Discover the Newly Added Chemicals to the Proposition 65 List
In a significant move aimed at bolstering consumer safety, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has recently expanded the list of substances known to cause cancer under California’s Proposition 65. As of August 11, 2023, three additional compounds have made their way onto the list: Anthracene, 2-bromopropane, and dimethyl hydrogen phosphite. Here’s what you should know about these developments. New Additions to the Prop 65 List Before diving into the details, let’s take a look at the newly added substances: Restricted substance name Type of Toxicity Mechanism CAS number Anthracene cancer Labour code mechanism 120-12-7 2-Bromopropane (2-BP) cancer Labour code mechanism 75-26-3 Dimethyl hydrogen phosphite cancer Labour code mechanism 868-85-9 Under Proposition 65, these substances are officially recognized as known carcinogens by the state of California. This designation serves as a warning to consumers and businesses about the potential risks associated with exposure to these chemicals. Embedded problem : The state has identified anthracene, 2-bromopropane, and dimethyl hydrogen phosphite as substances known to cause cancer in accordance with Proposition 65. The exposure to 2-bromopropane can result in dizziness, headaches, nausea, and skin or eye irritation. It is possible for the nervous system to be damaged by long-term exposure. When DMHP is in contact with the eyes, it can cause irritation and redness. The inhalation of anthracene dust or vapours from heated anthracene can cause respiratory irritation. Inhaling high concentrations for an extended period of time may have more serious effects on the respiratory system. Possible solutions include : The updated listings were created using the “Labor Code” procedure described in HSC section 25249.8(a) and Title 27 California Code of Regulations section 25904. This technique incorporates the conclusions of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), particularly those regarding compounds that the IARC has classified as human or animal carcinogenic. IARC’s findings were extremely significant in this case. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), 2-bromopropane is classified as Group 2A, which indicates that it is “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Both dimethyl hydrogen phosphite and anthracene have been classified as Group 2B, which indicates that they may be carcinogenic to humans. Cattley et al., 2023) supported IARC’s assessment of their carcinogenicity to animals. The OEHHA has made the following decision: As the primary agency responsible for implementing Proposition 65, the OEHHA thoroughly evaluated these substances. Proposition 65 requires businesses to provide warnings to Californians about significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Exposure to these chemicals may take place when products are acquired or consumed. As specified in Title 27, CCR, section 25904(b)(3), anthracene, 2-bromopropane, and dimethyl hydrogen phosphite qualify as chemicals known to cause cancer under Proposition 65. Violation of CA Prop 65 can lead to Penalties that can be as high as $2,500 per violation, per day. Ensure compliance with our expert services In light of these updates, businesses are faced with the challenge of maintaining compliance with Proposition 65 regulations. That’s where ComplianceXL comes in. We offer consulting services to assist businesses with Prop 65 compliance and the gathering of Prop 65 supplier declarations from vendors. Additionally, we provide specialized training on Prop 65 compliance needs for businesses. Our services equip businesses with the information and resources they need to stay in compliance with the ever-changing California Proposition 65 rules. FAQ’s: 1. What is anthracene? Anthracene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of three fused benzene rings. It is a crystalline solid that exhibits a blue fluorescence. 2. What safety precautions should be taken when working with 2-bromopropane? Whenever working with 2-bromopropane, make sure the environment is well ventilated and wear protective equipment (PPE), including gloves and safety goggles. Ensure that you do not encounter your skin or inhale vapour. 3. What are the four minimum procedure for Proposition 65 listing and delisting activities? a) Public notice that a chemical is under consideration for listing. b) A public comment periods. c) Review of comments received. d) Notice of the final decision. 4. What is NSRL? No Significant Risk Levels (NSRLs) is safe Harbor level for cancer-causing chemicals.
