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Product Class Definitions

  • Level 2: Refers to the product class.
  • The product class has 12 digits, and there are 4 levels of categorization:
    • part_code (2 digits)
    • sub_code (3 digits)
    • sub-sub code (3 digits)
    • sub-sub-sub code (4 digits)
  • Product Class Example: 050010010002
    • DecoArt (05)
    • Americana (001)
    • Acrylic (001)
    • 2oz (0002)

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Create and View / Edit Formula Information

Detailed overview of formula fields:
  1. Project Information
    1. Project Type: Lab Project, Part Number, Miscellaneous
    2. Name: Project identifier or title for the formulation project.
    3. Short Description: Brief summary of the project purpose or scope.
    4. Description: Detailed explanation of the project objectives and requirements.
  2. Product Information
    1. Name: Product name or identifier within the project.
    2. Description: Detailed product specifications and characteristics.
  3. Branch Information
    1. Name: Branch identifier for alternative formulation approaches.
    2. Description: Explanation of the specific formulation direction or variation.
  4. Version Information
    1. Name: Version identifier for significant formula modifications.
    2. Description: Summary of major changes or improvements in this version.
  5. Revision Information
    1. Name: Revision identifier for minor formula changes.
    2. Description: Detailed description of the specific revision changes.
    3. Status: Current status of the revision, see Revision Statuses below.
    4. Class: Classification category for the formula type.
    5. Revision Reason: Documentation of why the revision was necessary (material substitution, quality improvement, etc.).
    6. Viscosity Min.: Minimum acceptable viscosity measurement for quality control.
    7. Viscosity Max.: Maximum acceptable viscosity measurement for quality control.
    8. Overnight Viscosity: Target viscosity measurement after overnight settling.
    9. Sheen Min.: Minimum acceptable sheen level for the finished product.
    10. Sheen Max.: Maximum acceptable sheen level for the finished product.
    11. PH Min.: Minimum acceptable pH level for quality specifications.
    12. PH Max.: Maximum acceptable pH level for quality specifications.
    13. Remix After Hours: Time limit after which the batch must be remixed before use.
    14. Approve After Hours: Time limit for quality approval after batch completion.

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Revision Statuses

  • A - Active
  • E - Experimental
  • H - Hold
  • O - Obsolete
  • T - Temporary

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Formula Part

The following fields are labeled as Required for adding a new Formula part, for Reach Info, Hazard Info, Composition Information, CAS Numbers, Prop 65 info fields will show up on a table. if you need to add new information you will fill out the fields when clicking the Add New button or Add Hazard link.

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General Information

  • Part Number (Required): Unique identifier for the raw material or component.
  • Description (Required): Primary description of the part or material.
  • Description 2: Additional descriptive information or specifications.
  • Current Cost (Required): (Required): Current price per unit for cost calculations.
  • Exclude Cost (Checkbox): Check to exclude this part from cost calculations.
  • Default UOM (Required): Default unit of measure (GM, FL OZ, GAL, LB, E).
  • Part Status: Current status of the part, see Part Statuses below.
  • Part Type: Classification of the part, see Part Types below.
  • Intermediate Type: Sub-classification for intermediate materials and components, see Intermediate Types below.
  • Part Category: Functional category classification, see Part Categories below.
  • Prop 65 (Yes / No): Yes means it contains California Proposition 65 listed chemicals, no means it does not.
  • EPCRA 312 (Yes / No): Yes means it contains EPCRA Section 312 reportable chemicals, no means it does not.
  • EPCRA 313 (Yes / No): Yes means it contains EPCRA Section 313 toxic release inventory chemicals, no means it does not.
  • Manufacturer (Required): Primary supplier or manufacturer of the material.
  • SDS Date: Date of the current Safety Data Sheet from primary manufacturer.
  • 2nd Manufacturer: Alternative supplier for the same material.
  • SDS Date (2nd Manufacturer): Date of Safety Data Sheet from alternative manufacturer.

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Material Properties (For percentages, 1 = 100%)

  • Specific Gravity (Required): Density relative to water, used for volume/weight conversions.
  • Density: Mass per unit volume of the material.
  • Largest Monomer: Size of the largest molecular component in the material.
  • % TiO2: Percentage of titanium dioxide content by weight.
  • % Pigment by Weight: Total pigment content as percentage of total weight.
  • % Pigment by Volume: Total pigment content as percentage of total volume.
  • % Volatile by Weight: Percentage of volatile organic compounds by weight.
  • % Volatile by Volume: Percentage of volatile organic compounds by volume.
  • % Non-exempt Weight: Percentage of non-exempt volatile compounds by weight.
  • % Non-exempt Volume: Percentage of non-exempt volatile compounds by volume.
  • % Water by Weight: Water content as percentage of total weight.
  • % Water by Volume: Water content as percentage of total volume.
  • % Resin by Weight: Resin content as percentage of total weight.
  • % Resin by Volume: Resin content as percentage of total volume.
  • % NV by Weight: Non-volatile content as percentage of total weight.
  • % NV by Volume: Non-volatile content as percentage of total volume.
  • Vapor Pressure mmHg: Vapor pressure measurement in millimeters of mercury.
  • Vapor Pressure Temp: Temperature at which vapor pressure was measured.
  • Lower Explosive Limit: Minimum concentration for combustion risk.
  • Upper Explosive Limit: Maximum concentration for combustion risk.
  • Boiling Point: Temperature at which the material transitions to vapor phase.
  • Flash Point: Lowest temperature at which vapors can ignite.
  • Flash Point Method: Test method used to determine flash point (ASTM, etc.).
  • Particle Size Min: Minimum particle size measurement.
  • Particle Size Max: Maximum particle size measurement.
  • Particle UOM: Unit of measure for particle size (Nanometer, Microns, Inch, Millimeter).
  • APEO Percent: Alkylphenol ethoxylate content percentage for environmental compliance.

