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List of Undesirable Substances 2004

Appendix A – List of Undesirable Substances

Acrylamide

CAS No./EINECS No.: 79-06-1/201-173-7
Synonym 2-Propenamide
Product groups/function: Grout for building and construction activities. Appears as residual monomer in paints and varnishes (conc. < 0.1 %).
Classification: Carc2;R45 Mut2;R46 Xn;R20/21 T;R25-48/23/24/25 Xi;R36/38 R43 Rep3;R62
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with the United Kingdom as the Member State responsible. Risk-reduction measures at EU level are being considered. CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 

Certain alkanes and cycloalkanes


Name
Cyclohexane
CAS No./EINECS No.: 110-82-7/203-806-2
Product groups/function: Solvents, propellant gases.
Classification: F;R11 Xi;R38 Xn;R65 R67 N;R50/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with France as the Member State responsible.
 
Name Heptane
CAS No./EINECS No.: 142-82-5/205-563-8
Synonym n-Heptane
Product groups/function: Degreasing agents, lubricants, thinner.
Classification: F;R11 Xi;R38 Xn;R65 R67 N;R50/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information:  
 
Name Hexane
CAS No./EINECS No.: 110-54-3/203-777-6
Synonym n-Hexane
Product groups/function: Dissolvent, lubricants.
Classification: F;R11 Xi;R38 Xn;R48/20-65 Rep3;R62 R67 N;R51/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in category 3 are, in principle, prohibited in cosmetic products. The use of this substance in cosmetic products will be prohibited from 11 September 2004.
 
Name C9-12-Isoalkanes
CAS No./EINECS No.: 90622-57-4/292-459-0
Product groups/function: Paints, developers, waxes, thinners, preservatives, polishes, degreasing agents, binding agents.
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Under suspicion of being a vPvB substance.
Activities/further information: C9-C12 alkanes and isoalkanes are used in the dry-cleaning sector in hydrocarbon dry-cleaning equipment as an alternative to dry-cleaning with tetrachlorine. In this connection, the alkanes and the isoalkanes are a better alternative than tetrachlorine as regards both human health and the environment. The substances are not discharged directly into the environment from dry-cleaning facilities.
The use of alkanes and isoalkanes in dry-cleaning facilities is regulated by the "bekendtgørelse om etablering og drift af renserier" (Ministry of the Environment Statutory Order of 18 June 2003 on the establishment and operation of dry-cleaning facilities).
Undergoing EU evaluation as to vPvB properties.
A survey of the use of these substances in consumer products in Denmark is currently being prepared by the Danish EPA. Report to be published in 2004.
   
Name Isododecane
CAS No./EINECS No.: 31807-55-3/250-816-8
Product groups/function: Fuel additive, stabiliser, raw material for synthesis.
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the Advisory List for Self-classification of Dangerous Substances N;R50/53.
Activities/further information: Undergoing evaluation in relation to EU classification.
 

Alkylphenols and alkylphenol ethoxylates

CAS No./EINECS No.: This group consists of many compounds, so no CAS No. is given.
Name Examples from this group:
Nonylphenol, octylphenol, nonylphenolethoxylates, dodecyl-
phenol
Product groups/function: Binding agents, cleaning products, paint and varnish hardeners, adhesives.
Classification: Nonylphenol and nonylphenol, branched: Xn;R22 C;R34 N;R50/53.
New classification of nonylphenol according to the 29th ATP: Rep.3;R62 Rep.3;R63 Xn;R22 C;R34 N;R50/53.
Reason for selection: These substances are only subject to partial restrictions on use, but other uses are also considered to be a cause for concern with regard to the environment. (Directive 2003/53/EC)
Nonylphenol is on the EU list of substances with documented endocrine-disrupting effects.
Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Further problematic properties for nonylphenol and octylphenol according to the Advisory List for Self-classification of Dangerous Substances - N; R50/53.
Dodecylphenol (27193-86-8) is under suspicion of being a vPvB substance.
Activities/further information: Risk evaluations of nonylphenol and nonylphenol ethoxylates have been carried out in the EU. An EC Directive has been adopted that prohibits the use of nonylphenol and nonylphenol ethoxylates for certain purposes.
Octylphenol and octylphenol ethoxylates are undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with the United Kingdom as the Member State responsible. The United Kingdom has decided to carry out such risk evaluation.
Dodecylphenol is undergoing EU evaluation as to vPvB properties.
Covered by EC Decision 2455/2001/EC of 20 November 2001 establishing the list of priority substances in the field of water policy and amending Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Framework Directive) as priority substances.
 

Alkyl sulfonic acid phenyl ester

CAS No./EINECS No.: 91082-17-6/293-728-5
Product groups/function: Joint fillers, sealing compounds.
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Under suspicion of being a vPvB substance.
Activities/further information: Undergoing EU evaluation as to PBT/vPvB properties.
 

Benzenamine, N-phenyl-, styrenated

CAS No./EINECS No.: 68442-68-2/270-485-3
Synonym  
Product groups/function: Antioxidant.
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Under suspicion of being a PBT or vPvB substance.
Activities/further information: Undergoing EU evaluation as to PBT/vPvB properties.
 

1,4-Benzenediamine, N,N'-mixed Phenyl and tolyl derivates

CAS No./EINECS No.: 68953-84-4/273-227-8
Product groups/function:  
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Under suspicion of being a PBT or vPvB substance.
Activities/further information: Undergoing EU evaluation as to PBT/vPvB properties.
 

Biphenyl

CAS No./EINECS No.: 92-52-4/202-163-5
Synonym Diphenyl
Product groups/function: Impregnation products, road-surfacing products.
Classification: Xi;R36/37/38 N;R50/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: Covered by "Bekendtgørelse om kvalitetskrav for vandområder og krav til udledning af visse farlige stoffer til vandløb, søer eller havet" (Statutory Order no. 921 of 8 October 1996 on quality requirements for water bodies and requirements to the discharge of certain dangerous substances to watercourses, lakes or the sea).
 

Bisphenol-A

CAS No./EINECS No.: 80-05-7/201-245-8
Synonym 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol
Product groups/function: Epoxy, polycarbonate plastics, PVC.
Classification: R36/37/38-43
New classification according to the 29th ATP: Rep. 3; R62; Xi;R37-41 R43.
Reason for selection: On the EU list of substances with documented endocrine-disrupting effects.
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with the United Kingdom as the Member State responsible.
 

2,2'-Bisphenol F diglycidylether

CAS No./EINECS No.: 54208-63-8/259-026-8
Synonym 2,2'-[methylenebis(o-phenyleneoxymethylene)]bisoxirane
Product groups/function: Paints, undercoat, binding agent.
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the Advisory List for Self-classification of Dangerous Substances Mut3;R40 Carc3;R40.
Activities/further information: Undergoing evaluation in relation to EU classification.
 

