Translation of "Matière corrosive " (French → English) :

Points 8. 1 and 8.2 of Annex VIII should thus be amended so that the standard information requirement should be for the in vitro studies while setting the conditions under which an in vivo study for skin irritation/corrosion and serious eye damage/eye irritation is still required.

Where substances or mixtures are supplied to the general public and classified for acute toxicity, skin corrosion, germ cell mutagenicity category 2, carcinogenicity category 2, reproductive toxicity category 2, respiratory sensitisation, STOT categories 1 or 2, aspiration hazard, flammable gases, flammable liquids categories 1 or 2, or flammable solids, the packaging of whatever capacity, shall be fitted with a tactile warning of danger.

operational control — adoption and implementation of procedures and instructions for safe operation, including maintenance, of plant, processes and equipment, and for alarm management and temporary stoppages; taking into account available information on best practices for monitoring and control, with a view to reducing the risk of system failure; management and control of the risks associated with ageing equipment installed in the establishment and corrosion; inventory of the establishment’s equipment, strategy and methodology for monitoring and control of the condition of the equipment; appropriate follow-up actions and any necessar ...[+++]y countermeasures.

Any corrosive or toxic substances, including gases, whether or not under pressure.

Any corrosive or toxic substances, including gases, whether or not under pressure.

There are also workplace hazardous materials information systems, which provide information on corrosive materials, for example, and protection against radiation from chemicals and clinical and consumer products, such as X-rays, laser beams and sun lamps.