OECD Template #304: Use and exposure information: Widespread uses by professional workers(Version [1.17]-[April 2016])
OECDTemplate #304: Use and exposure information: Widespread uses by professional workers(Version [1.17]-[April 2016])
The following table gives a detailed description of the type of information prompted for by the data entry fields.
Line no. / Field name / Field typeDisplaytype / Picklist
Freetext template / Help text / Remarks
Guidance
Cross-reference
Uses by professional workers / Tab
Confidentiality
Display: Basic
Use name / Text (2,000 char.)
Display: Basic / The name of the reported use can be entered here. The name is important to uniquely label the nature and scope of the activities covered. Further details can be provided in the brief description of the use process and in contributing activity / technique names. If an exposure assessment has been carried out, the use name forms the Exposure scenario name' in the relevant section where a link is made to this field 'Use name'.
Further description of use / Text (rich-text area)
Display: Basic
Regulatory status / List multi. (multi-select list)
Display: Basic / Picklist values:
- use in Scientific Research and Development - [EU REACH]
- use in plant protection products - [EU REACH]
- use in biocidal products - [EU REACH]
- use as motor fuels - [EU REACH]
- use as fuel in mobile or fixed combustion plants of mineral oil products and use as fuels in closed systems - [EU REACH]
- use in cosmetics products - [EU REACH]
- use in food contact materials - [EU REACH]
- use of the substance in mixtures below the concentration limit specified in REACH Art. 56(6) - [EU REACH]
- other: / This field allows for flagging that the described use is subject to one or more particular regulations if applicable. This information can be useful for deciding on legislation-specific requirements (e.g. uses exempted from assessment).
Note that legislation-specific items are indicated by an informal text shown with the respective picklist items (e.g. EU REACH).
Explanation for the regulatory status / Text (32,768 char.)
Display: Basic / A justification can be entered for the claim of the specific regulatory status of the use, e.g. by providing the reference to the relevant legislation and the details related to the specific regulatory status and demonstrating that the criteria for a certain exemption are fulfilled. / Guidance for field condition:
Condition: Field active only if Regulatory status' is not empty
Contributing activity / technique for the environment / Block of fields (repeatable) Start
Name of activity / technique / Text (2,000 char.)
Display: Basic / Enter a name here for an activity contributing to the use described above. A use may consist of one or more contributing activities, processes, tasks or unit operations. From the environmental perspective the contributing activity may be described at the level of a service activity such as mobile services (no site-related emissions), micro sites and/or public infrastructure (such as administration or education) If an exposure assessment has been carried out, the name of the contributing activity corresponds to the title of the contributing scenario in relevant section. / Guidance for data migration:
FLEXIBLE_RECORD.ExposureScenarios.ContributingScenarioEnvironmentWorker.ContributingScenario.GeneralInformation.ScenarioName
Environmental release category (ERC) / List multi. (multi-select list)
Display: Basic / Picklist values:
- ERC8a: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
- ERC8b: Widespread use of reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, indoor)
- ERC8c: Widespread use leading to inclusion into/onto article (indoor)
- ERC8d: Widespread use of non-reactive processing aid (no inclusion into or onto article, outdoor)
- 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)
- ERC9b: Widespread use of functional fluid (outdoor) / A category can be assigned to the type of process described, providing a generic characterisation from the environmental perspective. Note that different category systems may apply in the relevant regulatory framework as indicated by an informal text shown with the respective picklist items (e.g. EU REACH, US EPA). Consult the relevant legislation-specific guidance on what kind of information is expected.
Contributing activity / technique for the environment / Block of fields (repeatable) End
Contributing activity / technique for workers / Block of fields (repeatable) Start
Name of activity / technique / Text (2,000 char.)
