Phenacetin
Information sheet
This substance was identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP).
| CAS RN | Common name | DSL name | Final screening assessment | Conclusion on section 64 criteria | Follow-up activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62-44-2 | Phenacetin | Acetamide, N-(4-ethoxyphenyl)- | HTML | Does not meet | Significant New Activity (SNAc) provisions |
Follow-up activities
While exposure of the general population to phenacetin is not of concern at current levels, this substance is considered to have a health effect of concern due to its potential to cause cancer. Therefore, there may be a concern for human health if exposures were to increase. An order amending the Domestic Substances List (DSL) to apply the SNAc provisions of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) to phenacetin was published.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| July 22, 2020 | Publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II: Vol. 154, No. 15 of the order amending the DSL to apply the SNAc provisions of CEPA 1999. |
| July 28, 2018 | Publication in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 152, No. 30 of the notice of intent to amend the DSL to apply the SNAc provisions of CEPA 1999, and start of 60-day public comment period. |
| July 28, 2018 | Publication of the final screening assessment. The related notice was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 152, No. 30. |
| April 15, 2017 | Publication and start of 60-day public comment period on the draft screening assessment (including follow-up activities). The related notice was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 151, No. 15. |
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