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Substance Regulatory Obligations

OBL

Biphenyl

EC number: 202-163-5

CAS number: 92-52-4

Last updated: 25/08/2023
ECHA Legislation Regulatory Obligations

Regulatory obligations may exist for this substance under the legislations under ECHA’s remit or for which ECHA has delegated tasks (i.e. REACH, CLP, BPR, PIC, CAD / CMD, WFD, and POPs). Please check the substance Infocard.

Active Implantable Medical Devices Directive-repealed

Active Implantable Medical Devices Directive - Hazardous Substances

This list contains hazardous substances for purposes of Directive 90/385/EEC on active implantable medical devices, particularly as regards Article 3 and Annex I (Essential Requirements). This non-exhaustive database is derived from: Table 3 of Annex VI to CLP, REACH Candidate List of SVHCs, and Directive 2000/54/EC's Annex III (Biological Agents list). Please note that Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices has repealed Directive 90/385/EEC and begun to apply from 26 May 2021. Nevertheless, Article 120 of the Regulation provides for a transitional period allowing medical devices, under specified conditions (e.g., placed on the market prior to 26 May 2021), to continue to comply with the Directive. In accordance with the fourth paragraph of Article 120, this period ends 26 May 2025.

Name CAS EU CLP (1272/2008) EU_BA Directive 2000/54/EC EU REACH: List of SVHC
biphenyl; diphenyl
92-52-4
Eye Irrit. 2; STOT SE 3; Skin Irrit. 2
CAD - Chemical Agents Directive

CAD - Chemical Agents Directive, Article 2(b)(i) - Hazardous Agents

This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory based on the list of substances with harmonised classification and labelling (i.e., Table 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation 1272/2008/EC). While the harmonised list covers many hazardous substances, others not listed may also meet the classification criteria in accordance with the CLP Regulation.

Name CAS
biphenyl; diphenyl
92-52-4
Construction Products Regulation

Construction Product Regulation - Annex I (3) - Hazardous Substances

This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory of substances taken from: (1) Table 3 of Annex VI to CLP; (2) the Candidate List of SVHCs; (3) Annex XIV of REACH (Authorisation List); (4) Annex XVII of REACH (Restrictions List); (5) F-gases subject to emission limits/reporting per Regulation 517/2014/EU; and (6) volatile organic compounds (VOCs) listed in the Ambient Air Directive 2008/50/EC. The basis of the list is Annex I(3) of the Construction Products Regulation 305/2011/EC, which stipulates that construction works must not have a high impact on human health or the environment as a result of: giving off toxic gas; emissions of dangerous substances, volatile organic compounds (VOC), greenhouse gases or dangerous particles into indoor or outdoor air; release of dangerous substances into drinking water, ground water, marine waters, surface waters or soil.

Name CAS EU CLP (1272/2008) EU REACH: Annex XIV EU REACH: List of SVHC EU REACH: Annex XVII EU FGG (517/2014) EU VOC (2008/50)
biphenyl; diphenyl
92-52-4
yes

Construction Product Regulation - Article 6(5) - SDS and Declaration

This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory of substances originating from: (1) Table 3 of Annex VI to CLP (i.e., the list of harmonised substances); (2) the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs); and REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List). This list is compiled on the basis of Article 6(5) of Regulation 305/2011/EC on Marketing of Construction Products. This provision requires SDSs and information on hazardous substances (i.e., SVHCs) contained in construction products be provided with the declaration of performance.

Name CAS EU REACH: Annex XIV EU REACH: List of SVHC
biphenyl; diphenyl
92-52-4
End-of-Life Vehicles Directive

End-of-Life Vehicles Directive - Hazardous Substances

This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory of hazardous substances as defined by Article 2(11) of the End-of-Life Vehicles Directive 2000/53/EC. It is based on the relevant subset of substances with harmonised classification listed in Table 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation 1272/2008/EC.

Name CAS EU CLP (1272/2008)
biphenyl; diphenyl
92-52-4
Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1
EU Ecolabel Regulation

Ecolabel - Restrictions for Hazardous Substances/Mixtures

This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory of substances based on the list of hazardous substances with harmonised classification and labelling (i.e. Table 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation), and the Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHCs). Pursuant to Article 6(6) of the EU Ecolabel Regulation, the ecolabel must not be awarded to goods containing substances or mixtures classified according to the CLP as toxic; hazardous to the environment; and carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction (CMRs). Nor are products allowed the ecolabel award when they contain SVHCs (per Article 57 of REACH). While the CLP's harmonised list contains many such substances, other ones not listed in Table 3 may also meet the criteria specified for classification under the CLP.

