List of Undesirable Substances, Danish Environmental Protection Agency

Product groups:	Epoxy products
	Lubricant oils/products
	Ancillary substances in pesticides

Reason for selection:	Political goal of phase-out before 2000

	Problematical substances in the waste cycle (nonylphenol) (Adverse effects in the aquatic environment).

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on these substances.

	Restrictions on these substances are desired because of their concentrations found in, and their impact on, the environment in connection with the use of residuals, such as slags, compost and sludge.

Classification:	Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use:

	Quality criteria/limit values: /36/

	Working environment:

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Mapping the occurrence and fate of a selected substance (nonylphenol) in all media of the environment within a geographically demarcated area. National Environmental Research Institute project on substances alien to the environment. Expected date of completion: 2000.

	Study of long-term effects in sludge and a study of absorption of the substance by plants from sludge (nonylphenol). Sludge project at VKI (a Danish institute for the water environment) and Risų. Expected date of completion: 1998.

	Action plan for phase-out expected to be ready during 1998.

Activities, ctd.	Nonylphenol is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment in the following media: waste water, sludge, rainwater, selected industrial effluents, surface groundwater, groundwater, lakes, watercourses and marine areas.

	Octylphenol is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge, rainwater and selected industrial effluents.

	Nonylphenol is undergoing risk assessment in the EU, including assessment of how this substance should be classified. Reporting state: England.

Alkylphenol ethoxylates

e.g. nonylphenol ethoxylate, octylphenol ethoxylate

Product groups:	Surfactants in detergents
	Paints and varnishes
	Cosmetics
	Ancillary substances in pesticides

Reason for selection:	Political goal of phase-out before 2000.

	Problematical substances in the waste cycle (nonylphenol ethoxylate) (Hazardous to the aquatic environment).

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on these substances.

	Restrictions on these substances are desired because of their concentrations found in, and their impact on, the environment in connection with the use of residuals, such as slags, compost and sludge.

Classification /37/:	Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /15/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /36/

	Working environment: /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Statutory Order on prohibition of use in detergents and cleaning products has been through a hearing. Notification has been sent to the EU.

	Mapping the occurrence and fate of a selected substance (nonylphenol ethoxylate) in all media of the environment within a geographically demarcated area. National Environmental Research Institute project on substances alien to the environment. Expected date of completion: 2000.

	Action plan for phase-out expected to be ready during 1998.

Activities, ctd.	Nonylphenol ethoxylate is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge, rainwater, selected industrial effluents, surface groundwater, groundwater, lakes and watercourses.

	Octylphenol ethoxylate is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge, rainwater and selected industrial effluents.

	To be assessed further with a view to classification.

3-Aminomethyl-3,5,5-trimethyl cyclohexylamine

CAS No. 2855-13-2 / EINECS No. 220-666-8

(Isophorone diamine)

Product groups:	Hardeners
	Paints and varnishes

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification.

Classification /37/:	Harmful to the health (R21/22), corrosive (R34), sensitising (R43) and harmful to the environment (R52/53).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use:

	Quality criteria/limit values:

	Working environment: /2/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

Arsenic and arsenic compounds

Product groups:	Impregnated wood

Reason for selection:	Problematical substances in the waste cycle.

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on these substances.

	Restrictions on these substances are desired because of their concentrations found in, and their impact on, the environment in connection with the use of residuals, such as slags, compost and sludge.

Classification /37/:	Arsenic: toxic (R23/25)

	Arsenic compounds, with the exception of those mentioned below: toxic (R23/25) in concentrations of equal to or greater than 0.2%. Harmful to the health down to 0.1%.

	Arsenic pentoxide: carcinogenic (Carc1; R45) and toxic (R23/25).

	Arsenic acid and its salts: carcinogenic (Carc1; R45) and toxic (R23/25).

	Arsenic trioxide: carcinogenic (Carc1; R45), very toxic (R28) and corrosive (R34).

	Arsine: very toxic (R28), harmful to the health (R48/20), extremely flammable (R12) and hazardous to environment (R50/53).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /13/, /34/, /35/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/, /18/, /19/, /39/, /43/, /44/

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Prohibition of the importation, sale and use of wood impregnated with chemical substances or products containing arsenic compounds.
	Ministry of Environment and Energy Statutory Order No. 811 of 30 October 1997.

	The intention is to sort products containing these substances out of the waste stream with a view to special waste treatment.

Activities, ctd.	Arsenic is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge, rainwater, selected industrial effluents, surface groundwater, groundwater, lakes, watercourses and air.

	Prohibition or restrictions on the use of arsenic acid are being considered in the EU.

	Arsenic and arsenic compounds, with the exception of arsine, are undergoing classification as environmental hazards in the EU.

Azo dyes, selected

Group 1: selected substances which split off carcinogenic arylamines

Group 2: selected substances which are hazardous to the aquatic environment

CAS Nos.:	Group 1:
	Substances which split off carcinogenic arylamines.

	Group 2:
	C.I. pigment red 3 (CAS No. 2425-85-6)
	C.I. pigment orange 5 (CAS No. 3468-63-1)
	C.I. pigment yellow 13 (CAS No. 5102-83-0)
	C.I. pigment red 53, barium salt (2:1) (CAS No. 5160-02-1)
	C.I. pigment yellow 14 (CAS No. 5468-75-7)
	C.I. pigment yellow 83 (CAS No. 5567-15-7)
	C.I. pigment red 12 (CAS No. 6410-32-8)
	C.I. pigment yellow 3 (CAS No. 6486-23-3)
	C.I. pigment orange 36 (CAS No. 12236-62-3)
	C.I. pigment yellow 98 (CAS No. 32432-45-4)

Product groups:	Textiles
	Paints and varnishes
	Printing inks

Reason for selection:	Group 1: restrictions are desired because of the risk of conversion to carcinogenic arylamines.

	Group 2: systematically selected on basis of PC calculations (Harmful to aquatic environment).

Goals:	Group 1:

	High priority is assigned to special action on these substances.

