The Metals Classification Tool (MECLAS) is a unique web-enabled tool that provides updated classification for complex materials in the metals sector. These materials often contain a variety of different metals, compounds, and minerals, and require extensive reference data sets for physico-chemical, toxicity, and ecotoxicity analysis. MECLAS offers a multi-tiered approach, allowing for progressive refinement of classification based on speciation, specific mineral content, and the availability of test data for the specific complex material being analyzed.
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The MECLAS tool is a collaborative effort between EUROMETAUX and ARCHE Consulting.
To use the tool, a license is required. Users must register at the MECLAS website to obtain a login account, which grants access to the tool and all supporting information.