Name CAS Restriction(s) Expressed As Table 3 of Annex VI to CLP EU REACH: List of SVHC Physical form Substance Description  
biphenyl; diphenyl
92-52-4
yes
Details
General Product Safety Directive

General Product Safety Directive - Hazardous Substances

This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory of substances that fall within the European Union's hazardous substance definitions, as provided on: (1) Table 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation 1272/2008/EC; (2) Annex III of Directive 2000/54/EC (Biological Agents); Candidate List of SVHCs; and REACH Annexes XIV and XVII (Authorisation and Restriction lists). They can be considered hazardous for purposes of the General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC.

Name CAS EU CLP (1272/2008) EU REACH: Annex XIV EU REACH: List of SVHC EU REACH: Annex XVII EU_BA Directive 2000/54/EC
biphenyl; diphenyl
92-52-4
yes
In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Directive-repealed

In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Directive - Hazardous Substances

This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory of hazardous substances for purposes of essential requirements (Article 3 and Annex I) for general safety, design, manufacture and hazard communication of in vitro diagnostic medical devices. It is derived from: Table 3 of Annex VI to CLP, REACH Candidate List of SVHCs, and Directive 2000/54/EC's Annex III (Biological Agents list). Note that Regulation 2017/746/EU on in vitro diagnostic medical devices was published in the EU Official Journal on 5 May 2017. With few exceptions specified in Articles 112 and 113 of this Regulation, Directive 98/79/EC is repealed, and the rules pursuant to 2017/746/EU apply, from 26 May 2022.

Name CAS EU CLP (1272/2008) EU_BA Directive 2000/54/EC EU REACH: List of SVHC
biphenyl; diphenyl
92-52-4
Eye Irrit. 2; STOT SE 3; Skin Irrit. 2
In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation

In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation - Hazardous Substances

This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory of hazardous substances for purposes of Regulation (EU) 2017/746, including Chap. 2 (Placing on the market and putting into service) and Annex I (General Safety and Performance Requirements). It is derived from: Table 3 of Annex VI to CLP, REACH Candidate List of SVHCs, and Directive 2000/54/EC's Annex III (Biological Agents list).

EU CLP (1272/2008) EU_BA Directive 2000/54/EC EU REACH: List of SVHC  
Eye Irrit. 2; STOT SE 3; Skin Irrit. 2
Details
Marine Environmental Policy Framework Directive

Marine Environmental Policy Framework Directive - Hazardous Substances

This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory of hazardous substances for purposes of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, especially as it concerns Art. 3(8), and Annexes I and III. The listed substances meet the European Union's definitions as hazardous, as provided on: (1) Table 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation (1272/2008/EC); (2) Annex III of Directive 2000/54/EC (Biological Agents); Candidate List of SVHCs; and REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List).

Name CAS EU CLP (1272/2008) EU REACH: List of SVHC EU_BA Directive 2000/54/EC EU REACH: Annex XIV
biphenyl; diphenyl
92-52-4
yes
Medical Devices Directive-repealed

Medical Devices Directive - Hazardous Substances

This list contains hazardous substances in accordance with the Medical Devices Directive's (MDD) design and construction requirements pursuant to Annex I, Part II (7) & (8) (i.e., chemical, physical and biological properties; and infection and microbial contamination). Specifically, the non-exhaustive database is derived from: Table 3 of Annex VI to CLP, REACH Candidate List of SVHCs, and Directive 2000/54/EC's Annex III (Biological Agents list). Please note that Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices has repealed Directive 93/42/EEC and begun to apply from 26 May 2021. Nevertheless, Article 120 of the Regulation provides for a transitional period allowing medical devices, under specified conditions (e.g., placed on the market prior to 26 May 2021), to continue to comply with the Directive. In accordance with the fourth paragraph of Article 120, this period ends 26 May 2025.

