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List of Undesirable Substances
Cadmium and
cadmium compounds
Chlorinated paraffins
Chromium compounds
C.I. Pigment Blue 60
C.I. Pigment Red 88
Coal tar
Copper compounds
Colophony
Creosote compounds
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Plastics |
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Batteries |
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Pigments |
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Cadmium plating |
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| Reason for selection: |
Problematical substances in the waste cycle. |
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High priority in the marine environment. |
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| Goals: |
High priority is assigned to special action on these
substances. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Classification /37/: |
Cadmium chloride: carcinogenic (Carc2; R45) and toxic
(R48/23/25). |
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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%. |
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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%. |
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Cadmium oxide and cadmium sulphate: carcinogenic
(Carc2; R49), harmful to the health (R22) and toxic (R48/23/25). |
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Cadmium sulphide: carcinogenic (Carc3; R40), harmful
to the health (R22) and toxic (R48/23/25). Harmful to the health down to 0.1%. |
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Other cadmium compounds: harmful to the health
(R20/21/22). |
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| Present regulation: |
Restrictions on use: /13/, /26/, /34/, /35/, /41/, /42/ |
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Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/, /18/, /19/,
/27/, /36/, /39/, /43/, /45/, /46/, /47/, /49/ |
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Working environment: /1/, /2/, /3/, /6/, /8/, /9/ |
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Miscellaneous: /25/, /29/, /30/ |
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| 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. |
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The intention is to sort products containing these substances
out of the waste stream with a view to special waste treatment. |
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The Commission of the European Community has presented
proposals for phasing out the use of cadmium in batteries. |
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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. |
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Cadmium and cadmium oxide are undergoing risk assessment in
the EU. Reporting state: Belgium. |
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| Product groups: |
Adhesives |
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Coolants/lubricants |
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Paints |
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Plastics |
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| Reason for selection: |
High priority in the marine environment. |
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| Goals: |
High priority is assigned to special action on these
substances. |
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Restrictions on these substances are desired because of their
diffuse distribution in the marine environment. |
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| Classification: |
Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances. |
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| Present regulation: |
Restrictions on use: |
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Quality criteria/limit values: |
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Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/ |
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Miscellaneous: |
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C10-13 chlorinated alkanes are undergoing risk
assessment in the EU, including assessment of how they shall be classified. Reporting
state: England. |
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C14-17 chlorinated alkanes are undergoing risk
assessment in the EU, including assessment of how they shall be classified. Reporting
state: England. |
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| Product groups: |
Impregnated wood |
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Paints |
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Chromium plating |
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Cleaning products |
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| Reason for selection: |
Problematical substances in the waste cycle. |
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Systematically selected because of their classifications. |
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| Goals: |
High priority is assigned to special action on these
substances. |
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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. |
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| 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). |
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Calcium chromate, strontium chromate: carcinogenic
(Carc2; R45), harmful to the health (R22) and harmful to the environment (R50/53). |
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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). |
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Chromium trioxide: carcinogenic (Carc1; R49), toxic
(R25), corrosive (R35), sensitising (R43) combustible (R8) and harmful to the environment
(R50/53). |
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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). |
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Dichromtris(chromate): carcinogenic (Carc2; R45),
corrosive (R35), sensitising (R43), combustible (R8) and harmful to the environment
(R50/53). |
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Potassium chromate: carcinogenic (Carc2; R49).
mutagenic (Mut,R46),local irritatant (R36/37/38), sensitising (R43) down to 0,5%, and
harmful to the environment (R50/53). |
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Potassium dichromate: carcinogenic (Carc2; R49).
