1. Translation table from classification under Directive 67/548/EEC to classification under Regulation 1272/2008 (Annex VII of the CLP Regulation) - Practical examples
Mariusz Godala
Belgrade
23-24 June 2011

2. Article 61(5) of CLP Regulation
Where a substance or mixture has been classified in accordance with Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC before 1 December 2010 or 1 June 2015 respectively, manufacturers, importers and downstream users may amend the classification of the substance or mixture using the conversion table in Annex VII to CLP Regulation.
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3. Annex VII – Translation Table
This Annex includes a table to assist translation of a classification made for a substance or a mixture under Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC, respectively, into the corresponding classification under CLP Regulation.
Whenever data for the substance or mixture are available, an evaluation and classification shall be done in accordance with Articles 9 to13 of CLP Regulation.
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4. Annex VII – Translation Table
Although conceptually similar, the coverage of CLP and the DSD or DPD is different. In some places, there is a good relationship between the category of danger and corresponding R-phrases and hazard categories and corresponding hazard statements but in others, the relationship is less well defined.
Additionally CLP introduces new hazard classes reflecting hazards that were not covered or only partly covered by DSD and DPD.
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5. Annex VII – Translation Table
When classifying in accordance with CLP, the use of the tables contained in Annex VII is optional. They can only be used to translate an existing classification provided that:
- the substance was classified according to the DSD before 1st December 2010 or the mixture was classified according to the DPD before 1st June 2015; and
- there is no data (scientific or technical information) for the substance or mixture available for an individual hazard class.
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6. Annex VII – Translation Table
CLP introduces new hazard classes reflecting hazards that were not covered or only partly covered by DSD and DPD:
gases under pressure,
flammable aerosols,
self-reactive substances
corrosive to metals
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7. Annex VII – Translation Table
The hazard class “gases under pressure” is a new hazard class that was not considered in DSD.
Gases that are classified in Annex VI of CLP have been identified with the indication “Press. Gas” in the Classification column but without the indication of the group and the corresponding hazard statement (H280 or H281). The group depends on the physical state in which the gas is packaged and therefore has to be assigned case-by-case (note U in Part 1 of Annex VI).
Example:
- hydrogen:
F+; R12 (DSD) Flamm. Gas 1; H220 Press. Gas 1 (Note U) (CLP)
- Boron trifluoride:
R14, T+; R26, C; R35 (DSD) Pres. Gas 1 (Note U), Acute Tox. 2; H330, Skin Corr. 1A; H314 (CLP)
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8. Annex VII – Translation Table
The hazard class ‘corrosive to metals’ was not included in the DSD. Therefore, reclassification is not applicable. Only the substances and mixtures presenting the health related property “Skin corrosive” were included (Symbol C with R-phrases 34 or 35). These substances generally present a significant potential for the “corrosive to metals” property and should be considered for testing.
Example:
Hydroxylamine: (CLP) Unst. Expl. H200, Met. Corr. 1 H290, Acute Tox. 4 * H302, STOT RE 2 *H373, STOT SE 3 H335, Skin Irrit. 2 H315, Eye Dam. 1 H318, Skin Sens. 1 H317, Aquatic Acute 1 H400
(DSD) R5 ⊗, Xn; R22-48/22, Xi; R37/38-41, R43, N; R50
Non-conformity with Table 3.1 for physical hazards
It is recommended to update the physical hazards of some entries in Table 3.2 in a forthcoming adaptation totechnical progress. Until these entries are updated, the physical hazards of the corresponding entries in both tables will not be in conformity. These entries are indicated with reference ⊗ in Table 3.2.
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9. Annex VII – Translation Table
Classification under Directive 67/548/EEC
Physical state of the
substance when relevant
Classification under CLP Regulation
R10
liquid
No direct translation possible.
Correct translation of R10, liquid is:
— Flam. Liq. 1, H224 if flashpoint < 23°C and initial boiling point ≤ 35°C
— Flam. Liq. 2, H225 if flashpoint < 23°C and initial boiling point > 35°C
— Flam. Liq. 3, H226 if flashpoint ≥ 23°C

