Overview of Harmonized U.S.-Canada Industrial Function and 

Consumer and Commercial Product Codes for Chemical 

Inventory Reporting 

June 2009 

Revised November 2009 

Prepared by 

U.S. EPA

Health Canada

Environment Canada
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Forward 

This document has been compiled by the members of the code harmonization working 

group to outline the development of harmonized codes for reporting the industrial 

functions of chemical substances and the consumer and commercial products containing 

these chemical substances. The working group recommends that these codes be adopted 

for future reporting in the United States and Canada. 

Steering Committee Members 

U.S. EPA1

 Susan Sharkey, Nhan Nguyen, Cathy Fehrenbacher 

Environment Canada2 David Morin, Don Gutzman 

Health Canada 3 Eeva Leinala, Elpiniki Karalis 

Working Group Members 

U.S. EPA1

 Fred Arnold, Christina Cinalli, Wendy Hoffman 

Environment Canada2

 Jesse Shen, Joël Jossinet, Sonia Desaulniers 

Health Canada3 Bio Aikawa, Marc Fernandez, Jean-Francois Cayer, Larissa 

Lefebvre, Ginger Badlam, Giselle Higgins

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 Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics 

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 Science and Risk Assessment Directorate 

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 Safe Environments Directorate, Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch 
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Table of Contents 

1. Background on Harmonization Activities 1 

 1.1 Harmonization of Industrial Function Codes 2 

 1.2 Harmonization of Consumer and Commercial Product Codes 2 

2. Guidelines for Code Systems 4 

 2.1 Definition of Terms 4 

 2.2 Code Numbering System 4 

2.3 Guidelines for Industrial Function Codes 5 

 

2.4 Guidelines for Consumer and Commercial Product Codes 5 

References 7 

Appendices 

 

Appendix 1: Statutory Declaration 8 

Appendix 2: Industrial Function Codes 9 

 

Appendix 3: Consumer and Commercial Product Codes 13 

Appendix 4a: Industrial Function Code Transition Table for U.S.A. 20 

Appendix 4b: Consumer and Commercial Product Code Transition 

 Table for U.S.A. 21 

 

Appendix 5: Industrial Function Code Transition Table for Canada 22 

 
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1. BACKGROUND ON HARMONIZATION ACTIVITIES 

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), Health Canada and 

Environment Canada have jointly developed harmonized lists of codes for 1) industrial 

functions of chemical substances and 2) consumer and commercial products containing 

the chemical substances that will serve to meet the various chemical inventory reporting 

requirements in both the United States and Canada. The objectives of this harmonization 

activity were to facilitate the exchange of information between the United States and 

Canada and to encourage consistency in reporting chemical substances by industry. 

The final lists of codes consist of thirty-five (35) harmonized industrial function codes 

(Appendix 2) and thirty-two (32) harmonized consumer and commercial product codes 

(Appendix 3). In addition, there are several unique codes whose use is specific to the 

United States or Canada. Enumeration of the codes is presented in Table 1. 

Table 1: Enumeration of Codes 

Codes Harmonized U.S. Use 

Only 

Canada 

Use Only Total 

Industrial Function 35 0 1 36 

Consumer and 

Commercial Product 32 1 7 40 

The criteria for development of the codes included common exposure scenarios, 

elimination of less well defined uses, and inclusion of better defined ones. All codes are 

given a code number starting with a letter (“U” for industrial function codes and “C” for 

consumer and commercial product code), title, and a description which includes some 

examples. The harmonized codes were developed with the intent to improve exposure 

characterization, minimize overlap between multiple codes, and ensure clear distinction 

between the two lists of codes. The working group strove to improve consistency and 

clarity in the codes and their descriptors thereby decreasing potential misinterpretation of 

codes when they are used for reporting. 

Codes specific to each country were required due to differences in statutory authority 

(Appendix 1). For example, most chemical substances are regulated under the Toxic 

Substances Control Act in the United States, although pesticides are not. While 

pesticides in Canada are regulated under the Pest Control Products Act, information on 

substances used in pest control products may be gathered under the Canadian 

Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). Similarly, information on substances in food, 

drugs, and natural health products may also be collected under the CEPA while they are 

regulated under the Food and Drug Act. 
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While the descriptions accompanying the codes were developed with the intention of 

providing a submitter with a clear code selection, one code, “Other”, is reserved for 

chemical substances that the submitter cannot describe using any of the descriptive codes. 

When the code for “Other” is reported, a written description of the function or product 

will be required. 

1.1 HARMONIZATION OF INDUSTRIAL FUNCTION CODES 

The harmonization of the industrial function codes started with a crosswalk of thirty-three 

(33) codes used for Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) in the United States and fifty-one 

(51) codes for reporting under the Domestic Substances List (DSL) nomination in 

Canada. Codes used by the European Union (EU) and the Organization for Economic 

Cooperation and Development (OECD) were also considered for inclusion. Information 

collected by the U.S. EPA during the 2006 IUR was also evaluated to assess the relative 

frequency of reporting among the industrial function codes used in that year. 

The focal point of the agreed upon codes is the function of chemical substances in 

industrial use. For Canada, harmonization resulted in a reduction of the number of 

industrial function codes from fifty-one (51) in the original DSL nomination, to thirty-six 

(36). In the United States, the number of codes increased by two to thirty-five (35). For 

both countries, the new harmonized codes are more distinct and include new uses of 

chemical substances. 

1.2 HARMONIZATION OF CONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL PRODUCT 

CODES 

As in the case with the industrial function codes development, initial harmonization 

activity involved a crosswalk between the existing consumer and commercial codes. 

Twenty (20) consumer and commercial products codes (C-codes) used in the 2006 IUR 

by the U.S. EPA and a list of seventeen (17) broad product categories used by Health 

Canada for risk assessment evaluation of consumer products exposure scenarios were 

reviewed. In addition, twenty-six (26) industrial sector code groupings provided by 

Environment Canada were considered for inclusion. 

The crosswalk identified areas of common interest and potential harmonization of a 

consumer and commercial product list for chemical substance inventory reporting. 

Respondents to the 2006 IUR submitted a total of 4,666 reports which included 

information on use of chemical substances in consumer and commercial products. The 

greatest number of responses (1,206 or 26 % of the total reporting), were reported as 

“C20 – Other”. The next highest reporting code was “C16- Rubber and plastic products” 

with 520 reports (11 % of the total reporting). Therefore, the main objectives of the 

harmonization activity were to define codes that would reduce the number of times 

“Other” is selected as a commercial/consumer product code, and to subdivide large codes 

when more than a single exposure scenario is applicable. Additionally, four product 

codes, each of which comprised less than 1% of the reported consumer and commercial 
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uses, were scrutinized to determine if they represented a unique exposure scenario or if 

they could be combined with other codes. 

Alternative categorization schemes and nomenclatures were evaluated for their usefulness 

in providing a larger and better defined set of commercial and consumer product codes to 

use for chemical substance reporting. The goals were to provide a level of detail 

equivalent to the existing IUR commercial/consumer product list and to include 

additional codes characterized by unique exposure scenarios. Several existing product 

code systems were evaluated for this purpose, including the North American Industrial 

Classification System (NAICS), the European Communities’ Registration, Evaluation, 

Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) program and the OECD program. 