	Restrictions on these substances are desired because of their harmful effects on the health.

Classification /37/:	Direct brown 95 (CAS No. 16071-86-6 / EINECS No. 240-221-1): Carcinogenic (Carc2; R45).

	Benzidine-based azo dyes (Index No. 611-024-00-1), with the following exceptions: carcinogenic (Carc2; R45).

Classification, ctd.	C.I. Direct black 38 (CAS No. 1937-37-7 / Index No. 611-025-00-7),
	C.I. Direct blue 6 (CAS No. 2602-46-2 / Index No. 611-026-00-2),
	C.I. Direct red 28 (CAS No. 573-58-0 / Index No. 611-027-00-8): carcinogenic (Carc2; R45) and toxic to reproduction (Rep3; R63).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /34/, /35/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values:

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Group 1: assessment of cancer risk and possible proposal for regulation are in progress.

	Group 1: prohibitions or restrictions on use are being considered in the EU (because of cancer risk).

	Group 2: updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	Group 2: to be further assessed with a view to classification.

	Groups 1 & 2: project for mapping azo dyes. Environmental and health aspects, consumption, use and possibilities of substitution have been started. Expected date of completion: 1999.

B

Benzene

CAS No. 71-43-2 / EINECS No. 200-753-7

Product groups:	Ligroin, which contains benzene (CAS No. 8032-32-4 / EINECS No. 232-453-7)

	Mineral turpentine, which contains benzene (CAS No. 8052-43-3 / EINECS No. 232-489-3)

	Naphtha, which contains benzene (CAS No. 8030-30-6 / EINECS No. 232-443-2)

	Naphtha (petroleum), hydrodesulphurised heavy, which contains benzene (CAS No. 64742-82-1 / EINECS No. 265-185-4)

	Naphtha (petroleum) hydrotreated heavy, which contains benzene (CAS No. 64742-48-9 / EINECS No. 265-150-3)

	Solvent naphtha (petroleum), light aliphatic, which contains benzene (CAS No. 64742-89-8 / EINECS No. 265-192-2)

	Solvent naphtha (petroleum) light aromatic, which contains benzene (CAS No. 64742-95-6 / EINECS No. 265-199-0)

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of their classifications and uses as solvents in products.

Classification /37/:	Benzene: carcinogenic (Carc1; R45), toxic (R48/23/24/25) and highly flammable (R11).

	Ligroin, other naphthas and solvent naphtha: carcinogenic (Carc2; R45) and harmful to the health (R65) down to 10%.

	Mineral turpentine: carcinogenic, dependent on content of benzene as marker (Carc2; R45), harmful to the health (R48/20-65) down to 10% and flammable (R10). Denmark has applied the safety phrase here.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /34/, /35/, /41/, /48/, /50/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/, /18/, /39/

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /5/, /6/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Benzene is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge, selected industrial effluents, surface groundwater and groundwater.

	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	Benzene is undergoing risk assessment in the EU. Reporting state: Germany.

2,2-Bis(p-(2,3-epoxy-propoxy)phenyl)-propane

= (Bisphenol-A-diglycidyl ether)

CAS No. 1675-54-3 / EINECS No. 216-823-5

Product groups:	Paints and varnishes
	Adhesives

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of classification and PC calculations (Harmful to the aquatic environment).

Classification /37/:	Local irritatant (R36/38) down to 5% and sensitising (R43).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use:

	Quality criteria/limit values:

	Working environment: /2/, /7/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	To be further assessed with a view to classification as an environmental hazard.

Bisphenol-A-diglycidyl ether reaction products;

homologous with average molecular weight £ 700

CAS No. 25068-38-6

Product groups:	Paints and varnishes
	Adhesives

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of their classification.

Classification /37/:	Local irritatant (R36/38) down to 5% and sensitising (R43).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use:

	Quality criteria/limit values:

	Working environment: /2/, /7/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	Undergoing classification as an environmental hazard in the EU.

2,2'-Bisphenol-F-diglycidyl ether

CAS No. 54208-63-8 / EINECS No. 259-026-8

Product groups:	Adhesives
	Printing inks
	Paints and varnishes

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected on basis of PC calculations (Harmful to the aquatic environment).

Classification:	Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use:

	Quality criteria/limit values:

	Working environment: /7/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	To be further assessed with a view to classification.

Brominated flame retarders

Product groups:	Plastics
	Textiles

Reason for selection:	High priority in the marine environment

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on these substances.

	Restrictions on these substances are desired because of their diffuse distribution in the marine environment.

Classification:	Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values:

	Working environment:

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) penta-, octa- and deca-, as well as hexabromocyclododecane are undergoing assessment in the EU. Reporting state: England.

	Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) are undergoing assessment in the OECD.

	A project for mapping brominated flame retarders is being started. Environmental and health aspects, consumption, use and possibilities of substitution.

Butane

which contains ³ 0.1% butadiene

CAS No. 106-97-8 / EINECS No. 203-448-7

Product groups:	Typical product groups which contain butane:
	Paints
	Lubricants
	Cosmetics

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected on the basis of the butane content of products, in combination with the classification of butane which contains ³ 0.1% butadiene.

Classification /37/:	Carcinogenic (Carc2; R45) and extremely flammable (R12).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /34/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /5/, /6/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Investigation to determine whether or not butane which contains the impurity butadiene is used in Danish products (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

2-Butanonoxime

CAS No. 96-29-7 / EINECS No. 202-496-6

(Methyl ethyl ketoxime)

Product groups:	Paints and varnishes

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification.

Classification /37/:	Sensitising (R43) and local irritatant (R36).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use:

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/

	Working environment: /2/, /5/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	Undergoing classification as an environmental hazard in the EU.

C

Cadmium and cadmium compounds

Product groups:	Plastics
	Batteries
	Pigments
	Cadmium plating

Reason for selection:	Problematical substances in the waste cycle.

	High priority in the marine environment.

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on these substances.

