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List of Undesirable Substances

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Alkylphenols
Alkylphenol ethoxylates
3-Aminomethyl-3,5,5-trimethyl cyclohexylamine
Arsenic and arsenic compounds
Azo dyes

 

Alkylphenols
 

e.g. nonylphenol, octylphenol
 
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 Risø. Expected date of completion: 1998.
Action plan for phase-out expected to be ready during 1998.
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.
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.
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).
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.
 

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