A Union authorisation with authorisation number EU-0029494-0000 is hereby granted to Lhoist for the making available on the market and use of the same single biocidal product ‘CaO PT02’ in accordance with the summary of the biocidal product characteristics set out in the Annex.
The Union authorisation is valid from 19 June 2024 until 30 November 2033.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union .
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS FOR A BIOCIDAL PRODUCT
ANNEXSupplementary provisions
ANNEX
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS FOR A BIOCIDAL PRODUCT
CaO PT02
Product type(s)
PT02: Disinfectants and algaecides not intended for direct application to humans or animals
Authorisation number: EU-0029494-0000
R4BP asset number: EU-0029494-0000
1. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
1.1. Trade name(s) of the product
Trade name(s)
Neutralac® Calci-flo Optilight
Neutralac® Q
Neutralac® Q1
Neutralac® Q2
Neutralac® Q2 DB
Neutralac® Q200
Neutralac® Q3
Neutralac® Q3-7
Neutralac® Q90
Neutralac® Q90 SR
1.2. Authorisation holder
Name and address of the authorisation holder
Name
Lhoist
Address
Rue Charles Dubois, 28 1342 Ottignies-Louvain-La-Neuve BE
Authorisation number
EU-0029494-0000
R4BP asset number
EU-0029494-0000
Date of the authorisation
19 June 2024
Expiry date of the authorisation
30 November 2033
1.3. Manufacturer(s) of the product
Name of manufacturer
Cal Industrial SL
Address of manufacturer
Pedro I 19-21 31 007 Pamplona Spain
Location of manufacturing sites
Cal Industrial SL site 1 Pedro I 19-21 31 007 Pamplona Spain
Name of manufacturer
CalGov
Address of manufacturer
Carretera Fuente, Apartado 2 41 560 Estepa Spain
Location of manufacturing sites
CalGov site 1 Carretera Fuente, Apartado 2 41 560 Estepa Spain
Name of manufacturer
Carrières et Chaux Balthazard et Cotte
Address of manufacturer
Rue du Pra Paris 38360 Sassenage France
Location of manufacturing sites
Carrières et Chaux Balthazard et Cotte site 1 Rue du Pra Paris 38 360 Sassenage France
Name of manufacturer
Carrières et fours à chaux de Dugny
Address of manufacturer
B.P.1 55 100 Dugny-sur-Meuse France
Location of manufacturing sites
Carrières et fours à chaux de Dugny site 1 B.P.1 55 100 Dugny-sur-Meuse France
Name of manufacturer
Chaux de Boran
Address of manufacturer
Route de Boran 60 640 Précy-Sur-Oise France
Location of manufacturing sites
Chaux de Boran site 1 Route de Boran 60 640 Précy-Sur-Oise France
Name of manufacturer
Chaux de Bretagne
Address of manufacturer
- 53600 Evron France
Location of manufacturing sites
Chaux de Bretagne site 1 - 53600 Evron France
Name of manufacturer
Chaux de Provence
Address of manufacturer
Ancien Chemin de Martigues 13 160 Châteauneuf Les Martigues France
Location of manufacturing sites
Chaux de Provence site 1 Ancien Chemin de Martigues 13 160 Châteauneuf Les Martigues France
Name of manufacturer
Chaux et Dolomies du Boulonnais
Address of manufacturer
Rue Jules Guesde 62 720 Réty France
Location of manufacturing sites
Chaux et Dolomies du Boulonnais site 1 Rue Jules Guesde 62 720 Réty France
Name of manufacturer
Chaux de la Tour
Address of manufacturer
1 chemin des Chaux de la Tour 13 820 Ensues La Redonne France
Location of manufacturing sites
Chaux de la Tour site 1 1 chemin des Chaux de la Tour 13 820 Ensues La Redonne France
Name of manufacturer
Carrières et Fours à Chaux Dumont Wautier
Address of manufacturer
Rue la Mallieue, 95 B-4470 Saint-Georges-sur-Meuse Belgium
Location of manufacturing sites
Carrières et Fours à Chaux Dumont Wautier site 1 Rue la Mallieue, 95 B-4470 Saint-Georges-sur-Meuse Belgium
Name of manufacturer
Etablissement Leon Lhoist
Address of manufacturer
Usine de On-Jemelle 6900 Marche-en-Famenne Belgium
Location of manufacturing sites
Etablissement Leon Lhoist site 1 Usine de On-Jemelle 6900 Marche-en-Famenne Belgium
Name of manufacturer
Lhoist Bukowa Sp. z o.o.
