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Latvia - Final Regulatory Action
Chloroethylene CAS number:
75-01-4
Date circular:
12/12/2004

Chemical name: Ethene, chloro-

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 as an aerosol propellant for any use.

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 as an aerosol propellant for any use.

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

The substance irritates the eyes. The liquid may cause frostbite. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure could cause lowering of consciousness. Medical observation is indicated.
The substance may have effects on the liver, spleen, blood and peripheral blood vessels, and tissue and bones of the fingers. This substance is carcinogenic to humans.

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