SUBSPORTplus Specific Substances Alternatives Assessment – Lead and its inorganic compounds

Number

384-EN

Section

Specific Section

Use

Sector

Building and construction work
Other
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products, electrical equipment
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
General manufacturing, e.g. machinery, equipment, vehicles, other transport equipment

Function

Other

Process

Other

Product category

other

Abstract

Lead and its inorganic compounds are one of the specific substances or substance groups for which a detailed alternatives assessment has been performed by SUBSPORTplus according to a common methodology. In this document the hazard profile and identified uses of lead and its inorganic compounds can be found as well as the identification, assessment and comparison of alternatives for three of its uses.

Reason substitution

CMR

Hazard Assessment

Please consult the Substance Database according to SUBSPORTplus Screening Criteria (SDSC) for updated information.

Further information

An alternative assessment from the year 2013 is available as download: Link to case study lead

Date, reviewed

July 1, 2013