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.Shall not be used in concentrations equal to or greater than 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.

2.Without prejudice to either the application of other EU provisions on the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances and preparations, the packaging of such substances and preparations containing them in concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1% shall be legible and indelibly marked as follows:"For use in industrial installations only.".

By way of derogation, this provision shall not apply to:

(a) medicinal or veterinary products as defined by Directive 2001/82/EC and Directive 2001/83/EC

(b) cosmetic products as defined by Directive 76/768/EEC.

Use or uses that remain allowed:

All other uses not listed above.

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

Summary of 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. Certain exceptions apply.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

The central nervous system is the main target organ of the adverse health effects of this substance. It can be absorbed through intact skin. Studies show that the substance causes cancer in both mouse and rat. Damage to the liver and kidneys have also been found. It does not appear to be mutagenic in most studies.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/2001