User Guide to Thresholds and Classification - Environmental ...

36User Guide for Thresholds and ClassificationsA flammable substance is classified as having a particular hazard classification if it meets the criteria set outin the table in Schedule 2 to the Hazardous Substances (Classification) Regulations 2001 for that hazardclassification.The classification schemes for the various subclasses of flammable substances are summarised in Table3.1.Note that in the case of subclass 4.1.2 (self-reactive flammable solids), if a substance does not meet thecriteria for a 4.1.2A, 4.1.2B, or 4.1.2C hazard classification, then a 4.1.2D classification applies, unlesssufficient data are provided that show that the substance meets the criteria for hazard classification 4.1.2E,4.1.2F, or 4.1.2G. With respect to the criteria in the Hazardous Substances (Classification) Regulations 2001for subclass 4.1.2, Test Series A–G refer to the tests for self-reactive substances and organic peroxides insections 21–27, respectively, of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria.January 2012 EPA0109