Chemical name: [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-diamine

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 jokes and hoaxes or in objects intended to be used as such, for instance as a constituent of sneezing powder and stink bombs.

2.However, paragraph 1 does not apply to stink bombs containing not more than 1.5 mL of liquid.

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 jokes and hoaxes or in objects intended to be used as such, for instances as a constituent of sneezing powder and stink bombs. 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 may damage the blood, liver and kidneys. Ingestion leads to nausea and vomiting. Skin contact - taken up through intact skin. The compound has been shown to be carcinogenic. Textiles and leather products containing azo dyes can release aryl amines that may cause cancer.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms

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