10. Annex VII – Translation Table - example
Substance (liquid) classified according to Directive 67/548/EEC as flammable (R10). What will be the classification of these substance according to CLP. Additional information about the substance found in Safety Data Sheet of :
- flashpoint: 22C,
- boiling point: 57C.
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11. Annex VII – Translation Table
Classification under Directive 67/548/EEC
Physical state of the substance when relevant
Classification under CLP Regulation
R11
liquid
No direct translation possible
Correct translation of F; R11, liquid is:
— Flam. Liq. 1, H224 if initial boiling point ≤ 35°C
— Flam. Liq. 2, H225 if initial boiling point > 35°C

12. Flammable liquid
Transport classification
Flammable liquid
Classification according to CLP
Class 3; Packing groupI
Flam. Liq. 1; H 224
Class 3; Packing group II
Flam. Liq. 2; H 225
Class 3; Packing group III
Flam Liq. 3; H 226
Example: methanol – UN number 1230 – Class 3, packing group II – classification according to CLP: Flam. Liquid 2; H225

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Example
Mixture (liquid) is classified according to DPD Directive as flammable (R10). What should be the classification of these mixture according to CLP Regulation? During reclassification used the information mentioned below: a) information found in section 14 of SDS: UN number 1263 (Paints); Transport Class: 3; Packing group: III b) information found in section 9 of SDS : boiling temperature: 150°C - 200°C; Flashpoint: above 25°C
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14. Annex VII – Translation Table
Different criteria Example: Flammable substances and mixtures (DSD/DPD):Flash point ≥ 21°C and ≤ 50°C (CLP):Flash point ≥ 23°C and ≤ 60°C
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15. Annex VII – Translation Table
E; R2 - No direct translation possible.
E; R3 - No direct translation possible
Potential translation outcomes:
1) Explosive.
2) Organic peroxide
3) Flammable solid
4) Oxidising solid
5) Self-reactive
6) No classification
(**** - Correct classification for physical hazards could not be established
For some entries the correct classification for physical hazards could not be established because sufficient data are not available for the application of the classification criteria in this Regulation. The entry might be assigned to a different (also higher) category or even another hazard class than indicated. The correct classification shall be confirmed by testing).
Index Number
DSD classification
CLP classification
E; R2
Expl. 1.3****; H202
Expl. 1.1; H201
E; R3
Unst. Expl.; H200

16. Annex VII – Translation Table
ADR Classification CLP Classification
Class 1 Division Explosives Division 1.1
Class 1 Division Explosives Division 1.2
Class 1 Division Explosives Division 1.3
Class 1 Division Explosives Division 1.4
Class 1 Division Explosives Division 1.5
Class 1 Division Explosives Division 1.6
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17. Acute toxicity– translation Table (Annex VII)
Classification - Directive 67/548/EEC
Physical state of the substance when relevant
Classification – CLP Regulation
Note
Xn; R20
gas
Acute Tox. 4; H332
(1)
vapours
dust/mist
Xn; R21
Acute Tox. 4; H312
Xn; R22
Acute Tox. 4; H302
T; R23
Acute Tox. 3; H331
Acute Tox. 2; H331
T; R24
Acute Tox. 3; H311
T; R25
Acute Tox. 3; H301
T+; R26
Acute Tox. 2; H330
Acute Tox. 1; H330
T; R27
Acute Tox. 1; H310
T; R28
Acute Tox. 2; H300

18. Annex VII – Translation Table
Note 1 For these classes it is possible to use the recommended minimum classification as defined in section in Annex VI. Data or other information may be available to indicate that re-classification in a more severe category is appropriate. This minimum classification should only be used if no additional hazard information is available.
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19. Acute toxicity – dermalEU
T+;R27
T;R24
Xn; R21
LD50
≤50
50-200
CLP
Cat. 1
Cat. 2
Cat. 3
Cat. 4