	Restrictions on heavy metals are desired because of their harmful effects on the health and the environment. No knowledge of substitution alternatives is available for certain areas of application, and work is needed to find technically and economically feasible alternatives in the future.

	Restrictions on these substances are desired because of their impact on the health and the environment in connection with the use of residuals, such as slags, compost and sludge.

Classification /37/:	Cadmium chloride: carcinogenic (Carc2; R45) and toxic (R48/23/25).

	Cadmium cyanide: very toxic (R26/27/28), danger of cumulative effects after repeated use (R33), a highly toxic gas is evolved by contact with acids (R32) and there is the possibility of irreversible effects on the health (R40). Harmful to the health down to 0.1%.

	Cadmium fluoride, cadmium formiate, cadmium hexafluorosilicate and cadmium iodide: toxic (R23/25), danger of cumulative effects after repeated use (R33) and there is the possibility of irreversible effects on the health (R40). Harmful to the health down to 0.1%.

	Cadmium oxide and cadmium sulphate: carcinogenic (Carc2; R49), harmful to the health (R22) and toxic (R48/23/25).

	Cadmium sulphide: carcinogenic (Carc3; R40), harmful to the health (R22) and toxic (R48/23/25). Harmful to the health down to 0.1%.

	Other cadmium compounds: harmful to the health (R20/21/22).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /13/, /26/, /34/, /35/, /41/, /42/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/, /18/, /19/, /27/, /36/, /39/, /43/, /45/, /46/, /47/, /49/

	Working environment: /1/, /2/, /3/, /6/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous: /25/, /29/, /30/

Activities:	Cadmium is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge, rainwater. selected industrial effluents, surface groundwater, groundwater, lakes, watercourses, marine areas and air.

	The intention is to sort products containing these substances out of the waste stream with a view to special waste treatment.

	The Commission of the European Community has presented proposals for phasing out the use of cadmium in batteries.

	In the EU, prohibitions or restrictions on use are being considered for: cadmium sulphide, cadmium mercury sulphide, cadmium stearate, cadmium dilaurate, cadmium zinc sulphide yellow, cadmium sulphoselenide orange and cadmium sulphoselenide red.

	Cadmium and cadmium oxide are undergoing risk assessment in the EU. Reporting state: Belgium.

Chlorinated paraffins

Consist of short-, medium- and long-chained paraffins

Product groups:	Adhesives
	Coolants/lubricants
	Paints
	Plastics

Reason for selection:	High priority in the marine environment.

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on these substances.

	Restrictions on these substances are desired because of their diffuse distribution in the marine environment.

Classification:	Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use:

	Quality criteria/limit values:

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	C_10-13 chlorinated alkanes are undergoing risk assessment in the EU, including assessment of how they shall be classified. Reporting state: England.

	C_14-17 chlorinated alkanes are undergoing risk assessment in the EU, including assessment of how they shall be classified. Reporting state: England.

Chromium compounds

Product groups:	Impregnated wood
	Paints
	Chromium plating
	Cleaning products

Reason for selection:	Problematical substances in the waste cycle.

	Systematically selected because of their classifications.

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on these substances.

	Restrictions on these substances are desired because of their concentrations found in, and their impact on, the environment and on the health in connection with the use of residuals, such as slags, compost and sludge.

Classification /37/:	Ammonium dichromate: carcinogenic (Carc2; R49), mutagenic (Mut2, R46), very toxic (R26), harmful to the health (R21), sensitising (R43) down to 0.5%, local irritatant (R37/38-41), combustible (R8), explosive (R1) and harmful to the environment (R50/53).

	Calcium chromate, strontium chromate: carcinogenic (Carc2; R45), harmful to the health (R22) and harmful to the environment (R50/53).

	Chromium(VI) compounds, with the exception of barium chromate and the substances mentioned below: carcinogenic (Carc2; R49) sensitising (R43) and harmful to the environment (R50/53).

	Chromium trioxide: carcinogenic (Carc1; R49), toxic (R25), corrosive (R35), sensitising (R43) combustible (R8) and harmful to the environment (R50/53).

	Chromyl dichloride: carcinogenic (Carc2; R49). mutagenic (Mut2, R46), corrosive (R35), sensitising (R43) down to 0.5%, as well as combustible (R8) and harmful to the environment (R50/53).

	Dichromtris(chromate): carcinogenic (Carc2; R45), corrosive (R35), sensitising (R43), combustible (R8) and harmful to the environment (R50/53).


Classification, ctd.
	Potassium dichromate: carcinogenic (Carc2; R49). mutagenic and harmful to the environment (R50/53).

	Sodium dichromate: carcinogenic (Carc2; R49). mutagenic (Mut2, R46), very toxic (R26), harmful to the health (R21), sensitising (R43) down to 0.5%, local irritatant (R37/38-41), as well as combustible (R8) and harmful to the environment (R50/53).

	Sodium dichromate, dihydrate: carcinogenic (Carc2; R49). mutagenic (Mut2, R46), very toxic (R26), toxic (R25), harmful to the health (R21), local irritatant (R37/38-41), sensitising (R43) down to 0.5% and harmful to the environment (R50/53).

	Zinc chromates: carcinogenic (Carc1; R45), harmful to the health (R22), sensitising (R43) and harmful to the environment (R50/53).


Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /34/, /35/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/, /18/, /19/, /39/, /43/

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/, /8/, /9/, /10/

	Miscellaneous: /29/

Activities:	Chromium is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge, rainwater. selected industrial effluents, groundwater, lakes, watercourses and air.

	There is a need for an updated mass stream analysis.

	The intention is to sort products containing these substances out of the waste stream with a view to special waste treatment.

	Chromium(VI) oxide, sodium chromate, potassium chromate, ammonium dichromate and sodium dichromate are undergoing risk assessment in the EU. Reporting state: England.

C.I. Pigment Blue 60

CAS No. 81-77-6 / EINECS No. 201-375-5

Product groups:	Paints and varnishes
	Cosmetics

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected on the basis of PC calculations (Harmful to the aquatic environment).

