Chemical name: Ethane, 1,1,1,2-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:

1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane;

1. Shall not be placed on the market, or used, - as substances, - as constituents of other substances, or in mixtures in concentrations equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight, where the substance or mixture is intended for supply to the general public and/or is intended for diffusive applications such as in surface cleaning and cleaning of fabrics.

2. Without prejudice to the application Bylaw on Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures, suppliers shall ensure before the placing on the market that the packaging of such substances and mixtures containing them in concentrations equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight is visibly, legibly and indelibly marked as follows: 'For use in industrial installations only.'

Use or uses that remain allowed:

By way of derogation this provision shall not apply to: (a) medicinal or veterinary products as defined by Bylaw on Veterinary Medicinal Products published in the Official Gazette dated 24/12/2012 and numbered 28152, Bylaw on Licensing of Human Medicinal Products published in the Official Gazette dated 19/01/2005 and numbered 25705, Bylaw on Packaging and Labelling of Human Medicinal Products published in the Official Gazette dated 12/08/2005 and numbered 25904; (b) cosmetic products as defined by Bylaw on Cosmetics published in the Official Gazette dated 23/05/2005 and numbered 25823.

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

Summary of the final regulatory action:

1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane 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. Certain exceptions apply.

The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to:

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 31/12/2018