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Substance Identification See also under

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Substance identification is a process by which the identity of the substance is established.

Accurate identification of a substance is a pre-requisite to most REACH, CLP and biocides processes. In particular, it
enables joint REACH registrations to be prepared efficiently and correctly, and ensures that test data is appropriate for Substance
the substance registered under REACH. This leads to a robust hazard and risk assessment of the registered substance. identification
The correct identification of a substance will also enable: How to
characterise and
The sharing of information to prevent unnecessary animal testing and costs;
identify your
The use of test data across companies and read-across within a group of substances; substance
The assessment of whether a substance is included in the Authorisation List, the list of restrictions or has a Sector-specific
harmonised classification and labelling. support for
substance
Typically the identity of a substance can be described by:
identification
a chemical name, for example, benzene;
Questions and
a number, for example, EC number 200-753-7, and Answers on
substance
a chemical composition, for example, >99 % benzene and <1% toluene. The composition is determined by identification
chemical analysis.

Regulatory processes where substance identification plays a key role are:

Related documents
REACH inquiry

Guidance for identification

REACH registration and naming of substances
under REACH and CLP

Guidance in a nutshell on
PPORD exemption
identification and naming of
substances under REACH and
CLP
Evaluation under REACH
Guidance Fact Sheet on
substance identification
Risk management under REACH and CLP
Guidance on Registration

Guidance for Annex V:

Biocides Exemptions from the
obligation to register

See also

Workshop on substance
identification and sameness
2014

Substance identity issues

covered in the screening
campaign – webinar 2014

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