Japan makes two chemicals class I specified substances

   Japan has added two substances to its list of class I specified substances, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced on 5 July.

 

   Class I specified substances are those which are persistent, highly bioaccumulative, have a risk of long-term toxicity to humans or predators high up the food chain; and are specified by Cabinet Order. Manufacturers and importers of the substances must obtain a permit, before their manufacture or import. Usage of the listed substances is prohibited, with exemptions, and the import of products containing such substances is also prohibited.

 

   The two substances are:

6,7,8,9,10,10 - hexachloro -1,5,5 a, 6,9,9 a-hexahydro-6 ,9 - methano -2,4,3 - benzodioxanyl Chie pin = 3 – oxide（CAS number:115-29-7 、959-98-8、33213-65-9）; and

Hexabromocyclododecane(CAS number:25637-99-4、3194-55-6、4736-49-6、65701-47-5、134237-50-6、134237-51-7、134237-52-8、138257-17-7、138257-18-8、138257-19-9、169102-57-2、678970-15-5、678970-16-6、678970-17-7). 

 

Further information:

News releases(in Japanese)

 

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