Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (repealed)Dangos y teitl llawn

[F1 ANNEX V U.K. SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE LABELLING OF CERTAIN PREPARATIONS

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Directive 2006/8/EC of 23 January 2006 amending, for the purposes of their adaptation to technical progress, Annexes II, III and V to Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations (Text with EEA relevance).

A. For preparations classified as dangerous within the meaning of Articles 5, 6 and 7 U.K.

1. Preparations sold to the general public U.K.

1.1. The label on the packaging containing such preparations, in addition to the specific safety advice, must bear the relevant safety advice S1, S2, S45 or S46 in accordance with the criteria laid down in Annex VI to Directive 67/548/EEC. U.K.

1.2. When such preparations are classified as very toxic (T+), toxic (T) or corrosive (C) and where it is physically impossible to give such information on the package itself, packages containing such preparations must be accompanied by precise and easily understandable instructions for use including, where appropriate, instructions for the destruction of the empty package. U.K.

2. Preparations intended for use by spraying U.K.

The label on the packaging containing such preparations must compulsorily bear the safety advice S23 accompanied by safety advice S38 or S51 assigned to it in accordance with the criteria laid down in Annex VI to Directive 67/548/EEC.

3. Preparations containing a substance assigned phrase R33: Danger of cumulative effects U.K.

When a preparation contains at least one substance assigned the phrase R33, the label on the packaging of the preparation must carry the wording of this phrase as set out in Annex III to Directive 67/548/EEC, when the concentration of this substance present in the preparation is equal to or higher than 1 %, unless different values are set in Annex I to Directive 67/548/EEC.

4. Preparations containing a substance assigned phrase R64: May cause harm to breastfed babies U.K.

When a preparation contains at least one substance assigned phrase R64, the label on the packaging of the preparation must carry the wording of this phrase as set out in Annex III to Directive 67/548/EEC, when the concentration of this substance present in the preparation is equal to or higher than 1 %, unless different values are set in Annex I to Directive 67/548/EEC.

B. For preparations irrespective of their classification within the meaning of Articles 5, 6 and 7 U.K.

1. Preparations containing lead U.K.

1.1. Paint and varnishes U.K.

The label on the packaging of paints and varnishes containing lead in quantities exceeding 0,15 % (expressed as weight of metal) of the total weight of the preparation, as determined in accordance with ISO standard 6503/1984, must show the following particulars:

‘ Contains lead. Should not be used on surfaces liable to be chewed or sucked by children ’ .

In the case of packages the contents of which are less than 125 millilitres, the particulars may be as follows:

‘ Warning! Contains lead ’ .

2. Preparations containing cyanoacrylates U.K.

2.1. Adhesives U.K.

The label on the immediate packaging of adhesives based on cyanoacrylate must bear the following inscriptions:

• ‘Cyanoacrylate

  Danger

  Bonds skin and eyes in seconds

  Keep out of the reach of children’ .

Appropriate advice on safety must accompany the package.

3. Preparations containing isocyanates U.K.

The label on the packaging of preparations containing isocyanates (as monomers, oligomers, prepolymers, etc., or as mixtures thereof) must bear the following inscriptions:

• ‘Contains isocyanates.

  See information supplied by the manufacturer’ .

4. Preparations containing epoxy constituents with an average molecular weight ≤ 700 U.K.

The label on the packaging of preparations containing epoxy constituents with an average molecular weight ≤ 700 must bear the following inscriptions:

• ‘Contains epoxy constituents.

  See information supplied by the manufacturer’ .

5. Preparations sold to the general public which contain active chlorine U.K.

The label on the packaging of preparations containing more than 1 % of active chlorine must bear the following particular inscriptions:

‘ Warning! Do not use together with other products. May release dangerous gases (chlorine) ’ .

6. Preparations containing cadmium (alloys) and intended to be used for brazing or soldering U.K.

The label on the packaging of the above mentioned preparations must bear the following inscription printed in clearly legible and indelible characters:

• ‘Warning! Contains cadmium.

  Dangerous fumes are formed during use.

  See information supplied by the manufacturer.

  Comply with the safety instructions’ .

7. Preparations available as aerosols U.K.

Without prejudice to the provisions of this Directive, preparations available as aerosols are also subject to the labelling provisions in accordance with points 2.2 and 2.3 of the Annex to Directive 75/324/EEC as last amended by Directive 94/1/EC.

8. Preparations containing substances not yet tested completely U.K.

Where a preparation contains at least one substance which, in accordance with Article 13.3 of Directive 67/548/EEC, bears the inscription ‘ Caution — substance not yet tested completely ’ , the label on the packaging of the preparation must bear the inscription ‘ Warning — this preparation contains a substance not yet tested completely ’ if this substance is present in a concentration ≥ 1 %.

9. Preparations not classified as sensitising but containing at least one sensitising substance U.K.

The label on the packaging of preparations containing at least one substance classified as sensitising and being present in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % or in a concentration equal to or greater than that specified under a specific note for the substance in Annex I to Directive 67/548/EEC must bear the inscription:

‘ Contains (name of sensitising substance). May produce an allergic reaction ’ .

10. Liquid preparations containing halogenated hydrocarbons U.K.

For liquid preparations which show no flashpoint or a flashpoint higher than 55 °C and contain a halogenated hydrocarbon and more than 5 % flammable or highly flammable substances, the label on the packaging must bear the following inscription as appropriate:

‘ Can become highly flammable in use ’ or ‘ Can become flammable in use ’ .

11. Preparations containing a substance assigned phrase R67: vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness U.K.

When a preparation contains one or more substances assigned the phrase R67, the label on the packaging of the preparation must carry the wording of this phrase as set out in Annex III to Directive 67/548/EEC, when the total concentration of these substances present in the preparation is equal to or higher than 15 %, unless:

• the preparation is already classified with phrases R20, R23, R26, R68/20, R39/23 or R39/26,

• or the preparation is in a package not exceeding 125 ml.

12. Cements and cement preparations U.K.

The label on the packaging of cements and cement preparations containing more than 0,0002 % soluble chromium (VI) of the total dry weight of the cement must bear the inscription:

‘ Contains chromium (VI). May produce an allergic reaction ’

unless the preparation is already classified and labelled as a sensitiser with phrase R43.

C. For preparations not classified within the meaning of Articles 5, 6 and 7 but containing at least one dangerous substance U.K.

1. Preparations not intended for the general public U.K.

The label on the packaging of preparations referred to in Article 14.2.1(b) must bear the following inscription:

‘ Safety data sheet available for professional user on request ’ .]