Division ACRONYMS
United Kingdom
For the purposes of these BAT conclusions, the following acronyms apply:
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| BPR | Biocidal Products Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products, OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1). |
| DWI | Drawn and wall ironed (a type of can in the metal packaging industry). |
| EMS | Environmental management system. |
| IED | Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU). |
| IR | Infrared. |
| LEL | Lower explosive limit – the lowest concentration (percentage) of a gas or vapour in air capable of producing a flash of fire in the presence of an ignition source. Concentrations lower than LEL are ‘too lean’ to burn. Also called lower flammable limit (LFL). |
| OTNOC | Other than normal operating conditions. |
| STS | Surface treatment using organic solvents. |
| UV | Ultraviolet. |
| WPC | Preservation of wood and wood products with chemicals. |