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List of Undesirable Substances

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Vaseline

 

Vaseline

 

which contains carcinogens

 

a) CAS No. 8009-03-8 / EINECS No. 232-373-2

 
CAS Nos.: b) Vaseline (petroleum) oxidised, which contains the carcinogens CAS No. 64743-01-7 / EINECS No. 265-206-7
c) Distillates (petroleum), solvent-refined middle, which contain carcinogens CAS No. 64741-91-9 / EINECS No. 265-093-4
Product groups: a) Anti-rust products
Lubricants
Cosmetics
b) Adhesives
Paints and varnishes
Coolants/lubricants
c) Printing inks
Textile impregnation
Solvent products
Reason for selection: Systematically selected because of its classification and application.
Classification /37/: Carcinogenic (Carc2; R45), dependent on method of production.
Present regulation: Restrictions on use: /34/, /41/, /48/
Quality criteria/limit values:
Working environment: /2/, /3/, /6/
Miscellaneous:
Activities: Investigation of the extent to which fractions containing hazardous impurities are used today (National Register of Chemical Substances and Products, Denmark).

 

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