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Generic exposure scenarios for zinc metal Number Sector Uses Code 0 Zinc metal production Manufacture Substance GESZn 0 1 Formulation step: melting, alloying and casting in massive pieces Forrmulation general GESZn 1 2 Formulation step: melting, alloying manufacture of powders GESZn 2 3 First tier applications Manufacturing of other zinc compounds GESZn 3 4 Laboratory reagent GESZn 4 5 Use of molten zinc GESZn 5 6 Transformation of massive zinc GESZn 6 7 Use of zinc powders GESZn 7 8 Second tier applications DU of massive pieces of zinc GESZn 8 9 DU of preparations containing zinc powder GESZn 9

Numerous uses were identified for Zn metal. These are listed in table below, with the indication of the Generic Exposure Scenario (GES) that is relevant to these identified uses.

Identified uses for Zn metal and corresponding Generic Exposure Scenario (GES) IU number Identified Use (IU) name GES code 1 Zinc metal production RLE GESZn 0 2 Zinc metal production ISF GESZn 0 3 Storage of ingots-slabs in warehouses GESZn 1 4 Production of chemicals (pyro) GESZn 3 5 Production of chemicals (hydro) GESZn 3 6 Additive for production of inorganic catalysts GESZn 2 7 Melting, alloying and casting GESZn 1 8 Cathodic protection - sacrifical anodes GESZn 1 9 Downstream use of zinc-based sacrifical anodes GESZn 8 10 Extraction of PM (Parkes process) GESZn 5 11 Zinc casting / granules, pellets, prills, … GESZn 1, GESZn 6 12 Zinc sheet casting and rolling GESZn 1, GESZn 6 13 Wire and rods manufacturing GESZn 1, GESZn 6 14 Downstream use of Zn based wire for metal spraying GESZn 8 15 Component for soldering/brazing/welding products GESZn 1, GESZn 6

IU number Identified Use (IU) name GES code 16 Downstream use of Zinc based brazing/soldering products GESZn 8 17 Strips and coins manufacturing GESZn 1, GESZn 6 18 Batteries ballots, cans manufacturing GESZn 1, GESZn 6 19 Zinc (pure or alloyed) pwder manufacturing GESZn 2 20 Passivated zinc powder manufacturing (pure or alloyed) GESZn 2 21 Use of active powders for batteries GESZn 7 22 Use of Zinc powders, pure or slightly alloyed, for formulation of paints, coatings, and inks GESZn 7 23 Use of zinc powder based paints, coatings and inks GESZn 9 24 Use of zinc powder for mechanical plating GESZn 7 25 Use of zinc powder as reductant reagent GESZn 4, GESZn 7 26 Use of (alloyed) Zn powder as corrosion inhibitor for lubricants GESZn 7 27 use of zinc powder (pure or alloyed) in the manufacture of diamond tools GESZn 7 28 Use of zinc powder (pure or alloyed) in the manufacture of friction lining GESZn 7 29 Use of zinc powder (pure or alloyed) in the manufacture of carbon brushes GESZn 7 30 Brass manufacturing GESZn 1 31 Use of brass casts for transformation into semi-products GESZn 6 32 Use of brass containing products GESZn 8 33 Die-casting alloys manufacturing GESZn 1 34 Use of die-casting ingots GESZn 6 35 Manufacturing of Zinc containing Al-alloys GESZn 1 36 Use of zinc containing Al alloys GESZn 6 37 General hot dip galvanizing GESZn 5 38 Continuous hot dip galvanizing GESZn 5 39 Electrogalvanizing GESZn 5 40 Electroplating GESZn 5 41 Production of "targets by (EB) PVD or other sputtering techniques GESZn 5, Generic consumer/environment* 42 Use of galvanized goods Generic consumer/environment

* corresponds to “GES 10” in IUCLID

Uses by workers in industrial settings IU number

Identified Use (IU) name Substance supplied to that use

Use descriptors

1 Zinc metal production RLE as such (substance itself)

Process category (PROC): PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting PROC 26: Handling of solid inorganic substances at ambient temperature

Market sector by type of chemical product: PC 7: Base metals and alloys

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 1: Manufacture of substances

