CHEMICAL SAFETY REPORT DCM
Table 9.0-1: Short description of all Identified Uses with their use descriptors and life cycle stage. 1
Sector of Use (SU)
Process category (PROC)
Environmental
Release Class
(ERC)
Remarks
Waste stage
Consumer use
Professional
Industrial
Formulation
End use
Manufacture
Number (IU)
ES number
Short description of Identified Use
Product
Category
(PC)
Service life (for articles)
Life Cycle Stage(s)
covered by the IU
ES1
Manufacturing, Recycling & Distribution
M1
Manufacturing of DCM
X
SU 3, 8, 9
PROC 1, 2, 3, 4
ERC 1
M5
Sampling and associated laboratory activities
X
SU 3, 8, 9
PROC 15
ERC 1
M6
Recycling of spent solvent / solvent mixtures via
fractional distillation in specialised facilities
X
SU 3, 8, 9
PROC 1, 2, 3
ERC 1
M9
Distribution of substance
(Loading (including marine vessel/barge,
rail/road car and IBC loading) and repacking
(including drums and small packs) of substance,
including its distribution) (GES)
X
SU 3, 8, 9
PROC 8a, 8b, 9
ERC 1
X
ES2
Use as intermediate (industrial)
IU1
Use as intermediate
PC 19
X
SU 3, 8, 9
PROC 1, 2, 3, 4
ERC 6a
IU5
Sampling and associated laboratory activities
PC 19
X
SU 3, 8, 9
PROC 15
ERC 6a
IU6
Distribution of substance
PC 19
X
SU 3, 8, 9
PROC 8a, 8b
ERC 6a
Loading (including marine vessel/barge, rail/road car and IBC
loading) and repacking (including drums and small packs) of
substance, including its distribution
Feeding of DCM by pipe or pumping via open top/manway into
mixing vessel.
End product from formulation may be distinguished principally
between a high or low DCM content.
ES3
Formulation & re-packaging (industrial)
IU8
Formulation of adhesives, varnish sealants,
adhesives removers, paint strippers, foaming
agents, metal cleaning (metal degreasing) and
dry cleaning products, paints, insecticides, hair
spray and other cosmetic products in batch or
continuous operations, including maintenance
X
SU 3, 10
PROC 1, 2, 3, 5
ERC 2
IU10
Sampling and associated laboratory activities
X
SU 3, 10
PROC 15
ERC 2
IU11
Packing and re-packing of the substance and its
mixtures, including storage, materials transfers,
large and small scale packaging
X
SU 3, 10
PROC 8a, 8b, 9
ERC 2
Use as process solvent / extraction medium (industrial)
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ES4
Sector of Use (SU)
Process category (PROC)
Environmental
Release Class
(ERC)
Remarks
Waste stage
Consumer use
Professional
Industrial
Formulation
End use
Manufacture
Number (IU)
ES number
Short description of Identified Use
Product
Category
(PC)
Service life (for articles)
Life Cycle Stage(s)
covered by the IU
IU14
Use as process solvent / extraction medium
PC 0
(Solvents),
40
X
SU 3, 9
PROC 1, 2, 3
ERC 4
IU17
Sampling and associated laboratory activities
PC 0
(Solvents),
40
X
SU 3, 9
PROC 10, 15
ERC 4
IU19
Use as process solvent:
Manufacturing of non-woven textiles
PC 0
(Solvents)
X
SU 3, 5
PROC 1, 2, 3
ERC 4
Use as solvent or extraction medium for the industrial production
of
-.chemicals in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry,
- polymers (cellulose triacetate, cellulose esters and
polycarbonates)
- fibres for cigarette filter tows and textiles, photographic films,
- dewaxing of oil for base oils and lubricants
- foodstuff (decaffeination of, or removal of irritants and bitterings
from coffee and tea, extraction of oil seeds etc),
- tablet coating
ES5
USE OF FORMULATIONS BY INDUSTRY
Use in coatings (industrial)
IU21
paints/coating (aerosols)
PC 9a
X
X
SU 3
PROC 7
ERC 4
IU22
mould release agents (aerosols)
PC 0 (Antiset-off and
antiadhesive
agents)
X
X
SU 3
PROC 7
ERC 4
IU23
adhesives and sealants
PC 1
X
X
SU 3, 11, 18
PROC 10
ERC 4
adhesives for
- shoe manufacturing
- rubber, plastic parts, foams
- etc.
ES6
Use in cleaning agents (industry)
IU24
metal cleaning (warm cleaning, vapour
degreasing)
PC 35
X
X
SU 3
PROC 0 (Other process or activity:
Treatment of articles by bringing it into
contact with vapour), 2
ERC 4
vapour treatment in closed cleaning machines.
IU26
Raw leather cleaning
PC 35
X
X
SU 3, 5
PROC 3
ERC 4
Raw leather cleaning/finishing
(degreasing of raw fur)
IU27
Use as cleaning agent
PC 35
X
SU 3
PROC 3
ERC 7
Cleaning agent (pure solvent) to flush tanks and pipes. The used
product is captured in containers.
IU28
paint stripper (aerosols)
PC 35
X
SU 3
PROC 7
ERC 4
Spraying of DCM paint stripper in closed cabinets or in special
rooms/halls.
