2 December 2017, Canada Gazette published the assessment conclusion of DIDA (hexanedioic acid, diisodecyl ester, [CAS RN] 27178-16-1) and trimelliates. According to section 64 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), these substances are not harmful to human health and environment. Based on the conclusion, the Canadian government will take no further action on DIDA and trimelliates. This notice comes into force immediately.
Trimelliates include: TEHT，BTIT and TTDT
TEHT is used as a plasticizer in floor coverings, building and construction materials, plastic and rubber materials, and medical devices. It is also used as a fuel additive, in adhesives and sealants used in the transportation sector, as a lubricant and lubricant additive, and in cosmetics.
BTIT is used in cosmetics in Canada.
TTDT is primarily used in cosmetics but is also present as a non-medicinal ingredient in drugs, including natural health products.
CAS RN | Domestic Substances List Name | Common Name (abbreviation) |
3319-31-1 | 1,2,4-Benzenetricarboxylic acid, tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester | Tris(2-ethylhexyl) trimellitate (TEHT) |
70225-05-7 | 1,2,4-Benzenetricarboxylic acid, mixed branched tridecyl and isodecyl esters | Branched tridecyl and isodecyl trimellitate (BTIT) |
94109-09-8 | 1,2,4-Benzenetricarboxylic acid, tritridecyl ester | Tristridecyl trimellitate (TTDT) |
|Further Information：Notice on Canada Gazette about DIDA and trimellitate
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