Sector of end use (SU): SU 8: Manufacture of bulk, large scale chemicals (including petroleum products) SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 0: Other: NACE C24.4.3: Lead, zinc and tin production, E38.3: Materials recovery

Subsequent service life relevant for that use?: yes 2 Zinc metal production ISF as such

(substance itself) Process category (PROC):

PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting PROC 25: Other hot work operations with metals PROC 26: Handling of solid inorganic substances at ambient temperature

IU number


Use descriptors



Sector of end use (SU): SU 8: Manufacture of bulk, large scale chemicals (including petroleum products) SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 0: Other: NACE C24.4.3: Lead, zinc and tin production, E38.3: Materials recovery

Subsequent service life relevant for that use?: yes 3 Storage of ingots-slabs in wharehouses as such

(substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 26: Handling of solid inorganic substances at ambient temperature PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities


Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 10a: Wide dispersive outdoor use of long-life articles and materials with low release ERC 0: Other: Indoor storage of material with low release

Sector of end use (SU): SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys

Subsequent service life relevant for that use?: yes

Article category related to subsequent service life (AC): AC 7: Metal articles

4 Production of chemicals (pyro) as such (substance itself)

Process category (PROC): PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation)

IU number


Use descriptors

PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting PROC 26: Handling of solid inorganic substances at ambient temperature

Market sector by type of chemical product: PC 7: Base metals and alloys PC 19: Intermediate PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents PC 21: Laboratory chemicals


Sector of end use (SU): SU 8: Manufacture of bulk, large scale chemicals (including petroleum products) SU 9: Manufacture of fine chemicals SU 10: Formulation [mixing] of preparations and/or re-packaging (excluding alloys) SU 0: Other: Nace C23.9.9: Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.

Subsequent service life relevant for that use?: yes 5 Production of chemicals (hydro) as such


PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 26: Handling of solid inorganic substances at ambient temperature

Market sector by type of chemical product: PC 7: Base metals and alloys PC 19: Intermediate PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents

IU number


Use descriptors


Sector of end use (SU): SU 8: Manufacture of bulk, large scale chemicals (including petroleum products) SU 9: Manufacture of fine chemicals SU 10: Formulation [mixing] of preparations and/or re-packaging (excluding alloys) SU 0: Other: Nace C23.9.9: Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.

Subsequent service life relevant for that use?: yes 6 Additive for production of inorganic catalysts as such


PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation PROC 26: Handling of solid inorganic substances at ambient temperature

Market sector by type of chemical product: PC 2: Adsorbents PC 7: Base metals and alloys PC 9b: Fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay PC 19: Intermediate PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents PC 40: Extraction agents

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 1: Manufacture of substances ERC 4: Industrial use of processing aids in processes and products, not becoming part of articles ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix

IU number


Use descriptors

ERC 6a: Industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates) ERC 6b: Industrial use of reactive processing aids

Sector of end use (SU): SU 8: Manufacture of bulk, large scale chemicals (including petroleum products) SU 9: Manufacture of fine chemicals SU 10: Formulation [mixing] of preparations and/or re-packaging (excluding alloys) SU 0: Other: Nace: C20.1.3: Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals

Subsequent service life relevant for that use?: yes 7 Melting, alloying and casting as such


PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting


Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 1: Manufacture of substances ERC 2: Formulation of preparations

Sector of end use (SU): SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 0: Other: NACE C24.4.3: Lead, zinc and tin production, E38.3: Materials recovery



8 Cathodic protection - sacrifical anodes as such (substance itself)

Process category (PROC): PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation)

IU number


Use descriptors

PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting





Article category related to subsequent service life (AC): AC 2: Machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical/electronic articles AC 7: Metal articles

9 Downstream use of zinc-based sacrifical anodes

as such (substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring


Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 10a: Wide dispersive outdoor use of long-life articles and materials with low release



Article category related to subsequent service life (AC):

IU number


Use descriptors

AC 2: Machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical/electronic articles AC 7: Metal articles

10 Extraction of PM (Parkes process) as such (substance itself)

Process category (PROC): PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting PROC 23: Open processing and transfer operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature


Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 2: Formulation of preparations ERC 4: Industrial use of processing aids in processes and products, not becoming part of articles ERC 6a: Industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates)

Sector of end use (SU): SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 0: Other: Nace C24.4.1: Precious metals production

Subsequent service life relevant for that use?: yes 11 Zinc casting / granules, pellets, prills, … as such

(substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 6: Calendering operations PROC 15: Use as laboratory reagent PROC 21: Low energy manipulation of substances bound in materials and/or articles PROC 23: Open processing and transfer operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature PROC 24: High (mechanical) energy work-up of substances bound in materials and/or

IU number


Use descriptors

articles

Market sector by type of chemical product: PC 7: Base metals and alloys PC 14: Metal surface treatment products, including galvanic and electroplating products PC 15: Non-metal-surface treatment products PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents PC 21: Laboratory chemicals

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 2: Formulation of preparations ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC 6b: Industrial use of reactive processing aids

Sector of end use (SU): SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment



12 Zinc sheet casting and rolling as such (substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 6: Calendering operations PROC 21: Low energy manipulation of substances bound in materials and/or articles PROC 23: Open processing and transfer operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature PROC 24: High (mechanical) energy work-up of substances bound in materials and/or articles


Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 2: Formulation of preparations ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix

IU number


Use descriptors




13 Wire and rods manufacturing as such (substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 6: Calendering operations PROC 21: Low energy manipulation of substances bound in materials and/or articles PROC 24: High (mechanical) energy work-up of substances bound in materials and/or articles



Sector of end use (SU): SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment SU 0: Other: Nace C25.9.3: Manufacture of wire products, chain and springs


Article category related to subsequent service life (AC): AC 7: Metal articles AC 2: Machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical/electronic articles

14 Downstream use of Zn based wire or powder for metal spraying


in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 7: Industrial spraying PROC 23: Open processing and transfer operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature

IU number


Use descriptors

Market sector by type of chemical product: PC 7: Base metals and alloys PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes PC 14: Metal surface treatment products, including galvanic and electroplating products

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC 10a: Wide dispersive outdoor use of long-life articles and materials with low release ERC 11a: Wide dispersive indoor use of long-life articles and materials with low release

Sector of end use (SU): SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment SU 18: Manufacture of furniture SU 19: Building and construction work SU 0: Other: Nace C25.9.3: Manufacture of wire products, chain and springs



15 Component for soldering/brazing/welding products


in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting

Market sector by type of chemical product: PC 7: Base metals and alloys PC 38: Welding and soldering products (with flux coatings or flux cores.), flux products


IU number


Use descriptors

Sector of end use (SU): SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment SU 0: Other: Nace C25.9.3: Manufacture of wire products, chain and springs



16 Downstream use of Zinc based brazing/soldering products

in a mixture Process category (PROC): PROC 21: Low energy manipulation of substances bound in materials and/or articles PROC 25: Other hot work operations with metals


Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 10a: Wide dispersive outdoor use of long-life articles and materials with low release ERC 11a: Wide dispersive indoor use of long-life articles and materials with low release

Sector of end use (SU): SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment SU 18: Manufacture of furniture SU 19: Building and construction work SU 0: Other: Nace C25.9.3: Manufacture of wire products, chain and springs


Article category related to subsequent service life (AC): AC 1: Vehicles AC 2: Machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical/electronic articles AC 3: Electrical batteries and accumulators

IU number


Use descriptors

AC 7: Metal articles 17 Strips and coins manufacturing as such

(substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation PROC 24: High (mechanical) energy work-up of substances bound in materials and/or articles



Sector of end use (SU): SU 16: Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products, electrical equipment SU 0: Other: Nace C27.2: Manufacture of batteries and accumulators


Article category related to subsequent service life (AC): AC 3: Electrical batteries and accumulators AC 7: Metal articles

18 Batteries ballots, cans manufacturing as such (substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation PROC 24: High (mechanical) energy work-up of substances bound in materials and/or articles


Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 2: Formulation of preparations

IU number


Use descriptors

ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix

Sector of end use (SU): SU 16: Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products, electrical equipment SU 0: Other: Nace C27.2: Manufacture of batteries and accumulators