20. Acute toxicity Exposure routes Category 1 Category 2 Category 3
Oral (mg/kg bodyweight)
ATE≤5,0
5<ATE≤50
50<ATE≤300
300<ATE≤2000
Dermal (mg/kg bodyweight)
ATE≤50
50<ATE≤200
200<ATE≤1000
1000<ATE≤2000
Gases (ppm V)
ATE≤100
100<ATE≤500
500<ATE≤2500
2500<ATE≤20000
Vapours (mg/l)
ATE≤0,5
0,5<ATE≤2,0
2,0<ATE≤10
10,0<ATE≤20,0
Dust/mist (mg/l)
ATE≤0,05
0,05<ATE≤0,5
0,5<ATE≤1,0
1,0<ATE≤5,0
Acute toxicity – oral
T+; R28
T; R25
Xn; R22
LD mg/kg
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
LD mg/kg

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Example
Substance classified according to DSD as:
- Toxic with R phrase R24 (Toxic in contact with skin),
- Harmful with R phrase R22 (Harmful if swallowed).
Additional information about these substance:
Acute dermal toxicity : LD50= 120 mg/kg,
Oral LD50 rat : LD50= 210 mg/kg.
What is the classification of these substance according to the CLP Regulation?
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22. Annex VII – Translation Table
Note 2 It is recommended to classify in Category 1B even if it also could be possible that 1C could be applicable for certain cases. Going back to original data, may not result in a possibility to distinguish between Category 1B or 1C, since the exposure period has normally been up to 4 hours according to Regulation (EC) No 440/2008. However, for the future, when data are derived from tests following a sequential approach as foreseen in the Regulation (EC) No 440/2008, Category 1C should be considered.
UE: C; R CLP: Działanie żrące 1A (Skin Corr. 1A)
UE: C; R CLP: Działanie żrące 1B (Skin Corr. 1B) Note 2
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23. Corrosive in ≥1 of 3 animals
Skin corrosion
Corrosive in ≥1 of 3 animals
Corrosive subcategory
Exposure
Observation
Category 1
Corrosive 1A
≤ 3 mimutes
≤ 1 hour 1B
>3 minutes ≤ 1 hour
≤ 14 days 1C
>1 godzina ≤ 4 hours

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Example
Substance (liquid) classified according to DSD as: - Corrosive to skin with R phrase R34 (Causes burns), - Toxic with R phrase R25 (Toxic if swallowed). Additional information about these substance: - A substance was tested on acute skin irritation / corrosion according to OECD TG 404. A substance produced destruction of skin tissue after 1hour 45 minutes after application of the subtance on the skin of tested animals. - Oral LD50 rat = 28 mg/kg, - flashpoint: Tz=57C, What is the classification of these substance according to the CLP Regulation?
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25. Annex VII – Translation Table
Xn; R48/20
STOT RE 2
H373
(3)
Xn; R48/21
Xn; R48/22
T; R48/23
STOT RE 1
H372
T; R48/24
T; R48/25
Xn; R68/20
STOT SE 2
H371
Xn; R68/21
Xn; R68/22
Note 3 The route of exposure could be added to the hazard statement if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard.
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26. STOT - Example CLP classification: Carc 2 H351 Acute Tox. 4* H302
STOT RE 2* H373** (May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure)
Aquatic Chronic 1 H410
DSD classification:
Carc. cat. 3; R40
Xn; R22- 48/22 (Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed)
N; R50/53

27. Annex VII – Translation Table
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC
Classification according to Regulation 1272/2008/WE
N; R50
Aquatic Acute 1 H400
N; R50/53
Aquatic Chronic 1 H410
N; R51/53
Aquatic Chronic 2 H411
R 52/53
Aquatic Chronic 3 H412
R 53
Aquatic Chronic 4 H413

