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Properties 20/07/2023

Changing a UN Number

Changing a UN Number Many ingredients that are hazardous for transport have their own UN number which must be assigned to simple Raw Materials (i.e. those without composition). For complex Raw Materials and Formulations, Formpak calculates a UN number based on the hazards of the mixture, however, you may wish to change it for an alternative number. Go to Modify a Raw Material or Modify a Formulation and enter your item code. Click the Properties tab, select Property Group Transport Hazards. Unch...

Documents & Reports, Items, Properties 20/07/2023

Classification of a Formulation on Formpak vs supplier SDS

Classification of a Formulation on Formpak vs supplier SDS There’s a difference in classification between a formulation I’ve entered onto Formpak compared to the supplier who supplied the SDS and composition- how do I know which is right? As a general guide, if you have a difference between classifications this almost always means one or more of the following: The ingredients are not the same The ingredients don’t have the same hazards The ingredients are present at different p...

Documents & Reports, Properties 20/07/2023

CLP Compliance

CLP Compliance I use fragrances to make air fresheners or candles, how do I keep the Formpak system up to date so I can be compliant with CLP? There isn’t a single source for updates, and it goes beyond the software also. The key source of data is your suppliers (of raw materials and fragrances). When you have updated information about hazards or compositions of your ingredients you need to make changes ‘without undue delay’ and supply information onwards in the supply chain (t...

Documents & Reports, Items, Properties 20/07/2023

Adding REACH Registration Numbers

Adding REACH Registration Numbers Many global regions have raw material registration requirements as a condition of trade within their region. REACH is a European Union regulation and addresses the production and use of chemical substances. A registration number is evidence of the registration and is expected to appear on Safety Data Sheets. Registration numbers can be added to raw materials in the following way. Adding an EU REACH Registration Number. Navigate to the Modify a Raw Material. Clic...

Properties 20/07/2023

Adding SCL’s for Eye Damage / Irritation

How do I add Specific Concentration Limits (SCL’s ) to raw materials for eye damage/irritation? *General* The GHS end point for eye damage has several end points relating to severity of hazard: Category 1 Category 2/2A Category 2B CLP does not have all these end points, and has instead: Category 1 Category 2 Category 2/2A in GHS is aligned with Category 2 in CLP *Assign SCL’s for Eye damage / irritation* Using the example of Acetic Acid CAS 64-19-7, this has SCLs as follows: C ? 90%S...

Properties 20/07/2023

Adding SCL’s for Skin Corrosion / Irritation

How do I add Specific Concentration Limits (SCL’s ) to raw materials for Skin Corrosion / Irritation? Using the example of Acetic Acid CAS 64-19-7, this has SCLs as follows: C ? 90% Skin Corr. 1A; H314 / 25% ? C < 90% Skin Corr. 1B; H314 / 10% ? C < 25 % Skin Irrit. 2; H315 / 10% ? C < 25% Eye Irrit. 2; H319 SCL for Skin corrosion categories ares entered onto Formpak in the GHS Hazards property group on the property: SCI 1A= (note SCI 1A = and not SCI 1A), and SCI 1B= as follows:...

Documents & Reports, Properties 20/07/2023

Appearance Properties and Translations

Appearance Properties and Translations The appearance of a raw material or mixture can be given on Safety Data Sheets and often on specifications too. Usually in Formpak, people add the property ‘Appearance’ and add text e.g. ‘Clear yellow liquid’. This works well for the majority, but to avoid spelling errors and inconsistencies, we have created a set of properties that users can select. This way it helps to avoid similar descriptions such ‘clear’ and ‘...

Properties 20/07/2023

Batch Export Properties

Batch Export Properties Batch export properties can be used to export properties from Formpak. Go to ‘Batch Export Properties’ Choose the property selection you require from all, group, type or individual property. Click ‘Export’ and Formpak will create a zip file of the properties for you to download. Last updated Jan 2018...

Properties 20/07/2023

Batch Import Properties

Batch Import Properties Batch import properties can be used to import properties into Formpak. The properties to be imported are contained in a zip file. Save the item zip file to a convenient location, e.g. the desktop of your computer Go to ‘Batch Import Properties‘ Select ‘Choose File‘ and select the item zip file The default options can be modified if needed: ‘Ignore missing item classes‘ can be altered to ‘yes’ – if you want to ignore it...

Properties, Suitability 20/07/2023

Adding a New Property

Process for adding a New Property You might want to add a new property to reflect informaiton you want to add to raw materials or formulations. Exampels include new physical properties, country of origin, regional acceptability and usages. Properties can be manual or calculated and differnt methods are available. We have additional information in presentation format to explain more about properties and why to set them up in particular ways. Please contact us if you would like additional informat...