Chemical name: 2-Naphthalenamine 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: 2-Naphthylamine, its hydrochloride and mixtures containing 0.1% or more of any of these chemicals are banned for manufacture, import and use as an industrial chemical. No remaining uses are allowed, except for the use mentioned in the section 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: Yes Summary of the final regulatory action: 2-naphthylamine, its hydrochloride and mixtures containing 0.1% or more of any of these chemicals 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 Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: 2-Naphthylamine is a carcinogen to humans (IARC group 1) and it can cause haematuria, dysuria and haemorrhagic cystitis. Other symptoms of exposure include dyspnea, ataxia and dermatitis. It is expected that the regulatory action will significantly reduce the potential risk of carcinogenic effect to workers and others involved in dye manufacturing industry. 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 manufacture, application and use. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 13/11/2003 2-Naphthylamine and its hydrochoride were banned for manufacture, use and import by MOE's Public Notice No. 1996-75 (1 June 1996). Final amended notice which also designates the mixture containing 0.1% or more of any of them as banned chemical took into force on 13 November 2003. |