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Japan - Final Regulatory Action
4-nitrobiphenyl CAS number:
92-93-3
Date circular:
12/06/2005

Chemical name: 1,1'-Biphenyl, 4-nitro-

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:

All uses

Use or uses that remain allowed:

None

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Ban on use and import

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

Summary of known hazards and risks to human health:

Suspected human carcinogen

Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health:

Prevention of occupational cancer

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/10/1972