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Uses by professional workers

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Uses by professional workers

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environmentopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (indoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8c: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (indoor)
Name of activity / technique:
Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8f: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
Transfer of paint and coating
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Storage of paint and coating
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Spraying of boron-containing paint and coating
Process category (PROC):
PROC 11: Non industrial spraying
Name of activity / technique:
Rolling and brushing of boron-containing paint and coating
Process category (PROC):
PROC 10: Roller application or brushing
Name of activity / technique:
Dipping and pouring of boron-containing paint and coating
Process category (PROC):
PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
Name of activity / technique:
Maintenance and routine cleaning
Process category (PROC):
PROC28: Manual maintenance (cleaning and repair) of machinery
Product category used:
PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes
PC 18: Ink and toners
Sector of end use:
SU 7: Printing and reproduction of recorded media
SU 19: Building and construction work
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
yes
Related assessment:
use assessed in an own CSR

Uses by professional workers

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environmentopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8a: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Name of activity / technique:
Widespread use of reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8b: Widespread use of reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
Transfer of analytical reagent
Process category (PROC):
PROC 9: Transfer of substance or mixture into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing)
Name of activity / technique:
Storage of analytical reagent
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Taking samples ( < 1kg/sample)
Process category (PROC):
PROC 9: Transfer of substance or mixture into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing)
Name of activity / technique:
Laboratory work including weighing and quality control processes
Process category (PROC):
PROC 15: Use as laboratory reagent
Name of activity / technique:
Maintenance and routine cleaning
Process category (PROC):
PROC28: Manual maintenance (cleaning and repair) of machinery
Product category used:
PC 21: Laboratory chemicals
Sector of end use:
SU 24: Scientific research and development
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no
Related assessment:
use assessed in an own CSR

Uses by professional workers

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Name of activity / technique:
Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8a: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
Fill bath with fluid
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Metal machining operations, e.g. drilling, grinding etc
Process category (PROC):
PROC 17: Lubrication at high energy conditions in metal working operations
Name of activity / technique:
Use of high speed machinery (not MWF uses) - lubrication at high energy conditions, indoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 17: Lubrication at high energy conditions in metal working operations
Name of activity / technique:
Use of high speed machinery (not MWF uses) - lubrication at high energy conditions, outdoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 17: Lubrication at high energy conditions in metal working operations
Name of activity / technique:
Use of high speed machinery (not MWF uses) - greasing/lubrication at high kinetic energy conditions, indoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 18: General greasing / lubrication at high kinetic energy conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Use of high speed machinery (not MWF uses) - greasing/lubrication at high kinetic energy conditions, outdoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 18: General greasing / lubrication at high kinetic energy conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Draining, maintenance & cleaning of equipment - indoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Draining, maintenance & cleaning of equipment - outdoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Material storage - indoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Material storage - outdoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Product category used:
PC 24: Lubricants, greases, release products
PC 25: Metal working fluids
Sector of end use:
SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
SU 17: General manufacturing, e.g. machinery, equipment, vehicles, other transport equipment
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no
Related assessment:
use assessed in an own CSR

Uses by professional workers

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Name of activity / technique:
Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8a: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
Transfer of detergent
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Storage of detergent
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Using laundry machine for washing of fabrics
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Hand-washing of fabrics
Process category (PROC):
PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.
Name of activity / technique:
Maintenance and routine cleaning
Process category (PROC):
PROC28: Manual maintenance (cleaning and repair) of machinery
Product category used:
PC 35: Washing and cleaning products
Sector of end use:
SU 0: Other: various SUs
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no
Related assessment:
use assessed in an own CSR

Uses by professional workers

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Name of activity / technique:
Widespread use of functional fluid (outdoor/indoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC9a: Widespread use of functional fluid (indoor)
ERC9b: Widespread use of functional fluid (outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
Draining and (re)filling as well as maintenance work at non-dedicated facilities - indoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Draining and (re)filling as well as maintenance work at non-dedicated facilities - outdoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Draining and (re)filling as well as maintenance work at dedicated facilities - indoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Draining and (re)filling as well as maintenance work - outdoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Material storage - indoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Material storage - outdoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Use of functional fluid in small devices - indoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 20: Use of functional fluids in small devices
Name of activity / technique:
Use of functional fluid in small devices - outdoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 20: Use of functional fluids in small devices
Name of activity / technique:
Use of lubricant/grease in a closed system - indoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 1: Chemical production or refinery in closed process without likelihood of exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Use of lubricant/grease in a closed system - outdoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 1: Chemical production or refinery in closed process without likelihood of exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Product category used:
PC 16: Heat transfer fluids
PC 17: Hydraulic fluids
PC 24: Lubricants, greases, release products
Sector of end use:
SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
SU 17: General manufacturing, e.g. machinery, equipment, vehicles, other transport equipment
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no
Related assessment:
use assessed in an own CSR