These systems were found to be either too detailed or not appropriate for the U.S. – 

Canadian harmonization. For example, the NAICS codes are defined for manufacturing 

processes, not for consumer and commercial products, and therefore did not address all 

the situations of potential interest. The REACH program will collect detailed information 

on the use of chemicals both in industrial applications and in consumer and commercial 

products sold in the EU; all the product category codes (i.e., “PC” codes) and most of the 

article codes (i.e., “AC” codes) are represented in the harmonized industrial function and 

consumer and commercial product codes. The OECD categorization system mirrors the 

REACH program. 

Two other systems were identified as useful examples for common code titles and as 

potential sources of examples for the code descriptions. These systems were the National 

Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) used by the Consumer Product Safety 

Commission (CPSC), and the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding Systems 

(HS) used by the World Customs Organization (WCO). 

During development of the harmonized consumer and commercial product codes, input 

was solicited from respective Health Canada program areas. In addition, codes unique to 

Canada were conformed to existing definitions contained in Federal Acts in Canada 

including the Food and Drugs Act and the Pest Control Product Act to maintain 

consistency and eliminate confusion in reporting. 

As a result of the harmonization, the United States now has a set of thirty-five (35) codes 

and Canada now has a new set of thirty-nine (39) codes applicable to chemical substances 

incorporated into products for consumer and commercial use. Examples of new codes for 

reporting in the United States include explosive materials, building/construction materials 

not covered elsewhere, and air care products. The glass and ceramic products code, which 

had relatively few IUR submissions in 2006 and which overlaps with new codes, has 

been eliminated. In addition, several of the consumer and commercial product codes 

have been renamed to better describe the products in that code. 

Depending on the reporting system, in addition to selecting the appropriate product 

codes, a submitter must also specify whether the substance is used either in a consumer 

and/or commercial product, and whether that product is intended for use by children. 
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2. GUIDELINES FOR CODE SYSTEMS 

This section provides guidelines for reporting activities involving a chemical substance 

using the industrial function codes and the consumer and commercial product codes. 

2.1 Definition of Terms 

The following definitions are provided to assist submitters reporting under the respective 

chemical inventory data collection rules applicable to the United States and Canada. 

Industrial function means the intended physical or chemical characteristic for which a 

chemical substance or mixture is consumed as a reactant; incorporated into a formulation, 

mixture, reaction product, or article; repackaged; or used. 

Consumer use means the use of a chemical substance that is directly, or as part of a 

mixture, a product, or a manufactured item, sold to or made available to consumers for 

their use. 

Commercial use means the use of a chemical substance, or the use of a mixture, product 

or manufactured item containing a chemical substance, in a commercial enterprise 

providing saleable goods or services. 

(The latter two definitions are modified from those found in the U.S. Code of Federal 

Regulations: Title 40, Part 710, Section 710.43) 

2.2 Code Numbering System 

All use code numbers have one letter followed by a three digit number. A basic structure 

of [Type][Group #][Code #] is applied to all codes where: 

[Type] is expressed by either the letter “U” for industrial function or the letter “C” for 

consumer and commercial product. 

[Group #] is a one-digit number to indicate a grouping of chemical substances or 

products having similar uses. Note: industrial function codes are listed in alphabetical 

order and are not separated into different groups; therefore, all industrial function 

codes have a group number 0. Six group numbers (groups 1 – 5 and group 9) apply to 

consumer and commercial product codes. 

 [Code #] is a two-digit number to indicate a specific code (within each group for 

consumer and commercial codes). [Code #] in the numbers 60-70s are reserved for 
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Canada’s use only while [Code #] in the numbers 80-90s are reserved for U.S. use 

only, with the exception of 99. 

For example, use code C203, “Building/Construction Materials - Wood and Engineered 

Wood Products”, is a consumer and commercial product code ([Type] is “C”), which 

belongs to group 2 ([Group #] is 2), and is the third code listed in this group ([Code #] is 

03). This is a harmonized code because it is not in the 60s – 90s series, and applies to 

both the United States and Canada. 

In contrast, use code C461, “Pest Control Products”, is a consumer and commercial 

product code ([Type] is “C”), which belongs to group 4 ([Group #] is 4), and is for 

Canada’s use only, because [Code #] belongs to 60-70s series ([Code #] is 61). Similarly, 

C980 “Non TSCA Use” is a consumer and commercial product code ([Type] is “C”), 

which belongs to group 9 ([Group #] is 9), and is for U.S. use only because [Code #] 

belongs to the 80-90s series ([Code #] is 80). 

Use code number 999 is reserved for the “Other” code in both industrial function codes 

(U999) and consumer and commercial product codes (C999), in order to capture all 

chemical substances for which an appropriate industrial function or consumer and 

commercial product codes was not found. When selecting this code, a written description 

of the industrial function or product must be provided. The information will be used to 

characterize the industrial function or consumer and commercial product and may be 

used to expand the list of product codes in the future, if appropriate. 

In consumer and commercial product codes, the use code numbering system was 

developed to allow room for expansion within each group without losing continuity in the 

numbering system as well as the addition of new groups in the future. 

2.3 Guidelines for Industrial Function Codes 

The industrial function codes are presented in alphabetical order (refer to Appendix 2). 

It is recommended that only one code be applied to the manufacture (including import), 

processing, or use of each reportable substance or mixture per reported volume. 

However, in the case where more than one code may be required to fully describe a 

substance, the substance should first be reported under the code which describes the 

primary function of the substance followed by a second code which may be selected for 

additional or secondary functions the substance may possess. For instance, the use of 

carboxylic acids in fuel is covered under the codes U007 – Corrosion inhibitors and 

antiscaling agents and U012 – Fuels and fuel additives. 

2.4 Guidelines for Consumer and Commercial Product Codes 

Submitters reporting manufacture, process, import, or use of chemical substances in 

consumer and commercial products should use the codes listed in Appendix 3. Appended 
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to each code is a descriptor of the products and example products in which chemical 

substances reported under the code are used. 

Consumer and commercial product codes are separated into six (6) groups in which 

products having similar uses are grouped together to facilitate ease of reporting as 

summarized in Table 2. 

Table 2: Consumer and Commercial Product Code Groups 

Group # Group Description 

1 Chemical substances in furnishing, cleaning, treatment/care 

products 

2 Chemical substances in construction, paint, electrical, and metal 

products 

3 Chemical substances in packaging, paper, plastic, toys, hobby 

products 

4 Chemical substances in automotive, fuel, agriculture, outdoor use 

products 

5 Chemical substances in food, health, tobacco products 

9 Chemical substances in products not described by other codes 

When a product incorporates chemical substances in two or more codes, the product 

should be reported under the code of the primary material in the final product first. 

For example, a chemical substance used in or as an adhesive in “sticky” notes should be 

reported under C302 “Paper Products” first before reporting under C201 “Adhesives and 

Sealants”. Similarly, a chemical substance contained in a plastic that is formed into a 

child's toy boat should be reported first under C304 "Toys, Playground and Sporting 

Equipment" then reported as C303 "Plastic and Rubber Products not covered elsewhere”. 

Submitters reporting consumer and commercial uses of chemical substances may wish to 

refer to the product categories listed in the Harmonized System (HS) under the World 

Customs Organization (WCO) website for nomenclature used to describe consumer and 

commercial products. 
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References 

[NEISS] U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. National Electronic Injury Surveillance 

System is a national probability sample of hospitals in the U.S. and its territories. Web address: 

http://www.cpsc.gov/LIBRARY/neiss.html

[HS] Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding Systems generally referred to as 

"Harmonized System" or simply "HS" is a multipurpose international product nomenclature 

developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO). 

