4.1 Explanatory table
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4.1 Explanatory table

Hazard Profile Annex II Pollution Category
A B C E
+ - - - Category A
- 4 - -
T 3 - -
X 3 - XXX
T - - - Category B
Z - - -
- 3 - -
- 2 - XXX*
- 2 - - Category C
- 1 4 XX
- 1 3 XX
- 1 - - Category D
- - 4 -
- - 3 X
- - - XXX
- - - XX
- D/BOD - -
* Subject to the proviso that the substance is non-volatile and insoluble (vapour pressure less than 1 mmHg at 20°C and solubility less than 2 g/100 ml at 20°C); otherwise it may be rated as Category C.
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