CAS number
CAS 12172-73-5 Amosite
CAS 12001-28-4 · CAS 12001-29-5 · CAS 12172-73-5 · CAS 77536-66-4 · CAS 77536-67-5 · CAS 77536-68-6 · CAS 132207-32-0 · Index No 650-013-00-6
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Where it appears now
CLP Annex VI section 3, Index No 650-013-00-6
No change to this entry since the first version the record holds, in force 1 December 2010. · Annex VI on this site
| Index No | Chemical name | EC No | CAS No | Classification | Labelling | Specific Conc. Limits, M-factors and ATEs | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazard Class and Category Code(s) | Hazard statement Code(s) | Pictogram, Signal Word Code(s) | Hazard statement Code(s) | Suppl. Hazard statement Code(s) | ||||||
| 650-013-00-6 | asbestos | — — — — — — — | 12001-28-4 132207-32-0 12172-73-5 77536-66-4 77536-68-6 77536-67-5 12001-29-5 | Carc. 1A STOT RE 1 | H350 H372 ** | GHS08 Dgr | H350 H372 ** | |||
CLP Annex VI section 3, table 2, Index No 650-013-00-6
No change to this entry since the first version the record holds, in force 1 December 2010. · Annex VI on this site
| Index No | International Chemical Identification | EC No | CAS No | Classification | Labelling | Concentration Limits | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650-013-00-6 | asbestos | — — — — — — — | 12001-28-4 132207-32-0 12172-73-5 77536-66-4 77536-68-6 77536-67-5 12001-29-5 | Carc. Cat. 1; R45 T; R48/23 | T R: 45-48/23 S: 53-45 | E |
PIC Regulation Annex I, the entry for Amosite
Last changed in the version in force , by Regulation (EU) 2022/643, the act that change names · Annex I on this site
| Chemical | CAS No | EC No | CN code | Subcategory | Use limitation | Countries for which no notification is required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amosite | 12172-73-5 | ex25249000 | i | b |
PIC Regulation Annex I, table 3, the entry for Amosite
Last changed in the version in force , by Regulation (EU) 2022/643, the act that change names · Annex I on this site
| Chemical | Relevant CAS number(s) | HS code Pure substance | HS code Mixtures containing substance | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amosite | 12172-73-5 | ex 2524.90 | ex 6812.99 | |
Plant Protection Products Regulation Annex III, No 14
Last changed in the version in force , by Regulation (EU) 2019/1381 and Regulation (EU) 2021/383, the acts that change names · Annex III on this site
| No | Name | EC names/Other names | CAS number | EC number | Classification/Other properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. | Amosite asbestos; Asbestos, amosite | 12172-73-5 | Carcinogenic cat.1A | ||
REACH Annex XVII, Entry 6
Last changed in the version in force , by Regulation (EU) 2016/1005 and Regulation (EU) 2016/1017, the acts that change names · Annex XVII on this site
| Column 1 Designation of the substance, of the group of substances or of the mixture | Column 2 Conditions of restriction |
|---|---|
| 6. Asbestos fibres (a) Crocidolite CAS No 12001-28-4 (b) Amosite CAS No 12172-73-5 (c) Anthophyllite CAS No 77536-67-5 (d) Actinolite CAS No 77536-66-4 (e) Tremolite CAS No 77536-68-6 (f) Chrysotile CAS No 12001-29-5 CAS No 132207-32-0 | 1. The manufacture, placing on the market and use of these fibres and of articles and mixtures containing these fibres added intentionally is prohibited. However, if the use of diaphragms containing chrysotile for electrolysis installations in use on 13 July 2016 had been exempted by a Member State in accordance with the version of this paragraph in force until that date, the first subparagraph shall not apply until 1 July 2025 to the use in those installations of such diaphragms or of chrysotile used exclusively in the maintenance of such diaphragms, provided that such use is carried out in compliance with the conditions of a permit set in accordance with Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council . Any downstream user benefiting from such an exemption shall send, by 31 January of each calendar year to the Member State in which the relevant electrolysis installation is located, a report indicating the amount of chrysotile used in diaphragms pursuant to the exemption. The Member State shall transmit a copy to the European Commission. Where, in order to protect the health and safety of workers, a Member State requires monitoring of chrysotile in air by downstream users, the results shall be included in that report. 