CMP: Batch 6 Assessments Released

The federal government recently released the final assessments for the 14 substances in Batch 6 of the Chemicals Management Plan. Of the 14 substances, only benzyl chloride (an industrial chemical found as an impurity in household and personal care products, disinfectants and industrial cleaners, as well as a chemical used in the production of benzyl alcohol and benzyl butyl phthalate) was found to meet the CEPA definition of toxic. Additional time is required to complete four assessments in Batch 6 - Disperse Orange 29, Solvent Red 23, Acid Red 111 and BPAOPB. The completion of Batch 6 marks the mid-point of the Chemicals Management Plan.