Trans-esterification product of castor oil and 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol

Uses by professional workers

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

Use name:

Application of paints and coatings by professional workers

Contributing activity / technique for the environment

Name of activity / technique:

Application of paints and coatings by professional workers

Environmental release category (ERC):

ERC8c: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (indoor)

ERC8f: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)

Contributing activity / technique for workers

Contributing activity / technique for workers 1

Name of activity / technique:

Discharging formulation from drums/IBC

Process category (PROC):

PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities

Contributing activity / technique for workers 2

Name of activity / technique:

Discharging formulation from drums/IBC at dedicated facilities

Process category (PROC):

PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at dedicated facilities

Contributing activity / technique for workers 3

Name of activity / technique:

Machine mixing of coating formulation with hardeners

Process category (PROC):

PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes

Contributing activity / technique for workers 4

Name of activity / technique:

Manual mixing of coating formulation with hardeners

Process category (PROC):

PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.

Contributing activity / technique for workers 5

Name of activity / technique:

Appliation of paints/coatings by roller/brush

Process category (PROC):

PROC 10: Roller application or brushing

Contributing activity / technique for workers 6

Name of activity / technique:

Appliation of paints/coatings by professional spraying

Process category (PROC):

PROC 11: Non industrial spraying

Contributing activity / technique for workers 7

Name of activity / technique:

Application of paints/coatings by dipping and pouring

Process category (PROC):

PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring

Product category used:

PC 1: Adhesives, sealants

PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes

PC 9b: Fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay

Sector of end use:

SU 17: General manufacturing, e.g. machinery, equipment, vehicles, other transport equipment

SU 19: Building and construction work

Substance supplied to that use in form of:

in a mixture

Subsequent service life relevant to this use:

yes