Address of manufacturer
Bukowa, ul. Osiedlowa 10 29-105 Krasocin Poland
Location of manufacturing sites
Lhoist Bukowa Sp. z o.o. site 1 Bukowa, ul. Osiedlowa 10 29-105 Krasocin Poland
Name of manufacturer
Vápenka Čertovy schody a.s
Address of manufacturer
Tmaň 200 267 21 Tmaň Czechia
Location of manufacturing sites
Vápenka Čertovy schody a.s site 1 Tmaň 200 267 21 Tmaň Czechia
Name of manufacturer
Faxe Kalk
Address of manufacturer
Hovedgaden 13 4654 Faxe Ladeplads Denmark
Location of manufacturing sites
Faxe Kalk site 1 Nordkajen 17 7100 Vejle Denmark
Faxe Kalk site 2 Gl. Strandvej 14 4640 Faxe Denmark
Name of manufacturer
Lhoist France Ouest
Address of manufacturer
15 rue Henri Dagallier 38 100 Grenoble France
Location of manufacturing sites
Lhoist France Ouest site 1 15 rue Henri Dagallier 38 100 Grenoble France
Name of manufacturer
Lusical
Address of manufacturer
Valverde 2025-201 Alcanede Portugal
Location of manufacturing sites
Lusical site 1 Valverde 2025-201 Alcanede Portugal
Name of manufacturer
Société des fours à chaux de Sorcy
Address of manufacturer
Route de Sorcy, B.P.16 55 190 Void France
Location of manufacturing sites
Société des fours à chaux de Sorcy site 1 Route de Sorcy, B.P.16 55 190 Void France
Name of manufacturer
Zakłady Wapiennicze Lhoist S.A.
Address of manufacturer
ul. Wapiennicza 7 46-050 Tarnów Opolski Poland
Location of manufacturing sites
Zakłady Wapiennicze Lhoist S.A. site 1 ul. Fabryczna 22 47-316 Górażdże Poland
Zakłady Wapiennicze Lhoist S.A. site 3 ul. Wapiennicza 7 46-050 Tarnów Opolski Poland
Zakłady Wapiennicze Lhoist S.A. site 2 ul. Bolesława Chrobrego 77B 59-550 Wojcieszów Poland
1.4. Manufacturer(s) of the active substance(s)
Active substance
Calcium oxide/lime/burnt lime/quicklime
Name of manufacturer
Cal Industrial SL
Address of manufacturer
Pedro I 19-21 31 007 Pamplona Spain
Location of manufacturing sites
Cal Industrial SL site 1 Pedro I, 19-21 31 007 Pamplona Spain
Active substance
Calcium oxide/lime/burnt lime/quicklime
Name of manufacturer
CalGov
Address of manufacturer
Carretera Fuente, Apartado 2 41 560 Estepa Spain
Location of manufacturing sites
CalGov site 1 Carretera Fuente, Apartado 2 41 560, Estepa, Spain
Active substance
Calcium oxide/lime/burnt lime/quicklime
Name of manufacturer
Carrières et Chaux Balthazard et Cotte
Address of manufacturer
Rue du Pra Paris 38 360 Sassenage France
Location of manufacturing sites
Carrières et Chaux Balthazard et Cotte site 1 Rue du Pra Paris 38360 Sassenage France
Active substance
Calcium oxide/lime/burnt lime/quicklime
Name of manufacturer
Carrières et fours à chaux de Dugny
Address of manufacturer
B.P.1 55 100 Dugny-sur-Meuse France
Location of manufacturing sites
Carrières et fours à chaux de Dugny site 1 B.P.1, 55 100 Dugny-sur-Meuse France
Active substance
Calcium oxide/lime/burnt lime/quicklime
Name of manufacturer
Chaux de Boran
