Sector-specific Approaches for Safe Use of Mixtures by Workers
The DUCC bottom-up approach focuses on Safe Use of Mixtures Information (SUMI), providing guidance for workers' safe handling of mixtures. It involves SWEDs and SUMIs integrated within Safety Data Sheets (SDS) of mixtures, tailored for specific sectors. The elements include template considerations, exposure descriptions, and practical advice for professionals. Registrants use this approach to develop Chemical Safety Assessments (CSA) and enhance downstream communication of SUMIs.
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Sector-specific approaches for deriving and communicating information for the safe-use of mixtures by workers inc. SUMIs Safe Use of Mixtures Information for end-users DUCC Mixtures TF October 2016
Content The DUCC bottom-up approach: The elements The concept SUMI: Safe Use of Mixtures Information The template additional considerations SWEDs and SUMIs in a nutshell The members involved Useful links Acronyms 2
The DUCC Bottom-Up approach The elements SWED Based on SWED the output of the assessment, containing simple advice to the professional or industrial end-user One SWED One SUMI Are use oriented and not specific for a product To be integrated within or appended to the SDS of mixtures (1- or 2-pager) Sector-specific Worker Exposure Description Sector association Describe the typical use conditions of mixtures by workers Are an element of the use maps Template is published It is the input information for registrants to perform a CSA / Workers Exposure (i.e. provides the exposure determinants) Formulator 1. To check SWEDs vs. incoming ES for substances 2. To communicate downstream the appropriate SUMI SUMI Safe Use of Mixtures Information 3
The DUCC Bottom-Up approach The concept SDS substance Use maps Registrants Exposure scenarios Sector association SDS mixture SWED SUMI Note 1: Pre-defined packages / standardized sets of information containing the relevant Operational Conditions/Risk Management Measures for the majority of uses of the mixtures that are relevant for the sector Downstream users Note 2: Options for the formulator if the substance exposure scenario (ES) does not fit in the pre-defined conditions: to send the information back to the supplier and discuss whether he can endorse it update his CSR. to perform a DU CSA. to follow the conditions of the ES received from supplier Note 3: the output will consist basically of the safe use information pre-defined by the sector, in a easy-to-understand language for industrial and professional end-users
The DUCC Bottom-Up approach SUMI the template Mandatory SUMI content Optional SUMI content SUMI: Safe Use of Mixtures Information for end-users Sector / Company logo Good practice advice If relevant, applicable (sector-specific) good practice advice Sector_SUMI_code: Title of SUMI General description of process covered May include use descriptor codes or reference to SWED Use of pictograms when available Operational Conditions Additional information on product composition Maximum duration: xx min. To include references to other relevant sections of SDS or product label Other: xxx Risk Management Measures Required RMMs, use of pictograms Reference to Section 8 of SDS for RMM specifications If applicable: any environmental measures Disclaimer Disclaimer on boundaries of SUMI use Sector_SUMI_code / version number Sector_SUMI_code / version number 5 NOTE: This format can be adapted by companies. Published on DUCC website.
The DUCC Bottom-Up approach SUMI additional considerations Sending information on safe use of mixtures is mandatory for classified products (REACH Art. 31(7)) Therefore SUMI would be expected for classified products only Do not replace SDS! SDS includes product-specificinformation (classification, specifications of Personal Protective Equipment, ) and SUMI is for the use Sometimes more than one SUMI can be integrated within or appended to the SDS Depending on the way that typical uses are defined by the sectors Will ideally be translated (to be made available by sectors) 6
The DUCC Bottom-Up approach SWEDs and SUMIs in a nutshell Are elements of the use maps, focusing on human health for workers Prepared by sector associations DUCC members have initiated this project but other DU sectors can also consider developing their SWEDs/SUMIs Developed mostly for classified mixtures Developed for the majority of uses in a sector ( 80-20 rule ) Supporting formulators in complying with their REACH duties Helping to improve the communication in the supply chain 7
The DUCC Bottom-Up approach The members involved So you may expect to receive a SUMI if you work with a classified mixture, such as: Adhesives and sealants Paints and printing inks Construction chemicals Imaging and printing chemicals Detergents, maintenance and cleaning products 8
Useful links Where to find the explanatory document and the SUMI template? On DUCC website / Publications, Guidance and Tools: http://www.ducc.eu/Publications.aspx Other interesting links: https://echa.europa.eu/csr-es-roadmap/use-maps/templates-and-submission ECHA s section for downstream users http://echa.europa.eu/web/guest/regulations/reach/downstream-users More information about the Chemical Safety Report/Exposure Scenario Roadmap http://echa.europa.eu/csr-es-roadmap ECHA s Use maps website: For more information on DUCC, please visit: www.ducc.eu 9
Acronyms A.I.S.E. CEPE CSA CSR CSR/ES Roadmap Chemical Safety Report/Exposure Scenario Roadmap DU Downstream User DU CSA Downstream User Chemical Safety Assessment DUCC Downstream Users of Chemicals Co-ordination group ECHA European Chemicals Agency EFCC The European Federation for Construction Chemicals ES Exposure Scenario ESCom Exposure Scenarios for Communication I&P Europe Imaging and Printing Europe FEICA Association of European Adhesive and Sealant Industry REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 RMM Risk Management Measures SDS Safety Data Sheet SUMI Safe Use of Mixtures Information SWED Sector-specific Workers Exposure Description International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink and Artists Colors Industry Chemical Safety Assessment Chemical Safety Report 10
