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Schedule 6—Classification of mixtures
The tables in this Schedule replace some of the tables in the GHS.
See the definition of GHS in regulation 5.
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.
Item
Skin sensitiser
Respiratory sensitiser
All physical states
Solid/liquid
Gas
Skin sensitiser Category 1
Skin sensitiser Sub‑category 1A
Skin sensitiser Sub‑category 1B
Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
≥ 0.2%
Respiratory sensitiser Sub‑category 1A
Respiratory sensitiser Sub‑category 1B
≥ 0.2%
Table 6.1 replaces table 3.4.5 in—
(a) the GHS, p 159; and
(b) GHS 3, p 151.
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.
Item
Category 1 carcinogen
Category 2 carcinogen
Category 1 carcinogen
Category 2 carcinogen
1 The concentration limits in table 6.2 apply to solids and liquids (w/w units) and gases (v/v units).
2 Table 6.2 replaces table 3.6.1 in—
(a) the GHS, p 174; and
(b) GHS 3, p 166.
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.
Item
Category 1 reproductive toxicant
Category 2 reproductive toxicant
Category 1 reproductive toxicant
≥ 0.3%
Category 2 reproductive toxicant
≥ 3.0%
≥ 0.3%
1 The concentration limits in table 6.3 apply to solids and liquids (w/w units) and gases (v/v units).
2 Table 6.3 replaces table 3.7.1 in—
(a) the GHS, p 187; and
(b) GHS 3, p 180.
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.
Item
Category 1 specific target organ toxicant
1.0% ≤ concentration < 10%
Category 2 specific target organ toxicant
1 The concentration limits in table 6.4 apply to solids and liquids (w/w units) and gases (v/v units).
2 Table 6.4 replaces table 3.8.2 in—
(a) the GHS, p 197; and
(b) GHS 3, p 192.
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.
Item
Category 1 specific target organ toxicant
1.0% ≤ concentration < 10%
Category 2 specific target organ toxicant
1 The concentration limits in table 6.5 apply to solids and liquids (w/w units) and gases (v/v units).
2 Table 6.5 replaces table 3.9.3 in—
(a) the GHS, p 207; and
(b) GHS 3, p 203.