Lead and lead compounds

CAS No./EINECS No.: Pertains to several different CAS Nos.
Product groups/function: Ceramics and crystal glass.
Classification: Examples from this group:
Lead acetate, basic (CAS No. 1335-32-6): Rep1;R61 R33 Carc3;R40 Xn;R48/22 Rep3;R62 N;R50/53
Lead alkyls: Rep1;R61 Tx;R26/27/28 R33 Rep3;R62 N;R50/53
Lead chromate (CAS No. 7758-97-6): Rep1;R61 R33 Carc3;R40 Rep3;R62 N;R50/53
Lead diazide (CAS No. 13424-46-9): Rep1;R61 R33 Carc3;R40 Rep3;R62 N;R50/53
Lead chromate molybdate sulfate red (CAS No. 12656-85-8) CI77605: Rep1;R61 R33 Carc3;R40 Rep3;R62 N;R50/53
Lead di(acetate) (CAS No. 301-04-2): Rep1;R61 R33 Xn;R48/22 Rep3;R62 N;R50/53
Lead hexafluorosilicate (CAS No. 25808-74-6): Rep1;R61 Xn;R20/22 R33 Rep3;R62 N;R50/53
Lead hydrogen arsenate (CAS No. 7784-40-9): Carc1;R45 Rep1;R61 T;R23/25 R33 Rep3;R62 N;R50/53
Lead(II)methane sulfonate (CAS No. 17570-76-2): Rep1;R61 Xn;R20/22-48/20/22 R33 Xi;R38-41 Rep3;R62 N;R58
Trilead bis(orthophosphate) (CAS No. 7446-27-7): Rep1;R61 R33 Xn;R48/22 Rep3;R62 N;R50/53
Lead styphnate (lead 2,4,6-trinitro-m-phenylene dioxide) (CAS No. 15245-44-0): Rep1;R61 E;R3 Xn;R20/22 R33 Rep3;R62 N;R50/53
Lead sulfochromate yellow (CAS No. 1344-37-2) CI 77603: Rep1;R61 R33 Carc3;R40 Rep3;R62 N;R50/53
Other lead compounds: Rep1;R61 Xn;R20/22 R33 Rep3;R62 N;R50/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
The use of lead is regulated in Statutory Order no. 1012 of 13 November 2000 on prohibition of import and marketing of products containing lead. There may, however, still be problems with lead in the waste stream caused by old products containing lead.
Covered by EC Decision 2455/2001/EC of 20 November 2001 establishing the list of priority substances in the field of water policy and amending Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Framework Directive) as a priority substance.
 

Certain boric compounds

CAS No./EINECS No.: Examples from this group 10043-35-3/233-139-2 (boric acid);
1303-96-4 (borax)
1303-86-2/215-125-8 (diboron trioxide)
Synonym Borax, boric acid, boroxide
Product groups/function: Impregnation products, flame retardants, toys and cosmetics
Classification: Currently none
New EU classification has been proposed:
Boric acid (CAS No. 10043-35-3 and 11113-50-1), boroxide (CAS No. 1303-86-2), borax (CAS No. 1303-96-4) and certain other boric compounds (CAS No. 1330-43-4, 12267-73-1 and 13840-56-7): Rep.3; R62; Rep.3;R63.
Reason for selection: Substances that are only subject to partial restrictions on use, although other uses are also considered to be a cause for concern with regard to human health or the environment.
Activities/further information: Boric acid (10043-45-3) is undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with Austria as the Member State responsible.
 

Certain brominated flame retardants

Name All brominated flame retardants that are either persistent, degradable to persistent compounds, bioaccumulative or toxic. Examples from the group are PBBs (polybrominated biphenyls) and PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers).
CAS No./EINECS No.: Examples from this group:
Pentabromodiphenyl ether 32534-81-9/251-084-2
Octabromodiphenyl ether 32536-52-0/251-087-9
Decabromodiphenyl ether 1163-19-5/214-604-9
Tetrabromobisphenol A 79-94-7/201-236-9
Hexabromocyclododecane 25637-99-4/247-148-4
Product groups/function: Fire retardant in eg. plastics, electronics and textiles.
Classification: Pentabromodiphenyl ether is currently classified as R10 Xi;R37 Xn;R65 N;R51/53
Reason for selection: Political phase-out goals exist for these substances. Octabromodiphenyl ether has been evaluated to be a PBT substance.
Activities/further information: Pentabromodiphenyl ether and octabromodiphenyl ether will be prohibited in the EU medio 2004 pursuant to Directive 2003/11/EC.
Furthermore, decabromodiphenyl ether and PBB are covered by Directive 2002/95/EC which prohibits the use of these substances in electrical and electronic equipment from 1 July 2006.
Decabromodiphenylether, TBBPA (Tetrabromobisphenol A) and HBCD (hexabromocyclododecane) are undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with France/the United Kingdom and Sweden respectively as the Member States responsible and are being evaluated as possible PBT/vPvB substances.
 

Butanone oxime

CAS No./EINECS No.: 96-29-7/202-496-6
Synonym 2-Butanone oxime
Product groups/function: Solvent, paints, undercoat.
Classification: Xn;R21 Carc3;R40 Xi;R41 R43
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in category 3 are, in principle, prohibited in cosmetic products. The use of this substance in cosmetic products will be prohibited from 11 September 2004.
 

Cadmium and cadmium compounds

CAS No./EINECS No.: This group consists of many compounds, so no CAS No. or EINECS No. is given.
Product groups/function: Electronic components, plastics, batteries, accumulators, pigments, cadmium plating.
Classification: Examples from this group:
Cadmium chloride: Carc.2;R45; Mut2;R46 Rep2;R60-61 T;R25-48/23/25, Tx;R26, N;R50/53
Cadmium cyanide; Tx;R26/27/28 R32 R33 Xn;R68 N;R50/53
Cadmium fluoride,: Carc2;R45, Mut.;R46 Rep.2;R60-61, T;R25-48/23/25 Tx;R26 N;R50/53
Cadmium diformate and cadmium iodide: T;R23/25 R33 Xn;R68 N;R50/53
Cadmium hexafluorosilicate: T;R23/25 R33 Xn;R68 N;R52/53
Cadmium oxide: Carc2;R49, Xn;R22, T;R48/23/25
Cadmium sulphate: Carc.2;R49 Xn;R22 T;R48/23/25 N;R50/53
Cadmium sulphide: Xn;R22 Carc.3;R49 T;R48/23/25 R53
Other cadmium compounds: Xn;R20/21/22, N;R50/53
Reason for selection: Substances that make the use of the residual products of waste streams (flue-gas cleaning products, slag, sludge and compost) problematic. A number of the compounds have problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Substances that are only subject to partial restrictions on use, although other uses are also considered to be a cause for concern with regard to human health or the environment.
Activities/further information: Cadmium (CAS No. 7440-19-0) and cadmium oxide (CAS No. 1306-19-0) are undergoing risk evaluation& in the EU with Belgium as the Member State responsible.
Covered by EC Decision 2455/2001/EC of 20 November 2001 establishing the list of priority substances in the field of water policy and amending Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Framework Directive) as a priority dangerous substance.
 

Certain chlorinated solvents

Name Benzyl chloride
CAS No./EINECS No.: 100-44-7/202-853-6
Product groups/function: Catalyst.
Classification: Carc2;R45 Xn;R22-48/22 T;R23 Xi;R37/38-41
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 
Name
1,2-dichloromethane
CAS No./EINECS No.: 75-09-2/200-838-9
Synonym Methylene chloride
Product groups/function: Degreasing agent, solvent, varnish strippers.
Classification: Carc3;R40
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: EU restrictions on use are being considered. CMR substances in category 3 are, in principle, prohibited in cosmetic products. However, this substance may be used if the EU scientific committee has evaluated it and deemed it acceptable for cosmetic use.
Covered by EC Decision 2455/2001/EC of 20 November 2001 establishing the list of priority substances in the field of water policy and amending Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Framework Directive) as a priority substance.
 
