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Manufacture, use & exposure

Uses at industrial sites

Uses at industrial sites

Use name:
Industrial use of lubricants and greases
Contributing activity / technique for the environment
Environmental release category (ERC):
ERC4: Use of non-reactive processing aid at industrial site (no inclusion into or onto article)
ERC7: Use of functional fluid at industrial site
Contributing activity / technique for workers
Process category (PROC):
PROC 9: Transfer of substance or mixture into small containers (dedicated filling line, including weighing)
PROC 10: Roller application or brushing
PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
PROC 17: Lubrication at high energy conditions in metal working operations
PROC 18: General greasing / lubrication at high kinetic energy conditions
Product category used:
PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes
PC 24: Lubricants, greases, release products
Sector of end use:
SU 17: General manufacturing, e.g. machinery, equipment, vehicles, other transport equipment
Subsequent service life relevant for this use:
no
Insignificant exposure via the following route:
oral
Pattern of exposure:
accidental / infrequent