2. 2. 2. Limits for carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic substances (CMR substances) in insulation materials

According to CLP Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008), CMR substances are defined as follows:

• Carcinogenic substances and mixtures are substances and preparations which, if they are inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate the skin, may induce cancer or increase its incidence.
• Mutagenic substances and mixtures are substances and preparations which, if they are inhaled or ingested or if they penetrate the skin, may induce heritable genetic defects or increase their incidence.
• Substances and mixtures are toxic for reproduction if, when inhaled or ingested or penetrated through the skin, they may produce or increase the incidence of non-heritable adverse effects in the progeny and/or an impairment of male or female reproductive functions or capacity.

 

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP)

Substances that have been classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic in the CLP Regulation 1272/2008 (see table) must not exceed the following percentages (m/m):

 

CLP Regulation 1272/2008 (Annex I)			% m/m
Carcinogenicity	Categories 1A, 1B Category 2	H350, H350i H351	≤ 0,1 ≤ 1
Germ cell mutagenicity	Categories 1A, 1B Category 2	H340 H341	≤ 0,1 ≤ 1
Reproductive toxicity	Categories 1A, 1B Category 2	H360 H361	≤ 0,1 ≤ 1
Reproductive toxicity	Adverse  effects on    or via lactation	H362	≤ 1

 

Exception: Boric acid and borates are admissible up to the specific concentration limits that have been defined for labelling in the CLP Regulation, Regulation (EC) No 790/2009. This corresponds to 5.5% by weight for boric acid (CAS: 10043-35-3) and 8.5% by weight for borax decahydrate (CAS: 1303-96-4).

Proof:
Safety data sheet as amended by Regulation (EU) No 453/2010, and manufacturer's declaration.

 

All products awarded one of the following eco labels meet these criteria:

• natureplus quality label
• Österreichisches Umweltzeichen (Austrian eco label)
• Blauer Engel/Blue Angel.

 

Alternatively, the corresponding baubook declaration may serve as evidence (www.baubook.info/oea).