8 April 2015 Dear Sir/Madam, CUSTOMER

CONTACT
Name John Eustace
Product Manager
Phone: +44 1707 363856
Mobile: +44 7970 122241
[email protected]
8 April 2015
Dear Sir/Madam,
CUSTOMER INFORMATION REGARDING CHANGES TO CLASSIFICATION, LABELLING AND
PACKAGING OF CHEMICALS IN THE UK
We are writing to inform you about the new regulations regarding the Global Harmonised System for
Classification, Labelling and Packaging (GHS CLP) of chemicals that come into effect, for materials
produced from 1st June 2015 onwards.
The aim of GHS is to harmonise the various existing classification systems for chemicals and chemical
based products across the world.
In response to these new regulations Sika have implemented the following changes to our Safety
Datasheets and information on our product labels:
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New hazard pictograms and signal words - the orange pictograms are being replaced by redbordered diamonds with black symbols,
The signal word ‘Warning’ or ‘Danger’ has also been added where appropriate
The Risk and Safety sentences have been replaced by Hazard and Precautionary sentences.
Current CHIP pictogram
New CLP pictogram
It is important to note that although the quality and formulations have not changed in any way, due
to the new classification limits with CLP, in some cases it can result in a more severe label.
Labelled stock manufactured before the new regulations take effect can be supplied for 2 years up to
1st June 2017. Therefore please be mindful that during this transitional period stock may be supplied
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with either the current CHIP or new CLP regulation information. For this reason Sika safety
datasheets will carry both sets of regulatory information during this period.
If you have any questions regarding the information contained in this letter, please do not hesitate to
get in touch.
Yours sincerely
John Eustace
Product Manager
Ruby King
Product Compliance Manager (UK)