Should Two Industrial Lubricant Chemicals Be Restricted in Consumer Spray Products?

Official title: Publication of summary of the assessment of two substances — 1-decene, dimer, hydrogenated (hydrogenated didecene), CAS RN 68649-11-6, and 1-decene, tetramer, mixed with 1-decene trimer, hydrogenated (HTTD), CAS RN 68649-12-7 — specified on the Domestic Substances List and of Ministerial Statements (section 77 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999)

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The government has found that two chemicals used in lubricant and cleaner sprays may be harmful. Hydrogenated didecene and HTTD are found in some consumer spray products like lubricants and preservatives. Health Canada wants to restrict their use in products you can buy at the store.

Why This Matters

Use spray lubricants around the house? These chemicals might be in them. The government found they could pose health risks when inhaled from aerosol products. New rules could mean reformulated products on store shelves.

What Could Change

These two substances would be added to Schedule 1 of CEPA, the list of toxic substances. New regulations would restrict their use in cleaner, lubricant, and preservative spray products sold to consumers. Manufacturers would need to reformulate affected products.

Key Issues

  • Should hydrogenated didecene and HTTD be added to the toxic substances list?
  • Is restricting these chemicals in consumer spray products the right approach?
  • What alternatives exist for manufacturers of affected products?

How to Participate

  1. Review the risk management approach document to understand the proposed restrictions.
  2. Submit written comments to the Minister of the Environment at substances@ec.gc.ca by the deadline.

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