Version 14.3 (03/20/2024)

IMDS Release 14.3 Enhancements

With the rollout of the updated IMDS-a2 Version 14.3 on 20th March 2024, the following IMDS enhancements are implemented:

Functional Changes

1. Source of Material: Allow bio-based content for Classification 7.1
2. MDS Report: New recipient fields
3. MDS Tree Search: New search types
4. MDS Analysis: Display Classification for Materials
5. Polymer Material Wizard: New options for flame retardants and plasticizers
6. MDS Copy: Dialog to update referenced versions

Check Changes

7. MDS Check: Display top-level supplier and MDS
8. MDS Check: Only check entered ranges of mechanical recyclate

Detailed information on these enhancements is available in the Release Notes IMDS Release 14.3.

Furthermore, the following a2-specific enhancements are provided with this Release:

• Examiner and MDS check results will contain information about MDS supplier.
• An enhanced Tree search searches the tree for all analysis types supported in the Where-Used Analysis and the Analysis&Reporting module
• Two new checks are available:

1. Check number 42 "Deviation Compliance Check" - Check for recommendation compliance of weights.
2. Check number 43 "Extended ELV Heavy Metal Check (multiple)" - Check to support individual thresholds per application id defined in an Excel Spreadsheet.