Name Tetrachloroethylene
CAS No./EINECS No.: 127-18-4/204-825-9
Synonym Tetrachloroethene, Perchlor, Perchlorethylene
Product groups/function: Degreasing agent, solvent, dry cleaning.
Classification: Carc3;R40 N;R51/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with the United Kingdom as the Member State responsible. CMR substances in category 3 are, in principle, prohibited in cosmetic products. The use of tetrachloroethylene in cosmetic products is prohibited (Appendix II).
 
Name
Trichloroethylene
CAS No./EINECS No.: 79-01-6/201-167-4
Synonym Trichloroethene
Product groups/function: Degreasing agent, solvent.
Classification: Carc2;R45 Xi;R36/38 R67 Mut3;R68 R52/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: ;Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with the United Kingdom as the Member State responsible. CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 

Chlorinated paraffins (short-, medium- and long-chained)

CAS No./EINECS No.: Chlorinated paraffins form a non-homogeneous substance group, for which there are many CAS Nos., depending on the chlorination and molecular length of the paraffins.
Product groups/function: Adhesives, coolants/lubricants and cutting oils, paints, plastics and flame retardants.
Classification: The short-chained chlorinated paraffins (CAS No. 85535-84-8) are classified as: Carc3; R40 R50/53
Reason for selection: Substances that are only subject to partial restrictions on use, although other uses are also considered to be a cause for concern with regard to human health or the environment. Short-chained chlorinated paraffins have been evaluated to be PBT-substances.
Activities/further information: Short-chained chlorinated paraffins have been risk-evaluated in the EU and are covered by EC Decision 2455/2001/EC of 20 November 2001 establishing the list of priority substances in the field of water policy and amending Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Framework Directive) as priority dangerous substances. The short-chained chlorinated paraffins are subject to certain restrictions on use, including a ban on use in coolants/lubricants. (Statutory Order no. 461 of 26/05/2003).
The medium-chained chlorinated paraffins are undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with the United Kingdom as the Member State responsible.
The long-chained chlorinated paraffins are undergoing voluntary risk evaluation in the EU with the United Kingdom as the Member State responsible.
 

Certain chromate compounds

Name
Chromium trioxide
CAS No./EINECS No.: 1333-82-0/215-607-8
Synonym Chromium (VI) oxide
Product groups/function: Woodcare products, products for chromate treatment, oxidising agents and tanning.
Classification: Carc1;R49 O;R8 T;R25 C;R35 R43 N;R50/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with the United Kingdom as the Member State responsible. CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 
Name
Sodium dichromate
CAS No./EINECS No.: 10588-01-9/234-190-3
Product groups/function: Dispersant, oxidising agent, viscosity agent.
Classification: Mut2;R46 Carc2;R49 O;R8 Xn;R21 T;R25 Tx;R26 Xi;R37/38-41 R43 N;R50/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 
Name
Calium dichromate
CAS No./EINECS No.: 7778-50-9/231-906-6
Product groups/function: Oxidising agent.
Classification: Mut2;R46 Carc2;R49 Xn;R21 T;R25 Tx;R26 Xi;R37/38-41 R43 N;R50/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with the United Kingdom as the Member State responsible. CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 
Name
Strontium chromate
CAS No./EINECS No.: 7789-06-2/232-142-6
Product groups/function: Undercoats.
Classification: Carc2;R45 Xn;R22 N;R50/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 
Name
Zink chromate
CAS No./EINECS No.: 13530-65-9/236-878-9
Product groups/function: Catalyst, undercoats.
Classification: Carc1;R45 Xn;R22 R43 N;R50/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 

Cobalt(II)sulphate

CAS No./EINECS No.: 10124-43-3/233-334-2
Product groups/function: Catalyst, siccative for paints etc.
Classification: Carc2;R49 Xn;R22 R42/43 N;R50/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
A Cleaner Product project has been prepared regarding alternative siccatives.
 

Creosote compounds with carcinogenic "impurities"

CAS No./EINECS No.: This substance group embraces many CAS Nos.
Synonym Creosote oil, anthracene oil etc.
Product groups/function: Sealing compounds, building materials and anti-rust products.
Classification: Most compounds: Carc.2;R45 with benzene (J) and/or benzo(a)pyrene (M) as the marker; H
Examples from this group:
Anthracene oil (90640-80-5): Carc2;R45 comment code H, M
Anthracene oil with a low content of anthracene: Carc2;R45 comment code H, J, M
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances and special priority substance.
The comment code M entails that the substance must be classified as carcinogenic. This classification may, however, be omitted if it can be determined that the substance contains less than 0.005% benzo(a)pyrene. The marker indicates that the most critical carcinogenic substances have been removed if the content is below this limit.
Activities/further information: Anthracene oil and anthracene oil with a low content of anthracene are undergoing EU evaluation as to PBT/vPvB properties.
Covered by the "bekendtgørelse om begrænsning af salg og anvendelse af creosot" (Statutory Order no. 665 of 4 July 1996 on restricting the sale and use of creosote) as amended by Statutory Order no. 535 of 18 June 2003.
Covered by the "bekendtgørelse om begrænsning af salg og anvendelse af creosot til træbeskyttelse og creosotbehandlet træ" (Statutory Order no. 534 of 16 June 2003 on restricting the sale and use of creosote for wood preservation and creosote-treated wood).
 

Cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylic anhydride (unspec.)

CAS No./EINECS No.: 85-42-7/ 201-604-9
Product groups/function: Hardeners.
Classification: Xi;R41 R42/43
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: The Danish EPA is considering carrying out studies of the significance of the use of this substance in consumer products.
 

Dibenzyltoluene

CAS No./EINECS No.: 26898-17-9/248-097-0
Product groups/function: Dielectric media.
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the Advisory List for Self-classification of Dangerous Substances N;R50/53.
Activities/further information: Listed for the first time on the LOUS.
 

3,4-dichloroaniline

CAS No./EINECS No.: 95-76-1/202-448-4
Function: By-product in the production of herbicides, dyes and medicine.
Classification: T;R23/24/25 R33 N;R50/53
Reason for selection: On the EU list of substances with documented endocrine-disrupting effects.
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with Germany as the Member State responsible.
 

Diethanolamine

CAS No./EINECS No.: 111-42-2/203-868-0
Synonym 2,2'-iminodiethanol
Product groups/function: Accelerators, coolants, lubricants and corrosion inhibitor.
Classification: Xn;R22-48/22 Xi;R38-41
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information:  
 

N,N-dimethylformamide

CAS No./EINECS No.: 68-12-2/200-679-5
Product groups/function: Solvent.
Classification: Rep2;R61 Xn;R20/21 Xi;R36
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 

Ethanethiol

CAS No./EINECS No.: 75-08-1/200-837-3
Synonym: Mercaptan.
Product groups/function: Smelling substance.
Classification: F;R11 Xn;R20 N;R50/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: Listed for the first time on the LOUS.
Among other things, ethanethiol is added to certain types of gas in order to ensure that leaks in consumer installations are discovered. This type of use is not undesirable since there is no discharge into the aquatic environment.
 

