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Manufacture, use & exposure

Consumer Uses

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Consumer uses

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Reference
Name:
Methacrylic acid (GMAA)
Type of composition:
legal entity composition of the substance
State / form:
liquid
Reference substance:
Methacrylic acid (GMAA)
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8f: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for consumers
Product category (PC):
PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
Substance supplied to this use in the form of:
in a mixture
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
yes
Related assessment:
use assessed in a joint CSR

Consumer uses

Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8c: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (indoor)
Contributing activity / technique for consumers
Product category (PC):
PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes
PC 18: Ink and toners
Substance supplied to this use in the form of:
in a mixture
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
yes

Consumer uses

Contributing activity / technique for the environmentopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer end use in formulations (8)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8c: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (indoor)
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer end use in formulations (8)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8f: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for consumers
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer end use in formulations (8)
Product category (PC):
PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
Substance supplied to this use in the form of:
in a mixture
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no
Related assessment:
use assessed in a joint CSR

Contributing scenario for the environment (related to consumer activities)

Conditions of use for the environment

Amounts used, frequency and duration of use (or from service life)

Releases to waste and the environment

Release to the environment

RelWasteEnvirRep2open allclose all
Release from the site to::
surface water
Release estimation method:
ERC
Remarks:
ERC8f Wide dispersive outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC8c Wide dispersive indoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix
Release from the site to::
ambient air
Release estimation method:
ERC
Remarks:
ERC8f Wide dispersive outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC8c Wide dispersive indoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix
Release from the site to::
non-agricultural soil
Release estimation method:
ERC
Remarks:
ERC8f Wide dispersive outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC8c Wide dispersive indoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix

Exposure of the environment

PECopen allclose all
Exposed compartment:
freshwater
Exposure estimation method:
exposure estimation tool
Exposure estimation tool name:
EUSES
Exposed compartment:
marine water
Exposure estimation method:
exposure estimation tool
Exposure estimation tool name:
EUSES
Exposed compartment:
sewage treatment plant
Exposure estimation method:
exposure estimation tool
Exposure estimation tool name:
EUSES
Exposed compartment:
agricultural soil
Exposure estimation method:
exposure estimation tool
Exposure estimation tool name:
EUSES

Contributing scenario for the consumers

Product (article) characteristics

Other product (article) characteristics

Amounts used (or contained in articles), frequency and duration of use/exposure

ConditionsOfUseRepopen allclose all

Information and behavioural advice for consumers

Other conditions affecting consumers exposure

OtherConditionsAffectingConsExpRepopen allclose all

Exposure of consumers

ExposureEstimationopen allclose all
Type of exposure:
inhalation (internal) long-term exposure
Exposure estimate:
0.993 mg/m³
Exposure estimation method:
exposure estimation tool
Exposure estimation tool name:
ECETOC TRA consumers
Type of exposure:
dermal (internal) long-term exposure
Exposure estimate:
0.298 mg/kg bw/day
Exposure estimation method:
exposure estimation tool
Exposure estimation tool name:
ECETOC TRA consumers

Consumer uses

Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8b: Widespread use of reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
ERC8c: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (indoor)
ERC8e: Widespread use of reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, outdoor)
ERC8f: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)
ERC9a: Widespread use of functional fluid (indoor)
Contributing activity / technique for consumers
Product category (PC):
PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
PC 2: Adsorbents
PC 3: Air care products
PC 4: Anti-freeze and de-icing products
PC 7: Base metals and alloys
PC 8: Biocidal products (e.g. disinfectants, pest control)
PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes
PC 9b: Fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay
PC 9c: Finger paints
PC 12: Fertilisers
PC 14: Metal surface treatment products
PC 15: Non-metal-surface treatment products
PC 18: Ink and toners
PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents
PC 21: Laboratory chemicals
PC 23: Leather treatment products
PC 24: Lubricants, greases, release products
PC 26: Paper and board treatment products
PC 28: Perfumes, fragrances
PC 29: Pharmaceuticals
PC 30: Photo-chemicals
PC 31: Polishes and wax blends
PC 32: Polymer preparations and compounds
PC 33: Semiconductors
PC 34: Textile dyes, and impregnating products
PC 35: Washing and cleaning products
PC 37: Water treatment chemicals
PC 39: Cosmetics, personal care products
Substance supplied to this use in the form of:
in a mixture
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no

