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 Severely Restricted Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action: All uses except for those listed below Use or uses that remain allowed: As a reagent to test for hydrogen peroxide in milk, a reagent to test for hydrogen sulfate, hydrogen cyanide and nicotine, a reagent for detecting blood, an analytical standard and also for colour index (C.I.) Direct Red 28 The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No Summary of the final regulatory action: Placed on the list of restricted chemicals. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Case reports and follow-up studies of workers in many countries have demonstrated that occupational exposure to benzidine is causally associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 26/08/2002 |