Uses by professional workers

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Name of activity / technique:
Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, outdoor/indoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8a: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
ERC8d: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
Storage of liquid fertiliser - indoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Storage of liquid fertiliser - outdoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Closed transfer of boron-containing liquid fertiliser e.g. to storage or from storage to fertigation system - indoor, e.g. in greenhouses
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Closed transfer of boron-containing liquid fertiliser e.g. to storage or from storage to fertigation system - outdoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Storage of boron-containing non-granular and granular fertiliser (1 tonne bulk bags) - indoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Storage of boron-containing non-granular and granular fertiliser (1 tonne bulk bags) - outdoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Transfer of bulk bags to storage as well as transfer and discharge of bulk bags into spreader hopper - indoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Transfer of bulk bags to storage as well as transfer and discharge of bulk bags into spreader hopper - outdoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Spreading of boron-containing granular fertiliser
Process category (PROC):
PROC 11: Non industrial spraying
Name of activity / technique:
Dissolving of non-granular boron-containing fertiliser in water in spreader tank or container - indoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 3: Manufacture or formulation in the chemical industry in closed batch processes with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Dissolving of non-granular boron-containing fertiliser in water in spreader tank or container - outdoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 3: Manufacture or formulation in the chemical industry in closed batch processes with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Filling liquid foliar fertiliser containing boron into a knapsack sprayer - outdoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 9: Transfer of substance or mixture into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing)
Name of activity / technique:
Filling liquid foliar fertiliser containing boron into tractor-pulled spraybar - outdoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Filling liquid foliar fertiliser containing boron into a knapsack sprayer - indoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 9: Transfer of substance or mixture into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing)
Name of activity / technique:
Filling liquid foliar fertiliser containing boron into tractor-pulled spraybar - indoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Spray application of boron-containing liquid foliar fertiliser with knapsack sprayer or tractor-pulled spraybar
Process category (PROC):
PROC 11: Non industrial spraying
Name of activity / technique:
Automated fertigation of plants in greenhouses
Process category (PROC):
PROC 7: Industrial spraying
Name of activity / technique:
Automated fertigation of plants in fields
Process category (PROC):
PROC 7: Industrial spraying
Name of activity / technique:
Maintenance and routine cleaning - indoor, solid
Process category (PROC):
PROC28: Manual maintenance (cleaning and repair) of machinery
Name of activity / technique:
Maintenance and routine cleaning- outdoor, solid
Process category (PROC):
PROC28: Manual maintenance (cleaning and repair) of machinery
Name of activity / technique:
Maintenance and routine cleaning - indoor, liquid
Process category (PROC):
PROC28: Manual maintenance (cleaning and repair) of machinery
Name of activity / technique:
Maintenance and routine cleaning - outdoor, liquid
Process category (PROC):
PROC28: Manual maintenance (cleaning and repair) of machinery
Product category used:
PC 12: Fertilisers
Sector of end use:
SU 1: Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no
Related assessment:
use assessed in an own CSR

Uses by professional workers

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environmentopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8a: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Name of activity / technique:
Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, outdoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8d: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
Transfer of flux paste for welding and brazing
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Storage of flux paste for welding and brazing
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Use of flux paste in welding
Process category (PROC):
PROC 25: Other hot work operations with metals
Name of activity / technique:
Use of flux paste in brazing
Process category (PROC):
PROC 25: Other hot work operations with metals
Name of activity / technique:
Maintenance and routine cleaning
Process category (PROC):
PROC28: Manual maintenance (cleaning and repair) of machinery
Product category used:
PC 38: Welding and soldering products, flux products
Sector of end use:
SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys
SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
SU 17: General manufacturing, e.g. machinery, equipment, vehicles, other transport equipment
SU 19: Building and construction work
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no
Related assessment:
use assessed in an own CSR

Uses by professional workers

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Name of activity / technique:
Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8a: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
Transfer of powdered developer and fixer
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Transfer of stock solution
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Storage of powdered developer and fixer
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Storage of stock solution
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Preparation of stock solution for photographic applications
Process category (PROC):
PROC 4: Chemical production where opportunity for exposure arises
Name of activity / technique:
Dilution of stock solution for photographic applications
Process category (PROC):
PROC 4: Chemical production where opportunity for exposure arises
Name of activity / technique:
Filling of trays with developer and fixer solution containing boron
Process category (PROC):
PROC 9: Transfer of substance or mixture into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing)
Name of activity / technique:
Manual processing of film
Process category (PROC):
PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
Name of activity / technique:
Maintenance and routine cleaning - liquid developer and fixer
Process category (PROC):
PROC28: Manual maintenance (cleaning and repair) of machinery
Name of activity / technique:
Maintenance and routine cleaning - powdered developer and fixer
Process category (PROC):
PROC28: Manual maintenance (cleaning and repair) of machinery
Product category used:
PC 30: Photo-chemicals
Sector of end use:
SU 7: Printing and reproduction of recorded media
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no
Related assessment:
use assessed in an own CSR

Uses by professional workers

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Name of activity / technique:
Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (indoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8c: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (indoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
Transfer of borates to mixing vessel with no dedicated engineering controls in place for reducing the exposure
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Storage of borates
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Formulation of borate PVA solution
Process category (PROC):
PROC 4: Chemical production where opportunity for exposure arises
Name of activity / technique:
Use of borate PVA solution for printing
Process category (PROC):
PROC 3: Manufacture or formulation in the chemical industry in closed batch processes with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Maintenance and routine cleaning - indoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC28: Manual maintenance (cleaning and repair) of machinery
Product category used:
PC 26: Paper and board treatment products
Sector of end use:
SU 7: Printing and reproduction of recorded media
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
yes
Related assessment:
use assessed in an own CSR

Uses by professional workers

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Name of activity / technique:
Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, outdoor/indoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8a: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
ERC8d: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
Manual filling of lubricant container, i.e. bath or tank
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Roller application or brushing of coatings - indoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 10: Roller application or brushing
Name of activity / technique:
Roller application or brushing of coatings - outdoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 10: Roller application or brushing
Name of activity / technique:
Spraying onto equipment or article - indoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 11: Non industrial spraying
Name of activity / technique:
Spraying onto equipment or article - outdoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 11: Non industrial spraying
Name of activity / technique:
Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
Process category (PROC):
PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
Name of activity / technique:
Draining, maintenance & cleaning of equipment
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Material storage - indoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Material storage - outdoor
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Product category used:
PC 24: Lubricants, greases, release products
Sector of end use:
SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
SU 17: General manufacturing, e.g. machinery, equipment, vehicles, other transport equipment
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no
Related assessment:
use assessed in an own CSR