CLP is being updated: 15th ATP

The 15^th of CLP

On August 11^th 2020 Regulation 2020/1182, corresponding to the 15^th ATP, has been published on the official EU journal. This Regulation amends Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP).

The 15^th ATP updates Annex VI to CLP by adding 37 harmonised substances, deleting two and changing the classification of 21 substances already incuded in the Annex.

15^th ATP: what’s new?

Here are some of the most important modifications introduced by the 15^th ATP:

• Addition of the acute and chronic (1) acquatic toxicity classifications (H400 and H410) for the powder form of lead.
• Introduction of the harmonised classification for nitric acid solutions both above and below 70%
• Introduction of the harmonised classification for MBIT (2-methyl-1,2-benzothiazol-3(2H)-one, CAS: 2527-66-4), including the acute toxicity estimate values for skin and oral exposure routes.
• Addition of the Skin corrosive 1C and Serious eye damage 1 classifications for L-(+)-lactic acid (CAS: 79-33-4)

The application of the classification of acute inhalation toxicity for 2-butoxyethanol and the application of the same classification of lead powder to lead in massive form are still under discussion.

The 15^th ATP will come into force on March 1st 2022, and can already be applied on a voluntary basis.

Trace One has planned a regulatory analysis of the 15^th ATP, and will keep you updated on it.

Click this link to read the full text of the 15^th ATP:

• Regulation 2020/1182

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