2. The use of articles containing asbestos fibres referred to in paragraph 1 which were already installed and/or in service before 1 January 2005 shall continue to be permitted until they are disposed of or reach the end of their service life. However, Member States may, for reasons of protection of human health, restrict, prohibit or make subject to specific conditions, the use of such articles before they are disposed of or reach the end of their service life. Member States may allow placing on the market of articles in their entirety containing asbestos fibres referred to in paragraph 1 which were already installed and/or in service before 1 January 2005, under specific conditions ensuring a high level of protection of human health. Member States shall communicate these national measures to the Commission by 1 June 2011. The Commission shall make this information publicly available. 3. Without prejudice to the application of other Community provisions on the classification, packaging and labelling of substances and mixtures, the placing on the market and use of articles containing these fibres, as permitted according to the preceding derogations, shall be permitted only if suppliers ensure before the placing on the market that articles bear a label in accordance with Appendix 7 to this Annex. |
REACH Annex XVII appendix 1, Index No 650-013-00-6
No change to this entry since the first version the record holds, in force 12 October 2008. · Annex XVII on this site
| Substances | Index No | EC No | CAS No | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos | 650-013-00-6 | 12001-29-5 12001-28-4 132207-32-0 12172-73-5 77536-66-4 77536-68-6 77536-67-5 |
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Its history
· amended · PIC Regulation Annex I, the entry for Amosite
Recorded in the version in force , by Regulation (EU) 2022/643, the act that change names. The change on its version page
| Identifiers | Version | Chemical | CAS No | EC No | CN code | Subcategory | Use limitation | Countries for which no notification is required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmositeCAS 12172-73-5 | Before | Amosite | 12172-73-5 | i | b | |||
| After | Amosite | 12172-73-5 | ex25249000 | i | b |
· amended · PIC Regulation Annex I, table 3, the entry for Amosite
Recorded in the version in force , by Regulation (EU) 2022/643, the act that change names. The change on its version page
| Identifiers | Version | Chemical | Relevant CAS number(s) | HS code Pure substance | HS code Mixtures containing substance | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmositeCAS 12172-73-5 | Before | Amosite | 12172-73-5 | 2524.90 | ||
| After | Amosite | 12172-73-5 | ex 2524.90 | ex 6812.99 | ||
· added · Plant Protection Products Regulation Annex III, No 14
Recorded in the version in force , by Regulation (EU) 2019/1381 and Regulation (EU) 2021/383, the acts that change names. The change on its version page
| Identifiers | No | Name | EC names/Other names | CAS number | EC number | Classification/Other properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No 14CAS 12172-73-5 | 14. | Amosite asbestos; Asbestos, amosite | 12172-73-5 | Carcinogenic cat.1A | ||
· amended · REACH Annex XVII, Entry 6
Recorded in the version in force , by Regulation (EU) 2016/1005 and Regulation (EU) 2016/1017, the acts that change names. The change on its version page
| Identifiers | Version | Column 1 Designation of the substance, of the group of substances or of the mixture | Column 2 Conditions of restriction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry 6CAS 12001-28-4CAS 12001-29-5CAS 12172-73-5CAS 132207-32-0CAS 77536-66-4CAS 77536-67-5CAS 77536-68-6 | Before | 6. Asbestos fibres (a) Crocidolite CAS No 12001-28-4 (b) Amosite CAS No 12172-73-5 (c) Anthophyllite CAS No 77536-67-5 (d) Actinolite CAS No 77536-66-4 (e) Tremolite CAS No 77536-68-6 (f) Chrysotile CAS No 12001-29-5 CAS No 132207-32-0 | 1. The manufacture, placing on the market and use of these fibres and of articles and mixtures containing these fibres added intentionally is prohibited.
