§2.1.3 The C&L Inventory as research tool

The C&L Inventory (1) managed by the ECHA can be used to search for the classification of substances or group of substances which are relevant in the context of waste classification (and, if applicable, for verification of that information). This inventory allows for an easy research for harmonised classifications of substances or group of substances as it contains information from Table 3 of Part 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation. It also contains self-classifications provided in the framework of registration of substances under REACH and notifications of unregistered substances (e.g. low volume importers who are not obliged to register). When no harmonised classification and more than one self-classification is reported in the C&L Inventory, the ECHA database on registered substances (2) can help supporting information obtained from the C&L Inventory. Furthermore the C&L Inventory is translated into all EU languages. However, it should be noted that the C&L Inventory is subject to regular changes in content and the content should be considered with caution (e.g. the convergence of classifications per substance is a steady work in progress in the C&L Inventory). Please find below the exemplary harmonised entry of ‘lead chromate’ (CAS Number 7758-97-6) as it is displayed in the C&L Inventory. As displayed in Figure 6, ‘lead chromate’ is classified as: — Carc. 1B H350 — Repr. 1A H360Df — STOT RE 2 H373** — Aquatic Acute 1 H400 — Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 In order to assess if the waste in question displays hazardous properties (see Chapter 3.2.2 and Annex 3) due to its content of the hazardous substance ‘lead chromate’, the information on hazard class, hazard category and hazard statement codes of ‘lead chromate’ needs to be considered.

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