IMDS DQR Code 8

Issue: Insufficient aluminum substances present for classification 2.1

The material in question is classified as 2.1 Aluminum and aluminum alloys; but contains less than 50% of the substances in the basic substance group Chk: Aluminum. *

Note that while 2.1 is a selectable classification, it should ONLY be used if 2.1.1 Cast aluminum alloys or 2.1.2 Wrought aluminum alloys are not appropriate.  More information on material classification is available in IMDS Recommendation 001a.**

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.