All you need to know about Prop 65 2023 update
One of the biggest updates to Prop65 in 2023 is the addition of new chemicals to the list of substances that bear warnings. There are now over 1000 chemicals on the Prop 65 list. Another important update to Prop 65 in 2023 is the revised warning conditions for consumer products. Businesses that vend products in California must now give clearer and more detailed warnings about the implicit pitfalls associated with exposure to chemicals on the Prop65 list. Chemical Type of Toxicity CAS No Date Listed 1-Bromo-3-chloropropane Cancer 109-70-6 January 27, 2023 1-Butyl glycidyl ether Cancer 2426-08-6 January 27, 2023 Glycidyl methacrylate Cancer 106-91-2 January 27, 2023 1- bromo-3-chloropropane appears as a colorless liquid. undoable in water and thick than water. May be poisonous by inhalation, ingestion, or skin immersion. N- butyl glycidyl ether appears as colorless to pale unheroic liquid with a strong, slightly unwelcome odor. Flash point roughly 164 °F. thick than water. Vapors are heavier than air. Vapors may irritate the nose, throat, and respiratory tract. Ingestion or inhalation may beget central nervous system depression. Liquid contact may oppressively irritate the eyes and skin. Dragged contact with the skin may beget defatting and drying. Glycidyl methacrylate is a colorless liquid with a gooey odor. Docks on water, and it’s an enate ester attained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of methacrylic acid with the hydroxy group of glycidol. It’s an enolate ester and an epoxide. It’s functionally related to a methacrylic acid and a glycidol. How does Proposition 65 affect me? Prop 65 notices give copping translucency for Californians but may also produce unwarranted fear or agitation for those that do not understand Prop 65 easily. Although helpful, the markers do not include any details similar as the specific chemical in question, exposure situations, or any other information to clarify how the exposure may affect your well- being. In any case, every Californian has the right to see a mount 65 warning marker in needed cases, indeed if the product is manufactured or vended by a business in a different state. The proposition exists to give further power to you by allowing you to make informed opinions that work stylish for you. Talk to one of Prop 65 Compliance specialists today! ComplianceXL offers tailored compliance solutions, risk assessments, product testing and monitoring programs, training and support to stay compliant with Prop 65 regulations in California. Our goal is to protect the reputation of businesses and ensure that they fulfill their obligations.
Compliance Alert! Antimony (Trivalent Compounds) to be listed in CA Prop 65
Background The state of California prohibits on contaminating drinking water with chemicals known to cause Cancer or reproductive toxicity and is called California proposition 65 officially. The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is responsible for identifying and evaluating environmental chemicals that may be harmful to human health, and for establishing health-based exposure limits for those chemicals. One of the chemicals that OEHHA is currently evaluating is antimony (trivalent compounds). Antimony (Trivalent Compounds) Antimony is a metallic element that is found naturally in the earth’s crust. It is used in a variety of industrial and commercial products, including flame retardants, plastics, and pigments. Some antimony compounds have been shown to be toxic to humans, and long-term exposure to high levels of antimony in the air, water, or soil can cause health effects. OEHHA is currently evaluating the potential health effects of antimony (trivalent compounds) as part of the process of determining whether to list the chemical as a “developmental toxicant” under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, also known as Proposition 65. If OEHHA determines that antimony (trivalent compounds) meets the criteria for listing as a developmental toxicant, it will be added to the Proposition 65 list of chemicals known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. This would require manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of products containing antimony (trivalent compounds) to provide warning labels to consumers. It is important to note that the evaluation of a chemical’s potential health effects and the decision to list it as a developmental toxicant under Proposition 65 is based on scientific evidence and expert analysis, and is subject to ongoing review and revision as new information becomes available. As per law, no person in the course of doing business shall knowingly discharge or release a chemical known to the state to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity into water or onto or into land where such chemical passes or probably will pass into any source of drinking water. In the continued effort to identify such chemicals, listing or delisting of chemicals undergo the below steps: Public notice that a chemical is under consideration for listing A public comment period Review of comments received Notice of the final decision On September 30th California Environmental Protection Agency of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) intends to list antimony (trivalent compounds) as known to the state to cause cancer under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). The public comment period started from September 30th, 2022, to October 31st 2022 and now OEHHA is reviewing the comment received before listing under prop 65 list. For more information on how California Prop 65 regulation can affect your business in the US, talk to one of our compliance specialists today!
California Prohibits use of PFAS in Juvenile Products
On October 5, 2021 Governor Gavin Newsom signed 9 laws to reduce plastic waste and the use of PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in certain consumer products. PFAS are prohibited from being used in products intended for infants and children, such as cribs and playpens, beginning July 1, 2023. Toys or childcare articles containing di- (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, dibutyl phthalate, or benzyl butyl phthalate, in concentrations exceeding 0.1% are prohibited under the existing law. After the passage of this bill, no one, including a manufacturer, will be allowed to sell or distribute any juvenile product in this state that contains regulated perfluoroalkyls and polyfluoroalkyls substances (PFAS), defined by the bill. If a manufacturer replaces PFAS chemicals in a juvenile product, the bill requires them to use the least toxic alternative. The term “regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances” is used to describe either of the following: The PFASs that a manufacturer has intentionally added to a product and which have a functional or technical effect on the product, including, but not limited to, PFASs that are intentionally broken down by an added chemical that have similar functional effects. In a product component or product, the amount of PFAS is greater than or equal to 100 parts per million in total organic fluorine. The term “juvenile products” encompass all products designed for infants and children younger than 12 years of age, including but not limited to crib mattresses for infants, bedside sleepers for adults, chair pads for highchairs, or infant bouncers. Juvenile products do not include the following: Computer, audio, and video equipment for children, calculators, wireless phones, game consoles, handheld devices that have a video screen, or any associated peripheral, such as a mouse, keyboard, power supply unit, or power cord. Any medical device. Any internal component that would not come into direct contact with a child’s skin or mouth during usage. A mattress for adults.