Chemical name: Methane, tetrachloro-

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:

Shall not be used in concentrations equal to or greater than 0,1% by weight in substances and preparations placed on the market for sale to the general public and/or in diffusive applications such as in surface cleaning and cleaning of fabrics.

Use or uses that remain allowed:

It is allowed to be used in

-Industrial installations' only.

-Laboratories and research centres.

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Carbon tetrachloride shall not be used in concentrations equal to or greater than 0,1% by weight in substances and preparations placed on the market for sale to the general public and/or in diffusive applications such as in surface cleaning and cleaning of fabrics.

allowed to be used in

-Industrial installation only.

-Laboratories and research centres.

based on the decision of Ministry of Health

The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

The substance is irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the liver, kidneys and central nervous system, resulting in unconsciousness. Medical observation is indicated. Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health:

The decision was put in place as a precautionary measure to protect the health of Jordanian people by ensuring that future importation and use of carbon tetrachloride is prohibited with very limited exemptions.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. This substance may be hazardous in the environment; special attention should be given to its impact on the ozone layer.

Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment:

The decision was put in place as a precautionary measure to protect the ecosystems by ensuring that future importation and use of carbon tetrachloride is prohibited with very limited exemptions.

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

This notification replaces all previously submitted notifications on this chemical.

Date of issue of the previous notification: 21/10/2015