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List of Undesirable Substances
Ethylene glycol
monoethyl ether
Ethylene
glycol monoethyl ether acetate
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Paints and varnishes |
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Solvents |
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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 are desired because of its
harmful effects on the health. |
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| Classification /37/: |
Toxic to reproduction (Rep2; R60 Rep2; R61), harmful to the
health (R20/21/22) and flammable (R10). |
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| Present regulation: |
Restrictions on use: /34/, /41/, /48/ |
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Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/ |
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Working environment: /2/, /5/, /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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Undergoing risk assessment in the EU. Reporting state:
Germany. |
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| Product groups: |
Paints and varnishes |
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Printing inks |
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Adhesives |
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Solvents |
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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 are desired because of its
harmful effects on the health. |
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| Classification /37/: |
Toxic to reproduction (Rep2; R60 Rep2; R61) and harmful to
the health (R20/21/22). |
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| Present regulation: |
Restrictions on use: /34/, /41/, /48/ |
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Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/ |
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Working environment: /2/, /5/, /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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Undergoing risk assessment in the EU. Reporting state:
Germany. |
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