substance

Defined in Article 2, CLP Regulation

Definitions over time (1)

1. 01/12/2010 – today applies on 12/11/2026 Article 2, CLP Regulation Scope: Whole act

   For the purpose of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:

   ‘substance’ means a chemical element and its compounds in the natural state or obtained by any manufacturing process, including any additive necessary to preserve its stability and any impurity deriving from the process used, but excluding any solvent which may be separated without affecting the stability of the substance or changing its composition;

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