The Korean Existing Chemicals List (KECL) is jointly compiled by the Minister of Environment in consultation with the Minister of Labor. KECL contains the following substances: (1) Chemical substances which were distributed in South Korea for commercial purposes before February 2, 1991; (2) Chemical substances announced by the Minister of Environment because hazard reviews have been conducted pursuant to the former Toxic Chemicals Control Act after February 2, 1991. If a substance is an existing chemical substance, you can usually find its KE number. However, some substances may not have its KE number but are classified as toxic chemicals.

Korea Liste der vorhandenen Chemikalien (KECL)