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percent or more of TiO2
≤10 μm. In addition, mixtures containing TiO2
particles with an aerodynamic diameter
must be labelled
with the supplemental label element: " Hazardous respirable dust
may be formed when used. Do not breathe dust " (EUH212).
CPCA continues to follow developments on TiO2
anticipating
the Draft Screening Assessment for Titanium Compounds in
July 2022 in Canada.
Ongoing Chemicals Assessment Activities
The ongoing risk assessment of chemicals in commerce
continues under the federal Chemicals Management Plan
(CMP). CPCA monitors substances implicated in paint, coatings,
sealants, and adhesives and updates members on regulatory
actions via our digital platform, the Canada Coatings HUB, and
regular bulletins. There was a slowdown of relevant publications
around the recent federal election period, but CPCA expects
publications to resume regularly.
The Final Screening Assessment Report for the coal
tars group was published in Summer 2021 along with a risk
management (RM) approach and Order adding six substances
in the group to Schedule I of CEPA. The RM approach proposed
instruments that would prohibit the import, manufacture, and
sale of coal tar-based sealant products in Canada along with a
P2 Plan for emissions from coal tar refining. The RM approach
included a broader scope for the prohibition of sealants products
containing these substances, which went well beyond just the use
of coal tar-based pavement sealers, as originally intended. CPCA
submitted comments recommending that the prohibition of
import, manufacture, and sale in Canada be specifically limited
to coal tar-based pavement sealants and not to any other type of
professional-only or industrial sealant products.
Canada's CMP program recently shared the expected risk
assessment publications for the period October to December
2021. Draft screening assessments for the Acids and Bases,
Flame Retardants, and Phenol, methylstyrenated groups could
have impacts on the coatings industry and CPCA will monitor
their outcomes and alert members should action be necessary.
Peter Mirtchev, PhD, is Director of Public Affairs, Canadian
Paint and Coatings Association. www.canpaint.com
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