As of 1 June 2015 classification of fluids is based on article 13 of PED 2014/68/EU. Article 13 paragraph 1 (a) lists the physical and health hazard classes and categories for substances and mixtures included in Group 1. The classification is based on the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. The table below provides an overview of the hazard classes and categories and the corresponding hazard statements according the CLP Regulation including references to the criteria and label elements in the CLP Regulation.
| CLP hazard classes and categories (as listed in article 13 of PED | Criteria according Annex I to CLP | Hazard statement according CLP | Label elements according to Annex I to CLP |
|---|---|---|---|
| (i) unstable explosives or explosives of Divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5; | Section 2.1.2 | H200, H201, H202, H203, H204, H205 | Table 2.1.2 |
| (ii) flammable gases, category 1 and 2 (note: this is also including chemically unstable gases); | Section 2.2.2 | H220, H221, H230, H231 | Table 2.2.3 |
| (iii) oxidising gases, category 1; | Section 2.4.2 | H270 | Table 2.4.2 |
| (iv) flammable liquids, category 1 and 2 | Section 2.6.2 | H224, H225 | Table 2.6.2 |
| (v) flammable liquids, category 3 where the maximum allowable temperature is above the flashpoint; | Section 2.6.2 | H226 | Table 2.6.2 |
| (vi) flammable solids, category 1 and 2; | Section 2.7.2 | H228 | Table 2.7.2 |
| (vii) self-reactive substances and mixtures, type A to F; | Section 2.8.2 | H240, H241, H242 | Table 2.8.1 |
| (viii) pyrophoric liquids, category 1; | Section 2.9.2 | H250 | Table 2.9.2 |
| (ix) pyrophoric solids, category 1; | Section 2.10.2 | H250 | Table 2.10.2 |
| (x) substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases, category 1,2 and 3; | Section 2.12.2 | H260, H261 | Table 2.12.2 |
| (xi) oxidising liquids, category 1, 2 and 3; | Section 2.13.2 | H271, H272 | Table 2.13.2 |
| (xii) oxidising solids, category 1, 2 and 3; | Section 2.14.2 | H271, H272 | Table 2.14.2 |
| (xiii) organic peroxides types A to F; | Section 2.15.2 | H240, H241, H242 | Table 2.15.1 |
| (xiv) acute oral toxicity, category 1 and 2; | Table 3.1.1 | H300 | Table 3.1.3 |
| (xv) acute dermal toxicity, category 1 and 2; | Table 3.1.1 | H310 | Table 3.1.3 |
| (xvi) acute inhalation toxicity, category 1, 2 and 3; | Table 3.1.1 | H330, H331 | Table 3.1.3 |
| (xvii) specific target organ toxicity – single exposure, category 1. | Table 3.8.1 | H370 | Table 3.8.4 |
Note 1:
Article 13 paragraph 1 (a) also states that “Group 1 comprises also substances and mixtures contained in pressure equipment with a maximum allowable temperature which exceeds the flash point of the fluid”. The purpose of this provision is to ensure that the flammability hazard is properly addressed for those substances and mixtures which are not classified as flammable under the CLP Regulation (based on the temperature criteria of the CLP Regulation) but which are presenting this hazard due to the maximum allowable temperature (TS).
For example, Heat transfer oils are not classified as flammable liquids according to the CLP Regulation because their flashpoint is above 60 °C (see CLP Regulation Annex I, Table 2.6.1 in Section 2.6 Flammable Liquids, 2.6.2 Classification criteria). However, if the maximum allowable temperature (TS) is above the flashpoint, the hazard of heat transfer oil corresponds to a Group 1 fluid.
Note 2:
“Chemically unstable gases, Category A and B” are included in CLP Hazard classes and categories according to Regulation N°1272/2008 amended by Regulation N° 487/2013, the corresponding hazard statements are H230 and H231
Note 3:
Please note that the CLP Regulation is subject to adaptations to technical progress and therefore the information in the table above should be checked with the version of the CLP Regulation in force at the time the equipment is placed on the market.
Note 4:
For questions related to the CLP Regulation please consult your national CLP-helpdesks. Further information on the CLP Regulation can be found on the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) website: https://echa.europa.eu
On the ECHA website there is also a list with the contact details of all national CLP-helpdesks.