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Uses by professional workers

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Uses by professional workers

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environmentopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
General professional use of lubricants and greases in vehicles or machinery. Includes filling and draining of containers and enclosed machinery (including engines)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC9a: Widespread use of functional fluid (indoor)
Name of activity / technique:
General professional use of lubricants and greases in vehicles or machinery. Includes filling and draining of containers and enclosed machinery (including engines)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC9b: Widespread use of functional fluid (outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
General professional use of lubricants and greases in vehicles or machinery. Includes filling and draining of containers and enclosed machinery (including engines) - Use as a lubricant/grease in a closed system
Process category (PROC):
PROC 1: Chemical production or refinery in closed process without likelihood of exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
General professional use of lubricants and greases in vehicles or machinery. Includes filling and draining of containers and enclosed machinery (including engines) - General exposure during maintenance work including draining, refilling.
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
General professional use of lubricants and greases in vehicles or machinery. Includes filling and draining of containers and enclosed machinery (including engines) - General exposure during maintenance work including draining, refilling.
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
General professional use of lubricants and greases in vehicles or machinery. Includes filling and draining of containers and enclosed machinery (including engines) - General exposure during maintenance work including draining, refilling.
Process category (PROC):
PROC 20: Use of functional fluids in small devices
Name of activity / technique:
General professional use of lubricants and greases in vehicles or machinery. Includes filling and draining of containers and enclosed machinery (including engines) - Material storage
Process category (PROC):
PROC 1: Chemical production or refinery in closed process without likelihood of exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
General professional use of lubricants and greases in vehicles or machinery. Includes filling and draining of containers and enclosed machinery (including engines) - Material storage
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no

Uses by professional workers

Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8a: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
Process category (PROC):
PROC 1: Chemical production or refinery in closed process without likelihood of exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Process category (PROC):
PROC 4: Chemical production where opportunity for exposure arises
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Process category (PROC):
PROC 10: Roller application or brushing
Process category (PROC):
PROC 11: Non industrial spraying
Process category (PROC):
PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
Process category (PROC):
PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.
Product category used:
PC 21: Laboratory chemicals
PC 31: Polishes and wax blends
PC 35: Washing and cleaning products
Sector of end use:
SU 0: Other: Professional uses: Public domain
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no

Uses by professional workers

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environmentopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
(Professional) Use in open system. Application of lubricant to work pieces or equipment by dipping, brushing or spraying (without exposure to heat), e.g. mould releases, corrosion protection, slideways
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8a: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Name of activity / technique:
(Professional) Use in open system. Application of lubricant to work pieces or equipment by dipping, brushing or spraying (without exposure to heat), e.g. mould releases, corrosion protection, slideways
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8d: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
(Professional) Use in open system. Application of lubricant to work pieces or equipment by dipping, brushing or spraying (without exposure to heat), e.g. mould releases, corrosion protection, slideways - Manual filling of lubricant container, i.e. bath or tank
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
(Professional) Use in open system. Application of lubricant to work pieces or equipment by dipping, brushing or spraying (without exposure to heat), e.g. mould releases, corrosion protection, slideways - Roller application or brushing of coatings
Process category (PROC):
PROC 10: Roller application or brushing
Name of activity / technique:
(Professional) Use in open system. Application of lubricant to work pieces or equipment by dipping, brushing or spraying (without exposure to heat), e.g. mould releases, corrosion protection, slideways - Spraying onto equipment or article
Process category (PROC):
PROC 11: Non industrial spraying
Name of activity / technique:
(Professional) Use in open system. Application of lubricant to work pieces or equipment by dipping, brushing or spraying (without exposure to heat), e.g. mould releases, corrosion protection, slideways - Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
Process category (PROC):
PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
Name of activity / technique:
(Professional) Use in open system. Application of lubricant to work pieces or equipment by dipping, brushing or spraying (without exposure to heat), e.g. mould releases, corrosion protection, slideways - Draining, maintenance & cleaning of equipment
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
(Professional) Use in open system. Application of lubricant to work pieces or equipment by dipping, brushing or spraying (without exposure to heat), e.g. mould releases, corrosion protection, slideways - Material storage
Process category (PROC):
PROC 1: Chemical production or refinery in closed process without likelihood of exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
(Professional) Use in open system. Application of lubricant to work pieces or equipment by dipping, brushing or spraying (without exposure to heat), e.g. mould releases, corrosion protection, slideways - Material storage
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no