However, |
| After | 6. Asbestos fibres (a) Crocidolite CAS No 12001-28-4 (b) Amosite CAS No 12172-73-5 (c) Anthophyllite CAS No 77536-67-5 (d) Actinolite CAS No 77536-66-4 (e) Tremolite CAS No 77536-68-6 (f) Chrysotile CAS No 12001-29-5 CAS No 132207-32-0 | 1. The manufacture, placing on the market and use of these fibres and of articles and mixtures containing these fibres added intentionally is prohibited. However, if the use of diaphragms containing chrysotile for electrolysis installations in use on 13 July 2016 had been exempted by a Member State in accordance with the version of this paragraph in force until that date, the first subparagraph shall not apply until 1 July 2025 to the use in those installations of such diaphragms or of chrysotile used exclusively in the maintenance of such diaphragms, provided that such use is carried out in compliance with the conditions of a permit set in accordance with Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council . Any downstream user benefiting from such an exemption shall send, by 31 January of each calendar year to the Member State in which the relevant electrolysis installation is located, a report indicating the amount of chrysotile used in diaphragms pursuant to the exemption. The Member State shall transmit a copy to the European Commission. Where, in order to protect the health and safety of workers, a Member State requires monitoring of chrysotile in air by downstream users, the results shall be included in that report. 2. The use of articles containing asbestos fibres referred to in paragraph 1 which were already installed and/or in service before 1 January 2005 shall continue to be permitted until they are disposed of or reach the end of their service life. However, Member States may, for reasons of protection of human health, restrict, prohibit or make subject to specific conditions, the use of such articles before they are disposed of or reach the end of their service life. Member States may allow placing on the market of articles in their entirety containing asbestos fibres referred to in paragraph 1 which were already installed and/or in service before 1 January 2005, under specific conditions ensuring a high level of protection of human health. Member States shall communicate these national measures to the Commission by 1 June 2011. The Commission shall make this information publicly available. 3. Without prejudice to the application of other Community provisions on the classification, packaging and labelling of substances and mixtures, the placing on the market and use of articles containing these fibres, as permitted according to the preceding derogations, shall be permitted only if suppliers ensure before the placing on the market that articles bear a label in accordance with Appendix 7 to this Annex. |
· amended · REACH Annex XVII, Entry 6
Recorded in the version in force , by Regulation (EU) No 126/2013, the act that change names. The change on its version page
| Identifiers | Version | Column 1 Designation of the substance, of the group of substances or of the mixture | Column 2 Conditions of restriction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry 6CAS 12001-28-4CAS 12001-29-5CAS 12172-73-5CAS 132207-32-0CAS 77536-66-4CAS 77536-67-5CAS 77536-68-6 | Before | 6. Asbestos fibres (a) Crocidolite CAS No 12001-28-4 (b) Amosite CAS No 12172-73-5 (c) Anthophyllite CAS No 77536-67-5 (d) Actinolite CAS No 77536-66-4 (e) Tremolite CAS No 77536-68-6 (f) Chrysotile CAS No 12001-29-5 CAS No 132207-32-0 | 1. The manufacture, placing on the market and use of these fibres and of articles containing these fibres added intentionally is prohibited. However, Member States may exempt the placing on the market and use of diaphragms containing chrysotile (point (f)) for existing electrolysis installations until they reach the end of their service life, or until suitable asbestos-free substitutes become available, whichever is the sooner. By 1 June 2011 Member States making use of this exemption shall provide a report to the Commission on the availability of asbestos free substitutes for electrolysis installations and the efforts undertaken to develop such alternatives, on the protection of the health of workers in the installations, on the source and quantities of chrysotile, on the source and quantities of diaphragms containing chrysotile, and the envisaged date of the end of the exemption. The Commission shall make this information publicly available. Following receipt of those reports, the Commission shall request the Agency to prepare a dossier in accordance with Article 69 with a view to prohibit the placing on the market and use of diaphragms containing chrysotile. 2. The use of articles containing asbestos fibres referred to in paragraph 1 which were already installed and/or in service before 1 January 2005 shall continue to be permitted until they are disposed of or reach the end of their service life. However, Member States may, for reasons of protection of human health, restrict, prohibit or make subject to specific conditions, the use of such articles before they are disposed of or reach the end of their service life. Member States may allow placing on the market of articles in their entirety containing asbestos fibres referred to in paragraph 1 which were already installed and/or in service before 1 January 2005, under specific conditions ensuring a high level of protection of human health. Member States shall communicate these national measures to the Commission by 1 June 2011. The Commission shall make this information publicly available. 3. Without prejudice to the application of other Community provisions on the classification, packaging and labelling of substances and mixtures, the placing on the market and use of articles containing these fibres, as permitted according to the preceding derogations, shall be permitted only if suppliers ensure before the placing on the market that articles bear a label in accordance with Appendix 7 to this Annex. |
