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List of Undesirable Substances
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethyl
heptane
Perfluorinated
hydrocarbons
Petroleum
Petroleum
distillates
Phenol
Phthalates
Pitch
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Degreasing products |
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| Reason for selection: |
Systematically selected on the basis of PC calculations
(Harmful to the aquatic environment). |
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Not yet on the List of Dangerous Substances. |
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Restrictions on use: |
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Miscellaneous: |
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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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| Product groups: |
Coolant products |
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Protective gases |
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| Reason for selection: |
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/, /48/ |
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Miscellaneous: |
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Investigation of substitution alternatives for perfluorinated
hydrocarbons; use, consumption style, emission, alternative technologies, estimated costs
of alternative technologies. |
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Petroleum |
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in selected
applications |
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CAS No. 8002-05-9 /
EINECS No. 232-298-5 |
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| Product groups: |
Coolants/lubricants |
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Degreasing products |
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Car waxes |
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| Reason for selection: |
Systematically selected because of its classification and
application. |
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| Classification /37/: |
Carcinogenic (Carc2; R45). |
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| Present regulation: |
Restrictions on use: /34/, /41/ |
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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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| 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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| CAS Nos.: |
a) Distillates (petroleum), solvent-refined heavy paraffinic
(CAS No. 64741-88-4) |
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b) Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy naphthenic
(CAS No. 64742-52-5) |
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c) Distillates (petroleum), solvent-dewaxed heavy paraffinic
(CAS No. 64742-65-0) |
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| Product groups: |
a) Solvents |
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Hydraulic fluids |
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Coolants/lubricants |
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b) Paints and varnishes |
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Anti-rust products |
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Coolants/lubricants |
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c) Fuel additives |
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Anti-rust products |
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Lubricants |
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| Reason for selection: |
Systematically selected because of their classification and
application. |
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| Classification: |
Carcinogenic (Carc2; R45), depending on the extraction of
dimethyl sulphoxide |
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| Present regulation: |
Restrictions on use: /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: |
Investigation of the extent to which fractions which contain
hazardous impurities are used today (National Register of Chemical Substances and
Products, Denmark). |
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Phenol |
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CAS No. 108-95-2 /
EINECS No. 203-632-7 |
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| Product groups: |
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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| Classification: |
Toxic (R24/25) and corrosive (R34). |
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| Present regulation: |
Restrictions on use: /35/, /41/ |
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Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/, /18/, /39/,
/44/ |
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Working environment: /2/, /5/, /8/, /9/ |
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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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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. |
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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). |
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Undergoing risk assessment in the EU. Reporting state:
Germany. |
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| Product groups: |
Soft PVC |
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Toys (teething rings) |
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Paints and varnishes |
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Printing inks |
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Cosmetics |
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Adhesives |
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Filler products |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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Restrictions on these substances are desired because of their
harmful effects on the health. |
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| Classification /37/: |
Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate: toxic to reproduction
(Rep2; R61 and Rep3; R62). |
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The other phthalates are not yet on the List of Undesirable
Substances. |
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| Present regulation: |
Restrictions on use: /34/ |
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Quality criteria/limit values: /12/, /17/, /18/, /36/ |
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Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/, /8/, /9/ |
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Miscellaneous: |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 Risø. Expected date of
completion: 1998. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Dibutyl phthalate and dioctyl phthalate are undergoing
risk assessment in the EU, including assessment of how these substances shall be
classified. Reporting state: Holland. |
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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. |
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Diethylhexyl phthalate is undergoing risk assessment
in the EU, including assessment of how this substance shall be classified. Reporting
state: Sweden. |
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Butylbenzyl phthalate is undergoing risk assessment in
the EU, including assessment of how this substance shall be classified. Reporting state:
Norway. |
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Pitch |
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CAS No. 61789-60-4 /
EINECS No. 263-072-4 |
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which contains >
50 ppm benzo(a)pyrene |
= benzo[def]chrysene
CAS No. 50-32-8 / EINECS No. 200-028-5 |
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| Product groups: |
Paints and varnishes |
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Corrosion inhibitors |
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| Reason for selection: |
Systematically selected because of its classification. |
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| Classification /37/: |
Carcinogenic (Carc2; R45). |
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| Present regulation: |
Restrictions on use: /34/, /41/ |
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Quality criteria/limit values: |
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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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