Hazardous Chemicals - Control And Regulation In The European Market

This practice-oriented guide covers the handling and use of hazardous chemicals at the workplace, including labelling and storage, transportation, occupational safety and proper registration with the European authorities. Current European Union legislation and directives are cited throughout the text, making this a valuable reference for companies and institutions both inside and outside of the EU common market.

Herbert F. Bender is head of the department of hazardous materials at BASF AG in Ludwigshafen (Germany), the world's largest chemical company. He has authored numerous books and other publications on hazardous substance control, and regularly teaches courses for professionals and students on the topic. He is also a government advisor for the German federal ministry of economics and member of various trans-national committees and E.U. working groups concerned with hazardous substance regulation.

Philipp Eisenbarth is a senior safety expert responsible for hazardous chemicals safety management, exposure assessment, personal protection equipment, also working for BASF. He is also a government advisor for the German ministry of economy on legislation regarding occupational safety of chemicals, and an expert on the corresponding European legislation.

Preface.

1 Regulations of the European Union Concerning Chemicals.

1.1 The European Institutions.

1.2 European Legislation.

1.3 Definitions.

References.

2 Toxicological Basics.

2.1 Incorporation Pathways.

2.2 Metabolism.

2.3 Acute Effect.

2.4 Effect in the Case of Repeated Incorporation.

2.5 Sensitizing (Allergenic) Effect.

2.6 Toxic Properties and Developmental Defects.

2.7 Fertility Damage Effect.

2.8 Carcinogenic Effects.

2.9 Mutagenic Properties.

2.10 Aerosols.

3 Classification of Substances and Preparations.

3.1 The Dangerous Properties.

3.2 The Acute Toxic Properties.

3.3 Special Toxicological Properties.

3.4 Environmental Toxicity Property.

3.5 The Physico-chemical Properties.

3.6 Classification of Substances.

3.7 Classification of Preparations.

References.

4 Duties and Obligations when Placing Products on the Market.

4.1 Labeling of Dangerous Substances and Preparations.

4.2 Safety Data Sheets.

4.3 Restrictions on Marketing.

References.

5 Notification of Substances.

5.1 Full Notification.

5.2 Restricted Notification and Exceptions.

5.3 Renotification of the Same Substance.

5.4 Follow-up Information.

References.

6 Occupational Safety and Health at the Workplace.

6.1 First European Framework Directive 80/1107/EEC on Chemical, Physical, and Biological Agents at Work, and Selected Individual Directives Derived Therefrom.

6.2 European Framework Directive 89/391/EEC on the Improvement of Safety and Health of Workers at Work, and Selected Individual Directives Derived Therefrom.

6.3 “Chemical Agents” Directive 98/24/EC.

6.4 “Carcinogens and Mutagens” Directive 2004/37/EC.

6.5 Limit Values at the Workplace.

6.6 “Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women” Directive 92/85/EEC.

6.7 “Young People Protection” Directive 94/33/EC.

6.8 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

6.9 Exposure Measurements.

6.10 Safe Storage of Chemicals.

References.

7 Transportation of Dangerous Goods.

7.1 International Transportation Legislation.

7.2 Classification of Dangerous Goods.

7.3 Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

References.

8 REACH.

8.1 Introduction.

8.2 Registration.

8.3 Evaluation.

8.4 Authorization.

References.

Subject Index.