Classification:	Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /35/

	Quality criteria/limit values:

	Working environment: /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	To be further assessed with a view to classification.

C.I. Pigment Red 88

CAS No. 14295-43-3 / EINECS No. 238-222-7

Product groups:	Paints and varnishes
	Adhesives

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected on the basis of PC calculations (Harmful to the aquatic environment).

Classification /37/:	Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use:

	Quality criteria/limit values:

	Working environment: /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	To be further assessed with a view to classification.

Coal tar

CAS No. 8007-45-2 / EINECS No. 232-361-7

Product groups:	Corrosion inhibitors
	Paints and varnishes
	Cosmetics

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification.

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on this substance.

	Restrictions on this substance is are desired because of its harmful effects on the health.

Classification /37/:	Carcinogenic (Carc1; R45).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /16/, /34/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /17/, /18/

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	Prohibited in cosmetics from mid-1998

Copper compounds

Product groups:	Impregnated wood
	Anti-fouling products
	Pigments and dyes

Reason for selection:	Problematical substance in the waste cycle.

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on these substances.

	Restrictions on these substances are desired because of the high concentrations found in residual products.

Classification /37/:	Copper(I) chloride (CAS No. 7758-89-6 / EINECS No. 231-842-9): harmful to the health (R22).

	Copper cyanide (Index No. 006-007-00-5): very toxic (R26/27/28) and very toxic gas is evolved by contact with acids (R32).

	Copper(I)-O,O-diisopropyldithiophosphate, etc. (EINECS No. 401-520-4): harmful to the environment (R50/53).

	Copper(II) methanesulphonate (CAS No. 54253-62-2 / EINECS No. 405-400-2): harmful to the health (R22), local irritatant (R41) and harmful to the environment (R50/53).

	Copper naphthenate (CAS No. 1338-02-9 / EINECS No. 215-657-0): harmful to the health (R22) and flammable (R10).

	Copper(I) oxide (CAS No. 1317-39-1 / EINECS No. 215-270-7): harmful to the health (R22).

	Copper sulphate (CAS No. 7758-98-7 / EINECS No. 231-847-6): harmful to the health (R22) and local irritatant (R36/38).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /13/, /34/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /17/, /18/, /19/, /39/, /43/

	Working environment: /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:


Activities:
	The intention is to sort products containing these substances out of the waste stream with a view to special waste treatment.

	To be further assessed from the standpoint of their effects in the aquatic environment.

	Undergoing classification as environmental hazards in the EU.

Colophony

(Rosin free from turpentine oil)

CAS No. 8050-09-7 / EINECS No. 232-475-7

CAS No. 8052-10-6 / EINECS No. 232-484-6

CAS No. 73138-82-6 / EINECS No. 277-299-1

Product groups:	Adhesives
	Paints and varnishes
	Soldering fluxes
	Cosmetics

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification.

Classification /37/:	Sensitising (R43).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use:

	Quality criteria/limit values:

	Working environment: /2/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	Classification undergoing revision in the EU.

Creosote compounds

CAS Nos.:	Extract residues (coal), low temp. alk. (CAS No. 122384-78-5 / EINECS No. 310-191-5)

	Anthracene oil (CAS No. 90640-80-5 / EINECS No. 292-602-7)

	Coal tar creosote (CAS No. 8001-58-9 / EINECS No. 232-287-5)

	Creosote oil (CAS No. 61789-28-4 / EINECS No. 263-047-8)

	Creosote oil (acenaphthene fraction) (CAS No. 90640-84-9 / EINECS No. 292-605-3)

	Tar acids, coal, crude (CAS No. 65996-85-2 / EINECS No. 266-019-3)

	Coal tar (naphthalene oils) (CAS No. 84650-04-4 / EINECS No. 292-611-6)

	Distillates (coal tar), upper (CAS No. 65996-91-0 / EINECS No. 266-026-1)

	Beechwood cresoate (CAS No. 8021-39-4)

Product groups:	Impregnated wood
	Paints

Reason for selection:	Political goal of total phase-out.

	Systematically selected because of their classification.

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on these substances.

	Total phasing-out of these substances is desired because of their harmful effects on the health.

Classification /37/:	All compounds with the exception of beechwood cresoate: carcinogenic (Carc2; R45) because of their content of benzo(a)pyrene and benzene as markers. The classification of anthracene oil (CAS No. 90640-80-5) and distillates (coal tar), upper (CAS No. 65996-91-0) have only benzo(a)pyrene as the marker.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /32/, /34/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Denmark has given notice of stricter regulations than are contained in the current EU directive.

	To be further assessed with a view to classification.

D

4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane

CAS No. 101-77-9 / EINECS No. 202-974-4

(Methylenedianiline)

Product groups:	Adhesives
	Paints and varnishes

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification.

Classification /37/:	Carcinogenic (Carc2; R45), harmful to the health (R20/21/22-48/20/21), sensitising (R43) and harmful to the environment (R51/53)

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /34/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /5/, /6/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	Undergoing risk assessment in the EU. Reporting state: Germany.

Dichloromethane

CAS No. 75-09-2 / EINECS No. 200-838-9

Product groups:	Paints and varnish strippers
	Solvents
	Cosmetics

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification.

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on this substance.

	Restrictions on this substance are desired because of its harmful effects on the health.

Classification /37/:	Carcinogenic (Carc3; R40).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /34/, /35/, /41/, /49/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/, /18/, /39/

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /5/, /6/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous: /52/

Activities:	Mass stream analysis for products which contain dichloromethane are expected to be ready during 1998.

	Dichloromethane is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge, selected industrial effluents and marine areas.

	Undergoing classification as an environmental hazard in the EU.

Diethylenetriamine

CAS No. 111-40-0 / EINECS No. 203-865-4

Product groups:	Paints and varnishes
	Adhesives

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification.

