Chemical name: Carbonic acid, lead(2+) salt (1:1)

Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Industrial

Final regulatory action: The chemical is Severely Restricted

Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action:

In all types of paints and construction materials. Except for the restoration and maintenance of works of art and historic buildings and their interiors.

Use or uses that remain allowed:

In paints for the restoration and maintenance of works of art and historic buildings and their interiors.

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Lead carbonate shall not be used as substances and a constituent of preparations intended for use as paints, except for the restoration and maintenance of works of art and historic buildings and their interiors, based on the decision of minister of health.

The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to:

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 16/08/2005