mutagenic and harmful to the environment (R50/53). |
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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). |
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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). |
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Zinc chromates: carcinogenic (Carc1; R45), harmful to
the health (R22), sensitising (R43) and harmful to the environment (R50/53). |
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| Present regulation: |
Restrictions on use: /34/, /35/, /41/ |
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Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/, /18/, /19/,
/39/, /43/ |
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Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/, /8/, /9/, /10/ |
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Miscellaneous: /29/ |
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| 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. |
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There is a need for an updated mass stream
analysis. |
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The intention is to sort products containing
these substances out of the waste stream with a view to special waste treatment. |
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Chromium(VI) oxide, sodium chromate, potassium
chromate, ammonium dichromate and sodium dichromate are undergoing risk assessment in the
EU. Reporting state: England. |
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| Product groups: |
Paints and varnishes |
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Cosmetics |
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| Reason for selection: |
Systematically selected on the basis of PC calculations
(Harmful to the aquatic environment). |
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| Classification: |
Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances. |
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| Present regulation: |
Restrictions on use: /35/ |
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Quality criteria/limit values: |
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Working environment: /8/, /9/ |
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Miscellaneous: |
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| 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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To be further assessed with a view to classification. |
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| Product groups: |
Paints and varnishes |
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Adhesives |
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| Reason for selection: |
Systematically selected on the basis of PC calculations
(Harmful to the aquatic environment). |
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| Classification /37/: |
Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances. |
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| Present regulation: |
Restrictions on use: |
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Quality criteria/limit values: |
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Working environment: /8/, /9/ |
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Miscellaneous: |
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| 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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To be further assessed with a view to classification. |
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Coal
tar |
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CAS No. 8007-45-2 /
EINECS No. 232-361-7 |
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| Product groups: |
Corrosion inhibitors |
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Paints and varnishes |
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Cosmetics |
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| Reason for selection: |
Systematically selected because of its classification. |
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| Goals: |
High priority is assigned to special action on this
substance. |
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Restrictions on this substance is are desired because of its
harmful effects on the health. |
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| Classification /37/: |
Carcinogenic (Carc1; R45). |
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| Present regulation: |
Restrictions on use: /16/, /34/, /41/ |
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Quality criteria/limit values: /17/, /18/ |
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Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/, /8/, /9/ |
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Miscellaneous: |
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| 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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Prohibited in cosmetics from mid-1998 |
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| Product groups: |
Impregnated wood |
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Anti-fouling products |
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Pigments and dyes |
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| Reason for selection: |
Problematical substance in the waste cycle. |
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| Goals: |
High priority is assigned to special action on these
substances. |
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Restrictions on these substances are desired because of the
high concentrations found in residual products. |
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| Classification /37/: |
Copper(I) chloride (CAS No. 7758-89-6 / EINECS No.
231-842-9): harmful to the health (R22). |
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Copper cyanide (Index No. 006-007-00-5): very toxic
(R26/27/28) and very toxic gas is evolved by contact with acids (R32). |
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Copper(I)-O,O-diisopropyldithiophosphate, etc. (EINECS No.
401-520-4): harmful to the environment (R50/53). |
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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). |
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Copper naphthenate (CAS No. 1338-02-9 / EINECS No.
215-657-0): harmful to the health (R22) and flammable (R10). |
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Copper(I) oxide (CAS No. 1317-39-1 / EINECS No.
215-270-7): harmful to the health (R22). |
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Copper sulphate (CAS No. 7758-98-7 / EINECS No.
231-847-6): harmful to the health (R22) and local irritatant (R36/38). |
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| Present regulation: |
Restrictions on use: /13/, /34/, /41/
Quality criteria/limit values: /17/, /18/, /19/, /39/, /43/
Working environment: /8/, /9/ |
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Miscellaneous: |
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Copper is included in the proposal for the revised national
surveillance programme for the aquatic enviroment, in the following media: waste water,
sludge, rainwater. Selected industrial effluents, surface groundwater, groundwater,
watercourses, marine areas and air. |
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The intention is to sort products containing these substances
out of the waste stream with a view to special waste treatment. |
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To be further assessed from the standpoint of their effects
in the aquatic environment. |
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Undergoing classification as environmental hazards in the EU. |
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Colophony |
(Rosin free from
turpentine oil) |
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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 |
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| Product groups: |
Adhesives |
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Paints and varnishes |
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Soldering fluxes |
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Cosmetics |
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| Reason for selection: |
Systematically selected because of its classification. |
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| Classification /37/: |
Sensitising (R43). |
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| Present regulation: |
Restrictions on use: |
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Quality criteria/limit values: |
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Working environment: /2/, /8/, /9/ |
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Miscellaneous: |
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| 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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Classification undergoing revision in the EU. |
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Extract residues (coal), low temp. alk. (CAS No. 122384-78-5
/ EINECS No. 310-191-5) |
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Anthracene oil (CAS No. 90640-80-5 / EINECS No. 292-602-7) |
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Coal tar creosote (CAS No. 8001-58-9 / EINECS No. 232-287-5) |
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Creosote oil (CAS No. 61789-28-4 / EINECS No. 263-047-8) |
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Creosote oil (acenaphthene fraction) (CAS No. 90640-84-9 /
EINECS No. 292-605-3) |
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Tar acids, coal, crude (CAS No. 65996-85-2 / EINECS No.
266-019-3) |
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Coal tar (naphthalene oils) (CAS No. 84650-04-4 / EINECS No.
292-611-6) |
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Distillates (coal tar), upper (CAS No. 65996-91-0 / EINECS
No. 266-026-1) |
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Beechwood cresoate (CAS No. 8021-39-4) |
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| Product groups: |
Impregnated wood |
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Paints |
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| Reason for selection: |
Political goal of total phase-out.
Systematically selected because of their classification. |
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| Goals: |
High priority is assigned to special action on these
substances. |
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Total phasing-out of these substances is desired because of
their harmful effects on the health. |
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| 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. |
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| Present regulation: |
Restrictions on use: /32/, /34/, /41/ |
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Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/ |
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Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/, /8/, /9/ |
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Miscellaneous: |
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Denmark has given notice of stricter regulations than are
contained in the current EU directive. |
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To be further assessed with a view to classification. |
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