Chemical name: Ethane, hexachloro-

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:

Shall not be used in the manufacturing or processing of non-ferrous metals.

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 the manufacturing or processing of non-ferrous metals.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

The critical effects of hexachloroethane arise in the respiratory system, kidneys and liver. Hexachloroethane is carcinogenic in animal experiments, but the possibilities to determine the cancer risks in man are limited.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

This substance may be hazardous to the environment, special attention should be given to fish.

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