Toxic substances list: 3,3’-Dichlorobenzidine

The substance 3,3'-dichlorobenzidine is not produced in Canada, but amounts of up to approximately 100 tonnes are imported each year. It is used in Canada primarily for the production of pigments for printing inks, textiles, paints, plastics and crayons.

CAS (Chemical Abstract Service) registry number: 91-94-1

Risk Assessment

• Priority Substances List Assessment Report
• Order Adding Toxic Substances to Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
• CEPA 1999 Schedule 1 - List of Toxic Substances - This substance has been added to the List of Toxic Substances. It is entering or may enter the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that:
  c) constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health.
• Full life cycle management of the substance (Track 2) under the Toxic Substances Management Policy

Source(s)

This substance is entering the environment from the following source(s):

• Industrial, Commercial and Consumer Products

Strategic Options Report

Click on the following link to view strategies and actions recommended to manage risks associated with the substance:

• Strategic Options for the management of toxic substances: Benzidine and 3,3-Dichlorobenzidine

Other Information

• The Great Lakes Binational Toxics Strategy

Contact

Substances Management Information Line
Chemicals Management Plan
Gatineau, QC K1A 0H3
Telephone: 1-800-567-1999 (in Canada) or 819-938-3232
Fax: 819-938-3231
E-mail: substances@ec.gc.ca

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