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:

1.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.

2.Without prejudice to 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) medical 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 in the table 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 compound has narcotic effects at high concentrations, and may cause permanent damage to the liver, such as fatty liver and liver necrosis and may damage the kidneys. It may also harm the central nervous system and cause irregular heart rhythm. The substance has caused birth defects in experimental animals. Absorbed through the skin.

Inhalation - may lead to headache, nausea and dizziness.

Skin contact - Extracts the lipids of the skin and gives red and chapped skin. Taken up through intact skin.

Eye contact - Irritating to the eyes. This compound is a suspected carcinogen. included in the highest class on the Danish list of neurotoxic substances.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

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

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