Display: Basic / Enter a name here for an activity contributing to the use described. A use may consist of one or more contributing activities, processes, tasks or unit operations. From the occupational perspective the focus is on the single task or process type carried out by a worker, e.g. charging and discharging to/from reaction vessel. If an exposure assessment has been carried out, each contributing scenario is related to a specific contributing activity / technique. / Guidance for data migration:
FLEXIBLE_RECORD.ExposureScenarios.ContributingScenarioWorker.ContributingScenarioWorker.GeneralInformation.ContributingScenarioName
Process category (PROC) / List multi. (multi-select list)
Display: Basic / Picklist values:
- 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 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 7: Industrial spraying
- 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 10: Roller application or brushing
- PROC 11: Non industrial spraying
- PROC 12: Use of blowing agents in manufacture of foam
- PROC 13: Treatment of articles by dipping and pouring
- PROC 14: Production of preparations or articles by tabletting, compression, extrusion, pelletisation
- PROC 15: Use as laboratory reagent
- PROC 16: Using material as fuel sources, limited exposure to unburned product to be expected
- PROC 17: Lubrication at high energy conditions and in partly open process
- PROC 18: Greasing at high energy conditions
- PROC 19: Hand-mixing with intimate contact and only PPE available.
- PROC 20: Heat and pressure transfer fluids in dispersive, professional use but closed systems
- 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 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
- PROC 25: Other hot work operations with metals
- PROC 26: Handling of solid inorganic substances at ambient temperature
- PROC 27a: Production of metal powders (hot processes)
- PROC 27b: Production of metal powders (wet processes)
- PROC28: Manual maintenance (cleaning and repair) of machinery
- PROC 0: Other: / A category can be assigned to each task or process described, providing a generic characterisation from the occupational perspective. Note that different category systems may apply in the relevant regulatory framework as indicated by an informal text shown with the respective picklist items (e.g. EU REACH, US EPA). Consult the relevant legislation-specific guidance on what kind of information is expected. If applicable, items from different category systems may be selected in parallel if they have similar meaning. / Guidance for data migration:
One repeatable set created for each value from:
FLEXIBLE_RECORD.ProfessionalWorkers.ProcessCategories
FLEXIBLE_RECORD.ExposureScenarios.ContributingScenarioWorker.ContributingScenarioWorker.GeneralInformation.ProcessCategory
Contributing activity / technique for workers / Block of fields (repeatable) End
Product category used / List multi. (multi-select list)
Display: Basic / Picklist values:
- 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 11: Explosives
- PC 12: Fertilisers
- PC 13: Fuels
- PC 14: Metal surface treatment products, including galvanic and electroplating products
- PC 15: Non-metal-surface treatment products
- PC 16: Heat transfer fluids
- PC 17: Hydraulic fluids
- PC 18: Ink and toners
- PC 20: Products such as ph-regulators, flocculants, precipitants, neutralisation agents
- PC 21: Laboratory chemicals
- PC 23: Leather tanning, dye, finishing, impregnation and care products
- PC 24: Lubricants, greases, release products
- PC 25: Metal working fluids
- PC 26: Paper and board dye, finishing and impregnation products: including bleaches and other processing aids
- PC 27: Plant protection 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, finishing and impregnating products; including bleaches and other processing aids
- PC 35: Washing and cleaning products (including solvent based products)
- PC 36: Water softeners
- PC 37: Water treatment chemicals
- PC 38: Welding and soldering products (with flux coatings or flux cores.), flux products
- PC 39: Cosmetics, personal care products
- PC 40: Extraction agents
- PC41: Oil and gas exploration or production products
- PC42: Electrolytes for batteries
- PC 0: Other: / This field can be used for describing the types of chemical products (mixture and end-use products consisting of one compound only) in which the substance is finally contained. Multiple selection is possible.
Note that different category systems may apply in the relevant regulatory framework as indicated by an informal text shown with the respective picklist items (e.g. EU REACH, U.S./Canada). Consult the relevant legislation-specific guidance on what kind of information is expected.
If applicable, items from different category systems may be selected in parallel if they have similar meaning.
