What is environmental release category in SAP EHS-MGM - SAP EHS Management?

SAP Term: environmental release category

• Component: EHS-MGM

• Component Name: SAP EHS Management

• Description: Category that describes in broad and generic terms the extent of containment and technical fate of a substance in a process, the production volume of the substances, the number of emission days, the dispersion of emission sources, and the availability of municipal waste water treatment.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Environmental Release Category (ERC) is a classification system used in SAP EHS Management to categorize hazardous materials and substances. It is based on the European Union’s Classification, Labeling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation and is used to identify the potential risks associated with a particular material or substance. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP EHS Management, the Environmental Release Category is used to classify hazardous materials and substances. This classification system helps to identify the potential risks associated with a particular material or substance. The classification system is based on the European Union’s CLP Regulation and consists of four categories: acute toxicity, chronic toxicity, flammability, and environmental hazard. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the Environmental Release Category in SAP EHS Management, it is important to ensure that all materials and substances are properly classified according to their potential risks. This will help to ensure that all safety measures are taken when handling these materials and substances. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the Environmental Release Category in SAP EHS Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, you can find more information on the European Union’s CLP Regulation on their website.