Consumer uses

Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer end use in formulations
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8c: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (indoor)
ERC8f: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for consumers
Product category (PC):
PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no

Consumer uses

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer; Use in rigid foams, coatings, adhesives and sealants
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8f: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for consumers
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer; Use in rigid foams, coatings, adhesives and sealants
Product category (PC):
PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
Substance supplied to this use in the form of:
in a mixture
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
yes
Related assessment:
use assessed in a joint CSR

Consumer uses

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer; Use in rigid foams, coatings, adhesives and sealants
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8f: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for consumers
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer; Use in rigid foams, coatings, adhesives and sealants
Product category (PC):
PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
Substance supplied to this use in the form of:
in a mixture
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
yes
Related assessment:
use assessed in a joint CSR

Contributing scenario for the environment (related to consumer activities)

Conditions of use for the environment

Amounts used, frequency and duration of use (or from service life)

Releases to waste and the environment

Release to the environment

RelWasteEnvirRep2open allclose all
Release from the site to::
surface water
Release estimation method:
ERC
Remarks:
ERC8f Wide dispersive outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC8c Wide dispersive indoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix
Release from the site to::
ambient air
Release estimation method:
ERC
Remarks:
ERC8f Wide dispersive outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC8c Wide dispersive indoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix
Release from the site to::
non-agricultural soil
Release estimation method:
ERC
Remarks:
ERC8f Wide dispersive outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix ERC8c Wide dispersive indoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a matrix

Exposure of the environment

PECopen allclose all
Exposed compartment:
freshwater
Exposure estimation method:
exposure estimation tool
Exposure estimation tool name:
EUSES
Exposed compartment:
marine water
Exposure estimation method:
exposure estimation tool
Exposure estimation tool name:
EUSES
Exposed compartment:
sewage treatment plant
Exposure estimation method:
exposure estimation tool
Exposure estimation tool name:
EUSES
Exposed compartment:
agricultural soil
Exposure estimation method:
exposure estimation tool
Exposure estimation tool name:
EUSES

Contributing scenario for the consumers

Product (article) characteristics

Other product (article) characteristics

Amounts used (or contained in articles), frequency and duration of use/exposure

ConditionsOfUseRepopen allclose all

Information and behavioural advice for consumers

Other conditions affecting consumers exposure

OtherConditionsAffectingConsExpRepopen allclose all

Exposure of consumers

ExposureEstimationopen allclose all
Type of exposure:
inhalation (internal) long-term exposure
Exposure estimate:
0.993 mg/m³
Exposure estimation method:
exposure estimation tool
Exposure estimation tool name:
ECETOC TRA consumers
Type of exposure:
dermal (internal) long-term exposure
Exposure estimate:
0.298 mg/kg bw/day
Exposure estimation method:
exposure estimation tool
Exposure estimation tool name:
ECETOC TRA consumers

Consumer uses

Contributing activity / technique for the environmentopen allclose all
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC10a: Widespread use of articles with low release (outdoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC11a: Widespread use of articles with low release (indoor)
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
yes

Consumer uses

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8f: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for consumers
Product category (PC):
PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
yes
Related assessment:
use assessed in a joint CSR

Consumer uses

Contributing activity / technique for the environmentopen allclose all
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8c: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (indoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8f: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for consumers
Product category (PC):
PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
Substance supplied to this use in the form of:
in a mixture
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no

Consumer uses

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8f: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for consumers
Product category (PC):
PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
Substance supplied to this use in the form of:
in a mixture
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no

Consumer uses

Contributing activity / technique for the environmentopen allclose all
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8c: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (indoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8f: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for consumers
Product category (PC):
PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
Substance supplied to this use in the form of:
in a mixture
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no
Related assessment:
use assessed in a joint CSR

Consumer uses

Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8f: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for consumers
Product category (PC):
PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
Substance supplied to this use in the form of:
in a mixture
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
yes

Consumer uses

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported <10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8f: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for consumers
Product category (PC):
PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
Substance supplied to this use in the form of:
as such
in a mixture
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no

Consumer uses

Contributing activity / technique for the environmentopen allclose all
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8c: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (indoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8f: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for consumers
Product category (PC):
PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
yes

