Chemical name: 1,1'-Biphenyl, 2,2',3,3',4,4',5,5',6,6'-decabromo- 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: PBBs may not be used in textile articles intended to come into contact with the skin. Use or uses that remain allowed: The import and use of the chemical for research or laboratory purposes in quantities less than 10 kg are allowed. The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: No Summary of the final regulatory action: PBBs are prohibited for use in textile articles, such as garments, undergarments and linen, intended to come into contact with skin according to the Regulation relating to bans and restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations. PBBs are designated as PIC chemicals (Annex I of the Regulation on the import and export of certain dangerous chemical substances and preparations on the Bulgarian territory), The import and use of the chemical for research of laboratory purposes in quantities less that 10 kg are allowed. The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Human health and environment Summary of known hazards and risks to the environment: Persistent in water and soil. Concentrations in river water: 3.2 ug/L (near effluent discharge), sediment >250 mg/kg (IARC 1978) 77 mg/kg (IARC 1986), fish: 1.33 mg/kg Expected effect of the final regulatory action in relation to the environment: Reduction of the risk and exposure for the environment. Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: 01/01/2003 |