Chemical name: [1,1-biphenyl]-4,4-diamine, Benzidine and its salts

Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Industrial

Final regulatory action: The chemical is Banned

Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action:

The government had prohibited and restricted the use of benzidine based dyes and its salts in the dyeing and colour processing industries. All dyes and dye-intermediates containing Benzidine and its derivatives are probited for handling.

Use or uses that remain allowed:

Not applicable

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes

Summary of the final regulatory action:

The government had prohibited and restricted the use of benzidine based dyes and its salts in the dyeing and colour processing industries. All dyes and dye-intermediates containing Benzidine and its derivatives are probited for handling.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Can cause damage to blood including haemolysis and bone marrow depression. On ingestion causes nausea and vomiting, which may be followed by liver and kidney damage.

Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health:

It shall extend necessary support to textile manufacturing units in achieving ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 standards by not using hazardous Benzidine based dyes for dyeing. This will also give thrust to development of ecofriendly dyes.

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 30/01/1993

Discontinued within 3 years from the date of issues of the notification.