Chemical name: 1,1'-Biphenyl, 4-nitro-

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. owever, 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:

This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans.

Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment:

The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.

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