Article category related to subsequent service life (AC): AC 3: Electrical batteries and accumulators AC 7: Metal articles

19 Zinc (pure or alloyed) pwder manufacturing as such (substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 27a: Production of metal powders (hot processes) PROC 27b: Production of metal powders (wet processes)

Market sector by type of chemical product: PC 7: Base metals and alloys PC 14: Metal surface treatment products, including galvanic and electroplating products


Sector of end use (SU): SU 9: Manufacture of fine chemicals SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys

Subsequent service life relevant for that use?: yes 20 Passivated zinc powder manufacturing (pure or

alloyed) as such (substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated

IU number


Use descriptors

temperature. Industrial setting PROC 27a: Production of metal powders (hot processes)




Subsequent service life relevant for that use?: yes 21 Use of active powders for batteries as such

(substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact)


Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 3: Formulation in materials ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix

Sector of end use (SU): SU 9: Manufacture of fine chemicals SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 16: Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products, electrical equipment SU 0: Other: Nace C27.2: Manufacture of batteries and accumulators



IU number


Use descriptors

AC 3: Electrical batteries and accumulators 22 Use of Zinc powders, pure or slightly alloyed,

for formulation of paints, coatings, and inks as such (substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing)

Market sector by type of chemical product: PC 7: Base metals and alloys PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes PC 9c: Finger paints PC 18: Ink and toners


Sector of end use (SU): SU 9: Manufacture of fine chemicals SU 10: Formulation [mixing] of preparations and/or re-packaging (excluding alloys) SU 0: Other: Nace C20.3: Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics

Subsequent service life relevant for that use?: yes 23 Use of zincpowder based paints, coatings and

inks in a mixture Process category (PROC):

PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large

IU number


Use descriptors

containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available. PROC 24: High (mechanical) energy work-up of substances bound in materials and/or articles


Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 4: Industrial use of processing aids in processes and products, not becoming part of articles ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC 8a: Wide dispersive indoor use of processing aids in open systems ERC 8c: Wide dispersive indoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC 8d: Wide dispersive outdoor use of processing aids in open systems ERC 8f: Wide dispersive outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix

Sector of end use (SU): SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 0: Other: Nace C20.3: Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics


Article category related to subsequent service life (AC): AC 1: Vehicles AC 2: Machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical/electronic articles AC 7: Metal articles

24 Use of zinc powder for mechanical plating as such Process category (PROC):

IU number


Use descriptors

(substance itself)

in a mixture

PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 24: High (mechanical) energy work-up of substances bound in materials and/or articles



Sector of end use (SU): SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment SU 0: Other: Nace C25.6.1: Treatment and coating of metals


Article category related to subsequent service life (AC): AC 1: Vehicles AC 2: Machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical/electronic articles AC 3: Electrical batteries and accumulators AC 7: Metal articles

25 Use of zinc powder as reductant reagent as such (substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 26: Handling of solid inorganic substances at ambient temperature

Market sector by type of chemical product:

IU number


Use descriptors

PC 7: Base metals and alloys PC 21: Laboratory chemicals

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 6b: Industrial use of reactive processing aids


Subsequent service life relevant for that use?: yes 26 Use of (alloyed) Zn powder as corrosion

inhibitor for lubricants as such (substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 17: Lubrication at high energy conditions and in partly open process PROC 18: Greasing at high energy conditions

Market sector by type of chemical product: PC 24: Lubricants, greases, release products

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 2: Formulation of preparations ERC 4: Industrial use of processing aids in processes and products, not becoming part of articles ERC 7: Industrial use of substances in closed systems

Sector of end use (SU): SU 9: Manufacture of fine chemicals

IU number


Use descriptors

SU 10: Formulation [mixing] of preparations and/or re-packaging (excluding alloys)

Subsequent service life relevant for that use?: yes 27 use of zinc powder (pure or alloyed) in the

manufacture of diamond tools as such (substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation PROC 26: Handling of solid inorganic substances at ambient temperature

Market sector by type of chemical product: PC 0: Other: S35100: Abrasives


Sector of end use (SU): SU 0: Other: Nace C23.9.1: Production of abrasive products


