ES-MODIFIERAn IT-tool for formulators –
particularily SME’s
ES-workshop in Varese, ItalyMay 19-20, 2008
Helle Simon Elbro, hse consult
List of contents
1. Brief demonstration of IT-tool2. Practical use of ’Descriptors of Use’3. Evaluation of ES-Modifier by others
Focus on all formulating industry sectors- and their customers
EarlierPrototypes
Presentversion
PaintsPaints
Sealants
Adhesives
Cleanin
g agents
Lubricants
++
1) Present focus:Raise awareness/involvement
2) Longer term:
ES
Scaling
Key OUTPUT: Calculation of RCR
ESMODIFIER
NotSafe
Safe
Exposure
Exposure
DNEL
PNEC
Risk Characterisation Ratio
HUMAN
ENVIRONMENT
< 1 ≥ 1
Exposure Assessment
• Default exposure models:– Ecetoc TRA– EUSES, with ERC’s (or industry specific release fractions)
• Other models being included:– StoffenManager; RiskOfDerm; COSHH-BAUA
Headlines for a USE
End use (U) Service Life (S)Formulation (F)Manufacturing (M)
1. Lifecycle stage
2. User groupIndustryProfessionalConsumer
Industry Industry
3. Descriptors of use (SU, PC, PROC, AC)
Professional Consumer
Focus for ES-modifier tool• NOT
– Company with risk assessment experts or who will make DU-CSR– Company participating in pan-european activity regarding
development of ES-concept under REACH• HOT
– Formulating DU company/ Small trading company importing from outside of EU
– Basic knowledge how to make SDS for preparations (max. 1-2 persons in HS&E department)
– No knowledge about self-classfication– ES knowledge through national helpdesks/trade organisations
How to use ES-modifier
1. Choose lifecycle stage (and user group)2. Insert substance data (directly/plug-in)
(Today ES-Modifier is substance based; future plans for preparations)
3. Describe overall use according to DoU4. Choose models
(Default models are Ecetoc TRA and EUSES)5. Describe specific details of use6. Make calculations and observe RCR results
Lifecycle stage + user groupSubstance
Menuoptions
Descriptors of use (SU; PC; PROC; AC)
RCRRiskCharac.Ratio
Detailed input
List of contents
1. Brief demonstration of IT-tool2. Practical use of ’Descriptors of Use’3. Evaluation of ES-Modifier
Practical use of ’Descriptors of use’ (DoU)
• Conclusion from case studies in RIP 3.2:– DoU is difficult to use/not reproducible
• DoU is the main tool recommended in guidance for – the identification of use – and the headline in the ES
• More help is needed to find your way around in DoU– Reference to Life Cycle Stage– Pre-selection of main and sub-categories– Industry specific translation of PROC-codes– Pre-combination of DoU and ERC’s
LCS Code Sector of Use
SU1 Agriculture, forestry, fisherySU2 Mining, (including offshore industries)
U SU3 Industrial Manufacturing (all)
U SU4 Manufacture of food productsM SU8 Manufacture of bulk, large scale
chemicals (including petroleum products)M SU9 Manufacture of fine chemicals
F SU10 Chemical formulation and packaging
U SU11 Manufacture of rubber productsU SU12 Manufacture of plastics products,
including compounding and conversionU SU18 Manufacture of furniture
…U S SU21 Private households (= general public)
U S SU22 Public domain (administration, education, entertainment, services, craftsmen)
Translation of Sectors of use
Professional use
Consumer use
Main category for formulation
Main category for industrial use
Life cyclestages
Sub category for industrial use
Combination of DoU*) and ERC’sPresent activity
*) DoU = Descriptors of Use
SU1SU2......SU23
PC1PC2............PC41
PROC1PROC2....PROC19
AC1AC2..........AC40
x x x
An ERC’s to be attached to every combination!
SU22+PC9+PROC9+AC18.1 ERC 8c
Translation of PROC’sFuture activity
Continuous production...Batch productionSpray applicationBrush application..Printing..
PROC1PROC2........
PROC19
Coatings sector
Sector specific translation-Structured according toProduct category (PC)
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List of contents
1. Brief demonstration of IT-tool2. Practical use of ’Descriptors of Use’3. Evaluation of ES-Modifier
Evaluation of ES-Modifier
Functionality• DU Companies• DU sector groups (translation of e.g. PROC)Communication in supply chain (incl. exchange of substance
data)• M/I Companies & sector groups (CEFIC)Discussion of responsibility • AuthoritiesValidation of calcualtions• Experts
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