Chemical name: Acetic acid, thallium(1+) salt 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: Thallim acetate and mixtures containing 1% or more of thallium acetate are banned for manufacture, import and use as an industrial chemical. No remaining uses are allowed, except for the use mentioned in the subsection below. Use or uses that remain allowed: Use of the chemical for research or laboratory purposes is allowed. The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No Summary of the final regulatory action: Thallium acetate and mixtures containing 1% or more of thallium acetate are banned for manufacture, import and use as an industrial chemical. No remaining uses are allowed. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: Thallium acetate has acute toxic effect on humans. Painful peripheral neuropathy and paraesthesia are among the first symptoms noted. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: It is expected that the regulatory action will significantly reduce the potential risk to workers and others involved in, for example, glass manufacturing industry. Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Thallium acetate has high acute toxicity in aquatic organisms. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: It is expected that the regulatory action will significantly reduce the potential risk to the environment. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 13/11/2003 Thallium acetate and its mixtures were banned for manufacture, use and import by MOE's Public Notice no 1991-44(9 August 1991). The Notice was amended several times and final amended notice took into force on 13 November 2003. |