Fluorinated greenhouse gases (HFCs, PFCs and sulphur hexafluoride)

Names:
HFCs
HFC 134a, HFC 125, HFC 143a, HFC 152a etc.
PFCs
CF4, C2F6, C3F8 etc.
Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6)
CAS No./EINECS No.: HFC 134a: 811-97-2/212-377-0
HFC 125: 354-33-6/206-557-8
HFC 143a: 420-46-2/206-996-5
HFC 152a: 75-37-6/200-866-1
CF4: 75-73-0/200-896-5
C2F6: 76-16-4/200-939-8
C3F8: 76-19-7/200-941-9
SF6: 2551-62-4/219-854-2
Product groups/function: Spray canisters, refrigeration systems, foam rubber, insulating materials.
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Substances covered by political prioritisation since they are potent greenhouse gases. Substances being phased out.
Activities/further information: Covered by Statutory Order no. 552 of 2 July 2002 Regulating Certain Industrial Greenhouse Gases.
 

Formaldehyde

CAS No./EINECS No.: 50-00-0/200-001-8
Product groups/function: Binding agents, complexing agent, preservatives, adhesives, disinfectants.
Classification: T;R23/24/25 C;R34 Carc3;R40 R43
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in category 3 are, in principle, prohibited in cosmetic products. However, this substance may be used if the EU scientific committee has evaluated it and deemed it acceptable for cosmetic use.
 

Formamide

CAS No./EINECS No.: 75-12-7/ 200-842-0
Product groups/function: Solvents
Classification: Rep2;R61
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 

Glutaraldehyde

CAS No./EINECS No.: 111-30-8/203-856-5
Synonym: 1,5-pentanedial
Product groups/function: Disinfectants, pesticides
Classification: T;R23/25 C;R34 R42/43 N;R50
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: The Danish EPA is considering carrying out studies of the significance of the use of this substance in consumer products.
 

2,3-epoxypropyl neodecanoate

CAS No./EINECS No.: 26761-45-5/247-979-2
Product groups/function: Binding agents, paints, solvents.
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the Advisory List for Self-classification of Dangerous Substances Mut3;R40 R43
Activities/further information: Undergoing evaluation in relation to EU classification.
 

Certain glycol ethers

Name 2-ethoxyethanol
CAS No./EINECS No.: 110-80-5/203-804-1
Synonym ethylene glycol monoethyl ether/EGEE
Product groups/function: Hardeners
Classification: Rep2;R60-61 R10 Xn;R20/21/22
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according tothe Listof Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with Germany as the Member State responsible. CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 
Name 2-ethoxy ethyl acetate
CAS No./EINECS No.: 111-15-9/203-839-2
Synonym Ethyl glycol acetate/EGEEA
Product groups/function: Binding agents
Classification: Rep2;R60-61 Xn;R20/21/22
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation<in the EU with Germany as the Member State responsible. CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 
Name 2-methoxyethanol
CAS No./EINECS No.: 109-86-4/203-713-7
Synonym Methyl glycol/EGME
Product groups/function: Solvent
Classification: Rep2;R60-61 R10 Xn;R20/21/22
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 
Name 2-methoxyethyl acetate
CAS No./EINECS No.: 110-49-6/203-772-9
Synonym Methyl glycol acetate/EGMEA
Product groups/function: Solvent
Classification: Rep2;R60-61 Xn;R20/21/22
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 
Name 2-methoxypropanol
CAS No./EINECS No.: 1589-47-5/216-455-5
Synonym 1PG2ME
Product groups/function: Thinner, solvent.
Classification: Rep2;R61 R10 Xi;R37/38-41
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 
Name 2-methoxypropyl acetate
CAS No./EINECS No.: 70657-70-4/274-724-2
Synonym 1PG2MEA
Product groups/function: Paints, varnishes, thinners, cleaning products.
Classification: Rep2;R61 R10 Xi;R37
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 

Hexahydro-4-methylphthalic anhydride

CAS No./EINECS No.: 19438-60-9/243-072-0
Product groups/function: Hardeners.
Classification: Xi;R41 R42/43
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: The Danish EPA is considering carrying out studies of the significance of the use of this substance in consumer products.
 

Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated

CAS No./EINECS No.: 93685-81-5/297-629-8
Product groups/function: Plastic construction, solvent.
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Under suspicion of being a vPvB substance.
Activities/further information: Undergoing EU evaluation as to vPvB properties
 

Hydroxybenzenes – hydroquinone and resorcinol

Hydroquinone
CAS No./EINECS No.: 123-31-9/204-617-8
Synonym 1,4-dihydroxybenzene
Product groups/function: Developers.
Classification: Xn;R22 Carc3;R40 Xi;R41 R43 Mut3;R68 N;R50
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in category 3 are, in principle, prohibited in cosmetic products. However, this substance may be used if the EU scientific committee has evaluated it and deemed it acceptable for cosmetic use.
 
Resorcinol
CAS No./EINECS No.: 108-46-3/203-585-2
Synonym: 1,3-dihydroxybenzene
1,3-benzenediol
Product groups/function: Adhesives, hardeners, hair dyes and production of rubber.
Classification: Xn;R22 Xi;R36/38 N;R50
Reason for selection: On the EU list of substances with documented endocrine-disrupting effects.
Activities/further information: A mass-flow analysis is being prepared and will be published in 2004.
 

Hydroxylammonium sulphate

CAS No./EINECS No.: 10039-54-0/233-118-8
Synonym Bis(hydroxylammonium) sulphate
Product groups/function: Dyes.
Classification: Xn;R22-48/22 Xi;R36/38 R43 N;R50
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with Germany as the Member State responsible.
 

Certain isocyanates – MDI and TDI

MDI  
Name Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate
CAS No./EINECS No.: Several CAS Nos.:
MDI: 26447-40-5/247-714-0
2,4' MDI: 5873-54-1/227-534-9
4,4' MDI: 101-68-8/202-966-0
Synonym Diphenylmethane-2,4'-diisocyanate
Diphenylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate
Product groups/function: Hardeners, paints, varnishes, binding agent, jointing compounds, adhesives.
Classification: Xn;R20 Xi;R36/37/38 R42/43
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: The Danish EPA is considering carrying out studies of the significance of the use of this substance in consumer products.
Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with Belgium as the Member State responsible.
 
TDI
Name Benzene, 1,3-diisocyanatomethyl- (unspec.)
CAS No./EINECS No.: Several CAS Nos.
TDI: 26471-62-5/247-722-4
2,4 TDI: 584-84-9/209-544-5
2,6 TDI: 91-08-7/202-039-0
Synonym Toluene-diisocyanate
Toluene-2,4-di-isocyanate/4-methyl-m-phenylene diisocyanate
Toluene-2,6-di-isocyanate/2-methyl-m-phenylene diisocyanate
Product groups/function: Binding agents, foam formation, plastic hardeners.
Classification: Tx;R26 Xi;R36/37/38 Carc3;R40 R42/43 R52/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in category 3 are, in principle, prohibited in cosmetic products. The use of this substance in cosmetic products will be prohibited from 11 September 2004.
 

Copper and copper compounds

CAS No./EINECS No.: This group consists of several compounds, so no CAS No. or EINECS No. is given.
Product groups/function: Impregnated wood, anti-fouling products, pigments and dyes, copper water pipes.
Classification: Examples from this group:
Copper (I) chloride (CAS No. 7758-89-6): Xn;R22
Copper (II) methane sulphonate (CAS No. 54253-62-2): Xn;R22 Xi;R41 R50/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to mussels and organisms living in sediments.
Activities/further information: Requirements have been laid down with regard to release of copper compounds from anti-fouling paint (Statutory Order no. 792 of 2 September 2003).
 

