Presentation of ChemXchange TEC-3 meeting on 04/09/2009 Brussels

1. Presentation of ChemXchange TEC-3 meeting on 04/09/2009 Brussels

2. The Project • Based on BASS (a tailor-made sector-driven system in Norway) established in cooperation between EBA/CoBuilder • There has been established a consortium consisting of SME Association within the construction sector (SME-AGs), RTD performers, technology suppliers and end users. • The ChemXchange project will be supported through EU – “the Funding Scheme in FP7 “Research for SME Associations” (FP7-SME-2007-2)”. • Norwegian Contractor’s Association (EBA) is Coordinator. • FIEC, UNIEP and GCI-UICP do ensure that the requirements of the constructions sector are highly focused and represents an important and highly effective vehicle for dissemination of the results from this project. • Total budget: € 3 050 987 • EU funding: € 2 226 426 • Starting date 1st January 2009 • Duration: 3 years

3. ChemXchange – overall results The ultimate improvements of our proposed system compared to today’s existing tools include: • One, complete sector-driven and SME adapted solution. • Compliance with national and European chemical legislation. • Centralized system management and decentralized use. • Simplified chemical information distribution. • Enhanced risk awareness and skills. • significant reduction in management costs for the SMEs through easier chemical communication procedures. • ChemXchange will be operated according to the principle that it should be accessed free of charge for small companies. All prices are to be set by a governing group of associations and contractors (steering group). The fees and licences cover the expenses.

4. ChemXchange – close co-operation with the industry ChemXchange – system development is based on input from: • Identification of relevant EU legislation • Implications of new legislation REACH • End user surveys, including: • Questionnaire – user of chemicals • In-depth interviews – user of chemicals • Questionnaire – supplier of chemicals • In-depth interviews – supplier of chemicals • Dialogue with providers of soft-ware for preparation of Safety Data Sheets (export/import of information) • Input from this activities will be the basis for specification of content and functionality of ChemXchange.

5. ChemXchange – key content

6. ChemXchange – key content

7. ChemXchange – key content • In addition – following information can be relevant: • SDS for not hazardous chemicals • Technical information • Positive environmental labelling • Referance to legislation • Toxicological and ecotoxicological data • Life cycle analyses/estimates • Emission data to indoor environments • To be decided after further dialog with Construction Sector and their chemical suppliers.

8. ChemXchange – key features • Facilitate import of SDS from chemical supplier. Interface with soft-ware solutions for preparation of Safety Data Sheets • Translation of SDS information between different languages • Complete register of chemical products used in the enterprise and/or projects (Product inventory)

9. ChemXchange – key features • Chemical management system including f.ex: • Risk assessment and substitution • Exposure assessment and workers register • Safe use of chemicals • Generation and distribution of experience • Listing of unwanted substances • Safe and cost effective waste disposal • Historic data of chemicals used per enterprise/project • Quality assurance of Safety Data Sheets • Key features to be decided in further further dialog with Construction Sector and their chemical suppliers.

10. ChemXchange – key features For further information and update on project progress and results: www.chemxchange.com