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Schedule 6—Classification of mixtures
Note: See the definitions of GHS and GHS 3 in subregulation 5(1).
The tables in this Schedule replace some of the tables in the GHS and the GHS 3.
Note: See the definitions of GHS and GHS 3 in subregulation 5(1).
2 Classification of mixtures
(1) The following table replaces table 3.4.5 in:
(a) the GHS, p. 159; and
(b) the GHS 3, p. 151.
Table 6.1—Classification of mixtures containing respiratory or skin sensitisers
Cut‑off values/concentration limits of ingredients of a mixture classified as either a respiratory sensitiser or a skin sensitiser that would trigger classification of the mixture.
- Skin sensitiser Category 1 Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
- All physical states Solid/liquid Gas
- 1 Skin sensitiser Category 1 ≥1.0%
- 2 Skin sensitiser Sub‑category 1A ≥0.1%
- 3 Skin sensitiser Sub‑category 1B ≥1.0%
- 4 Respiratory sensitiser Category 1 ≥1.0% ≥0.2%
- 5 Respiratory sensitiser Sub‑category 1A ≥0.1% ≥0.1%
- 6 Respiratory sensitiser Sub‑category 1B ≥1.0% ≥0.2%
(2) The following table replaces table 3.6.1 in:
(a) the GHS, p. 174; and
(b) the GHS 3, p. 166.
Table 6.2—Classification of mixtures containing carcinogens
Cut‑off values/concentration limits of ingredients of a mixture classified as a carcinogen that would trigger classification of the mixture.
- Category 1 carcinogen Category 2 carcinogen
- 1 Category 1 carcinogen ≥0.1%
- 2 Category 2 carcinogen ≥1.0%
Note: The concentration limits in table 6.2 apply to solids and liquids (w/w units) and gases (v/v units).
(3) The following table replaces table 3.7.1 in:
(a) the GHS, p. 187; and
(b) the GHS 3, p. 180.
Table 6.3—Classification of mixtures containing reproductive toxicants
Cut‑off values/concentration limits of ingredients of a mixture classified as a reproductive toxicant or for effects on or via lactation that would trigger classification of the mixture.
- Category 1 reproductive toxicant Category 2 reproductive toxicant Additional category for effects on or via lactation
- 1 Category 1 reproductive toxicant ≥0.3%
- 2 Category 2 reproductive toxicant ≥3.0%
- 3 Additional category for effects on or via lactation ≥0.3%
Note: The concentration limits in table 6.3 apply to solids and liquids (w/w units) and gases (v/v units).
(4) The following table replaces table 3.8.2 in:
(a) the GHS, p. 197; and
(b) the GHS 3, p. 192.
Table 6.4—Classification of mixtures containing specific target organ toxicants (single exposure)
Cut‑off values/concentration limits of ingredients of a mixture classified as a specific target organ toxicant that would trigger classification of the mixture.
- Category 1 Category 2
- 1 Category 1 specific target organ toxicant Concentration≥10% 1.0%≤concentration<10%
- 2 Category 2 specific target organ toxicant Concentration≥10%
Note: The concentration limits in Table 6.4 apply to solids and liquids (w/w units) and gases (v/v units).
(5) The following table replaces table 3.9.3 in:
(a) the GHS, p. 207; and
(b) the GHS 3, p. 203.
Table 6.5—Classification of mixtures containing specific target organ toxicants (repeated exposure)
Cut‑off values/concentration limits of ingredients of a mixture classified as a specific target organ toxicant that would trigger classification of the mixture.
- Category 1 Category 2
- 1 Category 1 specific target organ toxicant Concentration≥10% 1.0%≤concentration<10%
- 2 Category 2 specific target organ toxicant Concentration≥10%
Note: The concentration limits in Table 6.5 apply to solids and liquids (w/w units) and gases (v/v units).