Sector-specific approaches for deriving and
communicating information for the safe-use
of mixtures by workers
inc. SUMIs – Safe Use of Mixtures Information
for end-users
DUCC Mixtures TF
October 2016
Content
• The DUCC “bottom-up” approach:
– The elements
– The concept
– SUMI: Safe Use of Mixtures Information
• The template
• additional considerations
– SWEDs and SUMIs in a nutshell
– The members involved
• Useful links
• Acronyms
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The DUCC “Bottom-Up” approach
The elements
SWED
Sector-specific Worker
Exposure Description
Sector association
• Describe the typical use
conditions of mixtures by
workers
• Are an element of the use
maps
• Template is published
• It is the input information for
registrants to perform a CSA /
Workers’ Exposure (i.e.
provides the exposure
determinants)
• Based on SWED  the output of
the assessment, containing simple
advice to the professional or
industrial end-user
• One SWED  One SUMI
• Are use oriented and not specific
for a product
• To be integrated within or
appended to the SDS of mixtures
(1- or 2-pager)
Formulator
1. To check SWEDs
vs. incoming ES for
substances
2. To communicate
downstream the
appropriate
SUMI
SUMI
Safe Use of Mixtures
Information
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The DUCC “Bottom-Up” approach
The concept
SDS
Use
maps
substance
Registrants
Exposure scenarios
Sector
association
SDS
SWED
Note 1: Pre-defined
“packages”/
standardized sets
of information
containing the
relevant
Operational
Conditions/Risk
Management
Measures for the
majority of uses of
the mixtures that
are relevant for the
sector
mixture
SUMI
Downstream users
Note 3: the output will consist basically of
the safe use information pre-defined by the
sector, in a easy-to-understand language for
industrial and professional end-users
Note 2: Options for the formulator if the substance
exposure scenario (ES) does not fit in the pre-defined
conditions:
• to send the information back to the supplier and
discuss whether he can “endorse” it  update his CSR.
• to perform a DU CSA.
• to follow the conditions of the ES received from supplier
The DUCC “Bottom-Up” approach
SUMI – the template
Mandatory SUMI content
SUMI: Safe Use of Mixtures
Information for end-users
Sector / Company
logo
Sector_SUMI_code: Title of SUMI
General description of process covered
May include use descriptor codes or reference to SWED
Operational Conditions
Optional SUMI content
Good practice advice
If relevant, applicable (sector-specific) good practice
advice
Use of pictograms
when available
Additional information on product composition
Maximum duration:
xx min.
Other:
xxx
To include references to other relevant sections of SDS
or product label
Risk Management Measures
Required RMMs, use of pictograms
Reference to Section 8 of SDS for RMM specifications
If applicable: any environmental measures
Disclaimer
Disclaimer on boundaries of SUMI use
Sector_SUMI_code / version number
Sector_SUMI_code / version number
NOTE: This format can be adapted by companies. Published on DUCC website.
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The DUCC “Bottom-Up” approach
SUMI – additional considerations
• Sending information on safe use of mixtures is mandatory for
classified products (REACH Art. 31(7))
– Therefore SUMI would be expected for classified products only
• Do not replace SDS!
– SDS includes product-specific information (classification, specifications of
Personal Protective Equipment, …) and SUMI is for the use
• Sometimes more than one SUMI can be integrated within or
appended to the SDS
– Depending on the way that typical uses are defined by the sectors
• Will ideally be translated (to be made available by sectors)
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The DUCC “Bottom-Up” approach
SWEDs and SUMIs in a nutshell
• Are elements of the use maps, focusing on human health for
workers
• Prepared by sector associations
• DUCC members have initiated this project but other DU sectors can also
consider developing their SWEDs/SUMIs
• Developed mostly for classified mixtures
• Developed for the majority of uses in a sector (“80-20 rule”)
• Supporting formulators in complying with their REACH duties
• Helping to improve the communication in the supply chain
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The DUCC “Bottom-Up” approach
The members involved
So you may expect to receive a SUMI if you work with a classified
mixture, such as:
• Adhesives and sealants
• Paints and printing inks
• Construction chemicals
• Imaging and printing chemicals
• Detergents, maintenance and cleaning products
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Useful links
Where to find the explanatory document and the SUMI template?
•
On DUCC website / Publications, Guidance and Tools:
http://www.ducc.eu/Publications.aspx
Other interesting links:
• ECHA’s Use maps website:
https://echa.europa.eu/csr-es-roadmap/use-maps/templates-and-submission
• ECHA’s section for downstream users
http://echa.europa.eu/web/guest/regulations/reach/downstream-users
• More information about the Chemical Safety Report/Exposure Scenario Roadmap
http://echa.europa.eu/csr-es-roadmap
For more information on DUCC, please visit:
www.ducc.eu
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Acronyms
A.I.S.E.
CEPE
CSA
CSR
CSR/ES Roadmap
DU
DU CSA
DUCC
ECHA
EFCC
ES
ESCom
I&P Europe
FEICA
REACH
RMM
SDS
SUMI
SWED
International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products
European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink and Artists’ Colors Industry
Chemical Safety Assessment
Chemical Safety Report
Chemical Safety Report/Exposure Scenario Roadmap
Downstream User
Downstream User Chemical Safety Assessment
Downstream Users of Chemicals Co-ordination group
European Chemicals Agency
The European Federation for Construction Chemicals
Exposure Scenario
Exposure Scenarios for Communication
Imaging and Printing Europe
Association of European Adhesive and Sealant Industry
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals – Regulation (EC)
No 1907/2006
Risk Management Measures
Safety Data Sheet
Safe Use of Mixtures Information
Sector-specific Workers Exposure Description
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