Toxic substances list: (4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropylmethanone, O-[(4-nitrophenyl)methyl]oxime (NCC ether)

An application was made to Environment Canada in December 1995 to import (4-Chlorophenyl)cyclopropylmethanone, O-[(4-nitrophenyl)methyl]oxime (NCC ether) into Canada under the New Substances Notification Regulations of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). The substance, which is not used or manufactured in Canada, was intended to be imported as an intermediate chemical in the manufacture of a pesticide. The pesticide would be manufactured for export purposes only. An assessment led to the conclusion that NCC ether is toxic under CEPA. As a result, the departments of Environment and Health have prohibited the manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale and import of the substance in Canada.

CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number: 94097-88-8

Risk assessment

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:
a) have or may have an immediate or long-term harmful effect on the environment or its biological diversity.
Full life-cycle management of the substance (Track 2) under the Toxic Substances Management Policy