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List of Undesirable Substances
Heavy paraffinic
distillates (petroleum)
Hexachlorobenzene
Hexachloroethane
Hydrogenated
fluorocarbons (HFC)
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Coolants/lubricants |
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Anti-rust products |
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| Reason for selection: |
Systematically selected because of their classification and
application. |
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| Classification /37/: |
Carcinogenic (Carc1; R45). |
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| Present regulation: |
Restrictions on use: /34/, /41/ |
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Quality criteria/limit values: /17/ |
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Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/ |
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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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| Product groups: |
Fungicides |
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| Reason for selection: |
High priority in the aquatic environment. |
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| Classification /37/: |
Carcinogenic (Carc2; R45), toxic (R48/25) and harmful to the
environment (R50/53). |
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| Present regulation: |
Restrictions on use: /20/, /34/, /41/ |
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Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /22/, /39/ |
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Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/ |
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Miscellaneous: |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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Negotiations on an internationally binding instrument for
global phase-out started under the auspices of the UN in June 1998. |
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| Product groups: |
Degreasing of metals |
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Coolant in foundries |
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| Reason for selection: |
High priority in the marine environment. |
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| Classification /37/: |
Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances. |
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| Present regulation: |
Restrictions on use: /35/, /41/ |
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Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /22/, /39/ |
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Working environment: /5/ |
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Miscellaneous: |
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| 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. |
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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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| CAS Nos.: |
HFC 134a (CAS No. 811-97-2) |
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HFC 125 (CAS No. 354-33-6) |
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HFC 143a (CAS No. 420-46-2) |
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HFC 152a (CAS No. 75-37-6) |
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| Product groups: |
Hard white goods |
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Spray cans |
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Refrigerating plants |
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Foam rubber |
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Insulating materials |
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| Reason for selection: |
Political goal of total phase-out before 2006. |
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Severe greenhouse effect. |
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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
severe greenhouse effect. |
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| Classification: |
Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances. |
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| Present regulation: |
Restrictions on use: /41/ |
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Quality criteria/limit values: |
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Working environment: /11/ |
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Miscellaneous: |
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| Activities: |
Investigation of substitution alternatives for HFC's: use,
consumption style, emission, alternative technologies, estimated costs of alternative
technologies. |
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Phase-out plans are being drafted. |
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