Guidelines for the Completion of the PPR Product Data Reporting Form
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Guidelines for the Completion of the PPR Product Data Reporting Form

General comments applicable to all sections of the PPR Product Data Reporting Form

1 It is important that for mixtures, a clear indication be made as to whether the properties are for the mixture as a whole (as should be the case) or for a component (or components) within the mixture. Unless otherwise indicated, the data provided is assumed to be for the mixture as a whole.

2 Most properties have the following boxes associated with them:

  • .1 Qual: This is used to provide a "qualifier", i.e. additional information about the reported value, when required. The data used to complete this box must be selected from the following:

  • blank No qualification is necessary or appropriate. It is deemed to mean '='
    > Greater than
    < Less than
    ~ Approximately
    E Estimated (this can be used with any of the other qualifiers)
    NF Non-flammable (used for flash point, autoignition temperature and explosion limits to show that the product does not present a flammability hazard).

  • .2 Lower value: Where only one value exists, it should be put in this box. Where there is a range of values, the lower value should be put in this box, e.g. mixtures or impure products that have a boiling range, rather than a single boiling point value. The initial boiling point is placed in the Lower value box and the dry point is placed in the Upper value box. For most purposes, the Lower Value will be used and is normally the only one that must be completed. However, for Explosion limits, both the Lower value and the Upper value are required.

  • .3 SVC: SVC refers to saturated vapour concentration. This value is used to assess the inhalation hazard for products that may be toxic by inhalation, but may not produce vapours in sufficient concentrations to constitute an inhalation hazard.

  • .4 Reference and comments: This should be completed so that the source of data can be traced and verified, if necessary. This may be a reference to company information, information available in the open literature or justification for an estimated value e.g. read across from a similar chemical.

Section 1 – Product identity

3 This section serves to provide as much information as possible on the product. It is recognized that some of the boxes may not be relevant, such as the Chemical Abstract Services Number (CAS Number), which is normally only applicable to technically pure products or process streams. However, it is advisable to complete this section to the extent possible, as it facilitates the classification process and provides a mechanism for checking that the product has not been processed under a different name.

4 Associated synonyms: These are product names, other than those identified in the boxes for Main trade name, Main chemical name and Product shipping name; they tend to be less common names and should be described in the Type of name section by a qualifier.

5 Synonyms in the official languages of IMO should also be included, where possible.

6 Composition: This section shall be used to identify components of mixtures and impurities in any product. Each entry in this section should include the percentage and type (described as either C (Component) or I (Impurity)). In situations where this information is confidential, the data should be provided separately to the Reporting State and/or Secretariat.

Section 2 – Physical properties

7 It is important to recognize that, unless otherwise indicated, all the physical properties of the product referred to in this section must be completed in order to enable the assignment of appropriate carriage requirements for the product or mixture, consistent with the properties.

8 Special attention should be given to paragraph 2.1 of these guidelines when completing the section on physical properties within the form.

9 The following additional notes are also applicable to the physical properties section:

  • .1 If the product is non-flammable then 'NF' should be placed in the Qualifier box for flash point, autoignition temperature, explosion limits and maximum experimental safe gap (MESG).

  • .2 If the flash point is > 200°C and the autoignition temperature has not been measured, it may safely be estimated as > 200°C, which is the cut-off value for defining a product as subject to chapter 17 of the IBC Code.

  • .3 For products which do not have a clear melting point, the pour point is regarded as equivalent. In such cases, the reference should include the term "pour point".

Section 3 – Relevant chemical properties

10 All available data related to the chemical properties of the product referred to in this section should be completed in order to enable the assignment of appropriate carriage requirements for the product or mixture. References to relevant technical reference sources should be provided, where available (e.g. OECD, REACH, etc.)

Water Reactivity Index

11 This parameter is an indication of the product's reactivity with water, which would result in a hazard. As there are no quantitative definitions for this property, the following guidelines are provided, with examples given that can be used for purposes of comparison:
  • WRI=2 Any chemical which may, in contact with water, produce a toxic, flammable or corrosive gas or aerosol.
    WRI=1 Any chemical which may, in contact with water, generate heat or produce a non-toxic, non-flammable or non-corrosive gas.
    WRI=0 Any chemical which would, in contact with water, not undergo a reaction to justify a value of 1 or 2.

Section 4 – Mammalian toxicity

12 All available data related to mammalian toxicity of the product referred to in this section should be completed in order to enable the assignment of appropriate carriage requirements for the product or mixture. References to the relevant technical reference sources should be provided, where available (e.g. OECD, REACH, etc.).

13 The box referring to species should be completed so that the scientific basis for the conclusion can be verified and judged if appropriate. Both information on the applied test method (being OECD or any other recognized method) and test species is required, where appropriate.

Section 5 – GESAMP Hazard Profile

14 The GESAMP Hazard Profile (GHP) information, as assigned to the product or mixture as it appears in the GESAMP Composite List, must be provided. If the profile given is for a component (or components) of a mixture, rather than the mixture as a whole, this should be clearly indicated. Where there are multiple components, the GHPs should be provided for all. Additional columns can be added to the table in section 5 for this purpose.

Parent topic: MEPC.1/Circular.857 - Revised PPR Product Data Reporting Form and Related Guidance Notes - (22 May 2015)
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