ESCOM XML – how to

push implementation?

Christian Bögi, BASF SE

4rd BDI Workshop

“SDS Communication via XML”

26. October 2016

Use information in the supply chain

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Manufacturer

Formulator

Distributor

User

Reality

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Vision

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XML XML XML

Vision versus reality

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Discrepancy

Obviously, exchanging information on exposure scenarios via ESCOM XML

is beneficial to everybody in the supply chain…

…but: how many ESCom XMLs have been sent and received so far?

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Why?

The IT perspective

Tools available (ESCom XML, ESCom phrases)

Implementation advanced

Benefit recognized, however

– Explicit customer demand required

The industry perspective

Benefit recognized, however

– Currently no partner to exchange XMLs with

– Illustrative business case (including financial advantages) missing

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What may be helpful?

A (pilot) project involving several players along the supply chain,

preferably

Registrant

Formulator

Distributor

(End-) User

Demonstrating that XML is fit for purpose and actually works in real life

Delivers approximations of savings in terms of time and money

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Any volunteers joining in?

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Manufacturer

Formulator

Distributor

User

?

?

?

The role of the formulator

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simplified reality

The challenge

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Component AeSDS

Component BeSDS

Component CeSDS

MixtureSDS

?

Chemical safety report/Exposure scenario roadmap

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Lead Component Identification (LCID)

Methodology

LCID

Lead Component Identification Methodology(LCID)

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The basic premise: If the risks are controlled for the most hazardous component, then the risks from the other substances in the mixture are also likely controlled.

Identify components which drive CLP hazard classifications of

mixture

Identify Priority Substances, Lead

Components, Local effects

LCID Methodology High Level Workflow

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Compile

Exposure

Scenarios of

Components

Consolidate

OCs and

RMMs based

on

identifications

Embed into SDS

Append to SDS

Link to ESCom

LCID methodology is „approved“

Excel-based tool available

Already implemented into EHS software by some providers

Supports the electronical exchange via ESCom XML by (semi-) automated

processing of data

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More information

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Cefic Website – REACH Guidance

http://www.cefic.org/Industry-support/Implementing-reach/Guidances-and-Tools1/

Cefic Website – LCID tool

http://www.cefic.org/Documents/IndustrySupport/REACH-

Implementation/Guidance-and-Tools/Cefic-VCI-LCID-Lead-Component-

Identification-LCID-tool.xlsm

VCI Website – REACH

http://www.vci.de/vci-online/themen/chemikaliensicherheit/reach/cefic-vci-issue-

practical-guide-on-safe-use-of-mixtures-under-reach-lead-component-

identification-methodology.jsp

ECHA Website – Action 4.4

https://echa.europa.eu/csr-es-roadmap/action-area-4

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loves answers.