Division (b) Measurement thresholds

Compliance with the ecological criteria is required for the final product and its constituent substances that are intentionally added and/or formed intentionally after any chemical reaction in the applied lubricant as indicated within each criterion.

In addition, the total fraction of the listed substances where the formulated criteria 2 and 3 do not apply shall remain below 0,5 % (w/w).

For gear oils used in open gears criteria applicable to the PLL sub-group shall apply while for gear oils used in closed gears criteria applicable to the ALL sub-group shall apply. When a gear oil can be used in both types of gears criteria applicable to the PLL sub-group shall apply.