Web address: 

http://www.wcoomd.org/home_wco_topics_hsoverviewboxes_tools_and_instruments_hsnomencl

aturetable2007.htm

[REACH] Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals is an European 

Community Regulation on chemicals and their use. Web Address: 

http://guidance.echa.europa.eu/docs/guidance_document/information_requirements_part_d_en.pd

f?vers=20_08_08

[NAICS] North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Web addresses: 

www.statcan.ca/english/Subjects/Standard/naics/2002/naics02-menu.htm or, 

http://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/

[OECD] Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development 

Web address: http://www.oecd.org/topic/0,3373,en_2649_34365_1_1_1_1_37465,00.html 
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Appendix 1: Statutory Declaration 

The United States 

The U.S. EPA is required by section 8(b) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 

15 U.S.C. 2607(b), to compile and keep current an inventory of chemical substances in 

commerce in the United States. To fulfill this requirement, EPA has promulgated rules 

under section 8(a)(1) of TSCA to regulate collection of information for the inventory. 

Under section 8(a)(2) of TSCA, the Administrator of the U.S. EPA may require 

manufacturers and processors of chemical substances to report, so far as is known or 

reasonably ascertainable, the chemical identity of substances manufactured, including 

imported, and processed in the United States and the categories of use of each substance 

or mixture of substances. The codes developed by the joint working group will, when 

codified by rulemaking, assist EPA in fulfilling its requirements under TSCA. 

Canada 

A major part of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) is to 

sustainably prevent pollution and address the potentially dangerous chemical substances 

to which Canadians and the Canadian environment might be exposed. In order to fulfill 

these requirements, paragraph 46(1) of CEPA 1999 provides the Minister of the 

Environment and the Minister of Health with the authority to request information for the 

purpose of conducting research, create an inventory of data, formulating objectives and 

codes of practice, issuing guidelines or assessing or reporting on the state of the 

environment. Under section 71 (1) of CEPA 1999, the Minister of the Environment and 

the Minister of Health are given the authority to publish Notices requiring information, 

samples or testing for the purpose of assessing whether a substance is toxic or is capable 

of becoming toxic, or for the purpose of assessing whether to control, or the manner in 

which to control, a substance. The codes developed by the joint working group will assist 

Environment Canada and Health Canada in fulfilling its requirements under CEPA 1999. 
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Appendix 2: Industrial Function Codes 

U# Harmonized (35 codes) U# Canada Use Only (1 Code) 

Code # Title Description 

U001 Abrasives 

Chemical substances used to wear down or polish surfaces by rubbing 

against the surface. Examples include sandstones, pumice, silex, 

quartz, silicates, aluminum oxides, and glass. 

U002 Adhesives and 

Sealant Chemicals 

Chemical substances used to promote bonding between other 

substances, promote adhesion of surfaces, or prevent seepage of 

moisture or air. Examples include epoxides, isocyanates, acrylamides, 

phenol, urea, melamine, and formaldehyde. 

U003 Adsorbents and 

Absorbents 

Chemical substances used to retain other substances by accumulation 

on their surface or by assimilation. Examples include silica gel, 

activated alumina, and activated carbon. Examples of absorbents 

include straw oil, alkaline solutions, and kerosene. 

U004 

Agricultural 

Chemicals (NonPesticidal) 

Chemical substances used to increase the productivity and quality of 

farm crops. Examples include phosphates, lime, nitrates, potash 

compounds, alum, ammonia and ammonium salts, urea, and mineral 

supplements. 

U005 Anti-Adhesive 

Agents 

Chemical substances used to prevent bonding between other 

substances by discouraging surface attachment. Examples include 

anti-adherents, antiblock agents, detackifiers, dusting agents, mould 

release agents, and parting agents. 

U006 Bleaching Agents 

Chemical substances used to lighten or whiten a substrate through 

chemical reaction, usually an oxidative process which degrades the 

color system. Examples generally fall into one of two groups: chlorine 

containing bleaching agents (e.g. chlorine, hypochlorites, N-chloro 

compounds and chlorine dioxide); and, peroxygen bleaching agents 

(e.g. hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate, and sodium 

perborate). 

U007 

Corrosion 

Inhibitors and Antiscaling Agents 

Chemical substances used to prevent or retard corrosion or the 

formation of scale. Examples include phenylenediamine, chromates, 

nitrates, phosphates, and hydrazine. 

U008 Dyes 

Chemical substances used to impart color to other materials or 

mixtures (i.e. substrates) by penetrating into the surface of the 

substrate. Examples include azo, anthraquinone, amino azo, aniline, 

eosin, stilbene, acid, basic or cationic, reactive, dispersive, and natural 

dyes. 

U009 Fillers 

Chemical substances used to provide bulk, increase strength, increase 

hardness, or improve resistance to impact. Fillers incorporated in a 

matrix reduce production costs by minimizing the amount of more 

expensive substances used in the production of articles. Examples 

include calcium carbonate, barium sulfate, silicates, clays, zinc oxide 

and aluminum oxide. 

U010 Finishing Agents 

Chemical substances used to impart such functions as softening, staticproofing, wrinkle resistance, and water repellence. Substances may be 

applied to textiles, paper, and leather. Examples include quaternary 

ammonium compounds, ethoxylated amines, and silicone compounds. 
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U011 Flame Retardants 

Chemical substances used on the surface of or incorporated into 

combustible materials to reduce or eliminate their tendency to ignite 

when exposed to heat or a flame for a short period of time. Examples 

include inorganic salts, chlorinated or brominated organic compounds, 

and organic phosphates/phosphonates. 

U012 Fuels and Fuel 

Additives 

Chemical substances used to create mechanical or thermal energy 

through chemical reactions, or which are added to a fuel for the 

purpose of controlling the rate of reaction or limiting the production of 

undesirable combustion products, or which provide other benefits such 

as corrosion inhibition, lubrication, or detergency. Examples of fuels 

include coal, oil, gasoline, and various grades of diesel fuel. Examples 

of fuel additives include oxygenated compound such as ethers and 

alcohols, antioxidants such as phenylenediamines and hindered 

phenols, corrosion inhibitors such as carboxylic acids, amines, and 

amine salts, and blending agents such as ethanol. 

U013 Functional Fluids 

(Closed Systems) 

Liquid or gaseous chemical substances used for one or more 

operational properties in a closed system. Examples include heat 

transfer agents (e.g., coolants and refrigerants) such as polyalkylene 

glycols, silicone oils, liquified propane, and carbon dioxide; 

hydraulic/transmission fluids such as mineral oils, organophosphate 

esters, silicone, and propylene glycol; and dielectric fluids such as 

mineral insulating oil and high flash point kerosene. This code does 

not include fluids used as lubricants. 

U014 Functional Fluids 

(Open Systems) 

Liquid or gaseous chemical substances used for one or more 

operational properties in an open system. Examples include 

antifreezes and de-icing fluids such as ethylene and propylene glycol, 

sodium formate, potassium acetate, and sodium acetate. This code 

also includes substances incorporated into metal working fluids. 