Address of manufacturer
Route de Boran 60 640 Précy-Sur-Oise France
Location of manufacturing sites
Chaux de Boran site 1 Route de Boran 60640 Précy-Sur-Oise France
Active substance
Calcium oxide/lime/burnt lime/quicklime
Name of manufacturer
Chaux de Provence
Address of manufacturer
Ancien Chemin de Martigues 13160 Châteauneuf Les Martigues France
Location of manufacturing sites
Chaux de Provence site 1 Ancien Chemin de Martigues 13160 Châteauneuf Les Martigues France
Active substance
Calcium oxide/lime/burnt lime/quicklime
Name of manufacturer
Chaux et Dolomies du Boulonnais
Address of manufacturer
Rue Jules Guesde, 62 720 Réty France
Location of manufacturing sites
Chaux et Dolomies du Boulonnais site 1 Rue Jules Guesde, 62 720 Réty France
Active substance
Calcium oxide/lime/burnt lime/quicklime
Name of manufacturer
Chaux de la Tour
Address of manufacturer
1 chemin des Chaux de la Tour 13 820 Ensues La Redonne France
Location of manufacturing sites
Chaux de la Tour site 1 1 chemin des Chaux de la Tour, 13 820 Ensues La Redonne France
Active substance
Calcium oxide/lime/burnt lime/quicklime
Name of manufacturer
Carrières et Fours à Chaux Dumont Wautier
Address of manufacturer
Rue la Mallieue, 95 B-4470 Saint-Georges-sur-Meuse Belgium
Location of manufacturing sites
Carrières et Fours à Chaux Dumont Wautier site 1 Rue la Mallieue, 95, B-4470 Saint-Georges-sur-Meuse, Belgium
Active substance
Calcium oxide/lime/burnt lime/quicklime
Name of manufacturer
Etablissement Leon Lhoist
Address of manufacturer
Usine de On-Jemelle 6900 Marche-en-Famenne Belgium
Location of manufacturing sites
Etablissement Leon Lhoist site 1 Usine de On-Jemelle 6900 Marche-en-Famenne Belgium
Active substance
Calcium oxide/lime/burnt lime/quicklime
Name of manufacturer
Lhoist Bukowa Sp. z o.o
Address of manufacturer
Bukowa, ul. Osiedlowa 10, 29-105 Krasocin Poland
Location of manufacturing sites
Lhoist Bukowa Sp. z o.o site 1 Bukowa, ul. Osiedlowa 10, 29-105 Krasocin Poland
Active substance
Calcium oxide/lime/burnt lime/quicklime
Name of manufacturer
Lhoist France Ouest
Address of manufacturer
15 rue Henri Dagallier, 38 100 Grenoble France
Location of manufacturing sites
Lhoist France Ouest site 1 15 rue Henri Dagallier, 38 100 Grenoble France
Active substance
Calcium oxide/lime/burnt lime/quicklime
Name of manufacturer
Lusical
Address of manufacturer
Valverde 2025-201 Alcanede Portugal
Location of manufacturing sites
Lusical site 1 Valverde 2025-201 Alcanede Portugal
Active substance
Calcium oxide/lime/burnt lime/quicklime
Name of manufacturer
Société des fours à chaux de Sorcy
Address of manufacturer
Route de Sorcy B.P.16 55 190 Void France
Location of manufacturing sites
Société des fours à chaux de Sorcy site 1 Route de Sorcy B.P.16 55 190 Void France
Active substance
Calcium oxide/lime/burnt lime/quicklime
Name of manufacturer
Zakłady Wapiennicze Lhoist S.A.
