This part of IEC 62474@ which is a Technical Report@ is a guidance document to help organizations that create tools for material data exchange and organizations that submit and receive material declarations to properly implement IEC 62474. IEC 62474 specifies the procedure@ content@ and form relating to material declarations for products of companies operating in and supplying the electrotechnical industry. This Technical Report: ? illustrates the flexibility and functionality of IEC 62474 using examples@ ? supports organizations that create software to exchange substance and material data@ ? supports users that submit and receive material declarations@ and ? is designed to support consistent implementation of IEC 62474. Clause 3 summarizes industry needs for material information and business benefits related to IEC 62474. Clause 4 provides case studies that describe the functionality of IEC 62474. Clause 5 provides detailed representations and XML files for the material declaration case studies included in Clause 4.