UK Statutory Instrument
2002
United Kingdom
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002
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Schedules
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Other than gaseous preparations The concentration limits fixed in Table...
Classification by the conventional method as irritant
Gaseous preparations
Classification by the conventional method as sensitising
Classification by the conventional method as carcinogenic
Classification by the conventional method as mutagenic
Classification by the conventional method as toxic for reproduction
Classification of preparations by environmental hazards
Classification for environmental hazards by the conventional method
Conventional method for the evaluation of hazards to the aquatic environment
Conventional method for the evaluation of hazards to the ozone layer
Other than gaseous preparations
Gaseous preparations
Other than gaseous preparations
Gaseous preparations
Other than gaseous preparations
Gaseous preparations
Other than gaseous preparations
Gaseous preparations
Other than gaseous preparations
Gaseous preparations
Classification by the conventional method as very toxic
Classification by the conventional method as toxic
Classification by the conventional method as harmful
Identification of the substance or preparation and the company/undertaking.
Stability and reactivity.
Toxicological information.
Ecological information.
Disposal considerations.
Transport information.
Regulatory information.
Other information.
Composition/information on ingredients.
Hazards identification.
First-aid measures.
Fire-fighting measures.
Accidental release measures.
Handling and storage.
Exposure controls and personal protection.
Physical and chemical properties.
Dangerous preparations to be supplied to the general public
Preparations containing a substance assigned the risk phrase R67
Cement and cement preparations
Preparations not intended for the general public
Dangerous preparations intended for use by spraying
Dangerous preparations containing a substance affected by the risk phrase R33 (danger of cumulative effects)
Dangerous preparations containing a substance affected by the risk phrase R64 (may cause harm to breast-fed babies)
Preparations intended to be sold to the general public that contain active chlorine
Preparations containing cadmium (alloys) intended to be used for brazing or soldering
Preparations containing substances not yet tested completely
Preparations not classified as sensitising but containing at least one sensitising substance
Liquid preparations containing halogenated hydrocarbons
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Citation, commencement and extent
Application
Interpretation
Interpretation and application
Application
Classification of preparations by physico-chemical properties
Classification of dangerous substances and dangerous preparations
Classification of preparations by health effects
Safety data sheets for dangerous substances, dangerous preparations and certain other preparations
Classification for health effects by the conventional method
Advertisements for dangerous substances and dangerous preparations
Lower limits of concentration
Packaging of dangerous substances and dangerous preparations
Labelling of dangerous substances and dangerous preparations
Labelling of single receptacles and receptacles in outer packagings
Particular labelling requirements for certain preparations
Methods of marking or labelling packages
Child resistant fastenings, tactile warning devices and other consumer protection measures
Retention of data for dangerous preparations
Exemption certificates
Enforcement
Defence
Transitional provisions
Extension outside Great Britain
Revocations and modifications
Enforcement and responsible bodies
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Health and Safety Executive
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