| After | 6. Asbestos fibres (a) Crocidolite CAS No 12001-28-4 (b) Amosite CAS No 12172-73-5 (c) Anthophyllite CAS No 77536-67-5 (d) Actinolite CAS No 77536-66-4 (e) Tremolite CAS No 77536-68-6 (f) Chrysotile CAS No 12001-29-5 CAS No 132207-32-0 | 1. The manufacture, placing on the market and use of these fibres and of articles and mixtures containing these fibres added intentionally is prohibited. However, Member States may exempt the placing on the market and use of diaphragms containing chrysotile (point (f)) for existing electrolysis installations until they reach the end of their service life, or until suitable asbestos-free substitutes become available, whichever is the sooner. By 1 June 2011 Member States making use of this exemption shall provide a report to the Commission on the availability of asbestos free substitutes for electrolysis installations and the efforts undertaken to develop such alternatives, on the protection of the health of workers in the installations, on the source and quantities of chrysotile, on the source and quantities of diaphragms containing chrysotile, and the envisaged date of the end of the exemption. The Commission shall make this information publicly available. Following receipt of those reports, the Commission shall request the Agency to prepare a dossier in accordance with Article 69 with a view to prohibit the placing on the market and use of diaphragms containing chrysotile. 2. The use of articles containing asbestos fibres referred to in paragraph 1 which were already installed and/or in service before 1 January 2005 shall continue to be permitted until they are disposed of or reach the end of their service life. However, Member States may, for reasons of protection of human health, restrict, prohibit or make subject to specific conditions, the use of such articles before they are disposed of or reach the end of their service life. Member States may allow placing on the market of articles in their entirety containing asbestos fibres referred to in paragraph 1 which were already installed and/or in service before 1 January 2005, under specific conditions ensuring a high level of protection of human health. Member States shall communicate these national measures to the Commission by 1 June 2011. The Commission shall make this information publicly available. 3. Without prejudice to the application of other Community provisions on the classification, packaging and labelling of substances and mixtures, the placing on the market and use of articles containing these fibres, as permitted according to the preceding derogations, shall be permitted only if suppliers ensure before the placing on the market that articles bear a label in accordance with Appendix 7 to this Annex. |
· amended · REACH Annex XVII, Entry 6
Recorded in the version in force , by Regulation (EC) No 552/2009, the act that change names. The change on its version page
| Identifiers | Version | Column 1 Designation of the substance, of the group of substances or of the mixture | Column 2 Conditions of restriction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry 6CAS 12001-28-4CAS 12001-29-5CAS 12172-73-5CAS 132207-32-0CAS 77536-66-4CAS 77536-67-5CAS 77536-68-6 | Before | 6. Asbestos fibres (a) Crocidolite CAS No 12001-28-4 (b) Amosite CAS No 12172-73-5 (c) Anthophyllite CAS No 77536-67-5 (d) Actinolite CAS No 77536-66-4 (e) Tremolite CAS No 77536-68-6 (f) Chrysotile CAS No 12001-29-5 CAS No 132207-32-0 | 1. The placing on the market and use of these fibres and of articles containing these fibres added intentionally |
| After | 6. Asbestos fibres (a) Crocidolite CAS No 12001-28-4 (b) Amosite CAS No 12172-73-5 (c) Anthophyllite CAS No 77536-67-5 (d) Actinolite CAS No 77536-66-4 (e) Tremolite CAS No 77536-68-6 (f) Chrysotile CAS No 12001-29-5 CAS No 132207-32-0 | 1. The manufacture, placing on the market and use of these fibres and of articles containing these fibres added intentionally is prohibited. However, Member States may exempt the placing on the market and use of diaphragms containing chrysotile (point (f)) for existing electrolysis installations until they reach the end of their service life, or until suitable asbestos-free substitutes become available, whichever is the sooner. By 1 June 2011 Member States making use of this exemption shall provide a report to the Commission on the availability of asbestos free substitutes for electrolysis installations and the efforts undertaken to develop such alternatives, on the protection of the health of workers in the installations, on the source and quantities of chrysotile, on the source and quantities of diaphragms containing chrysotile, and the envisaged date of the end of the exemption. The Commission shall make this information publicly available. Following receipt of those reports, the Commission shall request the Agency to prepare a dossier in accordance with Article 69 with a view to prohibit the placing on the market and use of diaphragms containing chrysotile. 