Chemical name: Terphenyl, chlorinated 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: All uses Use or uses that remain allowed: For research purposes. The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No Summary of the final regulatory action: Production, import export and distribution of the preparations containing more than 0.005% by weight of the substance is banned. The production and import of the substance for research, scientific and analytic purposes in quantity less than 100 g per year from one producer or importer is permitted. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Substance is harmful to human health. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: To minimiye exposure of humans to PCTs. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Persistence in the environment, bioaccumulation in the food chain. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: To minimize exposure of the environment to PCTs. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/1999 |