Name CAS EU CLP (1272/2008) EU_BA Directive 2000/54/EC EU REACH: List of SVHC
biphenyl; diphenyl
92-52-4
Eye Irrit. 2; STOT SE 3; Skin Irrit. 2
Medical Devices Regulation

Medical Devices Regulation - Hazardous Substances

This list contains hazardous substances for purposes of the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR), based on the legislation's Annex I general safety and performance requirements, including for chemical, physical and biological properties. Specifically, the non-exhaustive database is derived from: Table 3 of Annex VI to CLP, REACH Candidate List of SVHCs, and Directive 2000/54/EC's Annex III (Biological Agents list).

EU CLP (1272/2008) EU REACH: List of SVHC EU_BA Directive 2000/54/EC  
Eye Irrit. 2; STOT SE 3; Skin Irrit. 2
Details
Pesticide Residues Regulation

Annexes II, III, IV, VII - Defined & Temporary Maximum Residue Levels

This list contains the maximum residue level (MRLs) entries as listed in the following annexes of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC: (1) Annex II: Maximum Residue Levels; (2) Annex III: Temporary MRLs; (3) Annex IV: Active Substances for Which No MRLs Are Required; and (4) Annex VII: Active Substance/Product Combinations.

Name CAS Annex No. Product Name Category CodeNumber Category Group/SubGroup CodeNumber Group/SubGroup MRL  
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Apples
Loquats/Japanese medlars
Medlars
Other pome fruits
Pears
Quinces
0100000
Fruits, fresh or frozen and Tree nuts
0130000
Pome fruits
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Cinnamon
Other bark spices
0800000
Spices
0830000
Bark spices
0.05 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Other flower pistil spices
Saffron
0800000
Spices
0860000
Flower pistil spices
0.05 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Chamomile
Ginseng (Siberian ginseng)
Hibiscus/roselle
Jasmine
leaves and herbs
Lime/linden
Other Herbal infusions from flowers
Other Herbal infusions from roots
Rose
Valerian
0600000
Teas, Coffee, Herbal Infusions, Cocoa and Carobs
0630000
Herbal infusions from
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Beans (Species listed with code numbers 0260010-xxx, dried seeds, except soyabeans/edamame)
Lentils
Lupins/lupini beans
Other pulses
Peas
0300000
Pulses
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
American persimmons/Virginia kaki
Avocados
Bananas
Breadfruits
Carambolas
Cherimoyas
Dates
Durians
edible peel
Figs
Granate apples/pomegranates
Guavas
inedible peel, large
inedible peel, small
Jambuls/jambolans
Kaki/Japanese persimmons
Kiwi fruits (green, red, yellow)
Kumquats
Litchis/lychees
Mangoes
Other edible peel
Other inedible peel, large
Other inedible peel, small
Papayas
Passionfruits/maracujas
Pineapples
Prickly pears/cactus fruits
Soursops/guanabanas
Star apples/cainitos
Table olives
0100000
Fruits, fresh or frozen and Tree nuts
0160000
Miscellaneous fruits
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Aubergines/eggplants
Courgettes
Cucumbers
cucurbits with edible peel
cucurbits with inedible peel
Gherkins (Bur gherkins)
Melons
Okra/lady's fingers
Other cucurbits with edible peel
Other cucurbits with inedible peel
other fruiting vegetables
Other solanaceae and malvaceae
Pumpkins
Solanaceae and Malvaceae
sweet corn (Baby corn)
Sweet peppers/bell peppers
Tomatoes
Watermelons
0200000
Vegetables, fresh or frozen
0230000
Fruiting vegetables
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Anise/aniseed
Black caraway/black cumin (Nigella)
Celery (Angelica, Lovage)
Coriander
Cumin
Dill
Fennel
Fenugreek
Other seed spices
0800000
Spices
0810000
Seed spices
0.05 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Garlic (Twistedleaf garlic)
Onions
Other bulb vegetables
Shallots
Spring onions/green onions and Welsh onions
0200000
Vegetables, fresh or frozen
0220000
Bulb vegetables
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
flowers
Herbal infusions from parts of the plant not explicitly defined
Other Herbal infusions from leaves and herbs
Rooibos
roots
Strawberry
0600000
Teas, Coffee, Herbal Infusions, Cocoa and Carobs
0630000
Herbal infusions from
0.05 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Nutmeg
0800000
Spices
0810000
Seed spices
1 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Beans (with pods)
Beans (without pods)
Lentils
Other legume vegetables
Peas (with pods)
Peas (without pods)
0200000
Vegetables, fresh or frozen
0260000
Legume vegetables
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Apricots
Cherries (sweet)
Other stone fruits
Peaches
Plums
0100000
Fruits, fresh or frozen and Tree nuts
0140000
Stone fruits
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Cattle
Goat
Horse
Other milk
Sheep (Mouflon (farmed))
1000000
Products of animal origin - Terrestrial animals
1020000
Milk
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Almonds
Brazil nuts
Cashew nuts
Chestnuts
Coconuts
Hazelnuts/cobnuts
Macadamias
Other tree nuts
Pecans
Pine nut kernels
Pistachios
Walnuts
0100000
Fruits, fresh or frozen and Tree nuts
0120000
Tree nuts
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Asparagus (Hop sprouts)
Bamboo shoots
Cardoons (Borage stems)
Celeries
Florence fennels
Globe artichokes
Leeks
Other stem vegetables
Palm hearts
Rhubarbs