Sector of end use / List multi. (multi-select list)
Display: Basic / Picklist values:
- SU 1: Agriculture, forestry and fishing
- 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 7: Printing and reproduction of recorded media
- SU 8: Manufacture of bulk, large scale chemicals (including petroleum products)
- SU 9: Manufacture of fine chemicals
- SU 11: Manufacture of rubber products
- SU 12: Manufacture of plastics products, including compounding and conversion
- 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 23: Electricity, steam, gas water supply and sewage treatment
- SU 24: Scientific research and development
- SU 0: Other: / These categories are meant to support the mapping of the market of a substance beyond the formulating sectors, down to the sectors of industry and services finally using the substance as such or in mixtures. Multiple selection is possible. Note that different category systems may apply in the relevant regulatory framework as indicated by an informal text shown with the respective picklist items (e.g. EU REACH). Consult the relevant legislation-specific guidance on what kind of information is expected.
Technical function of the substance during use / List multi. (multi-select list)
Display: Basic / Picklist values:
- ablative
- abrasive
- absorbent
- adhesion promotor
- adsorbent
- aerating and dearating agent
- alloying element
- antiadhesive
- anticaking agent
- anticondensation agent
- antifreeze agent
- antioxidant
- antiredeposition agent
- antiscaling agent
- antistain agent
- antistatic agent
- antistreaking agent
- barrier (sealant)
- binder
- biocide
- bleaching agent
- brightener
- catalyst
- chain transfer agent
- chelating agent
- cleaning agent
- cloud-point depressant
- coalescing agent
- compatibilizer
- conductive agent
- corrosion inhibitor
- crystal growth modifiers (nucleating agents)
- deflocculant
- defoamer
- demulsifier
- density modifier
- deodoriser
- diluent
- dispersing agent
- drier
- durability agent
- dust suppressant
- dusting agent
- dye
- elasticiser
- embalming agent
- energy releasers (explosives, motive propellant)
- etching agent
- explosion inhibitor
- fertilisers (soil amendments)
- filler
- film former
- finishing agents
- fire extinguishing agent
- fixing agent (mordant)
- flame retardant
- flocculating agent
- flotation agent
- flow promoter
- flux agent
- foamant
- food flavouring and nutrient
- fragrance
- freeze-thaw additive
- friction agent
- fuel
- fuel additive
- gelling modifier
- hardener
- heat stabiliser
- heat transferring agent
- humectant
- hydraulic (functional) fluids
- impregnation agent
- incandescent agent
- insulators
- intermediate (precursor)
- ion exchange agent
- leaching agent
- lubricating agent
- luminescent agent
- magnetic element
- monomer
- opacifier
- oxidising agent
- pH regulating agent
- photochemical
- pigment
- plasticiser
- plating agent
- pressure transfer agent
- process regulator
- processing aid
- propellants, non-motive (blowing agents)
- reactive cleaning/removal agent
- reducing agent
- refrigerant
- resin (prepolymer)
- semiconductor and photovoltaic agent
- sizing agent
- softener
- solids separation (precipitating) agent
- solubility enhancer
- solvent
- stabilising agent
- surface modifier
- tanning agent
- surfactant
- swelling agent
- tackifier
- terminator / blocker
- thickener / thickening agent
- tracer
- UV stabiliser
- vapour pressure modifier
- vehicle (carrier)
- viscosity modifier
- waterproofing agent
- x-ray absorber
- other:
- no technical function / Please select ‘No Technical function’in case the substance has no particular technical function during this use.