Consumer uses

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Name of activity / technique:
(consumer use) Use in/as Rigid Foam Use in Coatings Use in Adhesives Use in Sealants
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8f: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for consumers
Name of activity / technique:
(consumer use) Use in/as Rigid Foam Use in Coatings Use in Adhesives Use in Sealants
Product category (PC):
PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no

Consumer uses

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported <10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Name of activity / technique:
Use of Inks/Ink-Components (CONSUMER)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8c: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (indoor)
Contributing activity / technique for consumers
Name of activity / technique:
Use of Inks/Ink-Components (CONSUMER)
Product category (PC):
PC 18: Ink and toners
Substance supplied to this use in the form of:
as such
in a mixture
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no

Consumer uses

Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8c: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (indoor)
ERC8f: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for consumers
Product category (PC):
PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
Substance supplied to this use in the form of:
in a mixture
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no

Consumer uses

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Contributing activity / technique for the environmentopen allclose all
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8c: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (indoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8f: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for consumers
Product category (PC):
PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
Substance supplied to this use in the form of:
in a mixture
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no

Consumer uses

Registration/ Notification status for the use:
use registered according to REACH Article 10; total tonnage manufactured/imported >=10tonnes/year per registrant
Reference
Name:
Methacrylic acid
Type of composition:
legal entity composition of the substance
State / form:
liquid
Reference substance:
Methacrylic acid
Contributing activity / technique for the environmentopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8a: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8b: Widespread use of reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8c: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (indoor)
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8d: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, outdoor)
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8e: Widespread use of reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, outdoor)
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8f: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)
Contributing activity / technique for consumersopen allclose all
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 2: Adsorbents
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 3: Air care products
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 7: Base metals and alloys
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 8: Biocidal products (e.g. disinfectants, pest control)
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 9b: Fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 9c: Finger paints
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 14: Metal surface treatment products
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 15: Non-metal-surface treatment products
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 18: Ink and toners
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 19: Intermediate
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 21: Laboratory chemicals
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 23: Leather treatment products
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 24: Lubricants, greases, release products
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 26: Paper and board treatment products
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 31: Polishes and wax blends
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 32: Polymer preparations and compounds
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 33: Semiconductors
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 34: Textile dyes, and impregnating products
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 35: Washing and cleaning products
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 37: Water treatment chemicals
Name of activity / technique:
Consumer use
Product category (PC):
PC 39: Cosmetics, personal care products
Substance supplied to this use in the form of:
as such
in a mixture
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
yes
Related assessment:
use assessed in a joint CSR

Consumer uses

Contributing activity / technique for the environmentopen allclose all
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8b: Widespread use of reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8c: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (indoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8e: Widespread use of reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, outdoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC8f: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (outdoor)
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC9a: Widespread use of functional fluid (indoor)
Contributing activity / technique for consumersopen allclose all
Product category (PC):
PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
Product category (PC):
PC 2: Adsorbents
Product category (PC):
PC 3: Air care products
Product category (PC):
PC 4: Anti-freeze and de-icing products
Product category (PC):
PC 7: Base metals and alloys
Product category (PC):
PC 8: Biocidal products (e.g. disinfectants, pest control)
Product category (PC):
PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes
Product category (PC):
PC 9b: Fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay
Product category (PC):
PC 9c: Finger paints
Product category (PC):
PC 12: Fertilisers
Product category (PC):
PC 14: Metal surface treatment products
Product category (PC):
PC 15: Non-metal-surface treatment products
Product category (PC):
PC 18: Ink and toners
Product category (PC):
PC 19: Intermediate
Product category (PC):
PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents
Product category (PC):
PC 21: Laboratory chemicals
Product category (PC):
PC 23: Leather treatment products
Product category (PC):
PC 24: Lubricants, greases, release products
Product category (PC):
PC 26: Paper and board treatment products
Product category (PC):
PC 28: Perfumes, fragrances
Product category (PC):
PC 29: Pharmaceuticals
Product category (PC):
PC 30: Photo-chemicals
Product category (PC):
PC 31: Polishes and wax blends
Product category (PC):
PC 32: Polymer preparations and compounds
Product category (PC):
PC 33: Semiconductors
Product category (PC):
PC 34: Textile dyes, and impregnating products
Product category (PC):
PC 35: Washing and cleaning products
Product category (PC):
PC 37: Water treatment chemicals
Product category (PC):
PC 39: Cosmetics, personal care products
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no