28. Annex VII – Translation Table
DSD
…. and the substance is not rapidly degradable and/or the experimentally determined BCF ≥ 100 (or, if absent, the log Kow ≥ 3)
CLP
… and the substance is not rapidly degradable and/or the experimentally determined BCF ≥ 500 (or, if absent, the log Kow ≥ 4)
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29. Annex VII – Translation Table - Mixtures
Translation Table for mixture - attention is drawn to the fact that for some hazards the DPD generic concentration limits, to be applied for mixtures, are lowered under CLP. Lower generic concentration limits are set for skin corrosion (R34 and R35), severe eye damage and eye irritation (R41 and R36), skin irritancy (R38) and reproductive toxicity (R60, R61, R62 and R63). Where mixtures containing substances with risk phrases R34 or R41 have been classified on basis of the hazards of individual ingredients, the use of the translation table will lead to an under-classification of the mixture. Therefore, for mixtures with these R-phrases, the use of the translation table may not be appropriate and re-classification may be done by using the existing data.
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30. Annex VII – Translation Table - Mixtures
DPD: Mixtures containing 1-5% of R34 substances (and thus not classified) CLP: Skin Irritant Category 2 - The generic concentration limit is 1% in the CLP but the corresponding limit is 5% in the DPD.
DPD: Mixtures containing 10 – 20% of R38 substances (and thus not classified) CLP: Skin irritant Category 2
The generic concentration limit is 10% in the CLP but the corresponding limit is 20% in the DPD.
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31. Annex VII – Translation Table - Mixtures
DPD: Mixtures containing 1-3% of R41 or R34 substances (and thus not classified) CLP: Eye irritant Category 2 - The lower generic concentration limit is 1% in the CLP but the corresponding limit is 5% in the DPD. DPD: Mixtures containing 3-5% of R41 or R34 substances (and thus not classified) CLP: Serious eye damage Category 1 - The generic concentration limit is 3% in the CLP but the corresponding limit is 10% in the DPD.
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32. Annex VII – Translation Table - Mixtures
DPD: Mixtures containing 10 –20% of R36 substances (and thus not classified) CLP: Eye irritant Category 2 - The generic concentration limit is 10% in the CLP but the corresponding limit is 20% in the DPD.
DPD: Mixtures containing 3 - 5% of R62 or R63 substances (and thus not classified) CLP: Reproductive toxicant, Category 2 - The generic concentration limit is 3% in the CLP but the corresponding limit is 5% in the DPD.
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33. Annex VII – Translation Table - Mixtures
DPD: Mixtures containing % of R60 or R61 substances (and thus not classified) CLP: Reproductive toxicant Category 1A/1B -The generic concentration limit is 0.3% in the CLP but the corresponding limit is 0.5% in the DPD.
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Example
Mixture consists of:
4,5% of substance classified according to DSD as corrosive with R phrase R34 (C; R34)
6% of substance classified according to DSD as irritant with R phrase R38 (Xi; R38)
What will be the classification of these mixture according to CLP Regulation? During the reclassification use:
- translation table to reclassified the mixture,
- translation table to reclassified substances – compounds of the mixture. Then used the calculation methods to classified mixture according to CLP Regulation.
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35. Annex VII – Translation Table
Directive 67/548/EEC CLP Regulation
R EUH001
R EUH006
R EUH014
R EUH018
R EUH019
R EUH044
R EUH029
R EUH031
R EUH032
R EUH066
R EUH070
Supplemental hazard statements shall be include in the section for supplemental information on the label.
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36. Annex VII – Translation Table
Pentane DSD classification: F+;R12 Xn;R65 R66 R67 N;R51/53 CLP classification Flam. Liq. 2; H225 Asp. Tox. 1; H304 STOT SE 3; H336 Aquatic Chronic 2; H411 Supplemental Hazard Stetement (Part of labelling of substance – not classification) EUH 066
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