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Diss Factsheets

Manufacture, use & exposure

Uses by professional workers

Uses by professional workers

Use name:
Professional application of paints/coatings/inks/adhesives
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)
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Name of activity / technique:
Semi-closed system
Process category (PROC):
PROC 4: Chemical production where opportunity for exposure arises
Name of activity / technique:
Preparation of material for application; Indoor or outdoor use
Process category (PROC):
PROC 5: Mixing or blending in batch processes
Name of activity / technique:
Material transfers; Equipment cleaning and maintenance; Non-dedicated facility
Process category (PROC):
PROC 8a: Transfer of substance or mixture (charging and discharging) at non-dedicated facilities
Name of activity / technique:
Roller, spreader, flow application; Indoor or outdoor use
Process category (PROC):
PROC 10: Roller application or brushing
Name of activity / technique:
Non-industrial spraying; Indoor or outdoor use; Manual
Process category (PROC):
PROC 11: Non industrial spraying
Name of activity / technique:
Dipping, immersion and pouring; Outdoor use
Process category (PROC):
PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
Name of activity / technique:
Manual handling
Process category (PROC):
PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.
Name of activity / technique:
Maintenance and cleaning
Process category (PROC):
PROC28: Manual maintenance (cleaning and repair) of machinery
Product category used:
PC 1: Adhesives, sealants
PC 9a: Coatings and paints, thinners, paint removes
PC 9b: Fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay
PC 18: Ink and toners
Substance supplied to that use in form of:
in a mixture
Subsequent service life relevant to this use:
no