U015 Intermediates 

Chemical substances consumed in a reaction to produce other 

chemical substances for commercial advantage. Examples include 

amines, nitriles, diols, polyalcohols, organic acids and acid chlorides, 

and organic chlorides and bromides. 

U016 Ion Exchange 

Agents 

Chemical substances, usually in the form of a solid matrix, that are 

used to selectively remove targeted ions from a solution. Examples 

generally consist of an inert hydrophobic matrix such as styrenedivinylbenzene or phenol-formaldehyde, cross-linking polymer such 

as divinylbenzene, and ionic functional groups including sulfonic, 

carboxylic or phosphonic acids. This code also includes 

aluminosilicate zeolites. 

U017 Lubricants and 

Lubricant Additives 

Chemical substances used to reduce friction, heat, or wear between 

moving parts or adjacent solid surfaces, or that enhance the lubricity of 

other substances. Examples include mineral oils, silicate and 

phosphate esters, silicone oil, greases, and solid film lubricants such as 

graphite and PTFE. Examples of lubricant additives include 

molybdenum disulphide and tungsten disulphide. 

U018 Odor Agents 

Chemical substances used to control odors, remove odors, mask odors, 

or impart odors. Examples include benzenoids, terpenes and 

terpenoids, musk chemicals, aliphatic aldehydes, aliphatic cyanides, 

and mercaptans. 
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U019 Oxidizing/Reducing 

Agents 

Chemical substances used to alter the valence state of another 

substance by donating or accepting electrons or by the addition or 

removal of hydrogen to a substance. Examples of oxidizing agents 

include nitric acid, perchlorates, hexavalent chromium compounds, 

and peroxydisulfuric acid salts. Examples of reducing agents include 

hydrazine, sodium thiosulfate, and coke produced from coal. 

U020 Photosensitive 

Chemicals 

Chemical substances used for their ability to alter their physical or 

chemical structure through absorption of light, resulting in the 

emission of light, dissociation, discoloration, or other chemical 

reaction. Examples include sensitizers, fluorescents, photovoltaic 

agents, ultraviolet absorbers, and ultraviolet stabilizers. 

U021 Pigments 

Chemical substances used to impart color to other materials or 

mixtures (i.e. substrates) by attaching themselves to the surface of the 

substrate through binding or adhesion. This code includes fluorescent 

agents, luminescent agents, whitening agents, pearlizing agents, and 

opacifiers. Examples include metallic oxides of iron, titanium, zinc, 

cobalt, and chromium; metal powder suspensions; lead chromates; 

vegetable and animal products; and synthetic organic pigments. 

U022 Plasticizers 

Chemical substances used in plastics, cement, concrete, wallboard, 

clay bodies, or other materials to increase their plasticity or fluidity. 

Examples include phthalates, trimellitates, adipates, maleates, and 

lignosulphonates. 

U023 

Plating Agents and 

Surface Treating 

Agents 

Chemical substances applied to metal, plastic, or other surfaces to alter 

physical or chemical properties of the surface. Examples include 

metal surface treating agents, strippers, etchants, rust and tarnish 

removers, and descaling agents. 

U024 Process Regulators 

Chemical substances used to change the rate of a chemical reaction, 

start or stop the reaction, or otherwise influence the course of the 

reaction. Examples include noble metal catalysts such as platinum, 

palladium, and gold, transition metal catalysts such as iron, vanadium, 

and nickel, and organic monomers and epoxides used to initiate 

reactions. 

U025 

Processing Aids, 

Specific to 

Petroleum 

Production 

Chemical substances added to water-, oil-, or synthetic drilling muds 

or other petroleum production fluids to control foaming, corrosion, 

alkalinity and pH, microbiological growth, hydrate formation, etc., to 

improve the operation of processing equipment during the production 

of oil, gas, and other products from beneath the earth's surface. 

Examples include weighting agents added to drilling fluids to increase 

their density, octal alcohol added to prevent foaming, and substances 

added to inhibit the formation of hydrates of natural gas and water. 

U026 Processing Aids, 

not otherwise listed 

Chemical substances used in applications other than the production of 

oil, gas, or geothermal energy to control foaming, corrosion, alkalinity 

and pH, etc. or to improve the operation of processing equipment. 

Examples include buffers, dehumidifiers, dehydrating agents, 

sequestering agents, and chelators. 

U027 Propellants and 

Blowing Agents 

Chemical substances used to dissolve or suspend other substances and 

either to expel those substances from a container in the form of an 

aerosol or to impart a cellular structure to plastics, rubber, or thermo 

set resins. Examples include compressed gasses and liquids and 

substances which release ammonia, carbon dioxide, or nitrogen. 
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U028 Solids Separation 

Agents 

Chemical substances used to promote the separation of suspended 

solids from a liquid. Examples include flotation aids, flocculants, 

coagulants, dewatering aids, and drainage aids. 

U029 

Solvents (for 

cleaning or 

degreasing) 

 Chemical substances used to dissolve oils, greases and similar 

materials from textiles, glassware, metal surfaces, and other articles. 

Examples include trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, methylene 

chloride, liquid carbon dioxide, and n-propyl bromide. 

U030 

Solvents (which 

become part of 

product formulation 

or mixture) 

Chemical substances used to dissolve another substance (solute) to 

form a uniformly dispersed mixture (solution) at the molecular level. 

Examples include diluents used to reduce the concentration of an 

active material to achieve a specified effect and low gravity materials 

added to reduce cost. 

U031 Surface Active 

Agents 

Chemical substances used to modify surface tension when dissolved in 

water or water solutions, or reduce interfacial tension between two 

liquids or between a liquid and a solid or between liquid and air. 

Examples include carboxylates, sulfonates, phosphates, carboxylic 

acid, esters, and quaternary ammonium salts. 

U032 Viscosity Adjustors 

Chemical substances used to alter the viscosity of another substance. 

Examples include viscosity index (VI) improvers, pour point 

depressants, and thickeners. 

U033 Laboratory 

Chemicals 

Chemical substances used, often in small quantities, in a laboratory for 

chemical analysis, chemical synthesis, extracting and purifying other 

chemicals, dissolving other substances, and similar activities. 

Examples include substances that change color to indicate pH, redox 

potential or other endpoints, halogenated and non-halogenated 

solvents, chemicals used in titrations and chromatography, Grignard 

reagents used in organic synthesis, laboratory reagents, and inorganic 

acids and bases. 

U034 

Paint Additives and 

Coating Additives 

not described by 

other codes 

Chemical substances used in a paint or coating formulation to enhance 

properties such as water repellence, increased gloss, improved fade 

resistance, ease of application, foam prevention, etc. Examples include 

polyols, amines, vinyl acetate ethylene emulsions, and aliphatic 

polyisocyanates. 

U999 Other (specify) 

Canada Use ONLY 

U061 

Pest Control 

Chemicals (Canada 

use only) 

Chemical substances used as active ingredients or formulants in 

products used for directly or indirectly controlling, destroying, 

attracting or repelling a pest or for mitigating or preventing its 

injurious, noxious or troublesome effects. Examples include 

organophosphates, carbamates, organochlorines, pyrethroids, and 

triazines. 
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Appendix 3: Consumer and Commercial Product Codes 

C# Harmonized (32 codes) C# U.S. Use only (1 Code) C# Canada Use Only (7 Codes) 

1. CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES IN FURNISHING, CLEANING, TREATMENT/CARE 

PRODUCTS

Code # Title Description 

C101 

Floor Coverings Chemical substances contained in floor coverings that are intended for 

consumer or commercial use should be reported under this code. 

