Section 2: Notes on points in notification form
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2. Notes on points in notification form
(1) Re II The trade name assigned to the chemical under which the notifier
intends to sell it.
(2) CAS No. (abbreviation of the Chemical Abstract Service Registry
Number) shall be stated if possible. “Chemical Abstract Service” is a
documentation department used worldwide. Every chemical substance is given a
number referring unambiguously to the substance irrespective of name or the
different chemical nomenclature systems.
(3) For dangerous mixtures, all substances included shall be stated. If
possible, CAS No. shall be stated for substances in the chemicals.
(4) Percentage of each substance shall be stated in relation to the total
weight of the material.
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(5) The technical functions of the substances shall be stated, e.g. adhesive,
binding agents and fillers.
(6) Re III Give the estimated production or import in tonnes for the calendar
year of notification.
(7) Re IV Indicate the general use category, such as dyestuff, solvent, and
stabiliser.
(8) Re V This section should include the classification and labelling proposed by the notifier in accordance to the criteria laid down in the Act.
B: Notification Form for Dangerous Chemicals
I The notifier
1.1 Name of the company
1.2 Address
1.3 Telephone number
1.4 Fax number
1.5 Name of person filling in the form
1.6 Designation of person filling in the
form
II The chemical
2.1 Trade name
2.2 Synonyms
2.3 EINECS Name or
Name in IUPAC nomenclature
2.4 CAS-number
2.5 Molecular formula
2.6 Structural formula
2.7 Degree of purity percentage
by Weight (w/w)
2.8 Significant impurities or additives
III Amounts
3.1 Estimated import or production
per year
3.2 Amount imported/manufactured
IV Proposed uses
4.1 Proposed use
4.2 Known uses
V Classification and labelling
5.1 Proposal for hazard class
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V Classification and labelling
5.2 Proposal for hazard category/
division/type
5.3 Proposal for hazard symbol
5.4 Proposal for signal word
5.5 Proposal for hazard statements
5.6 Precautionary statements
5.7 Precautionary pictograms
Note: (1) The safety data sheet is enclosed.
(2) The form shall be forwarded to the Board.
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