0200000
Vegetables, fresh or frozen
0270000
Stem vegetables
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Borage seeds
Castor beans
Cotton seeds
Gold of pleasure seeds
Hemp seeds
Kapok
Linseeds
Mustard seeds
Oil fruits
Oil palms fruits
Oil palms kernels
Oilseeds
Olives for oil production
Other oil fruits
Other oilseeds
Peanuts/groundnuts
Poppy seeds
Pumpkin seeds
Rapeseeds/canola seeds
Safflower seeds
Sesame seeds
Soyabeans
Sunflower seeds
0400000
Oilseeds and oil fruits
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Mate/maté
0600000
Teas, Coffee, Herbal Infusions, Cocoa and Carobs
0630000
Herbal infusions from
0.5 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
herbs and edible flowers
0200000
Vegetables, fresh or frozen
0250000
Leaf vegetables, herbs and edible flowers
0.1 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Baby leaf crops (including brassica species)
Basil and edible flowers
Celery leaves
Chards/beet leaves
Chervil
Chives
Cresses and other sprouts and shoots
Escaroles/broad-leaved endives
grape leaves and similar species
Lamb's lettuces/corn salads
Land cresses
Laurel/bay leaves
Lettuces
lettuces and salad plants
Other herbs and edible flowers
Other lettuces and salad plants
Other spinaches and similar leaves
Parsley (Root parsley leaves)
Purslanes
Red mustards
Roman rocket/rucola (Wall rocket)
Rosemary
Sage
Spinaches
spinaches and similar leaves
Tarragon
Thyme
watercresses
witloofs/Belgian endives
0200000
Vegetables, fresh or frozen
0250000
Leaf vegetables, herbs and edible flowers
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Grapefruits
Lemons
Limes
Mandarins
Oranges
Other citrus fruits
0100000
Fruits, fresh or frozen and Tree nuts
0110000
Citrus fruits
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Chicken
Duck
Geese
Other birds eggs
Quail
1000000
Products of animal origin - Terrestrial animals
1030000
Birds eggs
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Allspice/pimento
Caraway (Ajowan)
Cardamom (Marjoram, Star anise)
Juniper berry
Other fruit spices
Peppercorn
Sichuan pepper
Tamarind
Vanilla
0800000
Spices
0820000
Fruit spices
0.05 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Mace
0800000
Spices
0870000
Aril spices
1 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Capers
Cloves
Other bud spices
0800000
Spices
0850000
Bud spices
0.05 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Other aril spices
0800000
Spices
0870000
Aril spices
0.05 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Rose hips
0100000
Fruits, fresh or frozen and Tree nuts
0150000
Berries and small fruits
0.02 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Ginger
Horseradish
Liquorice
Other root and rhizome spices
Turmeric/curcuma
0800000
Spices
0840000
Root and rhizome spices
0.05 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Barley
Buckwheat and other pseudocereals
Common millet/proso millet
Maize/corn
Oat
Other cereals
Rice
Rye
Sorghum
Wheat
0500000
Cereals
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Chicory roots
Other sugar plants
Sugar beet roots
Sugar canes
0900000
Sugar plants
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
bovine
Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)
equine
Fat
Goat
Kidney
Liver
Muscle
Other commodities from bovine
Other commodities from equine
Other commodities from goat
Other commodities from other farmed terrestrial animals
Other commodities from poultry
Other commodities from sheep
Other commodities from swine
other farmed terrestrial animals
poultry
Sheep (Mouflon (farmed))
swine (Wild boar (farmed))
1000000
Products of animal origin - Terrestrial animals
1010000
Commodities
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cauliflowers
Chinese cabbages/pe-tsai
flowering brassica
head brassica
Head cabbages
Kales
kohlrabies
leafy brassica
Other flowering brassica
Other head brassica
Other leafy brassica
0200000
Vegetables, fresh or frozen
0240000
Brassica vegetables (excluding brassica roots and brassica baby leaf crops)
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Cultivated fungi
Mosses and lichens
Wild fungi
0200000
Vegetables, fresh or frozen
0280000
Fungi, mosses and lichens
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Arrowroots
Beetroots
Carrots
Cassava roots/manioc
Celeriacs/turnip rooted celeries
Horseradishes
Jerusalem artichokes
Other root and tuber vegetables except sugar beets
Other tropical root and tuber vegetables
Parsley roots/Hamburg roots parsley
Parsnips
potatoes (Andigena)
Radishes
Salsifies
Swedes/rutabagas
Sweet potatoes
tropical root and tuber vegetables
Turnips )
Yams
0200000
Vegetables, fresh or frozen
0210000
Root and tuber vegetables
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Biphenyl
92-52-4
Annex III, Part A
Azaroles/Mediterranean medlars
Blackberries
Blueberries
cane fruits
Cranberries
Currants (black, red and white)
Dewberries
Elderberries
Gooseberries (green, red and yellow)
grapes
Mulberries (black and white)
Other cane fruits
Other small fruits and berries
Raspberries (red and yellow)
strawberries
Table grapes
Wine grapes
0100000
Fruits, fresh or frozen and Tree nuts
0150000
Berries and small fruits
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Safety and Health of Workers at Work Directive

