Reference Manual for the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 of the Hazardous Products Act

2007
ISBN: 978-0-662-45722-0
Cat. No.: H128-1/07-487E
HC Pub.: 4065E

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Table of Contents

[NOTE: also see Index at end of manual]

• Introduction
• Section 1 - INTERPRETATION
  • 1.1. Definitions
  • 1.2. Table of standards and tests
  • 1.3. Interpretation of "should"
  • 1.4. Units of measure
  • 1.5. Concentration
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Section 1
• Section 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS - Authorized advertising, sale and importation
  • 2.1. Authorized advertising, sale and importation
  • 2.2. Exceptions
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Section 2 updated June 25, 2007
• Section 3 - GENERAL PROVISIONS - Importation to bring into compliance or to export
  • 3.1. Exceptions  - importation to bring into compliance or to export
  • 3.2. Credible evidence
  • 3.3. Subsection 29(2) of the Act applies
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Section 3
• Sections 4 and 5 - REQUIREMENTS - Hazard Category, Container and Information
  • 4.1. Determination by person responsible
  • 4.2. Multiple hazard categories
  • 4.3. Multiple sub-categories
  • 4.4. Multiple sub-categories - flammable products
  • 4.5. Multiple routes of exposure
  • 5. Record keeping and provision
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Sections 4 and 5
• Section 6 - REQUIREMENTS - Data Sources
  • 6.1. Precedence of data sources
  • 6.2. Differing data sources
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Section 6
• Sections 7 and 8 - REQUIREMENTS - Containers
  • 7. Leakage test
  • 8. Single-use containers
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Sections 7 and 8
• Section 9 - REQUIREMENTS - Child-resistant Containers - Design
  • 9. Applicable standard
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Section 9 updated June 25, 2007
• Section 10 - REQUIREMENTS - Child-resistant Containers - Performance
  • 10.1. Maintain characteristics
  • 10.2. Evaluation
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Section 10
• Section 11 - REQUIREMENTS - Child-resistant Containers - Label Directions
  • 11.1. Directions to open and close
  • 11.2. Exception
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Section 11
• Section 12 - REQUIREMENTS - Child-resistant Containers - Record Keeping
  • 12.1. Record keeping
  • 12.2. Provision of information to inspector
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Section 12
• Sections 13 and 14 - REQUIREMENTS - Child-resistant Containers - Exceptions
  • 13. Child-resistant, single-use containers
  • 14. Exception - large container
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Sections 13 and 14 updated June 25, 2007
• Sections 15 and 16 - REQUIREMENTS - Required Information - Containers and Packaging
  • 15.1. Containers and packaging
  • 15.2. Additional information
  • 16.1. Exemption - packaging
  • 16.2. Exemption - packaging not customarily displayed
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Sections 15 and 16
• Sections 17 to 21 - REQUIREMENTS - Presentation of Information - Technical Specifications
  • 17. Languages, legibility and durability
  • 18. Colour contrast
  • 19.1. Print - general rules
  • 19.2. Measurement of height of type
  • 20. Print - upper-case letters
  • 21. Hazard symbol - reproduction
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Sections 17 to 21 updated June 25, 2007
• Sections 22 to 24 - REQUIREMENTS - Presentation of Information - Technical Specifications - Size of Type
  • 22. Hazard symbol - minimum diameter
  • 23. Signal word - height
  • 24.1. Other information - height and body size
  • 24.2. First aid statement - height and body size
  • 24.3. Exception - quick skin-bonding adhesive
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Sections 22 to 24 updated June 25, 2007
• Section 25 - REQUIREMENTS - Location and Order - General Rule
  • 25.1. Location and order
  • 25.2. Exemption - small container
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Section 25
• Sections 26 to 28 - REQUIREMENTS - Location on Main Display Panel
  • 26.1. Location of hazard symbol, signal word and primary hazard statement
  • 26.2. Base of collapsible tube
  • 26.3. Exception - short, wide containers
  • 27. Multiple hazard symbols
  • 28. Precedence among signal words
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Sections 26 to 28 updated June 25, 2007
• Sections 29 to 32 - REQUIREMENTS - Location of Other Hazard Information
  • 29. Location of specific hazard statement, instructions and first aid statement
  • 30. Border
  • 31. First aid statement - order of information
  • 32. Hazardous ingredients
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Sections 29 to 32
• Sections 33 and 34 - PART 1 - TOXIC PRODUCTS - Classification of Toxic Products
  • 33. Data sources
  • 34.1. Sub-categories - substance of special concern
  • 34.2. Sub-categories - oral exposure
  • 34.3. Sub-categories - dermal exposure
  • 34.4. Sub-categories - inhalation exposure
  • 34.5. Sub-category - aspiration hazard
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Sections 33 and 34 updated June 25, 2007
• Sections 35 to 37 - PART 1 - TOXIC PRODUCTS - Determination of Toxicity
  • 35.1. Data sources
  • 35.2. Differing data sources
  • 35.3. Mixture that separates
  • 35.4. Definition of "mixture that separates"
  • 36.1. Additivity formulas - LD₅₀ or LC₅₀ of mixtures
  • 36.2. Complex mixture
  • 36.3. When LD₅₀ or LC₅₀ of ingredient is not known but can be estimated
  • 36.4. When LD₅₀ or LC₅₀ of ingredient is not known and cannot be estimated
  • 36.5. Conversion to a 4-hour LC₅₀
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Sections 35 to 37 updated June 25, 2007
• Section 38 - PART 1 - TOXIC PRODUCTS - Very Toxic Products