Mercury and mercury compounds

CAS No./EINECS No.: This group consists of many compounds, so no CAS No. or EINECS No. is given.
Product groups/function: Batteries, dental fillings, fluorescent lamps.
Classification: Examples from this group:
Mercury (CAS No. 7439-97-6): T;R23 R33 N;R50/53
Certain organic mercury compounds: Tx;R26/27/28 R33 N;50/53
Reason for selection: Substances that make the use of the residual products of waste streams (flue-gas cleaning products, slag, sludge and compost) problematic. A number of the compounds also have problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: In 2004 the Danish EPA will prepare a strategy for flue-gas cleaning products in which handling of mercury will be included.
Covered by EC Decision 2455/2001/EC of 20 November 2001 establishing the list of priority substances in the field of water policy and amending Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Framework Directive) as a priority dangerous substance.
 

4,4'-methylenedianiline

CAS No./EINECS No.: 101-77-9/202-974-4
Synonym 4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane
Product groups/function: Hardeners, paints, varnishes, anti-rust product, casting/moulding compounds/materials.
Classification: Carc2;R45 T;R39/23/24/25 R43 Xn;R48/20/21/22 Mut3;R68 N;R51/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with Germany as the Member State responsible.
CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
Regulated in Statutory Order no. 755 of 15 August 2003.
 

Mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT)

CAS No./EINECS No.: 149-30-4/201-297-1
Synonym Benzothiazole-2-thiol, MBT
Product groups/function: Natural rubber, e.g., babies' pacifiers and rubber gloves
Classification: R43 N;R50/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances. A special initiative for this substance has been given high priority.
Activities/further information: Denmark has asked the Commission to look more closely into the release of MBT to consumer products.
 

Molybdenum trioxide

CAS No./EINECS No.: 1313-27-5/215-204-7
Product groups/function: Catalysts.
Classification: Xi;R36/37 Xn;R48/20/22
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: Listed for the first time on the LOUS.
 

MTBE

CAS No./EINECS No.: 1634-04-4/216-653-1
Synonym Methyl tertiary butyl ether
Product groups/function: Additive to certain fuels.
Classification: New classification according to the 29th ATP: F;R11 Xi;R38
Reason for selection: This substance has been specifically selected. It is problematic since it is difficult to degrade and, at the same time, mobile in soil and groundwater. MTBE is not regarded as constituting a health problem, but it is possible to smell/taste it at concentrations below a level that is possibly harmful to human health.
Activities/further information: Has undergone risk evaluation in the EU. As regards health aspects, the conclusion was that no risk is expected and that the most significant risk to groundwater quality as to taste and odour is caused by leakages from underground tanks and spillage from overflows. With the future upgrade of petrol filling stations, the risk of groundwater impacts will be minimised ("bekendtgørelse nr. 555 af 9. juni 2001 om forebyggelse af jord- og grundvandsforurening fra benzin- og dieselsalgsanlæg" - Statutory Order no. 555 of 9 June 2001 on the prevention of soil and groundwater contamination from petrol and diesel filling stations). However, small petrol filling stations are not required to meet the tightened requirements until 2008.
 

Sodium and calcium hypochlorite

CAS No./EINECS No.: 7681-52-9/231-668-3 (sodium hypochlorite)
7778-54-3/231-908-7 (calcium hypochlorite)
Product groups/function: Disinfectants, cleaning products
Classification: Sodium hypochlorite: R31 C;R34
Calcium hypochlorite: O;R8 Xn;R22 R31 C;R34 N;R50
Reason for selection: A special initiative for this substance has been given high priority - particularly because these substances are used in consumer products where there is a risk of formation of toxic substances when these substances are mixed with acid/NH4.
Activities/further information: Sodium hypochlorite is undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with Italy as the Member State responsible.
 

Certain nickel compounds

Name
Nickel
CAS No./EINECS No.: 7440-02-0/231-111-4
Product groups/function: Catalysts, welding powder, friction agents, conductors.
Classification: Carc3;R40 R43
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU together with the compounds nickel carbonate, nickel chloride, nickel sulphate, nickel nitrate with Denmark as the Member State responsible. CMR substances in category 3 are, in principle, prohibited in cosmetic products. However, this substance may be used if the EU scientific committee has evaluated it and deemed it acceptable for cosmetic use.
Nickel and compounds of nickel may not be used in products designed for long-term direct contact with the skin.(Statutory Order no. 24 of 14 January 2000).
Covered by EC Decision 2455/2001/EC of 20 November 2001 establishing the list of priority substances in the field of water policy and amending Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Framework Directive) as a priority substance.
 
Name
Nickel oxide
CAS No./EINECS No.: 1313-99-1/215-215-7
Synonym Nickel monoxide
Product groups/function: Catalysts.
Classification: Carc1;R49 R43 R53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
Nickel and compounds of nickel may not be used in products when there is direct contact with the skin.
 

4-nitrotoluene

CAS No./EINECS No.: 99-99-0/202-808-0
Function: Used in closed systems for chemical synthesis.
Classification: T;R23/24/25 R33 N;R51/53
Reason for selection: On the EU list of substances with documented endocrine-disrupting effects.
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with Spain as the Member State responsible. A mass-flow analysis is being prepared and will be published in 2004.
 

Octadecyl 3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate

CAS No./EINECS No.: 2082-79-3/218-216-0
Product groups/function: Anti-oxidants
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Under suspicion of being a vPvB substance.
Activities/further information: Undergoing EU evaluation as to vPvB properties
 

Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane

CAS No./EINECS No.: 556-67-2/209-136-7
Synonym: Forms part of cyclomethicone (CAS No. 69430-24-6)
Function: Viscosity-altering agent
Classification: Rep3;R62 R53
Reason for selection: Assessed to be a PBT and vPvB substance. Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in category 3 are, in principle, prohibited in cosmetic products. However, this substance may be used if the EU scientific committee has evaluated it and deemed it acceptable for cosmetic use.
Included in a mass-flow analysis, which is being prepared and will be published in 2004.
A survey of the use of this substance in consumer products in Denmark is currently being prepared in the Danish EPA. Report to be published in 2004.
 

Certain oil derivatives

Name
Petroleum for certain uses
CAS No./EINECS No.: 8002-05-9/232-298-5
Product groups/function: Degreasing agents, surface treatment agents, skin cleansing agents.
Classification: Carc2;R45
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 
Name Hydrocarbons, C26-55, arom.-rich
CAS No./EINECS No.: 97722-04-8/307-753-7
Product groups/function: Impregnation products, flooring materials, road-surfacing materials.
Classification: Carc2;R45
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 
Name
Extracts (petroleum), light paraffinic distillate solvent
CAS No./EINECS No.: 64742-05-8/265-104-2
Product groups/function: Friction-reducing agent
Classification: Carc2;R45
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmeticproducts.
 

Name 		Distillates (petroleum), heavy paraffinic
CAS No./EINECS No.: 64741-51-1/265-052-0
Product groups/function: Mould oils, releasing agents.
Classification: Carc1;R45
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
   
Name
Extracts (petroleum), heavy paraffinic distillate solvent
CAS No./EINECS No.: 64742-04-7/265-103-7
Product groups/function: Textile impregnation products, binding agents.
Classification: Carc2;R45
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances. Under suspicion of being a PBT substance.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
Undergoing EU evaluation as to PBT/vPvB properties.
 
