Chemical name: 2-Naphthalenamine

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 concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1% by weight in substances and preparations placed on the market. However, this provision shall not apply to waste containing one or more of these substances and covered by Directives 75/442/EEC and 91/689/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. However, this provision shall not apply to waste containing one or more of these substances and covered by Directives 75/442/EEC and 91/689/EEC.

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 be absorbed in the body through inhalation, ingestions and skin contact. The compound has been shown to be carcinogenic. It is irritating to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Symptoms: Cyanosis, nausea, dizziness, increased salivation, diarrrhoea, breathing difficulties, cramps, headaches and even effects on the heart and loss of consciousness depending on the degree of exposure. Textiles and leather products containing azo dyes can release aryl amines that may cause cancer.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

Very 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