Classification /37/:	Sensitising (R43), corrosive (R34) and harmful to the health (R21/22).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use:

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/

	Working environment: /2/, /5/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

2,4-Diisocyanatotoluene

CAS No. 584-84-9 / EINECS No. 209-544-5

2,6-Diisocyanatotoluene

CAS No. 91-08-7 / EINECS No. 202-039-0

Product groups:	Paints and varnishes
	Jointing compounds
	Adhesives

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of their classification.

Classification /37/:	Toxic (R23), local irritatant (R36/37/38) and sensitising (R42). Classification depends on concentration.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /34/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /5/, /6/, /7/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	Classification undergoing revision in the EU.

Diphenylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate

CAS No. 101-68-8 / EINECS No. 202-966-0

Product groups:	Jointing compounds
	Adhesives

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification.

Classification /37/:	Harmful to the health (R20), local irritatant (R36/37/38) and sensitising (R42).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use:

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/

	Working environment: /2/, /5/, /7/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	Classification undergoing revision in the EU.

E

Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether

CAS No. 110-80-5 / EINECS No. 203-804-1

(2-ethoxyethanol)

Product groups:	Paints and varnishes
	Solvents
	Cosmetics

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification.

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on this substance.

	Restrictions on this substance are desired because of its harmful effects on the health.

Classification /37/:	Toxic to reproduction (Rep2; R60 Rep2; R61), harmful to the health (R20/21/22) and flammable (R10).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /34/, /41/, /48/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/

	Working environment: /2/, /5/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	Undergoing risk assessment in the EU. Reporting state: Germany.

Ethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate

CAS No. 111-15-9 / EINECS No. 203-839-2

(2-ethoxyethyl acetate)

Product groups:	Paints and varnishes
	Printing inks
	Adhesives
	Solvents
	Cosmetics

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification.

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on this substance.

	Restrictions on this substance are desired because of its harmful effects on the health.

Classification /37/:	Toxic to reproduction (Rep2; R60 Rep2; R61) and harmful to the health (R20/21/22).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /34/, /41/, /48/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/

	Working environment: /2/, /5/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	Undergoing risk assessment in the EU. Reporting state: Germany.

F

Formaldehyde

CAS No. 50-00-0 / EINECS No. 200-001-8

Product groups:	Paints and varnishes
	Preservatives
	Cosmetics
	Textiles

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification.

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on this substance.

	Restrictions on this substance are desired because of its harmful effects on the health.

Classification /37/:	Sensitising (R43), carcinogenic (Carc3; R40), toxic (R23/24/25) and corrosive (R34).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /28/, /34/, /35/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/, /39/

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /5/, /6/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark, including quantities of impurities in products (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	An investigation shall be conducted to determine whether or not there is a need for an amendment to the Statutory Order on the release of formaldehyde from chipboard, so that release from surface treatments is included.

H

Heavy paraffinic distillates (petroleum)

Distillates (petroleum), heavy paraffinic

selected applications

CAS No. 64741-51-1 / EINECS No. 265-052-0

Product groups:	Coolants/lubricants
	Anti-rust products

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of their classification and application.

Classification /37/:	Carcinogenic (Carc1; R45).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /34/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /17/

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

Hexachlorobenzene

CAS No. 118-74-1 / EINECS No. 204-273-9

Product groups:	Fungicides

Reason for selection:	High priority in the aquatic environment.

Classification /37/:	Carcinogenic (Carc2; R45), toxic (R48/25) and harmful to the environment (R50/53).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /20/, /34/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /22/, /39/

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Mapping its occurrence and fate in all media of the environment within a geographically demarcated area. National Environmental Research Institute project on substances alien to the environment. Expected date of completion: 2000.

	Hexachlorobenzene is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge, selected industrial effluents, watercourses and marine areas.

	Negotiations on an internationally binding instrument for global phase-out started under the auspices of the UN in June 1998.

Hexachloroethane

CAS No. 67-72-1 / EINECS No. 200-660-4

Product groups:	Degreasing of metals
	Coolant in foundries

Reason for selection:	High priority in the marine environment.

Classification /37/:	Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /35/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /22/, /39/

	Working environment: /5/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Hexachloroethane is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge and selected industrial effluents.

	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	To be further assessed with a view to classification.

Hydrogenated fluorocarbons (HFC)

CAS Nos.:	HFC 134a (CAS No. 811-97-2)

	HFC 125 (CAS No. 354-33-6)

	HFC 143a (CAS No. 420-46-2)

	HFC 152a (CAS No. 75-37-6)

Product groups:	Hard white goods
	Spray cans
	Refrigerating plants
	Foam rubber
	Insulating materials

Reason for selection:	Political goal of total phase-out before 2006.

	Severe greenhouse effect.

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on these substances.

	Restrictions on these substances are desired because of their severe greenhouse effect.

Classification:	Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values:

	Working environment: /11/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Investigation of substitution alternatives for HFC's: use, consumption style, emission, alternative technologies, estimated costs of alternative technologies.

	Phase-out plans are being drafted.

M

Mercury and mercury compounds

Product groups:	Batteries
	Dental fillings

Reason for selection:	Problematical substances in the waste cycle.

	High priority in the marine environment (batteries and thermometers)

Goals:	Restrictions on heavy metals are desired because of their harmful effects on the health and the environment. No knowledge of substitution alternatives is available for certain areas of application, and work is needed to find technically and economically feasible alternatives in the future.

	Restrictions on these substances are also desired because of the concentrations found in connection with the use of residuals, such as slags, compost and sludge.

Classification /37/:	Mercury: toxic (R23), danger of cumulative effects after repeated use (R33).

	Mercury alkyls: danger of cumulative effects after repeated use (R33) very toxic (R26/27/28) and harmful to the health down to 0.05%.

	Mercury(I) chloride: harmful to the health (R22) and local irritatant (R36/37/38).

	Mercury dichloride: very toxic (R28), toxic (R48/24/25) and corrosive (R34).

	Mercury(II) fulminate and mercury(II) oxidecyanide: explosive (R3), toxic (R23/24/25) and danger of cumulative effects after repeated use (R33).

