Division 3.2.3.3.6 F1
United Kingdom
If there are data showing that (an) ingredient(s) is/are corrosive or irritant to skin at a concentration of < 1 % (skin corrosive) or < 3 % (skin irritant), the mixture shall be classified accordingly.
Table 3.2.3
Generic concentration limits of ingredients classified as skin corrosion (Category 1, 1A, 1B or 1C)/skin irritation (Category 2) that trigger classification of the mixture as skin corrosion/skin irritation where the additivity approach applies
| Sum of ingredients classified as: | Concentration triggering classification of a mixture as: | |
|---|---|---|
| Skin corrosion | Skin irritation | |
| Category 1 (see note below) | Category 2 | |
| Skin corrosion Sub-Category 1A, 1B, 1C or Category 1 | ≥ 5 % | ≥ 1 % but < 5 % |
| Skin irritation Category 2 | ≥ 10 % | |
| (10 × Skin corrosion Sub-Category 1A, 1B, 1C or Category 1) + Skin irritation Category 2 | ≥ 10 % | |
Table 3.2.4
Generic concentration limits of ingredients that trigger classification of the mixture as skin corrosion/skin irritation, where the additivity approach does not apply
| Ingredient: | Concentration: | Mixture classified as: |
|---|---|---|
| Acid with pH ≤ 2 | ≥ 1 % | Skin corrosion Category 1 |
| Base with pH ≥ 11,5 | ≥ 1 % | Skin corrosion Category 1 |
| Other skin corrosive (Sub-Categories 1A, 1B, 1C or Category 1) ingredients | ≥ 1 % | Skin corrosion Category 1 |
| Other skin irritant (Category 2) ingredients, including acids and bases | ≥ 3 % | Skin irritation Category 2 |