Address of manufacturer
ul. Wapiennicza 7 46-050 Tarnów Opolski, Poland
Location of manufacturing sites
Zakłady Wapiennicze Lhoist S.A. site 1 ul. Fabryczna 22 47-316 Górażdże Poland
Zakłady Wapiennicze Lhoist S.A. site 2 ul. Wapiennicza 7 46-050 Tarnów Opolski, Poland
Zakłady Wapiennicze Lhoist S.A. site 3 ul. Bolesława Chrobrego 77B 59-550 Wojcieszów Poland
Active substance
Calcium oxide/lime/burnt lime/quicklime
Name of manufacturer
Faxe Kalk
Address of manufacturer
Hovedgaden 13 4654 Faxe Ladeplads Denmark
Location of manufacturing sites
Faxe Kalk site 1 Nordkajen 17 7100 Vejle Denmark
Faxe Kalk site 2 Gl. Strandvej 14 4640 Faxe Denmark
Active substance
Calcium oxide/lime/burnt lime/quicklime
Name of manufacturer
Vápenka Čertovy schody a.s
Address of manufacturer
Tmaň 200 267 21 Tmaň Czechia
Location of manufacturing sites
Vápenka Čertovy schody a.s site 1 Tmaň 200 267 21 Tmaň Czechia
2. PRODUCT COMPOSITION AND FORMULATION
2.1. Qualitative and quantitative information on the composition of the product
Common name
IUPAC name
Function
CAS number
EC number
Content (%)
Calcium oxide/lime/burnt lime/quicklime
active substance
1305-78-8
215-138-9
100
2.2. Type(s) of formulation
DP Dustable powder
3. HAZARD AND PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazard statements
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H318: Causes serious eye damage.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
EUH014: Reacts violently with water.
Precautionary statements
P261: Avoid breathing dust.
P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P321: Specific treatment (see instructions on this label).
P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice.
P362+P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician.
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P312: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P501: Dispose of container to accordance with local regulations.
P405: Store locked up.
4. AUTHORISED USE(S)
4.1. Use description
Table 1.
Disinfection of sewage sludge
Product type
PT02: Disinfectants and algaecides not intended for direct application to humans or animals
Where relevant, an exact description of the authorised use
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Target organism(s) (including development stage)
Scientific name: Bacteria
Common name: Bacteria
Development stage: -
Scientific name: Endoparasites
Common name: Helminth eggs
Development stage: -
Field(s) of use
indoor use
Application method(s)
Method: automatic direct application
Detailed description: The product is dosed into the sewage sludge and mixed by means of a blender. The dry product is mixed by means of a blender. The dry product is mixed with the sewage sludge in an open mixer. The product should be loaded by fully automated processes.
Application rate(s) and frequency
Application rate: 0,15 - 1,5 kg product / kg dry weight of substance; typical dry solid content - 12-25 % in sewage sludge
Dilution (%): - Ready to use (RTU) product
Number and timing of application:
The application rate must be sufficient to maintain a pH of > 12 and a temperature >50°C during the contact time.
Contact time: 24 hours
Category(ies) of users
professional
Pack sizes and packaging material
Bulk powder
Big bags or sacks (with Polypropylene (PP) or Polyethylene (PE) inner layer): 500 - 1 200 kg
4.1.1. Use-specific instructions
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The dose must be sufficient to maintain a pH of > 12 and a temperature >50°C during the 24 hour contact time.
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Application rate : 0,15 – 1,5 kg product / kg dry weight of substrate; typical dry solids content - 12-25% in sewage sludge.
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The ratio may vary between application and treatment plant designs. The user must ensure that the treatment is effective through preliminary laboratory test that guarantee efficacy according to the legislation applicable to each case.
4.1.2. Use-specific risk mitigation measures
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The loading of the product into the treatment unit and the application must be done fully automatically.
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The loading into the treatment unit and the disposal of empty big bags or sacks (500 - 1 200 kg) must be performed using a telehandler (including a closed cabin).
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During the loading of the product and the disposal of empty bags or sacks, wear:
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a respiratory protective equipment (RPE) at least assigned protection factor (APF) 40 (airtight face piece covering eyes, nose, mouth and chin according to European Standard (EN) 149 with a P3 filter or equivalent);
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chemical resistant gloves EN 374 or equivalent (glove material to be specified by the authorisation holder within the product information);
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protective coverall in accordance with EN 13982 or equivalent (coverall material to be specified by the authorisation holder within the product information).