	Other organic mercury compounds: danger of cumulative effects after repeated use (R33), very toxic (R26/27/28) and harmful to the health down to 0.05%.

	Other inorganic mercury compounds, with the exception of mercury(II) sulphide: danger of cumulative effects after repeated use (R33), very toxic (R26/27/28) and harmful to the health down to 0.1%.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /13/, /20/, /31/, /34/, /35/, /41

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/, /19/, /27/, /36/, /39/, /43/, /45/, /47/, /49/

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Mercury is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge, rainwater. selected industrial effluents, groundwater, lakes, watercourses and marine areas.

	The intention is to sort products containing these substances out of the waste stream with a view to special waste treatment.

	Undergoing classification as an environmental hazard in the EU.

Methenamine

CAS No. 100-97-0 / EINECS No. 202-905-8

(Hexamethylenetetramine)

Product groups:	Binder products
	Cosmetics

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification.

Classification /37/:	Sensitising (R42/43) and highly flammable (R11).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /13/, /35/

	Quality criteria/limit values:

	Working environment: /2/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Undergoing risk assessment in the EU. Reporting state: Germany.

Methylglycol

CAS No. 109-86-4 / EINECS No. 203-713-7

(2-Methoxyethanol)

Product groups:	Paints and varnishes
	Cosmetics

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification.

Classification /37/:	Toxic to reproduction (Rep2; R60 Rep2; R61), harmful to the health (R20/21/22) and flammable (R10).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /34/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/

	Working environment: /2/, /5/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	Undergoing classification as an environmental hazard in the EU.

Methyl methacrylate

CAS No. 80-62-6 / EINECS No. 201-297-1

Product groups:	Paints and varnishes

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification.

Classification /37/:	Sensitising (R43) down to 1%, local irritatant (R36/37/38) down to 20% and highly flammable (R11).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use:

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/

	Working environment: /2/, /5/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	Undergoing risk assessment in the EU. Reporting state: Germany.

Musk xylenes

CAS No. 81-15-2 / EINECS No. 201-329-4

Product groups:	Odour additives

Reason for selection:	High priority in the aquatic environment.

Goals:	Restrictions on these substances are desired because their diffuse distribution in the marine environment.

Classification:	Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use:

	Quality criteria/limit values:

	Working environment:

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	These substances are included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge. selected industrial effluents and marine areas.

	Undergoing assessment under the directive on cosmetic products.

	Undergoing risk assessment in the EU, including assessment of how these substances shall be classified. Reporting state: Holland.

N

Nickel

in certain applications and

nickel compounds

Product groups:	Batteries
	Accumulators
	Jewellery, buckles, spectacles, etc.
	Pigments
	Catalysers
	Tyres

Reason for selection:	Problematical substances in the waste cycle.

	Systematically selected because of their classifications.

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on these substances.

	Restrictions on these substances are desired because their harmful effects on the health.

	Restrictions on these substances are desired because of the concentrations found, and because of their impact on the health and the environment in connection with the use of residuals, such as slags, compost and sludge.

Classification /37/:	Nickel: carcinogenic (Carc3; R40) and sensitising (R43).

	Nickel monoxide, nickel dioxide, nickel sulphide, dinickel trioxide, trinickel disulphide: carcinogenic (Carc1; R49) and sensitising (R43).

	Nickel sulphate: carcinogenic (Carc3; R40), harmful to the health (R22) and sensitising (R42/43).

	Nickel carbonate: carcinogenic (Carc3; R40), harmful to the health (R22) and sensitising (R43).

	Nickel dihydroxide: carcinogenic (Carc3; R40), harmful to the health (R20/22) and sensitising (R43).

	Nickel carbonyl: toxic to reproduction (Rep2; R61), carcinogenic (Carc3; R40) very toxic (R26) and highly flammable (R11).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /26/, /34/, /38/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/, /19/, /27/, /36/, /39/, /43/, /49/

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous: /25/, /30/

Activities:	Nickel is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge, rainwater. selected industrial effluents, surface groundwater, groundwater, lakes, watercourses, marine areas and air.

	The intention is to sort products containing these substances out of the waste stream with a view to special waste treatment.

	The EU directive (94/27/EEC), on the restriction of nickel in certain applications in which it can come into direct contact with the skin for long periods, has been adopted. This directive can first enter into force when the analytical standard is completed and published. The new regulations will be more stringent than the current Danish regulations.

	Nickel and nickel sulphate are undergoing risk assessment in the EU. Reporting state: Denmark.

O

Organo-tin compounds

Product groups:	Paints
	PVC
	Anti-fouling products
	Impregnated wood

Reason for selection:	Problematical substances in the waste cycle.

	High priority in the marine environment.

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on these substances.

	Restrictions on these substances are desired because of the concentrations found, and because of their impact on the health and the environment in connection with the use of residuals, such as slags, compost and sludge.

	Restrictions on these substances are desired because of their harmful effects on the health and/or the environment. No knowledge of substitution alternatives is available for certain areas of application, and work is needed to find technically and economically feasible alternatives in the future.

Classification /37/:	Bis(tris(2-methyl-2-phenylpropyl)tin) oxide: harmful to the health (R21) and local irritatant (R36/38).

	Cyhexatin (trichlohexyltin hydroxide): harmful to the health (R20/21/22).

	Tin(II) methane sulphonate: sensitising (R43), harmful to the health (R22) and corrosive (R34).

	Tributyltin compounds: harmful to the health (R21), toxic (R25-48/23/25) and local irritatant (R36/38).

	Tricyclohexyltin hydroxide: harmful to the health (R20/21/22).

	Tricyclohexyltin compounds, miscellaneous: harmful to the health (R20/21/22) down to 1%.

	Triethyltin compounds: very toxic (R26/27/28) harmful to the health down to 0.05%.

Classification, ctd.	Trihexyltin compounds: harmful to the health (R20/21/22) down to 1%.