Multiple selection is possible. If not listed, select 'other' and specify. / Guidance for data migration:
One-to-one mapping with the following exceptions:
8244 - v2.0 colouring agents, dyes --> 2795 - v1.0 dye
8245 - v2.0 colouring agents, pigments --> 2999 - v1.0 pigment
8252 - v2.0 fillers --> 2819 - v1.0 filler
8280 - v2.0 solvents --> 3342 - v1.0 solvent
8241 - v2.0 binding agents --> 1342 - v1.0 other: binding agents (resin or (pre)polymers in coatings and adhesives))
8263 - v2.0 laboratory chemicals --> 1342 - v1.0 other: laboratory chemicals
8267 - v2.0 pharmaceutical substance --> 1342 - v1.0 other: pharmaceutical substance
8270 - v2.0 plant protection active substance --> 1342 - v1.0 other: plant protection active substance
8274 - v2.0 process regulators, used in vulcanisation or polymerisation processes --> 1342 - v1.0 other: process regulators use in vulcanisation or polymerisation process
8277 - v2.0 reprographic agents (Toners) --> 1342 - v1.0 other: reprographic agents (toners)
Substance supplied to that use in form of / List multi. (multi-select list)
Display: Basic / Picklist values:
- as such
- in a mixture / As appropriate select 'as such' or 'in a mixture' or both for indicating in which form the substance is supplied to this use.
Subsequent service life relevant to this use / List (picklist)
Display: Basic / Picklist values:
- yes
- no / A subsequent service life is relevant for a use when the use leads to the inclusion of the substance into an article and/or the substance remains in a dried or cured mixture on the surface of an article. Pigments in coatings and polymer compounds are typical examples for substances where the subsequent service (after end-use) is relevant. For highly volatile solvents in coating and resins the subsequent service life usually is not relevant as evaporation on end-use occurs.
If 'yes' is selected, one or several service life records should in most cases be created. This holds also true for activities of consumers and workers with articles containing the substances.
Subsequent service life name / Link to endpoint (multiple)
Display: Basic / If an exposure scenario applies, a link can be set between the use and that service life. The corresponding name is then displayed here as read-only information. / Remarks:
The feature of linking different sections or fields is not assumed to be defined in the OHT as it is part of the IT implementation which is OHT-independent as long as compliance with the OHT field definitions is ensured.
Guidance for field condition:
Condition: Field active only if 'Subsequent service life relevant to this use' is ‘yes’
Cross-reference:
FLEXIBLE_RECORD.ArticleServiceLife
Tonnage of substance for this use (tonnes/year) / Numeric range (decimal)
Display: Basic / Lower numeric field [xx]:
- >
- >=
- ca.
Upper numeric field [xx]:
- <
- <=
- ca. / Enter the tonnage per year for this use*). Provide further details in the next field to support the interpretation of the value provided here. (Consult the relevant legislation-specific guidance on what kind of information is expected). The tonnage value should be entered preferably as single value. If a range is provided, in context of safety assessment, the upper value may be considered as the relevant one depending on the regulatory framework. *) The term 'use' is applied in a generic manner, regardless of the life cycle stage it refers to. Depending on the regulatory framework more specific terms may be required. / Remarks:
The field type Numeric range includes a generic help text which guides the user to enter a single value
Details on tonnage reported / Text (32,768 char.)
Display: Basic / Additional information on the tonnage figure can be entered in field 'Details on tonnage reported', e.g. source of information and method for generating this tonnage (e.g. market survey by sector), the calendar year, regional reference, historical data and information on sites. It may also important to indicate whether or not the tonnage relates to a total market volume for that use (across all manufacturers and importers).
Remarks / Text (rich-text area)
Display: Basic / As necessary, give any further explanations if they cannot be provided in any of the more specific fields. This may include information on the source of the information.
Use takes place under rigorously contained conditions / Header 1
Rigorously contained system with strict control for manual interventions / Check box
Display: Basic / Select the checkbox if the use by workers takes place under rigorous containment conditions (by technical means) or equivalent conditions leading to negligible exposure (including strict controls for short and/or infrequent manual interventions), e.g. sampling).
Making a claim here enables description of such conditions in other fields.
Rigorously contained system with minimisation of release to the environment / Check box
Display: Basic / Select the checkbox if (residual) environmental releases from the contained system are minimised to the technically possible extent (e.g. advanced treatment of extract air or purging liquids).
Making a claim here enables description of such conditions in other fields.