Chemical name: Naphthalene, chloro derivs. 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: Yes Summary of the final regulatory action: Ban on manufacture, import, sale and use The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health Summary of known hazards and risks to human health: It is based on the result that existing toxic data were evaluated synthetically. Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to human health: Should result in reduced human exposure to this substance as its use is phased out. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 20/08/1979 |