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Distillates (petroleum), C3-6, piperylene-rich
A complex combination of hydrocarbons from the distillation of saturated and unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons usually ranging in the carbon numbers C3 through C6. It consists of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons having carbon numbers in the range of C3 through C6, predominantly piperylenes.
EC / List no.: 270-726-2
CAS no.: 68477-35-0
Mol. formula:
Danger! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (ATP01corr) approved by the European Union, this substance may cause genetic defects, may cause cancer and is an extremely flammable gas.
Additionally, the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations identifies that this substance may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways, is toxic if swallowed, is toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects, is toxic in contact with skin, is very toxic to aquatic life, is toxic if inhaled, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure, is an extremely flammable liquid and vapour, causes serious eye irritation, is suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child, is suspected of causing cancer, causes skin irritation, may cause respiratory irritation and may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
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This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 000 to < 100 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
fuels.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and
for thermoplastic manufacture.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials) and
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones).
Widespread uses by professional workers
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the types of manufacture using this substance. ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
adhesives and sealants.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
formulation in materials,
manufacturing of the substance,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
in the production of articles,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
as processing aid,
for thermoplastic manufacture,
as processing aid and
of substances in closed systems with minimal release.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
adhesives and sealants.
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals and
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Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
for thermoplastic manufacture,
of substances in closed systems with minimal release,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
manufacturing of the substance,
formulation of mixtures,
formulation in materials,
in the production of articles,
as processing aid and
as processing aid.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
formulation of mixtures,
formulation in materials,
in the production of articles,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
as processing aid,
for thermoplastic manufacture,
as processing aid and
of substances in closed systems with minimal release.
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