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GHS06: Skull and crossbones

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GHS02: Flame

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GHS07: Exclamation mark

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GHS03: Flame over circle

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GHS08: Health hazard

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GHS04: Gaz cylinder

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GHS09: Environment

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GHS05: Corrosion

A new nomenclature

Hazard statements are represented by H phrases . Ex: H224 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Precautionary statements are represented by P phrases. Ex: P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

Differences GHS-CLP

The following categories are not implemented in CLP Regulation:

Hazard class description

Hazard Class / Category

Hazard statement according to UNECE GHS

Flammable liquids

2.6/4

H227

Acute toxicity (oral, dermal,inhalative)

3.1/5

H303 H313 H333

Skin corrosion/irritation

3.2/3

H316

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

3.3/2B

H320

Hazardous to the aquatic environment

4.1 A/2

H401

Hazardous to the aquatic environment

4.1A/3

H402

Hazard class 3.7 Reproductive toxicity is enlarged. Following stements have been adopted:
  • H360F: May damage fertility
  • H360D: May damage the unborn child
  • H360FD: May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child
  • H360Fd: May damage fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child
  • H360Df: Peut nuire au foetus. Suspected of damaging fertility
  • H361f: Suspected of damaging fertility
  • H361d: Suspected of damaging the unborn child
  • H361fd: Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child
Hazard statement 5.1 Hazardous to the ozone layer has been added.
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