Safety and Health of Workers at Work Directive - Hazardous Substances

This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory of substances that fall within the scope of the European Union's definition of hazardous chemical and biological substances, as provided on: (1) Table 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation 1272/2008/EC; and (2) Annex III of Directive 2000/54/EC (Biological Agents). The EU's Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Framework Directive 89/391/EEC applies to risks arising from chemical, physical and biological agents at the workplace.

Name CAS EU CLP (1272/2008) EU_BA Directive 2000/54/EC
biphenyl; diphenyl
92-52-4
Eye Irrit. 2; STOT SE 3; Skin Irrit. 2
Safety and/or Health Signs at Work Directive

Workplace Signs - minimum requirements & signs on containers and pipes

This list contains hazardous substances based on Table 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation 1272/2008/EC. According to the annexes to Directive 92/58/EEC, storage areas and containers containing chemical substances or mixtures that are classified as hazardous according to the CLP Regulation must be duly marked and/or labeled. Directive 92/58/EEC requires employers to ensure proper signage is posted in areas where hazards cannot be avoided or reduced.

Name EC Number CAS Index Sustance Description Danger Symbols Restriction Physical form  
biphenyl; diphenyl
202-163-5
92-52-4
601-042-00-8
Exclamation mark
Details
WFD - Waste Framework Directive

Waste Framework Directive, Annex III - Waste - Hazardous Properties

This list contains substances that have been assigned hazard property (HP) waste codes 1-15, as defined in terms of the hazard class and category, hazard (H) statement, and/or concentration limits provided in Annex III of the Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC. The classifications of the substances listed in the list are based on their harmonised classifications per Table 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation 1272/2008/EC.

Name EC Number CAS EU CLP (1272/2008) HP Code Index
biphenyl; diphenyl
202-163-5
92-52-4
STOT SE 3
Skin Irrit. 2
Aquatic Acute 1
Aquatic Chronic 1
HP5 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT)/Aspiration Toxicity: waste which can cause specific target organ toxicity either from a single or repeated exposure, or which cause acute toxic effects following aspiration.
HP4 Irritant — skin irritation and eye damage: waste which on application can cause skin irritation or damage to the eye.
HP14 Ecotoxic: waste which presents or may present immediate or delayed risks for one or more sectors of the environment.
601-042-00-8