Name
Residues (petroleum), steam-cracked
CAS No./EINECS No.: 64742-90-1/265-193-8
Product groups/function: Binding agents, certain special cleaning products.
Classification: Carc2;R45
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 
Name Stoddard solvent
CAS No./EINECS No.: 8052-41-3/232-489-3
Product groups/function: Solvent, undercoat, paints, adhesives, cleaning products, desiccants.
Classification: Carc2;R45 R10 Xn;R48/20-65
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances. The Carc.2 classification is no longer required if the substance contains less than 0.1% benzene (comment code P), but the R10 Xn;R48/20-65 classification is maintained.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
The term "mineral turpentine" is applied to several chemical substances. Only this specific CAS No. is covered.
 
Name Solvent naphtha (petroleum), medium aliph.
CAS No./EINECS No.: 64742-88-7/265-191-7
Product groups/function: Paints, varnishes, thinners, wood-impregnation products, insulation materials, degreasing agents, anti-rust products, desiccants.
Classification: R10 Xn;R48/20-65
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: This substance has code H, which means that the substance has only been evaluated as regards carcinogenicity and/or ability to cause chemical pneumonia. Self-evaluation with a view to ascertaining any other dangerous properties is still required.
 

Certain organo-tin compounds

Name, CAS No./EINECS No.: The group consisting of dibutyl tin (DBT), dioctyl tin (DOT) and triphenyl tin (TPT) covers several CAS Nos.
Organo-tin compounds on the EU list of substances with documented endocrine-disrupting effects:
CAS No. Substance name
688-73-3 Tributyl tin
No CAS No. Tributyl tin compounds
56-35-9 Tributyl tin oxide = bis(tributyl tin) oxide
26354-18-7 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester
= Stannane, tributyl metacrylate
No CAS No. Methoxyethyl acrylate tributyl tin, copolymer
4342-30-7 Phenol, 2-[[(tributylstannyl)oxy]carbony
= Monotributyl tin salicylate
4342-36-3 Stannane, (benzoyloxy)tributyl-
4782-29-0 Stannane, [1,2-phenylenebis(carbonyloxy)
36631-23-9 Stannane, tributyl = Tributyl tin naphthalate
85409-17-2 Stannane, tributyl-, mono(naphthenoyloxy)
24124-25-2 Stannane, tributyl[(1-oxo-9,12-octadecad)]
3090-35-5 Stannane, tributyl[(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)]
26239-64-5 Stannane, tributyl[[[1,2,3,4,4a,4b,5,6,1]]]
1983-10-4 Stannane, tributylfluoro- Me
2155-70-6 Tributyl[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]
Stannane
No CAS No. Tributyl tin carboxylate
26636-32-8 Tributyl tin naphthalate
No CAS No. Tributyl tin polyethoxylate
2279-76-7 Tri-n-propyl tin (TPrT)
668-34-8 Triphenyl tin
1461-25-2 Tetrabutyl tin (TTBT)
900-95-8 Fentin acetate
Product groups/function: Anti-fouling, plastic construction materials, binding agents for paints, preservatives
Classification: Tributyl tin compounds: Xn;R21 T;R25-48/23/25 Xi;R36/38 N;R50/53
Fentin: T;R24/25 Tx;R26-48/23 Xi;R37/38-41 Carc. 3;R40 Rep.3;R63 N;R50/530
Reason for selection: On the EU list of substances with documented endocrine-disrupting effects. Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances. TTBT is under suspicion of being a PBT or vPvB substance.
Activities/further information: Undergoing EU evaluation for endocrine-disrupting effects.
Restrictions on use are being considered in the EU for DBT, DOT and TBT.
More than one tonne of the following five substances is being used in Denmark:
26354-18-7 Tributyl tin methacrlate/methylmeth-acrylate, copolymer
56-35-9 Bis(tributyl tin) oxide
2155-70-6 Tributyl tin methacrylate
1983-10-4 Tributyl tin fluoride
85409-17-2 Tributyl tin naphthenate
TTBT is undergoing EU evaluation as to PBT/vPvB properties.
Some of these compounds are covered by Decision No 2455/2001/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2001 establishing the list of priority substances in the field of water policy and amending Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Framework Directive).
 

Surfactants which do not degrade completely under low-oxygen conditions

CAS No./EINECS No.: Substance group with several CAS Nos.
Examples from this group: LAS (linear alkylbenzene sulphonates), certain alkane sulphonates and certain sulphosuccinates.
Product groups/function: Detergents and cleaning products.
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Substances that make the use of the residual products of waste streams (flue-gas cleaning products, slag, sludge and compost) problematic.
Activities/further information: The content of LAS in sludge is being monitored on an ongoing basis.
 

Certain perfume ingredients

Name, CAS No./EINECS No.: Perfume ingredients that, according to the Scientific Committee on Cosmetic and Non-Food Products intended for Consumers (SCCNFP), have been evaluated to be allergens upon skin contact, ie. allergenic substances.

•Amylcinamal (CAS No. 122-40-7, EINECS 204-541-5)
•Amylcinnamyl alcohol (CAS No. 101-85-9, EINECS 202-982-8)
•Anisyl alcohol (CAS No. 105-13-5, EINECS 203-273-6)
•Benzyl alcohol (CAS No. 100-51-6, EINECS 202-859-9)
•Benzyl benzoate (CAS No. 120-51-4, EINECS 204-402-9)
•Benzylcinnamate (CAS No. 103-41-3, EINECS 203-109-3)
•Benzyl salicylate (CAS No. 118-58-1, EINECS 204-262-9)
•Cinnamyl alcohol (CAS No. 104-51-1, EINECS 203-212-3)
•Cinnamal (CAS No. 104-55-2, EINECS 203-213-9)
•Citral (CAS No. 5392-40-5, EINECS 226-394-6)
•Citronellol (CAS No. 106-22-9, EINECS 203-375-0)
•Coumarin (CAS No. 91-64-5, EINECS 202-086-7)
•d-Limonene (CAS No. 5989-27-5; EINECS 227-813-5)
•Eugenol (CAS No. 97-53-0, EINECS 202-589-1)
•Farnesol (CAS No. 4602-84-0, EINECS 225-004-1)
•Geraniol (CAS No. 106-24-1, EINECS 203-377-1)
•Hexylcinnamaldehyde (CAS No. 101-86-0, EINECS 202-983-3)
•Hydroxycitronellal (CAS No. 107-75-5, EINECS 203-518-7)
•Hydroxymethylpentylcyclohexenecarboxaldehyde (CAS No. 31906-04-4, EINECS 250-863-4)
•Isoeugenol (CAS No. 97-54-1, EINECS 202-590-7)
•Lilial (CAS No. 80-54-6, EINECS 201-289-8)
•Linalool (CAS No. 78-70-6, EINECS 201-134-4)
•Methyl heptyne carbonate (CAS No. 111-12-6, EINECS 203-836-6)
•3-methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one (CAS No. 127-51-5, EINECS 204-846-3)
Product groups/function: Fragrances, cosmetics, cleaning products, solvents.
Classification: The following four substances are classified in the List of Dangerous Substances.
Benzyl alcohol (CAS No. 100-51-6): Xn; (R20/22).
Benzylbenzoate (CAS No. 120-51-4): (R22).
Citral (CAS No. 5392-40-5): (R38), (R43).
d-Limonene (CAS No. 5989-27-5): R10 Xi;R38 R43 N;R50/53
Reason for selection: Substances that are only subject to partial restrictions on use, although other uses are also considered to be a cause for concern with regard to human health or the environment.
Activities/further information: As per 11 March 2005, the above perfume ingredients must be declared in cosmetics if they are used in volumes of more than 0.01% in products that are removed from the skin and 0.001% in products that are not removed. Under the future EU regulation on detergents, the above perfume ingredients must be declared if they are used in detergents or cleaning products in volumes of more than 0.01%.
 

