Issue: Application Code 39 used
On July 21st, 2021 IMDS made changes to the application codes for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs).
Three application codes were deactivated:
- Code 39 – Non-tyre application
- Code 40 – Not applicable
- Code 41 – PAH in lubricating oil.
Two new codes were added as replacements:
- Code 83 – Repetitive skin contact (required according to REACH 1907/2006 EC Annex XVII Entry 50) replaced Code 39
- Code 84 – Not applicable (no repetative skin contact) replaced Code 40 for PAHs.
No replacement for code 41 was added.
Additionally, IMDS restricted the use of the new codes to only the following 8 PAH substances:
- 205-99-2 Benz(e)acephenanthrylene
- 56-55-3 Benz[a]anthracene
- 50-32-8 Benzo(a)pyrene
- 192-97-2 Benzo(e)pyrene
- 205-82-3 Benzo[j]fluoranthene
- 207-08-9 Benzo[k]fluoranthene
- 218-01-9 Chrysene
- 53-70-3 Dibenz[a,h]anthracene.
Action Required:
If you are using Code 39, update the code used as appropriate.