	Trimethyltin compounds: very toxic (R26/27/28), harmful to the health down to 0.05%.

	Trioctyltin compounds: local irritatant (R36/37/38) down to 1%.

	Tripentyltin compounds: harmful to the health (R20/21/22) down to 1%.

	Triphenyltin acetate: very toxic (R26), toxic (R24/25), local irritatant (R36/38), sensitising (R43) and harmful to the environment (R50/53).

	Triphenyltin compounds, miscellaneous: toxic (R23/24/25), harmful to the health down to 0.025%.

	Tripropyltin compounds, miscellaneous: toxic (R23/24/25). Harmful to the health down to 0.1%.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /34/, /40/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/, /39/
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	Working environment: /2/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Organic tin is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: selected industrial effluents and groundwater.

	The project on the environmental impact of organo-tin compounds in connection with anti-fouling paints on ships has been started. Expected date of completion: 1998.

	Environmental assessment of organo-tin compounds as an extension of mass stream analysis.

	Prohibition or restrictions on the use of bis(tributyltin) oxide (CAS No. 56-35-9) are under consideration in the EU.

P

2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethyl heptane

CAS No. 13475-82-6 / EINECS No. 236-757-0

Product groups:	Degreasing products

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected on the basis of PC calculations (Harmful to the aquatic environment).

Classification:	Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use:

	Quality criteria/limit values:

	Working environment:

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	To be further assessed with a view to classification.

Perfluorinated hydrocarbons

e.g. CF₄, C₂F₆, C₃F₈

Product groups:	Coolant products
	Protective gases

Reason for selection:	Severe greenhouse effect.

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on these substances.

	Restrictions on these substances are desired because of their severe greenhouse effect.

Classification:	Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /41/, /48/

	Quality criteria/limit values:

	Working environment:

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Investigation of substitution alternatives for perfluorinated hydrocarbons; use, consumption style, emission, alternative technologies, estimated costs of alternative technologies.

Petroleum

in selected applications

CAS No. 8002-05-9 / EINECS No. 232-298-5

Product groups:	Coolants/lubricants
	Degreasing products
	Car waxes

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification and application.

Classification /37/:	Carcinogenic (Carc2; R45).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /34/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values:

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

Petroleum distillates

which contain carcinogenic substances (DMSO extract ³ 3%)

CAS Nos.:	a) Distillates (petroleum), solvent-refined heavy paraffinic (CAS No. 64741-88-4)

	b) Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy naphthenic (CAS No. 64742-52-5)

	c) Distillates (petroleum), solvent-dewaxed heavy paraffinic (CAS No. 64742-65-0)

Product groups:	a) Solvents
	Hydraulic fluids
	Coolants/lubricants

	b) Paints and varnishes
	Anti-rust products
	Coolants/lubricants

	c) Fuel additives
	Anti-rust products
	Lubricants

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of their classification and application.

Classification:	Carcinogenic (Carc2; R45), depending on the extraction of dimethyl sulphoxide

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /34/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /17/, 18/

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Investigation of the extent to which fractions which contain hazardous impurities are used today (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

Phenol

CAS No. 108-95-2 / EINECS No. 203-632-7

Product groups:	Paints and varnishes
	Cosmetics

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification.

Classification:	Toxic (R24/25) and corrosive (R34).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /35/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/, /18/, /39/, /44/

	Working environment: /2/, /5/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Mapping its occurrence and fate in all media of the environment within a geographically demarcated area. National Environmental Research Institute project on substances alien to the environment. Expected date of completion: 2000.

	Phenol is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge, rainwater, selected industrial effluents, surface groundwater and groundwater.

	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark, including quantities of impurities in products (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

	Undergoing risk assessment in the EU. Reporting state: Germany.

Phthalates

Product groups:	Soft PVC
	Toys (teething rings)
	Paints and varnishes
	Printing inks
	Cosmetics
	Adhesives
	Filler products

Reason for selection:	Political goal of reduced consumption.

	Problematical substances in the waste cycle.

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on these substances.

	Restrictions on these substances are desired because of the concentrations found, and because of their impact on the health and the environment in connection with the use of residuals, such as slags, compost and sludge.

	Restrictions on these substances are desired because of their harmful effects on the health.

Classification /37/:	Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate: toxic to reproduction (Rep2; R61 and Rep3; R62).

	The other phthalates are not yet on the List of Undesirable Substances.


Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /34/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/, /18/, /36/

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	The final version of an action plan for reducing the use of phthalates in soft plastics will be completed at the beginning of 1998. A strategy for action on other applications will be ready at the same time.

Activities, ctd.	Mapping the occurrence and fate of selected substances (DBP, BBP, DEHP and DOP) in all media of the environment within a geographically demarcated area. National Environmental Research Institute project on substances alien to the environment. Expected date of completion: 2000.

	Investigation of long-term effects in sludge, and investigation of the absorption of a substance (DEHP) from sludge by plants. Sludge project at VKI (a Danish institute for the water environment) and Risų. Expected date of completion: 1998.

	Diethylhexyl phthalate is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge. selected industrial effluents, lakes, watercourses and marine areas.

	Dibutyl phthalate is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge, selected industrial effluents, surface groundwater and groundwater.

	Butylbenzyl phthalate is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge and selected industrial effluents.

	Dibutyl phthalate and dioctyl phthalate are undergoing risk assessment in the EU, including assessment of how these substances shall be classified. Reporting state: Holland.

	Diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) and diisononyl phthalate (DINP) are undergoing risk assessment in the EU, including assessment of how these substances shall be classified. Reporting state: France.

	Diethylhexyl phthalate is undergoing risk assessment in the EU, including assessment of how this substance shall be classified. Reporting state: Sweden.

	Butylbenzyl phthalate is undergoing risk assessment in the EU, including assessment of how this substance shall be classified. Reporting state: Norway.