Pentaerythritol tetrakis(3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate)

CAS No./EINECS No.: 6683-19-8/229-722-6
Synonym Benzenepropanoic acid, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-, 2,2-bis[[3-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-1-oxopropoxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl ester
Product groups/function: Hardeners, anti-oxidants.
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Evaluated by the EU to be a potential vPvB substance.
Activities/further information: Undergoing EU evaluation as to vPvB properties
 

PFOS compounds

CAS No./EINECS No.: Several CAS Nos.
(175 stated in the below report from the Danish EPA)
Synonym Perfluorooctanyl sulfonate compounds
Product groups/function: Impregnation products for textiles, leather and paper, waxes and other polishes, paints, varnishes and printing inks and cleaning products - both ordinary cleaning products and products for cleaning metal surfaces or carpets.
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Selected due to a special initiative with regard to these substances. PFOS compounds are compounds that are all potentially degradable into perfluorooctane sulfonate, which has proven to be difficult to degrade and which has been measured in the blood of humans, in blood from blood banks as well as in animals. Currently, we do not know whether these substances constitute a risk to human health. Experiments on animals have shown effects at higher concentrations than those found in the environment.
Activities/further information: Mapping of perfluorooctane sulfonate and similar substances in consumer products - phase 2 (http://www.mst.dk/udgiv/Publikationer/2002/87-7972-122-2/html/default.htm- in Danish)
 

Phenol, 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methyl-

CAS No./EINECS No.: 128-37-0/204-881-4
Synonym 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
Product groups/function: Hardeners.
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the Advisory List for Self-classification of Dangerous Substances Xn;R22 N;R50/53.
Activities/further information: Undergoing evaluation in relation to EU classification.
 

Phenyl glycidyl ether

CAS No./EINECS No.: 122-60-1/204-557-2
Synonym 1,2-epoxy-3-phenoxypropane
Product groups/function: Paints, varnishes, flooring materials.
Classification: Carc2;R45 Xn;R20 Xi;R37/38 R43 Mut3;R68 R52/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 

Certain phthalates

Name
Benzyl butyl phthalate
CAS No./EINECS No.: 85-68-7/201-622-7
Product groups/function: Plasticiser, paints, varnishes, undercoats, jointing compounds, sealing compounds.
Classification: Currently none
EU classification proposed: Rep.2; R61; Rep.3;R62 N;R50/53
Reason for selection: On the EU list of substances with documented endocrine-disrupting effects. Problematic properties according to the Advisory List for Self-classification of Dangerous Substances N;R50/53
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with Norway as the Member State responsible. Covered by Statutory Order no. 151 of 15 March 1999 banning phthalates in toys for children aged 0-3 and in certain childcare articles etc.
   
Name Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
CAS No./EINECS No.: 117-81-7/204-211-0
Synonym DEHP
Product groups/function: Plasticiser, disinfectants.
Classification: Rep2;R60-61
Reason for selection: On the EU list of substances with documented endocrine-disrupting effects. Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with Sweden as the Member State responsible. CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
Covered by Statutory Order no. 151 of 15 March 1999 banning phthalates in toys for children aged 0-3 and in certain childcare articles etc.
Covered by EC Decision 2455/2001/EC of 20 November 2001 establishing the list of priority substances in the field of water policy and amending Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Framework Directive) as a priority substance.
 
Name
Dibutyl phthalate
CAS No./EINECS No.: 84-74-2/201-557-4
Synonym DBP
Product groups/function: Plasticiser, adhesives, paints, solvents, filler products
Classification: Rep2;R61 Rep3;R62 N;R50
Reason for selection: On the EU list of substances with documented endocrine-disrupting effects. Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with the Netherlands as the Member State responsible.
CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
Covered by Statutory Order no. 151 of 15 March 1999 banning phthalates in toys for children aged 0-3 and in certain childcare articles etc.
 
Name
Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate
CAS No./EINECS No.: 117-82-8/204-212-6
Product groups/function: Fillers, paints, undercoats.
Classification: Rep2;R61 Rep3;R62
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
Covered by Statutory Order no. 151 of 15 March 1999 banning phthalates in toys for children aged 0-3 and in certain childcare articles etc.
 

Phthalic anhydride, tetrahydromethyl- (unspec.)

CAS No./EINECS No.: 11070-44-3/234-290-7
Synonym Tetrahydromethylphthalic anhydride
Product groups/function: Hardeners.
Classification: Xi;R41 R42/43
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: The Danish EPA is considering carrying out studies of the significance of the use of this substance in consumer products.
 

Certain pigments and dyes

Name: Acetamide, N-(5-(bis(2-(acetyloxy)ethyl)amino)-2-((2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo)phenyl)-
CAS No./EINECS No.: 1533-78-4/216-251-6
Synonym 2,2'-[[3-acetamido-4-[(2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]phenyl]imino]diethyl diacetate
Product groups/function: Azo dye.
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the Advisory List for Self-classification of Dangerous Substances Carc3;R40 R43.
Activities/further information: Undergoing evaluation in relation to EU classification
 
Name C.I. Pigment yellow 83
CAS No./EINECS No.: 5567-15-7/226-939-8
Synonym 2,2'-[(3,3'-dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(4-chloro-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-oxobutyramide]
Product groups/function: Azo dye, pigment, paints.
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Under suspicion of being a vPvB substance.
Activities/further information: Undergoing EU evaluation as to vPvB properties. It is not yet known if the pigment is bioaccumulative. Results from further studies of the substance's potential for bioaccumulation in fish, which will be carried out in accordance with agreements with industry, will undergo evaluation in the EU PBT working group which will then decide whether the substances are to be regarded as vPvB substances.
Other pigments may have the same properties and this should be considered when substituting one substance with another.
A survey of the use of this substance in consumer products in Denmark is currently being prepared in the Danish EPA. Report to be published in 2004.
 
Name
C.I. Pigment yellow 13
CAS No./EINECS No.: 5102-83-0/225-822-9
Synonym 2,2'-[(3,3'-dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-3-oxobutyramide]
Product groups/function: Azo dye.
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Under suspicion of being a PBT or vPvB substance.
Activities/further information: Undergoing EU evaluation as to vPvB properties. It is not yet known if the pigment is bioaccumulative. Results from further studies of the substance's potential for bioaccumulation in fish, which will be carried out in accordance with agreements with industry, will undergo evaluation in the EU PBT working group which will then decide whether the substances are to be regarded as vPvB substances.
Other pigments may have the same properties and this should be considered when substituting one substance with another.
A survey of the use of this substance in consumer products in Denmark is currently being prepared in the Danish EPA. Report to be published in 2004.
 
