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 |