To ensure that Plastica is complying with current legislation and our commitment to selling chemicals responsibly, we require anyone who is looking to purchase the below listed product code to have filled out a “business to business chemical form” to include their company details and named persons authorised to order on behalf of the company. If you are a sole trader, we will also need a copy of photographic ID for all persons listed.
This will be held on file for 18 months in accordance with GDPR, at which point we will contact you to check if the details are still valid. In the meantime, if anything changes, just complete a new form with the updated information and resend it to us, and we will update your account. The following products listed within our catalogue carry restrictions of sale:
| Code | Description | Falls under which act | Professional use (B2B) | Personal use (B2C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCH504 | 5ltr Relax Pool Total Alkalinity Reducer contains 10% Hydrochloric acid | Explosive | Reportable | Regulated |
| RCH510/RCH510P | 10% Hydrochloric Acid | Explosive | Reportable | Regulated |
| RCH532/RCH532P | 32% Hydrochloric Acid | Explosive | Reportable | Regulated |
| RCH909/RCH909P | 15% Sulphuric Acid | Explosive | Reportable | Regulated |
| RCH127/RCH127P | 10ltr Relax Liquid Shock 14/15% | Poison | Reportable | Reportable |
| RCH128 | 20ltr Relax Liquid Shock 14/15% | Poison | Reportable | Reportable |
| RCH129 | 20ltr Relax Liquid Shock 14/15% | Poison | Reportable | Reportable |
| OLC147/RSPA34 | Instant Cartridge Filter Cleaner (Spray) it contains potassium hydroxide | Poison | Reportable | Reportable |
| RCH098 | Multi Stain Remover contains Oxalic acid | Poison | Reportable | Reportable |
| OLC049/RCH049 | Tile & Liner Cleaner contains Phosphoric acid | Explosive | Reportable | Reportable |
| OLC050/RCH050 | Tile & Liner Cleaner contains Phosphoric acid | Explosive | Reportable | Reportable |
| PCHB9025 | 12% Hydrogen Peroxide | Explosive | Reportable | Regulated |
Offensive Weapons Act
The Offensive Weapons Act May 2019 brought in tough new measures that strengthen law enforcement’s response to violent crime. The Act also addresses the issue of “acid attacks” using corrosive substances (some of which are used in the pool and spa industry). This information aims to outline what is in the Act and how our industry can prepare for the changes that are now in place. The measures within the Offensive Weapons Act are designed to provide greater protection for the public and communities and deliver on the government’s commitment to tackle serious violence and provide law enforcement with the powers they need to keep the public safe. The relevant parts of the Act in relation to the pool and spa industry have created:
- A criminal offence of selling (remotely, online and over the counter) a corrosive product to a person under the age of 18 – the substances and concentration levels of what constitutes a corrosive product are set out in the Act.
- A criminal offence of possessing a corrosive substance in a public place – there is a defence of possessing the corrosive substance for good reason.
- Criminal offences prohibiting the delivery of corrosive products to a residential address or “locker” for collection.
- Criminal offences on delivery companies of delivering a corrosive product on behalf of a seller based outside the United Kingdom to a person under 18.
- Delivered goods must be marked accordingly and only delivered “into the hands” of a person aged 18 or over. The relevant substances (and concentrations) are included in the table opposite:
| Relevant substances included in the Offensive Weapons Act | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name of the substance | Chemical Abstracts Service Registry number (CAS RN) | Limit Value |
| Caustic acid | CAS RN 1310-73-2 | 12% w/w |
| Hydrochloric acid | CAS RN 7647-01-0 | 10% w/w |
| Nitric acid | CAS RN 7697-38-2 | 3% w/w |
| Phosphoric acid | CAS RN 7664-38-2 | 70% w/w |
| Sodium Hypochlorite | CAS RN 7681-52-9 | 10% w/w |
| Sulfuric acid | CAS RN 7664-93-9 | 15% w/w |
Further information on the Offensive Weapons Act can be found at: https://plastica.uk/offensive-weapons-act
The Home Office have developed materials about selling chemicals responsibly under the heading of “Protect UK”, including leaflets and a helpful video: https://plastica.uk/selling-chemicals-responsibly
Any suspicious transactions (B2C and B2B) of “Regulated” substances and/or “Reportable” substances must be reported as a legal requirement. It is also a legal requirement to report any significant loss or theft of reportable and regulated chemicals, making it clear that it is a Reportable/Regulated substance under the EPP Act.
Please make your report using the following methods (in priority order):
- Online: Report suspicious chemical activity service https://plastica.uk/explosives-precursors-poisons
- Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
- Phone: 0800 789321
If you have concerns about a purchase or loss or theft of a non-listed chemical and its potential use – you can contact the chemical reporting team in the Home Office to discuss you concerns: [email protected]