Article category related to subsequent service life (AC): AC 0: Other: Taric 8461, 8464: Machine tools

28 Use of zinc powder (pure or alloyed) in the manufacture of friction lining


in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion,

IU number


Use descriptors

pelletisation PROC 21: Low energy manipulation of substances bound in materials and/or articles

Market sector by type of chemical product: PC 0: Other: UCN F40000: Friction agents - (e.g. brake pads)

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 1: Manufacture of substances ERC 2: Formulation of preparations ERC 3: Formulation in materials ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC 10a: Wide dispersive outdoor use of long-life articles and materials with low release ERC 10b: Wide dispersive outdoor use of long-life articles and materials with high or intended release (including abrasive processing)

Sector of end use (SU): SU 9: Manufacture of fine chemicals SU 10: Formulation [mixing] of preparations and/or re-packaging (excluding alloys)


Article category related to subsequent service life (AC): AC 0: Other: Taric 6813: Friction material and articles thereof, not mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of cellulose, whether or not combined with textile or other materials

29 Use of zinc powder (pure or alloyed) in the manufacture of carbon brushes


in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion,

IU number


Use descriptors

pelletisation PROC 21: Low energy manipulation of substances bound in materials and/or articles PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting PROC 24: High (mechanical) energy work-up of substances bound in materials and/or articles

Market sector by type of chemical product: PC 0: Other: UCN E07000 - Electric and electromechanical components

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 2: Formulation of preparations ERC 3: Formulation in materials ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC 9a: Wide dispersive indoor use of substances in closed systems

Sector of end use (SU): SU 0: Other: Nace C26.1.1 - Manufacture of electronic components


Article category related to subsequent service life (AC): AC 1: Vehicles AC 2: Machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical/electronic articles AC 3: Electrical batteries and accumulators

30 Brass manufacturing as such (substance itself)

Process category (PROC): PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting


IU number


Use descriptors

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 1: Manufacture of substances ERC 2: Formulation of preparations ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix


Subsequent service life relevant for that use?: yes 31 Use of brass casts for transformation into semi-

products in a mixture Process category (PROC):

PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 6: Calendering operations PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation PROC 23: Open processing and transfer operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature



Sector of end use (SU): SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment SU 16: Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products, electrical equipment SU 17: General manufacturing, e.g. machinery, equipment, vehicles, other transport equipment



IU number


Use descriptors

AC 1: Vehicles AC 2: Machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical/electronic articles AC 3: Electrical batteries and accumulators AC 7: Metal articles

33 Die-casting alloys manufacturing as such (substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 10: Roller application or brushing PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation


Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 1: Manufacture of substances ERC 2: Formulation of preparations ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix

Sector of end use (SU): SU 10: Formulation [mixing] of preparations and/or re-packaging (excluding alloys) SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys

Subsequent service life relevant for that use?: yes 34 Use of die-casting ingots in a mixture Process category (PROC):

PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting PROC 26: Handling of solid inorganic substances at ambient temperature


Environmental release category (ERC):

IU number


Use descriptors

ERC 3: Formulation in materials ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix

Sector of end use (SU): SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment SU 0: Other: Nace C24.5.4 - Casting of other non-ferrous metals



35 Manufacturing of Zinc containing Al-alloys as such (substance itself)

Process category (PROC): PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting


Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 1: Manufacture of substances ERC 2: Formulation of preparations ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC 12a: Industrial processing of articles with abrasive techniques (low release) ERC 12b: Industrial processing of articles with abrasive techniques (high release)

Sector of end use (SU):

IU number


Use descriptors

SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys


Article category related to subsequent service life (AC): AC 1: Vehicles AC 7: Metal articles

36 Use of zinc containing Al alloys in a mixture Process category (PROC): PROC 6: Calendering operations PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation PROC 21: Low energy manipulation of substances bound in materials and/or articles PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting PROC 24: High (mechanical) energy work-up of substances bound in materials and/or articles PROC 25: Other hot work operations with metals PROC 26: Handling of solid inorganic substances at ambient temperature