Examples of floor coverings include carpet, rugs, vinyl, linoleum, 

laminate, tile, and stone products. This code does not include wood and 

pressed wood flooring products included in Building/Construction 

Materials – Wood and Engineered Wood Products code. 

C102 

Foam Seating 

and Bedding 

Products 

Chemical substances contained in foam mattresses, pillows, cushions, 

and similar foam seating, furniture and furnishings that are intended for 

consumer or commercial use should be reported under this code. 

Examples of foam seating and bedding products include sofas and chairs 

for residential/office use, automobile and truck seats, airplane seats, and 

mattress pads. 

C103 

Furniture and 

Furnishings not 

covered 

elsewhere 

Chemical substances contained in furniture and furnishings made from 

metal, wood, leather, plastic or other materials that are intended for 

consumer or commercial use should be reported under this code. 

Examples of products include movable and installed furniture such as 

tables, chairs, benches, desks, cabinets, shelving, stools, television 

stands, display cases, book cases, and storage units. This code does not 

include foam seating and bedding products. 

C104 

Fabric, Textile 

and Leather 

Products not 

covered 

elsewhere 

Chemical substances contained in fabric, textile and leather products to 

impart color and other desirable properties such as water/soil/stain 

repellence, wrinkle resistance, or flame resistance that are intended for 

consumer or commercial use should be reported under this code. 

Examples of products include apparel (outerwear, sportswear, and 

sleepwear), footwear (sandals and athletic shoes), window treatments 

(curtains and blinds), table linens (table coverings, place mats, and cloth 

napkins), bed linens (sheets, pillow cases/coverings, and blankets/bed 

coverings), bath linens (towels, wash cloths, and bath mats) and fabric, 

textile and leather products that are not covered elsewhere. 

C105 

Cleaning and 

Furnishing Care 

Products 

 

Chemical substances contained in products that are used to remove dirt, 

grease, stains, and foreign matter from furniture and furnishings, or to 

cleanse, sanitize, bleach, scour, polish, protect, or improve the 

appearance of surfaces and are intended for consumer or commercial use 

should be reported under this code. Examples of cleaning and furnishing 

care products include cleaners used on glass, floors, tub and tile, ovens 

and drains; scouring powders; dusting products; waxes; polishes; and 

stain repellent sprays. This code does not include laundry and dish 

washing products. 

C106 

Laundry and 

Dishwashing 

Products 

Chemical substances contained in laundry and dishwashing products and 

aids formulated as liquid, granular, powder, gel, cakes, and flakes that are 

intended for consumer or commercial use should be reported under this 

code. Examples of laundry and dishwashing products include detergents, 

fabric softeners, pre-soaks and prewashes to remove soil and stains, dryer 

sheets, bleach, rinse aids, and film, lime and rust removers. 
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C107 

Water Treatment 

Products 

Chemical substances contained in water treatment products that are 

designed to disinfect, reduce contaminants or other undesirable 

constituents, and condition and/or improve aesthetics of water and 

intended for consumer or commercial use should be reported under this 

code. Examples of water treatment products include pH adjusters, filter 

media, water treatment tablets/drops, and point of use/point of entry ion 

exchangers. 

U.S. ONLY: Excludes any substance that is manufactured, processed, or 

distributed in commerce for use as a pesticide as defined in the Federal 

Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. 

CANADA ONLY: Excludes any substance contained in C460 - Pest 

Control Products. 

C108 

Personal Care 

Products 

Chemical substances contained in personal care products that are used for 

cleansing, grooming, improving or altering skin, hair, or teeth, and 

intended for consumer or commercial use should be reported under this 

code. Examples of personal care products include bath and shower 

products; make-up products; hair, nail, oral and skin care products; 

sunscreen and suntan products; deodorants; and perfumes. 

U.S. ONLY: Excludes any cosmetic, drug or device as such terms are 

defined in section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. 

C109 

Air Care 

Products 

Chemical substances contained in products that are used to odorize or deodorize indoor air in homes, offices, motor vehicles, and other enclosed 

spaces and intended for consumer or commercial use should be reported 

under this code. Examples of air care products include aerosol sprays, 

liquid/solid/gel diffusers, air fresheners, scented candles and incense. 

C110 

Apparel and 

Footwear Care 

Products 

Chemical substances contained in apparel and footwear care products 

intended for consumer and commercial use and that are applied postmarket should be reported under this code. Examples of apparel and 

footwear care products include footwear polishes/waxes, garment 

waterproofing sprays, and stain repellents. 

Canada Use ONLY 

C160 

Pet Care 

Products 

Substances contained in pet care products that are used for 

cleansing/grooming/improving/or altering skin/ hair/ or teeth and 

intended for animal use should be reported under this code. Examples of 

pet care products include bath products, hair product and oral care 

products. Pest-related substances should be reported under code C461 – 

Pest Control Products, C563 – Drugs, and C564 – Natural Health 

Products. 
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2. CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES IN CONSTRUCTION, PAINT, ELECTRICAL, AND 

METAL PRODUCTS

Code # Title Description 

C201 

Adhesives and 

Sealants 

Chemical substances contained in adhesive and sealant products used to 

fasten other materials together or prevent the passage of liquid or gas that 

are intended for consumer or commercial use should be reported under 

this code. Examples of adhesive and sealant products include glues, 

binders, adhesives, pastes, sealants, fillers, putties, and caulking 

compounds. 

C202 

Paints and 

Coatings 

Chemical substances contained in paints or coatings that are intended for 

consumer or commercial use should be reported under this code. 

Examples of paint and coating products include interior and exterior 

architectural and marine paints, bridge/iron coatings, varnishes, lacquers, 

paint thinners, removers, wood stains and shellac. 

C203 

Building/ 

Construction 

Materials - 

Wood and 

Engineered 

Wood Products 

Chemical substances contained in building and construction materials 

made of wood and pressed/engineered wood products that are intended 

for commercial or consumer use should be reported under this code. 

Examples of products include lumber, posts and timbers, exterior siding, 

moulding, mill work, cabinetry, paneling, veneer, flooring, stair parts, 

plywood and sheathing, railings and decking. 

C204 

Building/ 

Construction 

Materials not 

covered 

elsewhere 

Chemical substances contained in building and construction materials not 

covered elsewhere that are intended for consumer or commercial use 

should be reported under this code. Examples of products include 

insulation materials such as foams and fibers, roofing and gutters, ceiling 

products, exterior siding, drywall, concrete, masonry and cement, 

building hardware, fencing, decking, hardware and fasteners (nuts, bolts, 

screws, nails, and tacks), plumbing, duct work, abrasive and sanding 

products, sheet metal, plaster, weather stripping, wire or wiring systems, 

and bricks. 

C205 

Electrical and 

Electronic 

Products 

Chemical substances contained in electrical and electronic products that 

are intended for consumer or commercial use should be reported under 

this code. Examples of electrical and electronic products include 

computers, office equipment, appliances, electric lighting, electrical wire 

and cables, radios, televisions and monitors, telephones, multi-media 

devices, digital cameras, adapters, alarms (burglar, fire, smoke), and 

communication equipment. 