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During the treatment of sewage sludge, the wearing of air-fed or canister RPE specific for ammonia gas in accordance with EN 14387 or equivalent, is recommended in absence of collective management measures to estimate and prevent an exposure greater than the EU occupational exposure limit value (OEL) of 14 mg/m 3 for that gas.
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During the manual handling of treated sewage sludge wear protective gloves in accordance with EN 374 or equivalent and protection coverall in accordance with EN 14126 or equivalent protecting against the intrinsic properties of the sewage sludge.
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The provisions on personal protective equipment are without prejudice to the application of Council Directive 98/24/EC and other Union legislation in the area of health and safety at work.
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See section 6 for the full titles of the EN standards and legislation.
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The cleaning of the treatment unit must be avoided or performed with an automated process with no exposure of the professional.
4.1.3. Where specific to the use, the particulars of likely direct or indirect effects, first aid instructions and emergency measures to protect the environment
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4.1.4. Where specific to the use, the instructions for safe disposal of the product and its packaging
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4.1.5. Where specific to the use, the conditions of storage and shelf-life of the product under normal conditions of storage
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5. GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR USE ( 1 )
5.1. Instructions for use
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Comply with the instructions for use.
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Respect the conditions of use of the product.
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Refer to hygiene plan in place in order to ensure that necessary efficacy level is achieved.
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For outdoor uses, do not apply in the case of rain or wind
5.2. Risk mitigation measures
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Do not let bystanders (including co-workers and children) and pets enter the treatment area during the entire treatment duration (including the loading, the application of the product, the disposal of empty bags or sacks, the required contact time and the subsequent removal of the product and its residues from the ground).
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Use only in a well-ventilated area.
5.3. Particulars of likely direct or indirect effects, first aid instructions and emergency measures to protect the environment
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IF INHALED: Move to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If symptoms: Call 112/ambulance for medical assistance. If no symptoms: Call a POISON CENTRE or a doctor.
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IF SWALLOWED: Immediately rinse mouth. Give something to drink, if exposed person is able to swallow. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call 112/ambulance for medical assistance.
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IF ON SKIN: Immediately wash skin with plenty of water. Thereafter take off all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Continue to wash the skin with water for 15 minutes. Call a POISON CENTER or a doctor.
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IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing for at least 15 minutes. Call 112/ambulance for medical assistance.Information to Healthcare personnel/doctor: The eyes should also be rinsed repeatedly on the way to the doctor if eye exposure to alkaline chemicals (pH > 11), amines and acids like acetic acid or propionic acid.
5.4. Instructions for safe disposal of the product and its packaging
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Do not discharge unused product on the ground, into water courses, into pipes (e.g. sink, toilets) or down the drains.
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Dispose of unused product, its packaging and all other waste, in accordance with local regulations.
5.5. Conditions of storage and shelf-life of the product under normal conditions of storage
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Do not store at a temperature above 30°C.
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Protect from humidity.
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Shelf-life: 15 months.
6. OTHER INFORMATION
Full titles of EN standards and legislation referred to in sections 4.1.2 - 4.4.2:
EN 149 - Respiratory protective devices - Filtering half masks to protect against particles - Requirements, testing, marking;
EN 374 - EN ISO 374-1: 2018: Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms. Part 1: terminology and performance requirements for chemical risks;
EN 13982 - Protective clothing for use against solid particulates - Part 1: Performance requirements for chemical protective clothing providing protection to the full body against airborne solid particulates;
EN 14387 - EN 14387:2021: Respiratory protective devices - Gas filter(s) and combined filter(s) - Requirements, testing, marking;
EN 14126 - BS EN 14126: 2003 - Protective clothing. Performance requirements and tests methods for protective clothing against infective agent;
Council Directive 98/24/EC of 7 April 1998 on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work (fourteenth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) ( OJ L 131, 5.5.1998, p. 11 .)
( 1 ) Instructions for use, risk mitigation measures and other directions for use under this section are valid for any authorised uses.