2. The use of articles containing asbestos fibres referred to in paragraph 1 which were already installed and/or in service before 1 January 2005 shall continue to be permitted until they are disposed of or reach the end of their service life. However, Member States may, for reasons of protection of human health, restrict, prohibit or make subject to specific conditions, the use of such articles before they are disposed of or reach the end of their service life. Member States may allow placing on the market of articles in their entirety containing asbestos fibres referred to in paragraph 1 which were already installed and/or in service before 1 January 2005, under specific conditions ensuring a high level of protection of human health. Member States shall communicate these national measures to the Commission by 1 June 2011. The Commission shall make this information publicly available. 3. Without prejudice to the application of other Community provisions on the classification, packaging and labelling of substances and mixtures, the placing on the market and use of articles containing these fibres, as permitted according to the preceding derogations, shall be permitted only if suppliers ensure before the placing on the market that articles bear a label in accordance with Appendix 7 to this Annex. |
· amended · REACH Annex XVII, Entry 6
Recorded in the version in force , by Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, the act that change names. The change on its version page
| Identifiers | Version | Designation of the substance, of the groups of substances or of the mixture | Conditions of restriction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry 6CAS 12001-28-4CAS 12001-29-5CAS 12172-73-5CAS 132207-32-0CAS 77536-66-4CAS 77536-67-5CAS 77536-68-6 | Before | 6. Asbestos fibres (a) Crocidolite CAS No 12001-28-4 (b) Amosite CAS No 12172-73-5 (c) Anthophyllite CAS No 77536-67-5 (d) Actinolite CAS No 77536-66-4 (e) Tremolite CAS No 77536-68-6 (f) Chrysotile CAS No 12001-29-5 CAS No 132207-32-0 | 1. The placing on the market and use of these fibres and of articles containing these fibres added intentionally shall be prohibited.
However, Member States may except the placing on the market and use of diaphragms containing chrysotile (point (f)) for existing electrolysis installations until they reach the end of their service life, or until suitable asbestos-free substitutes become available, whichever is the sooner. The Commission will review this derogation before 1 January 2008.
2. The use of articles containing asbestos fibres referred to in paragraph 1 which were already installed and/or in service before 1 January 2005 shall continue to be permitted until they are disposed of or reach the end of their service life. However, Member States may, for reasons of protection of human health, prohibit the use of such articles before they are disposed of or reach the end of their service life.
Member States shall not permit the introduction of new applications for chrysotile asbestos on their territories.
3. Without prejudice to the application of other Community provisions on the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances and |
| After | 6. Asbestos fibres (a) Crocidolite CAS No 12001-28-4 (b) Amosite CAS No 12172-73-5 (c) Anthophyllite CAS No 77536-67-5 (d) Actinolite CAS No 77536-66-4 (e) Tremolite CAS No 77536-68-6 (f) Chrysotile CAS No 12001-29-5 CAS No 132207-32-0 | 1. The placing on the market and use of these fibres and of articles containing these fibres added intentionally shall be prohibited. However, Member States may except the placing on the market and use of diaphragms containing chrysotile (point (f)) for existing electrolysis installations until they reach the end of their service life, or until suitable asbestos-free substitutes become available, whichever is the sooner. The Commission will review this derogation before 1 January 2008. 2. The use of articles containing asbestos fibres referred to in paragraph 1 which were already installed and/or in service before 1 January 2005 shall continue to be permitted until they are disposed of or reach the end of their service life. However, Member States may, for reasons of protection of human health, prohibit the use of such articles before they are disposed of or reach the end of their service life. Member States shall not permit the introduction of new applications for chrysotile asbestos on their territories. 3. Without prejudice to the application of other Community provisions on the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances and mixtures, the placing on the market and use of these fibres and of articles containing these fibres, as permitted according to the preceding derogations, shall be permitted only if the articles bear a label in accordance with the provisions of Appendix 7 to this Annex. |
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- CLP: every version the record holds; rows read from EUR-Lex consolidated version 02008R1272-20270101, in force 1 January 2027 (external, EUR-Lex)
- PIC Regulation: every version the record holds; rows read from EUR-Lex consolidated version 02012R0649-20261001, in force 1 October 2026 (external, EUR-Lex)
- Plant Protection Products Regulation: every version the record holds; rows read from EUR-Lex consolidated version 02009R1107-20260616, in force 16 June 2026 (external, EUR-Lex)
- REACH: every version the record holds; rows read from EUR-Lex consolidated version 02006R1907-20260622, detected 11 September 2026 (external, EUR-Lex)