New System of Designation of Dangerous Properties of Chemicals
Keywords:
GHS, CLP, R-phrases, S-phrases, H-phrases, P-phrasesAbstract
The differences between the older (ending) system of designation of dangerous properties of chemicals and the new system introduced by the Directive CLP (ES 1272/2008) are explained. The differences in definitions of dangerous groups of chemicals and the differences between the system using the R-phrases and S-phrases (the ending system) and system using H-phrases, EUH phrases and P-phrases (the new system) are briefly explained and discussed.