Everyone has probably seen unintentionally comically translated instructions. Nevertheless, it is important and, in the case of safety data sheets, even mandatory that these documents are translated into the official… Continue reading How safety data sheets are translated
Category: SDS Authoring
Comparison of PBT and vPvB in REACH and CLP
As a result of the introduction of new EU classifications, the classifications PBT (persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic) and vPvB (very persistent and very bioaccumulative) are currently defined in both the… Continue reading Comparison of PBT and vPvB in REACH and CLP
How must substances be named in the safety data sheet?
When preparing safety data sheets, the question of how substances (must) be named arises frequently. Especially if you would rather not specify certain substances because they are a trade secret.… Continue reading How must substances be named in the safety data sheet?
New classification PBT and vPvB
There are new classifications in the environmental field that provide a statement about particularly persistent substances since 20.04.2023 in the European Union: PBT and vPvB. The hazard class is called… Continue reading New classification PBT and vPvB
New classification endocrine disruption (environment)
Endocrine disruption, i.e. the new classification of hormone-like substances, distinguishes between the disruption for the environment and for human health. In this article, I describe the classification for the effect… Continue reading New classification endocrine disruption (environment)
New classification endocrine disruption (human health)
Just after the specification of endocrine disruptors in safety data sheets (article currently only available in German) under REACH, new classifications were presented in the CLP Regulation. In this article,… Continue reading New classification endocrine disruption (human health)
CLP Regulation: New classifications are here!
Preliminary versions of the CLP Regulation have been available for some time, and since 31 March 2023 it is official: new classifications are coming in Europe [1]. We will go… Continue reading CLP Regulation: New classifications are here!
New SDS in 2023
Some people working with SDSs may not have noticed it yet, but we are currently in the transition period to a new SDS format. For the second time, Annex II… Continue reading New SDS in 2023
CLP acute toxicity classification explained
Many factors play an important role in the CLP classification “acute toxicity”. Acute toxicity is predominantly based on LD50 values from animal experiments and the route of exposure. LD50 is… Continue reading CLP acute toxicity classification explained
What ist the meaning behind product identifiers?
Product identifiers can be found in every safety data sheet – you can’ t do without them. But do you know what is actually hidden behind this term? Quite a… Continue reading What ist the meaning behind product identifiers?