Name
C.I. Pigment orange 13
CAS No./EINECS No.: 3520-72-7/222-530-3
Synonym 4,4'-[(3,3'-dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[2,4-dihydro-5-methyl-2-phenyl-3H-pyrazol-3-one]
Product groups/function: Azo dye.
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Under suspicion of being a vPvB substance.
Activities/further information: Undergoing EU evaluation as to vPvB properties. It is not yet known if the pigment is bioaccumulative. Results from further studies of the substance's potential for bioaccumulation in fish, which will be carried out in accordance with agreements with industry, will undergo evaluation in the EU PBT working group which will then decide whether the substances are to be regarded as vPvB substances.
Other pigments may have the same properties and this should be considered when substituting one substance with another.
A survey of the use of this substance in consumer products in Denmark is currently being prepared in the Danish EPA. Report to be published in 2004.
 
Name
C.I. Pigment red 224
CAS No./EINECS No.: 128-69-8/204-905-3
Synonym Perylene-3,4:9,10-tetracarboxylic dianhydride
Product groups/function: Dyes, paints, varnishes.
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Under suspicion of being a PBT or vPvB substance.
Activities/further information: Undergoing EU evaluation as to vPvB properties. It is not yet known if the pigment is bioaccumulative. Results from further studies of the substance's potential for bioaccumulation in fish, which will be carried out in accordance with agreements with industry, will undergo evaluation in the EU PBT working group which will then decide whether the substances are to be regarded as PBT/vPvB substances.
Other pigments may have the same properties and this should be considered when substituting one substance with another.
 
Name
C.I. Pigment yellow 14
CAS No./EINECS No.: 5468-75-7/226-789-3
Synonym 2,2'-[(3,3'-dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(2-methylphenyl)-3-oxobutyramide]
Product groups/function: Azo dye.
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Under suspicion of being a PBT or vPvB substance.
Activities/further information: Undergoing EU evaluation as to vPvB properties. It is not yet known if the pigment is bioaccumulative. Results from further studies of the substance's potential for bioaccumulation in fish, which will be carried out in accordance with agreements with industry, will undergo evaluation in the EU PBT working group which will then decide whether the substances are to be regarded as PBT/vPvB substances.
Other pigments may have the same properties and this should be considered when substituting one substance with another.
A survey of the use of this substance in consumer products in Denmark is currently being prepared in the Danish EPA. Report to be published in 2004.
 
Name: 6-hydroxy-1-(3-isopropoxypropyl)-4-methyl-2-oxo-5-[4-(phenylazo)phenylazo]-1,2-dihydro-3-pyridinecarbonitrile
CAS No./EINECS No.: 85136-74-9/400-340-3
Product groups/function: Azo dye.
Classification: Carc2;R45 R53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 

Propylene oxide

CAS No./EINECS No.: 75-56-9/200-879-2
Synonym 1,2-epoxypropane; methyloxirane
Product groups/function: Jointing compounds, casting/moulding compounds/materials, flooring materials.
Classification: Carc2;R45 Mut2;R46 Fx: R12 Xn;R20/21/22 Xi;R36/37/38
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with the United Kingdom as the Member State responsible.
CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 

Styrene

CAS No./EINECS No.: 100-42-5/202-851-5
Product groups/function: Binding agents, impregnation products, adhesives, paints, plastic construction, filler compounds.
Classification: R10-20-36/38
Reason for selection: On the EU list of substances with documented endocrine-disrupting effects.
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with the United Kingdom as the Member State responsible.
 

Terphenyl (unspec.)

CAS No./EINECS No.: 26140-60-3/247-477-3
Product groups/function: Casting/moulding compounds/materials.
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the Advisory List for Self-classification of Dangerous Substances N;R50/53.
Activities/further information: Listed for the first time on the LOUS. Undergoing evaluation in relation to EU classification.
 

Thiram

CAS No./EINECS No.: 137-26-8/205-286-2
Synonym Tetramethylthiuram disulphide
Product groups/function: Sterilising agent in medical supplies, vulcaniser in rubber, putty, binding agents and antiseptic sprays
Classification: R20/22-36/37-43-68
Reason for selection: On the EU list of substances with documented endocrine-disrupting effects. Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: Undergoing EU evaluation for endocrine-disrupting effects.
Thiram has been approved for marketing as a pesticide in Denmark.
 

Certain coal-tar products

Name
Tar, coal, high-temp.
CAS No./EINECS No.: 65996-89-6/266-024-0
Product groups/function: Impregnation.
Classification: Carc1;R45
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmeticproducts.
 
Name Pitch, coal tar, high-temp.
CAS No./EINECS No.: 65996-93-2/266-028-2
Product groups/function: Binding agents, paints, varnishes, anti-rust products, hardeners.
Classification: Carc2;R45
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances. Evaluated to be a PBT substance (on the basis of PBT substances in the mixture).
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with the Netherlands as the Member State responsible.
CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 
Name
Tar, coal
CAS No./EINECS No.: 8007-45-2/232-361-7
Product groups/function: Anti-rust paints.
Classification: Carc1;R45
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 
Name
Naphthalene
CAS No./EINECS No.: 91-20-3/202-049-5
Product groups/function: Impregnation agent
Classification: Xn;R22 N;R50/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with the United Kingdom as the Member State responsible.
Covered by EC Decision 2455/2001/EC of 20 November 2001 establishing the list of priority substances in the field of water policy and amending Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Framework Directive) as a priority substance.
 

1,3,5-tris(oxiranylmethyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione

CAS No./EINECS No.: 2451-62-9/219-514-3
Synonym TGIC
Product groups/function: Paints, varnishes, binding agents.
Classification: Mut2;R46 T;R23/25 Xi;R41 R43 Xn;R48/22 R52/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: CMR substances in categories 1 and 2 may not be used in chemical consumer products and as of 11 September 2004 their use is prohibited in cosmetic products.
 

Triphenyl phosphite

CAS No./EINECS No.: 101-02-0/202-908-4
Product groups/function: Hardeners, undercoats.
Classification: Xi;R36/38 N;R50/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: Listed for the first time on the LOUS.
 

Tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate

CAS No./EINECS No.: 115-96-8/204-118-5
Product groups/function: Fire retardation, jointing compounds, casting/moulding compounds/materials.
Classification: Xn;R22 Carc3;R40 N;R51/53
Reason for selection: Problematic properties according to the List of Dangerous Substances.
Activities/further information: Undergoing risk evaluation in the EU with Germany as the Member State responsible.
CMR substances in category 3 are, in principle, prohibited in cosmetic products. The use of this substance in cosmetic products will be prohibited from 11 September 2004.
 

Tris(2,4-ditert-butylphenyl) phosphite

CAS No./EINECS No.: 31570-04-4/250-709-6
Product groups/function: Additive for plastics
Classification: None
Reason for selection: Under suspicion of being a PBT substance.
Activities/further information: Undergoing EU evaluation as to PBT/vPvB properties.
 

Zineb

CAS No./EINECS No.: 12122-67-7/235-180-1
Synonym Zinc ethylene bisdithiocarbamate
Product groups/function: Anti-fouling products, biocides in paints, varnishes and solvents.
Classification: R37-43
Reason for selection: On the EU list of substances with documented endocrine-disrupting effects.
Activities/further information: Undergoing EU evaluation for endocrine-disrupting effects.
The use of zineb as a plant protection agent is prohibited under Statutory Order no. 558 of 19 June 2003 on the amendment of the Statutory Order on pesticides.

 

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