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IU29
Use as cleaning agent
PC 35
X
IU30
paint stripper
PC 35
X
IU31
metal cleaning (cold cleaning)
PC 35
Sector of Use (SU)
Process category (PROC)
Environmental
Release Class
(ERC)
Remarks
Waste stage
Consumer use
Professional
Industrial
Formulation
End use
Manufacture
Number (IU)
ES number
Short description of Identified Use
Product
Category
(PC)
Service life (for articles)
Life Cycle Stage(s)
covered by the IU
SU 3, 7, 12, 13, 17
PROC 10
ERC 4
Cleaning agent (pure solvent) for manual cleaning of tools and
metal parts & machinery by workers under open conditions.
X
SU 3
PROC 13
ERC 4
Use of DCM paint stripper in closed systems dipping baths (not
banned by EU restrictions).
X
X
SU 3
PROC 13
ERC 4
Cold cleaning = dipping/pouring in ventilated or closed cabinets or
floading container for surface cleaning / degreasing of metal parts.
PC 0
(Foaming
agent)
X
X
SU 3
PROC 1, 2, 3, 8b, 9, 12
ERC 4
Used as co-blowing agent in the production of flexible PU foams
for upholstery & mattresses.
PC 16
X
X
SU 3
PROC 1 , 2, 3
ERC 7
Low temperature cooling liquid in industrial installations (closed
system)
ES7
Use in blowing agents (industry)
IU32
Use as foaming (blowing) agent: Production of
plastic foams
ES8
Use in functional fluids (industry)
IU38
Use as heat transfer fluid
ES9
USE OF FORMULATIONS BY PROFESSIONALS
Use in coatings (professional)
IU41
paints/coating
PC 9a
X
X
SU 22
PROC 10
ERC 8a, 8d
IU43
adhesives and sealants
PC 1
X
X
SU 22
PROC10
ERC 8a
Adhesives for
- shoe repairing
- rubber, plastic parts, foams
- hobby glue
- etc.
IU44
paints/coating (aerosols)
PC 9a
X
X
SU 22
PROC 11
ERC 8a, 8d
Paint for road marking, etc.
Use in cleaning agents (professional)
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ES10
IU46
Use as cleaning agent
PC 35
X
IU48
paint stripper & graffiti remover
PC 35
X
IU50
paint stripper & graffiti remover (aerosols)
PC 35
IU52
degreasing products (aerosols)
IU54
paint stripper
Sector of Use (SU)
Process category (PROC)
Environmental
Release Class
(ERC)
Remarks
Waste stage
Consumer use
Professional
Industrial
Formulation
End use
Manufacture
Number (IU)
ES number
Short description of Identified Use
Product
Category
(PC)
Service life (for articles)
Life Cycle Stage(s)
covered by the IU
SU 22
PROC 10
ERC 8a, 8d
Cleaning agent (pure solvent) for manual cleaning of tools and
metal parts & machinery by workers under open conditions.
X
SU 22
PROC 10
ERC 8a, 8d
X
X
SU 22
PROC 11
ERC 8a, 8d
Restoration & graffiti removal from facades (needs to done by
specialized paint stripping/cleaning services professionals).
PC 35
X
X
SU 22
PROC11
ERC 8a, 8d
So-called ‘cold-cleaners’ ‘or ‘brake cleaners’ for car
repairing/maintenance. Used by garage mechanics.
PC 35
X
X
SU 22
PROC 13
ERC 8a
Paint stripping by dipping & pouring of articles in immersion
closed tanks or special pouring/spraying cabinets.
PC 39
X
X
SU 22
PROC 11
ERC 8a
PC 8, 27
X
X
SU 1, 22
PROC 11
ERC 8a, 8d
farmers, gardeners, pest control services, use in glasshouses,
buildings and on fields
SU 22
PROC 8a, 8b
ERC 8a, 8d
Unloading of big containers, filling of drums and small bottles and
cans with pure solvent, formulations and spent solvent.
X
SU 22, 24
PROC 10, 15
ERC 8a
All types of laboratories, universities, schools, analytical institutes,
etc.
Equipment cleaning, refers to rinsing of dirty / greased glassware
with a solvent
adhesives for
- shoe repairing
- rubber, plastic parts, foams
- hobby glue
- etc.
ES11
Use in Cosmetics (professional)
IU55
hair spray (aerosols)
ES12
Agrochemical uses (professional)
IU56
insecticide (aerosols)
ES13
Packaging of formulations containing substance (professional)
IU58
X
Packing and re-packing of the substance and its
mixtures, including storage, materials transfers,
large and small scale packaging
ES14
Use in laboratories (professional)
IU62
Use in laboratories
PC 0
X
ES15
USE OF FORMULATIONS BY CONSUMERS
IU64
adhesives and sealants
PC 1
X
X
SU 21
Not applicable
ERC 8a
IU65
Insecticide (aerosols)
PC 8, 27
X
X
SU 21
Not applicable
ERC 8a, 8d
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Sector of Use (SU)
Process category (PROC)
Environmental
Release Class
(ERC)
Remarks
So-called ‘cold-cleaners’ ‘or ‘brake cleaners’ for car
repairing/maintenance. Used by diy mechanics.
Waste stage
Consumer use
Professional
Industrial
Formulation
End use
Manufacture
Number (IU)
ES number
Short description of Identified Use
Product
Category
(PC)
Service life (for articles)
Life Cycle Stage(s)
covered by the IU
IU67
degreasing products
PC 35
X
X
SU 21
Not applicable
ERC 8a, 8d
IU69
hair spray
PC 39
X
X
SU 21
Not applicable
ERC 8a
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