Bioethanol, fuel paste and lamp oils

Which obligations apply to bioethanol and fuel paste?

Bioethanol and most fuel pastes are classified as flammable liquids (usually H225). This means full CLP labelling, a safety data sheet and a poison centre notification with UFI code before they may be sold in the EU. Consumer products have additional special rules.

The most important requirements

• Tactile warning of danger: mandatory for flammable liquids of category 1 and 2 supplied to consumers.
• Methanol: denatured ethanol for consumers must not contain 0.6 % methanol or more (REACH Annex XVII entry 69). From 3 % methanol a child-resistant fastening would also be required.
• Denaturants influence the classification, for example for eye irritation. We check the exact composition.
• Lamp oils and barbecue lighter fluids: if the liquid is classified as an aspiration hazard (H304), it must not be coloured or perfumed for decorative lamps, and special statements on the packaging apply (REACH Annex XVII entry 3).

What we do for you

Service	Result
Classification under CLP	checked classification including denaturing
Label and special rules	print-ready label text
UFI code and poison centre notification	notification for all target countries
Safety data sheet	for retailers, catering and industry

As of: October 2026 · Timo Lieske, TL Compliance

Other product types

• Construction chemicals, adhesives and sealants
• Mosquito repellent and other biocidal products
• E-liquids, vapes and pods
• Scented candles and candles
• Air fresheners, reed diffusers and car fragrances
• Detergents and cleaning products

Other services

• UFI code and poison centre notification
• Safety data sheets
• CLP labels
• Biocidal products
• EU-CEG notification
• Product compliance advice