The use map gives an overview of the common uses in a sector arranged by life cycle stage. Each use is described by a use name and some market information. A use consists of a number of contributing activities which are also listed.

For each contributing activity, a link is provided to the corresponding exposure assessment input (SWED, SCED or SPERC). The input includes the conditions of use and risk management measures. The conditions and risk management measures should be used when performing an exposure assessment for this contributing activity (See dropdown sections beneath on SWEDs, SPERCs and SCEDs.)

SWEDs inform on operational conditions and risk management measures for activities by workers. Registrants can use the information as an input to their exposure assessments. The SWED template includes CoU applicable to the most frequently used workers' exposure assessment tools ECETOC TRA v3 , ART v.1.5, Stoffenmanager v.8 , Mease 2  and EMKG-Expo tool-v 2.0 (See Harmonised set of conditions of use). SWEDs include suitable standard phrases that help registrants effectively communicate the exposure scenarios attached to the safety data sheet to the downstream user.

SPERCs inform on operational conditions and risk management measures and the corresponding release factors to water, air, soil and waste. Registrants can use the information as an input to their environmental exposure assessments. SPERCs include suitable standard phrases that help the registrant communicate effectively with the downstream user.

SCEDs inform on conditions of use for substances in consumer products. This includes information on the design of a consumer product type (e.g. package size and design) and information on the habits and practices of how consumers actually use the products. Registrants can use the information as an input to their exposure assessments. SCEDs include suitable standard phrases that help the registrant to communicate effectively with the downstream user.