  • 38. Prohibition
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Section 38
• Section 39 - PART 1 - TOXIC PRODUCTS - Required Information
  • 39.1. Required information - sub-category "toxic"
  • 39.2. Required information - sub-category "harmful"
  • 39.3. Exception - fuels
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Section 39
• Section 40 - PART 1 - TOXIC PRODUCTS - Child-resistant Containers
  • 40.1. Sub-category "toxic"
  • 40.2. Exceptions - spray container and single-drop dispenser
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Section 40
• Sections 41 and 42 - PART 2 - CORROSIVE PRODUCTS - Classification of Corrosive Products
  • 41.1. Data sources
  • 41.2. Classification using human experience data
  • 42.1. Sub-categories - substance of special concern
  • 42.2. Sub-categories - one or more acids
  • 42.3. Sub-categories - one or more bases
  • 42.4. Sub-categories - substances causing necrosis or ulceration
  • 42.5. Sub-category - substances causing other effects
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Sections 41 and 42
• Sections 43 and 44 - PART 2 - CORROSIVE PRODUCTS - Test Methods
  • 43.1. Determination - necrosis and ulceration
  • 43.2. Determination - other effects
  • 44.1. Determination of the pH
  • 44.2. Determination of acid reserve or alkali reserve
  • 44.3. Unstable end point
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Sections 43 and 44
• Section 45 - PART 2 - CORROSIVE PRODUCTS - Very Corrosive Products
  • 45. Prohibition and exception
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Sections 45
• Section 46 - PART 2 - CORROSIVE PRODUCTS - Required Information
  • 46.1. Required information - sub-category "very corrosive"
  • 46.2. Required information - sub-category "corrosive"
  • 46.3. Required information - sub-category "irritant"
  • 46.4. Exception - another primary hazard statement
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Section 46
• Section 47 - PART 2 - CORROSIVE PRODUCTS - Child-resistant Containers
  • 47. Sub-categories "very corrosive" and "corrosive"
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Section 47
• Sections 48 and 49 - PART 3 - FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS - Classification of Flammable Products
  • 48.1. Data sources and tests
  • 48.2. Exemption
  • 49.1. Sub-categories of hazard category "Category 3, flammable products"
  • 49.2. Flammable liquid in a refillable spray container
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001Sections 48 and 49
• Sections 50 to 52 - PART 3 - FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS - Test Methods
  • 50. Flash point - liquids
  • 51. Flash point - solids, pastes and gels
  • 52. Flame projection and flashback - spray container
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Sections 50 to 52 updated June 25, 2007
• Section 53 - PART 3 - FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS - Very Flammable Products
  • 53. Prohibition and exceptions
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Section 53
• Section 54 - PART 3 - FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS - Required Information
  • 54.1. Required information - sub-category "very flammable"
  • 54.2. Required information - sub-category "flammable"
  • 54.3. Required information - sub-category "spontaneously combustible"
  • 54.4. Required information - sub-category "combustible"
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Section 54
• Sections 55 and 56 - PART 4 - QUICK SKIN-BONDING ADHESIVES - Required Information
  • 55. Required instructions and first aid statement
  • 56.1. Required information
  • 56.2. Exception - main display panel less than 35 cm²
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Sections 55 and 56
• Section 57 - PART 4 - QUICK SKIN-BONDING ADHESIVES - Child-resistant Packaging
  • 57.1. Child-resistant container
  • 57.2. Exception - child-resistant packaging
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Section 57
• Section 58 - PART 5 - PRESSURIZED CONTAINERS - Application
  • 58.1. Application
  • 58.2. Exceptions
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Section 58
• Section 59 - PART 5 - PRESSURIZED CONTAINERS - Required Information
  • 59. Required information
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Section 59
• Sections 60 to 62 - COMING INTO FORCE - Transitional Provision
  • 60.1. Transition period - excluding a retailer
  • 60.2. Transition period - retailer
  • 60.3. Definition of "producing"
  • 61. Repeal - Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations
  • 62. Coming into force
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Sections 60 to 62
• Schedule 1 - Test for Determining the Flashback and the Length of the Flame Projection of a Flammable Product Enclosed on a Spray Container
  • Sch 1.1. Application
  • Sch 1.2. Apparatus
  • Sch 1.3. Test Specimen
  • Sch 1.4. Procedure
  • Sch 1.5. Determination and Reporting of Flame Projection and Flashback
  • Sch 1.Fig 1. Flammability Tester - Pressurized Container
  • Sch 1.Fig 2. Flammability Tester - Pump-Spray Container
    
  • Sch 1.Fig 3. Holding Apparatus for a Trigger-type Container - Isometric View
  • Sch 1.Fig 4. Holding Apparatus for a Plunger Type or Pressurized Container - Isometric View
• Schedule 2 - Hazard Symbols
• Schedule 3 - Test Method for Determining Whether a Container Leaks
  • Sch 3.1. Interpretation - definitions
  • Sch 3.2. Test Method - Preparation of Sample for Testing - remove seal
  • Sch 3.3. Test Method - Preparation of Sample for Testing - bring to room temperature
  • Sch 3.4. Test Method - Testing for Leaks - position of test sample
  • Sch 3.5. Test Method - Testing for Leaks - examine paper
  • Sch 3.6. Test Method - Pass or Fail - fail
  • Sch 3.7. Test Method - Pass or Fail - pass
  • Discussion of CCCR, 2001 Schedule 3
• Schedule 4 - Illustration - Standard Sans Serif Type
• INDEX