Uses by professional workers

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Name of activity / technique:
(Professional) Use of lubricants in high energy open processes, e.g. in high speed machinery such as metal rolling / forming or metalworking fluids for machining and grinding
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8a: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
(Professional) Use of lubricants in high energy open processes, e.g. in high speed machinery such as metal rolling / forming or metalworking fluids for machining and grinding - Fill bath with fluid
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
(Professional) Use of lubricants in high energy open processes, e.g. in high speed machinery such as metal rolling / forming or metalworking fluids for machining and grinding - Drilling, grinding etc
Process category (PROC):
PROC 17: Lubrication at high energy conditions in metal working operations
Name of activity / technique:
(Professional) Use of lubricants in high energy open processes, e.g. in high speed machinery such as metal rolling / forming or metalworking fluids for machining and grinding - Use of high speed machinery (not MWF uses) - open systems giving rise to mist
Process category (PROC):
PROC 17: Lubrication at high energy conditions in metal working operations
Name of activity / technique:
(Professional) Use of lubricants in high energy open processes, e.g. in high speed machinery such as metal rolling / forming or metalworking fluids for machining and grinding - Draining, maintenance & cleaning of equipment
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
(Professional) Use of lubricants in high energy open processes, e.g. in high speed machinery such as metal rolling / forming or metalworking fluids for machining and grinding - Treat and dispose spent fluid
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
(Professional) Use of lubricants in high energy open processes, e.g. in high speed machinery such as metal rolling / forming or metalworking fluids for machining and grinding - Material storage
Process category (PROC):
PROC 1: Chemical production or refinery in closed process without likelihood of exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
(Professional) Use of lubricants in high energy open processes, e.g. in high speed machinery such as metal rolling / forming or metalworking fluids for machining and grinding - Material storage
Process category (PROC):
PROC 2: Chemical production or refinery in closed continuous process with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no

Uses by professional workers

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8a: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Transfer of professional product to a container (bottle/bucket/machine); medium RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Transfer of professional product via a dedicated system (bottle/machine); no RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Use in a closed process
Process category (PROC):
PROC 1: Chemical production or refinery in closed process without likelihood of exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Use in a closed process; Occasional exposure
Process category (PROC):
PROC 3: Manufacture or formulation in the chemical industry in closed batch processes with occasional controlled exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Semi-closed system
Process category (PROC):
PROC 4: Chemical production where opportunity for exposure arises
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; (Trigger) spraying; no RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 11: Non industrial spraying
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; (Trigger) spraying; medium RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 11: Non industrial spraying
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Spraying; medium RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 11: Non industrial spraying
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Spraying; no RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 11: Non industrial spraying
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Brushing after trigger spraying or brushing with tools; no RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 10: Roller application or brushing
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Brushing after trigger spraying or brushing with tools; medium RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 10: Roller application or brushing
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Manual application; no RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Manual application; medium RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Treatment of articles by dipping, soaking or pouring; medium RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Treatment of articles by dipping, soaking or pouring; no RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Washing, cleaning and disinfecting products - Professional uses; Treatment of articles by dipping, soaking or pouring; short-term; medium RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no

Uses by professional workers

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8a: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Contributing activity / technique for workersopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Transfer of professional product to a container (bottle/bucket/machine); medium RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Transfer of professional product via a dedicated system (bottle/machine); no RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Professional uses; Fully closed equipment
Process category (PROC):
PROC 1: Chemical production or refinery in closed process without likelihood of exposure or processes with equivalent containment conditions
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Professional uses; Semi-closed system
Process category (PROC):
PROC 4: Chemical production where opportunity for exposure arises
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Professional uses; Brushing; no RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 10: Roller application or brushing
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Professional uses; Brushing; medium RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 10: Roller application or brushing
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Professional uses; Manual application; no RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Professional uses; Manual application; medium RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Professional uses; Treatment of articles by dipping, soaking or pouring; medium RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Professional uses; Treatment of articles by dipping, soaking or pouring; no RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
Name of activity / technique:
Professional uses; Polishes and wax blends - Professional uses; Treatment of articles by dipping, soaking or pouring; short-term; medium RMM
Process category (PROC):
PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no