C206 

Metal Products 

not covered 

elsewhere 

Chemical substances contained in metal products not covered elsewhere 

that are intended for consumer or commercial use should be reported 

under this code. Examples of metal products not covered elsewhere 

include metal products produced by forging, stamping, plating, turning, 

and other processes; hand tools; metal tubing/pipes/duct work; wire 

fencing; tableware; and small appliances and cookware (frying pan, 

waffle iron, electric kettle). 

C207 

Batteries Chemical substances contained in non-rechargeable and rechargeable 

batteries including dry and wet cell units that store energy that are 

intended for consumer or commercial use should be reported under this 

code. Examples of battery products include zinc carbon, alkaline, leadacid, lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride, and other batteries used in 

electrical and electronic products, cell phones, computers, remote 

controls, toys, and cars. 
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3. CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES IN PACKAGING, PAPER, PLASTIC, TOYS, HOBBY 

PRODUCTS

Code # Title Description 

C301 

Food Packaging 

 

Chemical substances contained in single or multi-layered packaging 

consisting of paper, plastic, metal/foil or other materials which have or 

may have direct contact with food and are intended for consumer or 

commercial use should be reported under this code. Examples of food 

packaging include containers, cartons, wrappers, bags, and other food 

packaging items (bottles, cans, boxes and trays). 

C302 

Paper Products Chemical substances contained in paper products intended for consumer 

or commercial use should be reported under this code. Examples of paper 

products include newsprint coated and uncoated papers for writing, 

printing and photocopying; facial and toilet tissue, paper napkins, paper 

tablets/notepads, paper forms, envelopes, texts and published materials 

(books and magazines); file folders; wrapping papers; and specialty 

papers. This code does not include paper used in food packaging. 

C303 

Plastic and 

Rubber Products 

not covered 

elsewhere 

Chemical substances contained in rubber and plastic products not 

covered elsewhere that are intended for consumer or commercial use 

should be reported under this code. Examples of plastic and rubber 

products not covered elsewhere include tires, shower curtains, non-metal 

cookware (non-electric), non-food specific containers (bags, bottles, and 

jars), rubber bands, and waders. 

C304 

Toys, 

Playground and 

Sporting 

Equipment 

Chemical substances contained in toys, playground, and sporting 

equipment made of wood, metal, plastic or fabric that are intended for 

consumer or commercial use should be reported under this code. 

Examples of products include toys (dolls, cars, puzzles, and games), 

playground equipment (gym sets, playhouses and structures, swing sets) 

and sporting equipment (bicycles, skates, balls, team sports equipment) 

intended for indoor or outdoor use, and playground surfaces (rubber, 

mulch). 

C305 

Arts, Crafts and 

Hobby Materials 

Chemical substances contained in arts, crafts, and hobby materials that 

are intended for consumer or commercial use should be reported under 

this code. Examples of arts, crafts, and hobby materials include 

art/hobby paints and dyes, markers and other writing and drawing 

materials; natural and synthetic clays used in pottery, ceramics and 

sculpture; jewellery-making supplies including glass, stone and lapidary 

materials; stained-glass making supplies; picture framing supplies; and, 

building and science hobby kits. 

C306 

Ink, Toner and 

Colorant 

Products 

 

Chemical substances contained in ink, toners and colorants 

used for writing, printing, creating an image on paper and other 

substrates, or applied to substrates to change their color or hide images 

that are intended for consumer or commercial use should be reported 

under this code. Examples of products include black or colored powders 

used in copy machines and printers to produce xerographic images; 

pigmented liquids contained in cartridges, bottles, or other dispensers 

used for writing or printing; and, correction fluids and tapes. This code 

does not include pigments or colorants added to paints and coatings 

which should be reported under the paints and coatings code. 

C307 

Photographic 

supplies, film 

and 

photochemicals 

Chemical substances contained in photographic supplies, film, photoprocessing chemicals, and photographic paper that are intended for 

consumer or commercial use should be reported under this code. 

Examples of products include processing solutions (for developing, 
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Code # Title Description 

stopping, and fixing photos), slide and negative film, and, glossy and 

matte photographic paper. 

4. CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES IN AUTOMOTIVE, FUEL, AGRICULTURE, OUTDOOR 

USE PRODUCTS 

Code # Title Description 

C401 

Automotive Care 

Products 

Chemical substances contained in products used in automotive cleaning 

and care of exterior and interior vehicle surfaces that are intended for 

consumer or commercial use should be reported under this code. 

Examples of automotive care products include car waxes, polishes, 

cleaners, and sealers; car wash solutions; vinyl/rubber/plastic protectants; 

automotive carpet and upholstery cleaners; wheel and tire care products; 

exterior trim protectants; and touch-up paint products. This code does not 

include antifreeze, de-icing products, or lubricants. 

C402 

Lubricants and 

Greases 

Chemical substances contained in products to reduce friction, heat 

generation and wear between solid surfaces that are intended for 

consumer or commercial use should be reported under this code. 

Examples of lubricants and greases include engine oils; transmission, 

brake and hydraulic fluids; gear oils; and, calcium, sodium, lithium, and 

silicone-based greases. 

C403 

Anti-Freeze and 

De-icing 

Products 

Chemical substances added to fluids, especially water, to reduce the 

freezing point of the mixture, or applied to surfaces to melt or prevent 

build up of ice that are intended for consumer or commercial use should 

be reported under this code. Examples of products include antifreeze 

liquids, windshield de-icers, aircraft de-icers, lock release agents, ice 

melting crystals, and rock salt. 

C404 

Fuels and 

Related Products 

Chemical substances burned to produce heat, light or power, or added to 

inhibit corrosion, provide lubrication, increase efficiency of use, or 

decrease production of undesirable by-products that are intended for 

consumer or commercial use should be reported under this code. 

Examples of fuels and related products include gasoline, diesel fuels, 

propane, butane, kerosene, lamp oils, white gas (naphtha), natural gas, 

stabilizers, anti-knock agents, corrosion inhibitors, detergents, fuel dyes, 

oxygenates, antioxidants, odor agents, non-scented candles, lighter fluids, 

and matches. 

C405 

Explosive 

Materials 

Chemical substances capable producing a sudden expansion usually 

accompanied by the production of heat and large changes in pressure 

upon initiation, that are intended for consumer or commercial use should 

be reported under this code. Examples of products include pyrotechnics, 

high explosives and propellants, igniter, primer, initiatory, illuminants, 

smoke and decoy flares, and, incendiaries. 

C406 

Agricultural 

Products (nonpesticidal) 

Chemical substances used to increase the productivity and quality of 

plant, animal and forestry crops produced on a commercial scale should 

be reported under this code. Examples of agricultural products (nonpesticidal) include fertilizers, additives (time release agents), colorants 

(used to mark fields and improve the appearance of Christmas trees), 

application aids (defoamers and foamers), pH adjusters, moisture 
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Code # Title Description 

retention agents, soil conditioners, and seed coatings. 

U.S. ONLY: Excludes any substance that is manufactured, processed, or 

distributed in commerce for use as a pesticide as defined in the Federal 

Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. 

CANADA ONLY: Includes animal feed (any substance or mixture of 

substances for consumption by livestock, providing the nutritional 

requirements of livestock, or the purpose of preventing or correcting 

nutritional disorders of livestock). 