Pitch

CAS No. 61789-60-4 / EINECS No. 263-072-4

which contains > 50 ppm benzo(a)pyrene

= benzo[def]chrysene CAS No. 50-32-8 / EINECS No. 200-028-5

Product groups:	Paints and varnishes
	Corrosion inhibitors

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification.

Classification /37/:	Carcinogenic (Carc2; R45).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /34/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values:

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

S

Sodium hypochlorite

CAS No. 7681-52-9 / EINECS No. 231-668-3

Product groups:	Disinfectants
	Cleaning products

Reason for selection:	Contributes to the formation of organo-chlorine compounds, which are problematical in the aquatic environment.

	Risk of the evolution of chlorine gases by contact with acids (when mixed with other cleaning products).

Classification /37/:	Contact with acids liberates toxic gas (R31) and corrosive (R34) or locally irritating at low concentrations.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use:

	Quality criteria/limit values:

	Working environment: /2/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Restrictions on use are under consideration in the EU.

	Undergoing risk assessment in the EU. Reporting state: Italy.

Sulphur hexafluoride

CAS No. 2551-62-4 / EINECS No. 219-854-2

Product groups:	Insulating windows
	Insulators
	Protective gases

Reason for selection:	Severe greenhouse effect.

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on this substance.

	Restrictions on this substance are desired because of its severe greenhouse effect.

Classification:	Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /48/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/

	Working environment: /5/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Investigation of substitution alternatives for sulphur hexafluoride; use, consumption style, emission, alternative technologies, estimated costs of alternative technologies.

Surfactants which do not degrade completely under anaerobic conditions

e.g. linear alkylbenzene sulphonates (LAS)

Product groups:	Detergents and cleaning products

Reason for selection:	Problematical substances in the waste cycle.

	Cut-off value for LAS in a sludge matrix.

Classification:	Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /14/, /46/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /18/, /19/, /36/, /44/

	Working environment:

	Miscellaneous: /33/

Activities:	Mapping the occurrence and fate of selected substances (LAS) in all media of the environment within a geographically demarcated area. National Environmental Research Institute project on substances alien to the environment. Expected date of completion: 2000.

	Investigation of long-term effects in sludge, and investigation of absorption of these substances (LAS) from sludge by plants. Sludge project at VKI (a Danish institute for the water environment) and Risų. Expected date of completion: 1998.

	LASs are included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge. selected industrial effluents, surface groundwater, groundwater, lakes, watercourses and marine areas.

	To be further assessed with a view to classification.

T

Tetrachloroethylene

CAS No. 127-18-4 / EINECS No. 204-825-9

Product groups:	Dry cleaning
	Cleaning products

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification.

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on this substance.

	Restrictions/total phasing-out of this substance is desired because of the concentrations found in groundwater.

Classification /37/:	Carcinogenic (Carc3; R40) down to 1% and harmful to the environment (R51/53).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /34/, /35/, /41/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/, /18/, /39/

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /5/, /6/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous: /51/

Activities:	Mass stream analysis expected to be available during 1998.

	Tetrachlorethylen is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge, selected industrial effluents, surface groundwater, groundwater and marine areas.

	Undergoing risk assessment in the EU. Reporting state: England.

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

CAS No. 120-82-1 / EINECS No. 204-428-0

Product groups:	Solvent products

Reason for selection:	High priority in the aquatic environment.

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on this substance.

	Restrictions on this substance are desired because of its diffuse distribution in the marine environment.

Classification:	Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /48/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /22/, /39/

	Working environment: /2/, /5/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Mapping its occurrence and fate in all media of the environment within a geographically demarcated area. National Environmental Research Institute project on substances alien to the environment. Expected date of completion: 2000.

	1,2,4-trichlorobenzene is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge and selected industrial effluents.

	Undergoing risk assessment in the EU, including assessment of how this substance shall be classified. Reporting state: Denmark.

Trichloroethylene

CAS No. 79-01-6 / EINECS No. 201-167-4

Product groups:	Degreasing products
	Paint and varnish strippers
	Solvent products

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification.

Goals:	High priority is assigned to special action on this substance.

	Restrictions/phasing out of this substance are desired because of the concentrations found in groundwater.

	Restrictions on this substance are desired because of its harmful effect on the health.

Classification /37/:	Carcinogenic (Carc3; R40) down to 1% and harmful to the environment (R52/53).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /34/, /35/, /41/, /48/

	Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/, /18/, /22/, /39/

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /5/, /6/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Trichloroethylene is included in the proposal for the revised national surveillance programme for the aquatic environment, in the following media: waste water, sludge, selected industrial effluents, surface groundwater, groundwater, watercourses and marine areas.

	Mass stream analysis expected to be available during 1998.

	Undergoing risk assessment in the EU. Reporting state: England.

V

Vaseline

which contains carcinogens

a) CAS No. 8009-03-8 / EINECS No. 232-373-2

CAS Nos.:	b) Vaseline (petroleum) oxidised, which contains the carcinogens CAS No. 64743-01-7 / EINECS No. 265-206-7

	c) Distillates (petroleum), solvent-refined middle, which contain carcinogens CAS No. 64741-91-9 / EINECS No. 265-093-4

Product groups:	a) Anti-rust products
	Lubricants
	Cosmetics

	b) Adhesives
	Paints and varnishes
	Coolants/lubricants

	c) Printing inks
	Textile impregnation
	Solvent products

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification and application.

Classification /37/:	Carcinogenic (Carc2; R45), dependent on method of production.

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use: /34/, /41/, /48/

	Quality criteria/limit values:

	Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Investigation of the extent to which fractions containing hazardous impurities are used today (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

Z

Zineb

CAS No. 12122-67-7 / EINECS No. 235-180-1

Product groups:	Anti-fouling products

Reason for selection:	Systematically selected because of its classification.

Classification /37/:	Sensitising (R43) and local irritatant (R37).

Present regulation:	Restrictions on use:

	Quality criteria/limit values:

	Working environment: /2/, /8/, /9/

	Miscellaneous:

Activities:	Updating of data concerning quantities and patterns of use for products in Denmark (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

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