1. DUCC Mixtures TF October 2016
Sector-specific approaches for deriving and communicating information for the safe-use of mixtures by workers inc. SUMIs – Safe Use of Mixtures Information for end-users
DUCC Mixtures TF
October 2016

2. The DUCC “bottom-up” approach:
Content
The DUCC “bottom-up” approach:
The elements
The concept
SUMI: Safe Use of Mixtures Information
The template
additional considerations
SWEDs and SUMIs in a nutshell
The members involved
Useful links
Acronyms

3. The DUCC “Bottom-Up” approach The elements
SWED
Sector-specific Worker Exposure Description
Based on SWED  the output of the assessment, containing simple advice to the professional or industrial end-user
One SWED  One SUMI
Are use oriented and not specific for a product
To be integrated within or appended to the SDS of mixtures (1- or 2-pager)
Sector association
Describe the typical use conditions of mixtures by workers
Are an element of the use maps
Template is published
It is the input information for registrants to perform a CSA / Workers’ Exposure (i.e. provides the exposure determinants)
Formulator
To check SWEDs
vs. incoming ES for substances
To communicate downstream the appropriate SUMI
SUMI
Safe Use of Mixtures Information

4. The DUCC “Bottom-Up” approach The concept
SDS
substance
Use maps
Registrants
Exposure scenarios
Sector association
SDS
mixture
SWED
SUMI
Note 1: Pre-defined “packages”/ standardized sets of information containing the relevant Operational Conditions/Risk Management Measures for the majority of uses of the mixtures that are relevant for the sector
Downstream users
Note 2: Options for the formulator if the substance exposure scenario (ES) does not fit in the pre-defined conditions:
to send the information back to the supplier and discuss whether he can “endorse” it  update his CSR.
to perform a DU CSA.
to follow the conditions of the ES received from supplier
Note 3: the output will consist basically of the safe use information pre-defined by the sector, in a easy-to-understand language for industrial and professional end-users

5. The DUCC “Bottom-Up” approach SUMI – the template
Mandatory SUMI content
Optional SUMI content
SUMI: Safe Use of Mixtures Information for end-users
Sector / Company logo
Good practice advice
If relevant, applicable (sector-specific) good practice advice
Sector_SUMI_code: Title of SUMI
General description of process covered May include use descriptor codes or reference to SWED
Use of pictograms when available
Operational Conditions
Additional information on product composition
Maximum duration:
xx min.
To include references to other relevant sections of SDS or product label
Other:
xxx
Risk Management Measures
Required RMMs, use of pictograms
Reference to Section 8 of SDS for RMM specifications
If applicable: any environmental measures
Disclaimer
Disclaimer on boundaries of SUMI use
Sector_SUMI_code / version number
Sector_SUMI_code / version number
NOTE: This format can be adapted by companies. Published on DUCC website.

6. The DUCC “Bottom-Up” approach SUMI – additional considerations
Sending information on safe use of mixtures is mandatory for classified products (REACH Art. 31(7))
Therefore SUMI would be expected for classified products only
Do not replace SDS!
SDS includes product-specific information (classification, specifications of Personal Protective Equipment, …) and SUMI is for the use
Sometimes more than one SUMI can be integrated within or appended to the SDS
Depending on the way that typical uses are defined by the sectors
Will ideally be translated (to be made available by sectors)

7. The DUCC “Bottom-Up” approach SWEDs and SUMIs in a nutshell
Are elements of the use maps, focusing on human health for workers
Prepared by sector associations
DUCC members have initiated this project but other DU sectors can also consider developing their SWEDs/SUMIs
Developed mostly for classified mixtures
Developed for the majority of uses in a sector (“80-20 rule”)
Supporting formulators in complying with their REACH duties
Helping to improve the communication in the supply chain

8. The DUCC “Bottom-Up” approach The members involved
So you may expect to receive a SUMI if you work with a classified mixture, such as:
Adhesives and sealants
Paints and printing inks
Construction chemicals
Imaging and printing chemicals
Detergents, maintenance and cleaning products

9. For more information on DUCC, please visit:
Useful links
Where to find the explanatory document and the SUMI template?
On DUCC website / Publications, Guidance and Tools:
Other interesting links:
ECHA’s Use maps website:
ECHA’s section for downstream users
More information about the Chemical Safety Report/Exposure Scenario Roadmap
For more information on DUCC, please visit:

10. Acronyms
A.I.S.E.
International Association for Soaps, Detergents and Maintenance Products
CEPE
European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink and Artists’ Colors Industry
CSA
Chemical Safety Assessment
CSR
Chemical Safety Report
CSR/ES Roadmap
Chemical Safety Report/Exposure Scenario Roadmap DU
Downstream User
DU CSA
Downstream User Chemical Safety Assessment
DUCC
Downstream Users of Chemicals Co-ordination group
ECHA
European Chemicals Agency
EFCC
The European Federation for Construction Chemicals ES
Exposure Scenario
ESCom
Exposure Scenarios for Communication
I&P Europe
Imaging and Printing Europe
FEICA
Association of European Adhesive and Sealant Industry
REACH
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals – Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
RMM
Risk Management Measures
SDS
Safety Data Sheet
SUMI
Safe Use of Mixtures Information
SWED
Sector-specific Workers Exposure Description