C407 

Lawn and 

Garden Care 

Products 

Chemical substances contained in lawn, garden, outdoor or potted plant, 

and tree care products that are intended for consumer or commercial use 

should be reported under this code. Examples of lawn and garden care 

products include fertilizers and nutrient mixtures, soil amendments, 

mulches, pH adjustors, water retention beads, vermiculite, and perlite. 

U.S. ONLY: Excludes any substance that is manufactured, processed, or 

distributed in commerce for use as a pesticide as defined in the Federal 

Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. 

CANADA ONLY: Excludes any substance in C461 - Pest Control 

Products. 

Canada Use ONLY 

C461 

Pest Control 

Products 

Substances contained in any product for directly or indirectly controlling, 

preventing, destroying, mitigating, attracting, or repelling any pest for 

consumer or commercial use should be reported under this code. 

Example products include herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, 

antimicrobial agents, pool chemicals, microbials, material and wood 

preservatives, animal and insect repellents, and insect- and rodentcontrolling devices. 

5. CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES IN FOOD, HEALTH, TOBACCO PRODUCTS

Code # Title Description 

Canada Use ONLY 

C562 

Food and 

Beverage 

Products 

Substances contained in food and beverage products for consumer or 

commercial use should be reported under this code. Examples of 

products include food additives such as colouring agents, anti-caking 

agents, preservatives, and emulsifiers, as well as spices, seasoning, 

flavouring preparations and natural extractives. Other examples may also 

include unavoidable residues of processing aids specific for food 

manufacturing such as antifoaming, fining or sanitizing agents. 

C563 

Drugs Substances contained in prescription and non-prescription drugs intended 

for humans and animals for consumer or commercial use should be 

reported under this code. Examples include biologically derived products 

(such as vaccines, serums and blood derived products), sterilization and 

sanitation products and radiopharmaceuticals. 

C564 

Natural Health 

Products 

Substances used in natural health products intended for humans and 

animals for consumer and commercial use should be reported under this 

code. Example products include homeopathic medicine or traditional 

medicine, vitamins and minerals, and herbal remedies. 

C565 Medical Devices Substances contained in products used for the diagnosis, treatment, 

mitigation or prevention of a disease, disorder, an abnormal physical 
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Code # Title Description 

state, and in restoring, correcting or modifying organic functions in 

humans or animals for consumer or commercial use should be reported 

under this code. Examples of medical devices include any 

article/instrument used in the prevention, diagnosis and care of 

pregnancy, medical thermometers, blood sugar meters, pacemakers, and 

X-ray machines. This code excludes products covered under drugs. 

C566 

Tobacco 

Products 

Substances contained in a product composed in whole or in part of 

tobacco, including tobacco leaves and any extract of tobacco leaves for 

consumer or commercial use should be reported under this code. 

Examples of tobacco products include cigarette papers, tubes and filters 

but do not include any food, drug or device that contains nicotine. 

9. CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES IN PRODUCTS NOT DESCRIBED BY OTHER CODES

Code # Title Description 

C999 

Other (specify) Chemical substances contained in products for consumer or commercial 

use that is not described within any other code should be reported under 

this code. A written description of the product containing the chemical 

substance must be provided. 

U.S. Use ONLY 

C980 

Non-TSCA Use Chemical substances contained in products intended for consumer or 

commercial use that are not regulated by TSCA should be reported under 

this code. Examples of products with non-TSCA uses include pesticide, 

insecticide, rodenticide and fungicide formulations; food or drink for 

humans or animals; articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, 

mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in humans or animals; 

substances intended to be applied to the human body other than soap; any 

radioactive source material, special nuclear material, or byproduct 

material; pistols, revolvers, fire arms, or ammunition; and tobacco or 

tobacco products. 
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Appendix 4a: Industrial Function Code Transition Table for U.S. EPA 

U.S. EPA 2006 IUR Industrial Function Code Harmonized Industrial Function Code 

Code Category Code(s) Title 

U01 Adsorbents and absorbents U003 Adsorbents and absorbents 

U02 Adhesives and binding agents U002 Adhesives and sealant chemicals 

U03 Aerosol propellants U027 Propellants and blowing agents 

U04 Agricultural chemicals (non-pesticidal) U004 Agricultural chemicals (non-pesticidal) 

U05 Anti-adhesive agents U005 Anti-adhesive agents 

U06 Bleaching agents U006 Bleaching agents 

U07 Coloring agents, dyes U008 Dyes 

U08 Coloring agents, pigments U021 Pigments 

U09 Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents U007 Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling 

agents 

U10 Fillers U009 Fillers 

U11 Fixing agents ------- No complementary category 

U12 Flame retardants U011 Flame retardants 

U13 Flotation agents U028 Solids separation agents 

U14 Fuels U012 Fuels and fuel additives 

U15 Functional fluids U013 

U014 

Functional fluids (closed systems) 

Functional fluids (open systems) 

U16 Intermediates U015 Intermediates 

U17 Lubricants U017 Lubricants and lubricant additives 

U18 Odor agents U018 Odor agents 

U19 Oxidizing agents U019 Oxidizing/reducing agents 

U20 pH regulating agents U025 Processing aids, not otherwise listed 

U21 Photosensitive chemicals U020 Photosensitive chemicals 

U22 Plating agents and metal surface treating 

agents 

U023 Plating agents and metal surface treating 

agents 

U23 Processing aid, not otherwise listed U025 Processing aids, not otherwise listed 

U24 Process regulators, used in vulcanization or 

polymerization processes 

U024 Process regulators 

U25 Process regulators, other than 

polymerization or vulcanization processes 

U024 Process regulators 

U26 Reducing agents U019 Oxidizing/reducing agents 

U27 Solvents (for cleaning or degreasing) U029 Solvents (for cleaning or degreasing) 

U28 Solvents (which become part of product 

formulation or mixture) 

U030 Solvents (which become part of product 

formulation or mixture) 

U29 Solvents (for chemical manufacture and 

processing and are not part of product at 

greater than one percent by weight) 

------- No complementary category 

U30 Stabilizers 

U31 Surface active agents U031 Surface active agents 

U32 Viscosity adjustors U032 Viscosity adjustors 

U33 Other U999 Other 

Harmonized codes for which no complementary 2006 IUR industrial function code exists: 

U001: Abrasives U026: Processing aids, specific to petroleum production, 

U010: Finishing agents U033: Laboratory chemicals 

U016: Ion-exchange agents U034: Paint additives and coating additives, 

U022: Plasticizers Not described by other codes 
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Appendix 4b: Commercial and Consumer Product Code Transition Table for U.S.EPA 

U.S. EPA 2006 Commercial and 

Consumer Product Code 

Harmonized Consumer and Commercial Product Code 

Code Category Code(s) Title 

C01 Adhesives and sealants C201 Adhesives and sealants 

C02 Agricultural products 

(non-pesticidal) 

C406 Agricultural products (non-pesticidal) 