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REACH Info

REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals) compliance information. Required for EU regulatory compliance when importing materials above threshold quantities. Click + Add New if editing the Formula Part.
  • Status: Current REACH compliance status.
    • Registered: Material is directly registered under REACH regulations.
    • Exempt: Material is exempt from REACH registration requirements.
    • Discontinued: Material registration has been discontinued or withdrawn.
    • Piggy-backed: Registration is shared with another company’s existing registration.
  • Year: Year when REACH registration was completed or status was determined.
  • Registration Date: Specific date when REACH registration was officially completed.
  • Registrar: Company or organization that holds the primary REACH registration.
  • Piggy-Backed Company: Name of the company whose REACH registration is being utilized.

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Physical Hazards

Physical hazards warnings related to the chemical’s potential to cause immediate physical harm through fire, explosion, or chemical reaction. Click Add Hazard if editing the Formula Part.
  • Hazard Type: Select from predefined physical hazard classifications (e.g., Flammable Liquids, Explosive, Oxidizing).
  • Category: Hazard severity category (Category 1, 2, 3, etc.).
  • Signal Word: Automatically populated based on Hazard Type and Category (Danger, Warning).
  • Statement: Automatically populated hazard statement code and text based on Type and Category.

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Health Hazards

Health hazards to describe the chemical’s potential to cause adverse health effects in humans through various exposure routes. Click Add Hazard if editing the Formula Part.
  • Hazard Type: Select from predefined health hazard classifications (e.g., Acute Toxicity, Carcinogenicity, Skin Sensitization).
  • Category: Hazard severity category (Category 1, 2, 3, etc.).
  • Signal Word: Automatically populated based on Hazard Type and Category (Danger, Warning).
  • Statement: Automatically populated hazard statement code and text based on Type and Category.

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Environmental Hazards

Environmental hazards to identify the chemical’s potential to cause harm to ecosystems, wildlife, or environmental resources. Click Add Hazard if editing the Formula Part.
  • Hazard Type: Select from predefined environmental hazard classifications (e.g., Aquatic Hazard (Acute), Aquatic Hazard (Long-Term), Hazardous to the Ozone Layer).
  • Category: Hazard severity category (Category 1, 2, 3, etc.).
  • Signal Word: Automatically populated based on Hazard Type and Category (Danger, Warning).
  • Statement: Automatically populated hazard statement code and text based on Type and Category.

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Composition Information

Composition information defines the basic chemical and physical characteristics of the material for proper classification and handling. Check the boxes that apply if editing the Formula Part.
  • Pure: Single chemical substance.
  • Mixture: Combination of multiple chemical substances.
  • Solid: Physical state at room temperature.
  • Liquid: Physical state at room temperature.
  • Gas: Physical state at room temperature.

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CAS Numbers

CAS Numbers provide unique chemical identifiers that ensure accurate identification and regulatory compliance across all documentation and reporting systems. Click + Add New if editing the Formula Part.
  • CAS #: Chemical Abstract Service registry number for the specific chemical substance.
  • Description: Common or chemical name of the substance associated with the CAS number.
  • Percentage: Concentration percentage of this chemical component in the material.

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Prop 65 Info

Proposition 65 information tracks chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm under California law. Required for products sold in California containing listed chemicals above threshold levels. Click + Add New if editing the Formula Part.
  • Chemical Name: Official name of the Proposition 65 listed chemical.
  • Toxicity Type: Classification of harm (Cancer, Reproductive Harm, Not Listed).
  • CAS #: Chemical Abstract Service number for the Prop 65 listed substance.
  • Route of Entry: How the chemical enters the body (Oral, Inhalation, All).
  • Safe Harbor - NSRL/MADL: No Significant Risk Level or Maximum Allowable Dose Level threshold.
  • Quantity: Actual concentration or amount of the chemical present in the material.

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Part Statuses

  • A - Active
  • X - Experimental
  • H - Hold
  • O - Obsolete

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Part Types

  • A - Additive
  • B - Beads
  • C - Fungicides, Preservatives
  • D - Pigment Dispersion
  • E - Emulsion
  • F - Glycols
  • G - Glitters
  • I - Intermediate Base
  • L - Pearls
  • M - Aluminium, Gold, etc
  • P- Color Pigment
  • R - Resin
  • S - Specialty Products
  • T - Rheology Modifier
  • V - Solvent
  • W - Titanium Dioxide
  • X - Extender Pigment

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Intermediate Types

  • P - Purchases Intermediate
  • N - Non Intermediate
  • I - In-House Intermediate

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Part Categories

  • C - Containers
  • F - Finished Goods
  • L - Labor
  • M - Miscellaneous
  • N - Non-stocking / Non-Qty Bearing
  • R - Raw Materials