IMDS DQR Code 17

Issue: Insufficient zinc or zinc substances present for classification 3.3

The material in question is classified as 3.3 Zinc alloys; but contains less than 70% of the substances in the basic substance group, Chk: Zinc

Per IMDS Recommendation 001a* – This classification is for Zinc or Zinc alloys.  Additionally, electroplated Zinc layers should be classified 3.3.

Action Required:

Review the material composition and classification and revise as necessary. 

*You can find the substances in a basic substance group using the Substance Search function in IMDS.

**IMDS Recommendations may be downloaded from inside IMDS at Help > Recommendation.