C03 Artists’ supplies C305 Arts, crafts and hobby materials 

C04 Automotive care products C401 Automotive care products 

C05 Electrical and electronic products C205 

C207 

Electrical and electronic products 

Batteries 

C06 Fabrics, textiles and apparel C104 

C110 

Fabric, textile and leather products not covered 

elsewhere 

Apparel and footwear care products 

C07 Glass and ceramic products C305 Arts, crafts and hobby materials 

C08 Lawn and garden products (nonpesticidal) C407 Lawn and garden care products 

C09 Leather products C104 Fabric, textile and leather products not covered 

elsewhere 

C10 Lubricants, greases and fuel 

additives 

C402 

C404 

Lubricants, greases and fuel additives 

Fuels and related products 

C11 Metal products C206 Metal products not covered elsewhere 

C12 Paints and coatings C202 Paints and coatings 

C13 Paper products C302 Paper products 

C14 Photographic supplies C307 Photographic supplies, film and photochemicals 

C15 Polishes and sanitation goods C105 Cleaning and furnishing care products 

C16 Rubber and plastic products C301 

C303 

Food packaging 

Plastic and rubber products not covered 

elsewhere 

C17 Soaps and detergents C106 Laundry and dishwashing products 

C18 Transportation products 

C19 Wood and wood furniture C103 

C203 

Furniture and furnishings not covered 

elsewhere 

Building/construction materials – wood and 

engineered wood products 

C20 Other C999 Other 

Harmonized codes for which no complementary 2006 IUR commercial and consumer product 

code exists: 

 C101: Floor coverings 

 C102: Foam seating and bedding products 

 C107: Water treatment products 

 C108: Personal care products 

 C109: Air care products 

 C204: Building/construction materials not covered elsewhere 

 C304: Toys, playground and sporting equipment 

 C306: Ink, toner and colorant products 

 C403: Anti-freeze and de-icing products 

 C405: Explosive materials 
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Appendix 5: Industrial Function Code Transition Table for Canada 

(*Note: This list is not an exclusive list and additional codes may be applicable. Where it states “Multiple 

Codes Applicable”, please refer to full code list to choose appropriate code.) 

Canada Chemicals Management 

Plan Challenge Initiative Use 

Pattern Codes and Applications 

(2007-2009) 

Potential Complementary Harmonized Industrial Function 

Codes* 

01 - Research and development U033 - Laboratory chemicals; 

02 - Recycling Multiple Codes Applicable 

03 - Destruction and waste disposal Multiple Codes Applicable 

04 - Absorbent - adsorbent U003 - Adsorbents and Absorbents 

05 - Abrasive U001 - Abrasives; 

06 - Adhesive-binder-sealant-filler U002 - Adhesives and sealant chemicals, U009 - Fillers 

07 - Analytical reagent U033 - Laboratory chemicals; 

08 - Antifreeze-coolant-de-icer U013 - Functional fluids (closed systems), U014 - Functional 

fluids (open systems) 

09 - Antioxidant-corrosion inhibitortarnish inhibitor-scavengeranitscaling agent 

U007 - Corrosion inhibitors and antiscaling agents, U012 - 

Fuels and Fuel additives, U023 - Plating agents and surface 

treating agents; 

10 - Catalyst-accelerator-initiatoractivator U024 - Process regulators, U025 - Processing aids, specific to 

petroleum production, U026 - Processing aids, not otherwise 

listed 

11 - Catalyst supportchromatography support U033 - Laboratory chemicals; 

12 - Chemical intermediate-organic U015 – Intermediates 

13 - Chemical intermediateinorganic, oganometallic U015 – Intermediates 

14 - Coagulant-coalescent U028 - Solids separation agents 

15 - Colourant-pigment-stain-dye-ink U008 – Dyes, U021 – Pigments 

16 - Defoamer-emulsion breaker U026 - Processing aids, not otherwise listed, U031 - Surface 

active agents 

17 - Drilling mud additive-oil 

recovery agent-oil well treating agent 

U025 - Processing aids, specific to petroleum production 

18 – Fertilizer U004 - Agricultural chemicals (non-pesticidal) 

19 - Finishing agent U010 - Finishing Agents 

20 - Flame retardant-fire 

extinguishing agent 

U011 - Flame retardants 

21 - Flocculating-precipitatingclarifying agent U028 - Solids separation agents 

22 - Flotation agent U028 - Solids separation agents 

23 - Formulation component Multiple Codes Applicable 

24 - Fragrance-perfume-deodorzerflavouring agent U018 - Odor agents 

25 - Fuel - fuel additive U012 - Fuels and fuel additives; 

26 - Functional fluid i.e. hydraulic, 

dielectric, or their additives 

U013 - Functional fluids (closed systems), U014 - Functional 

fluids (open system) 

27 - Humectant-dewatering aiddehumidifier-dehydrating agent U026 - Processing aids, not otherwise listed, U028 - Solids 

separation agents 
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28 - Ion exchange agent U016 - Ion exchange agents 

29 - Lubricating agent-lubricant 

additive-mould release agent 

U005 - Anti-adhesive agents, U012 - Fuels and fuel additives, 

U017 - Lubricants and lubricant additives; 

30 – Monomer Multiple Codes Applicable 

31 - Oxidizing agent U019 - Oxidizing /reducing agent 

32 - Paint-coating additive U034 - Paint additives and coating additives not described by 

other codes, U061 - Paint additives and coating additives 

33 - Pesticide-herbicide-biocidedisinfectant-repellent-attractant U031 - Surface active agents, U061 - Pest Control Chemicals; 

34 - Photosensitive agent-fluorescent 

agent-brightener-UV absorber 

U020 - Photosensitive chemicals; 

35 – Plasticizer U022 - Plasticizers; 

36 - Polymer additive Multiple Codes Applicable 

37 - Polymer, component of an article Multiple Codes Applicable 

38 - Polymer, component of a 

formulation 

Multiple Codes Applicable 

39 - Polymer, crosslinking agent Multiple Codes Applicable 

40 - Propellant-blowing agent U027 - Propellants and blowing agents 

41 – Preservative Multiple Codes Applicable 

42 – Processing aid U024 - Process regulators, U025 - Processing aids, specific to 

petroleum production, U026 - Processing aids, not otherwise 

listed 

43 - Reducing agent U019 - Oxidizing /reducing agent 

44 – Refrigerant U013 - Functional fluids (closed systems) 

45 - Sequestering agent U026 - Processing aids, not otherwise listed 

46 - Solvent-carrier U029 - Solvents (for cleaning or degreasing), U030 - Solvents 

(which become part of product formulation or mixture), U033 - 

Laboratory chemicals 

47 - Stripper-etcher-discharge 

printing agent-de-inker 

U006 - Bleaching agents, U023 - Plating agents and surface 

treating agents 

48 – Surfactant-detergent-emulsifierwetting agent-dispersant U026 - Processing aids, not otherwise listed, U031 - Surface 

active agents 

49 - Tarnish remover-rust removerdescaling agent U007 - Corrosion inhibitors and antiscaling agents, U023 - 

Plating agents and surface treating agents 

50 - Viscosity adjuster U025 - Processing aids, specific to petroleum production, U026 

- Processing aids, not otherwise listed, U032 - Viscosity adjustor 

51 - Water repellent-drainage aid U010 - Finishing agents, U028 - Solids separation agents, U034 

- Paint additives and coating additives not described by other 

codes 

52 - Water or waste treatment 

chemical 

U016 – Ion exchange agents, U018 – Odor agents, U019 – 

Oxidizing /reducing agent, U025 – Processing aids, specific to 

petroleum production, U028 - Solids separation agents, U031 - 

Surface active agents; 

53 – Residuals U015 – Intermediates 

54 - Incidental production U015 – Intermediates 

99 - Other (specify) U999 - Other (specify)