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EC Number (European Community Number)

The EC Number (European Community Number) is a unique identifier assigned to chemical substances by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under the REACH regulation and other EU chemical regulatory frameworks.

  • Format: It consists of seven digits in the format XXX-XXX-X (e.g., 231-100-4 for water).
  • Purpose: Used primarily in European regulatory systems for chemical tracking, classification, and compliance (e.g., REACH, CLP, and Biocidal Product Regulations).
  • Scope: Assigned to all known chemical substances, including elements, simple compounds, and mixtures used in the EU market.
  • Managed by: ECHA (European Chemicals Agency).
  • Example: Nickel (Ni) → EC Number: 231-111-4.