Sector of end use (SU): SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment SU 0: Other: Nace C24.5.3 - Casting of light metals



IU number


Use descriptors


37 General hot dip galvanizing as such (substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 23: Open processing and transfer operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature



Sector of end use (SU): SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment SU 17: General manufacturing, e.g. machinery, equipment, vehicles, other transport equipment SU 0: Other: Nace C25.6.1 - Treatment and coating of metals



38 Continuous hot dip galvanizing as such (substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting PROC 23: Open processing and transfer operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature

IU number


Use descriptors






39 Electrogalvanizing as such (substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 21: Low energy manipulation of substances bound in materials and/or articles


Environmental release category (ERC):

IU number


Use descriptors

ERC 2: Formulation of preparations ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC 6b: Industrial use of reactive processing aids




40 Electroplating as such (substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 21: Low energy manipulation of substances bound in materials and/or articles


Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 2: Formulation of preparations ERC 5: Industrial use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC 6b: Industrial use of reactive processing aids

IU number


Use descriptors




41 Production of "targets by (EB) PVD as such (substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 22: Potentially closed processing operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature. Industrial setting PROC 26: Handling of solid inorganic substances at ambient temperature


Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 1: Manufacture of substances ERC 2: Formulation of preparations ERC 4: Industrial use of processing aids in processes and products, not becoming part of articles


IU number


Use descriptors

SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment SU 17: General manufacturing, e.g. machinery, equipment, vehicles, other transport equipment SU 0: Other: Nace C25.6.1: Treatment and coating of metals



Uses by professional workers IU number


Use descriptors

9 Downstream use of zinc-based sacrifical anodes


in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring


Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 10a: Wide dispersive outdoor use of long-life articles and materials with low release


SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys




IU number


Use descriptors

14 Downstream use of Zinc based wire or powder for metal spraying


in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 11: Non industrial spraying PROC 23: Open processing and transfer operations with minerals/metals at elevated temperature

Market sector by type of chemical product: PC 7: Base metals and alloys PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes PC 14: Metal surface treatment products, including galvanic and electroplating products



SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment SU 18: Manufacture of furniture SU 19: Building and construction work SU 0: Other:Nace C25.9.3: Manufacture of wire products, chain and springs




23 Use of Zinc powder containing paints, inks and coatings

in a mixture Process category (PROC): PROC 1: Use in closed process, no likelihood of exposure PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities

IU number


Use descriptors

PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 10: Roller application or brushing PROC 11: Non industrial spraying PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available. PROC 24: High (mechanical) energy work-up of substances bound in materials and/or articles


Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 8a: Wide dispersive indoor use of processing aids in open systems ERC 8c: Wide dispersive indoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC 8d: Wide dispersive outdoor use of processing aids in open systems ERC 8f: Wide dispersive outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix


SU 0: Other:Nace C20.3: Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics - Nace F43.3.4: Painting and glazing



AC 1: Vehicles AC 2: Machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical/electronic articles AC 7: Metal articles

24 Use of zinc based powder for mechanical plating


in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing)

IU number


Use descriptors

PROC 24: High (mechanical) energy work-up of substances bound in materials and/or articles


Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 2: Formulation of preparations ERC 8c: Wide dispersive indoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix


SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment SU 0: Other:Nace C25.6.1: Treatment and coating of metals




25 Use of zinc powder as reductant reagent


in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 26: Handling of solid inorganic substances at ambient temperature

Market sector by type of chemical product: PC 7: Base metals and alloys PC 21: Laboratory chemicals

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 8a: Wide dispersive indoor use of processing aids in open systems

IU number


Use descriptors

ERC 8b: Wide dispersive indoor use of reactive substances in open systems


SU 9: Manufacture of fine chemicals SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys

Subsequent service life relevant for that use?: yes 26 Use of (alloyed) Zn powder as

corrosion inhibitor for lubricants as such (substance itself)

in a mixture

Process category (PROC): PROC 2: Use in closed, continuous process with occasional controlled exposure PROC 3: Use in closed batch process (synthesis or formulation) PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 8b: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 17: Lubrication at high energy conditions and in partly open process PROC 18: Greasing at high energy conditions

