Chlorinated paraffins: chapter 6
6. Conclusions
6.1 Short-chain chlorinated paraffins
On the basis of the available information, it is concluded that short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) are entering, or may enter, the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that:
- have or may have an immediate or long-term harmful effect on the environment or its biological diversity
- constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health
Therefore, it is concluded that short-chain chlorinated paraffins are "toxic" as defined under paragraphs 64 (a) and (c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
6.2 Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins
On the basis of the available information, it is concluded that medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) are entering, or may enter, the environment in quantities or concentrations or under conditions that:
- have or may have an immediate or long-term harmful effect on the environment or its biological diversity
- constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health
Therefore, it is concluded that medium-chain chlorinated paraffins are "toxic" as defined in paragraphs 64 (a) and (c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
6.3 Long-chain chlorinated paraffins
On the basis of the limited available data, it is concluded that long-chain chlorinated paraffins (LCCPs) up to C20 are entering, or may enter, the environment in quantities or concentrations or under conditions that:
- have or may have an immediate or long-term harmful effect on the environment or its biological diversity
Therefore, it is concluded that long-chain chlorinated paraffins up to C20 are "toxic" as defined in paragraphs 64 (a) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
In addition, on the basis of the limited available data, it is concluded that long-chain chlorinated paraffins are entering, or may enter, the environment in quantities or concentrations or under conditions that:
- constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health
Therefore, it is concluded that long-chain chlorinated paraffins are "toxic" as defined in paragraph 64 (c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
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