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. 2013 Jan 30;24(1):27–35. doi: 10.1038/jes.2012.128

Table 1. Generic exposure scenarios (http://www.esig.org/en/regulatory-information/reach/ges-library/ges-library-3).19.

GES title Description Product categories (PCs)
Uses in coatings Covers the use in coatings (paints, inks, adhesives, etc) including exposures during use (including product transfer and preparation, application by brush, spray by hand, or similar methods) and equipment cleaning PC1, PC4, PC8, PC9, PC15, PC18, PC23, PC24, PC31, PC34
Use in cleaning agents Covers general exposures to consumers arising from the use of household products sold as washing and cleaning products, aerosols, coatings, de-icers, lubricants, and air care products PC3, PC4, PC8, PC9, PC24, PC35, PC38
Lubricants Covers the consumer use of formulated lubricants in closed and open systems, including transfer operations, application, operation of engines and similar articles, equipment maintenance and disposal of waste oil PC1, PC24, PC31
Agrochemical uses Covers the consumer use in agrochemicals in liquid and solid forms PC12, PC27
Use as a fuel Covers consumer uses in liquid fuels PC13
Functional Fluids Use of sealed items containing functional fluids, for example, transfer oils, hydraulic fluids, refrigerants PC16, PC17
De-icing and anti-icing applications De-icing of vehicles and similar equipment by spraying PC4
Water treatment chemicals Covers the use of the substance for the treatment of water in open and closed systems PC36, PC37