Market sector by type of chemical product: PC 24: Lubricants, greases, release products

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 2: Formulation of preparations ERC 4: Industrial use of processing aids in processes and products, not becoming part of articles ERC 7: Industrial use of substances in closed systems


SU 9: Manufacture of fine chemicals SU 10: Formulation [mixing] of preparations and/or re-packaging (excluding alloys)

Subsequent service life relevant for that use?: yes 28 USe of zinc powder (pure or as such (substance Process category (PROC):

IU number


Use descriptors

alloyed) in manufacturing friction linings

itself)

in a mixture

PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes for formulation of preparations and articles (multistage and/or significant contact) PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or preparation (charging/discharging) from/to vessels/large containers at non-dedicated facilities PROC 9: Transfer of substance or preparation into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing) PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation PROC 21: Low energy manipulation of substances bound in materials and/or articles

Market sector by type of chemical product: PC 0: Other: UCN F40000: Friction agents - (e.g. brake pads)



SU 9: Manufacture of fine chemicals SU 10: Formulation [mixing] of preparations and/or re-packaging (excluding alloys)



AC 0: Other:TARIC 6813: Friction material and articles thereof not mounted, for brakes, for clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, of other mineral substances or of cellulose, combined with textile or other materials

32 Use of brass containing products in a mixture Process category (PROC): PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring PROC 26: Handling of solid inorganic substances at ambient temperature PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation


IU number


Use descriptors



SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment SU 16: Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products, electrical equipment SU 17: General manufacturing, e.g. machinery, equipment, vehicles, other transport equipment SU 18: Manufacture of furniture SU 19: Building and construction work




IU number


Use descriptors

42 Use of galvanized goods in a mixture Process category (PROC): PROC 4: Use in batch and other process (synthesis) where opportunity for exposure arises PROC 26: Handling of solid inorganic substances at ambient temperature




SU 2a: Mining (without offshore industries) SU 2b: Offshore industries SU 4: Manufacture of food products SU 5: Manufacture of textiles, leather, fur SU 6a: Manufacture of wood and wood products SU 6b: Manufacture of pulp, paper and paper products SU 11: Manufacture of rubber products SU 13: Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products, e.g. plasters, cement SU 14: Manufacture of basic metals, including alloys SU 15: Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment SU 16: Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products, electrical equipment SU 17: General manufacturing, e.g. machinery, equipment, vehicles, other transport equipment SU 18: Manufacture of furniture SU 19: Building and construction work SU 20: Health services SU 24: Scientific research and development SU 23: Electricity, steam, gas water supply and sewage treatment



AC 1: Vehicles AC 2: Machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical/electronic articles

IU number


Use descriptors

AC 3: Electrical batteries and accumulators AC 7: Metal articles

Uses by consumers IU number Identified Use (IU) name Use descriptors 16 Downstream use of zinc based brazing / soldering products Chemical product category (PC):

PC 7: Base metals and alloys PC 38: Welding and soldering products (with flux coatings or flux cores.), flux products



Article category related to subsequent service life (AC): AC 1: Vehicles AC 2: Machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical/electronic articles

IU number Identified Use (IU) name Use descriptors AC 3: Electrical batteries and accumulators AC 7: Metal articles

23 Use of zinc powder based paints, coatings and inks Chemical product category (PC): PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes PC 9c: Finger paints PC 18: Ink and toners

Environmental release category (ERC): ERC 8a: Wide dispersive indoor use of processing aids in open systems ERC 8c: Wide dispersive indoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC 8d: Wide dispersive outdoor use of processing aids in open systems ERC 8f: Wide dispersive outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix


Article category related to subsequent service life (AC): AC 1: Vehicles AC 2: Machinery, mechanical appliances, electrical/electronic articles AC 7: Metal articles

32 Use of brass containing products Chemical product category (PC): PC 7: Base metals and alloys




42 Use of galvanized goods Chemical product category (PC): PC 7: Base metals and alloys PC 14: Metal surface treatment products, including galvanic and electroplating products PC 38: Welding and soldering products (with flux coatings or flux cores.), flux products

IU number Identified Use (IU) name Use descriptors




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