Certain azo disperse dyes: response to comments on the proposed release guidelines

Comments on the proposed release guideline for Disperse Yellow 3 (DY3) and the 25 other azo disperse dyes in the textile sector published in February 2019 and assessed under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP), were submitted by Coraltex Inc., Creative Matters Inc. and Crusader Industries Ltd.

Summarized public comments and responses from the Government of Canada are provided below, organized by topic.

General comments

Summarized comment:

The Canadian Government should stop finding different ways to spend taxpayers' money.

Summarized response:

The Environmental Protection Branch (EPB) is Environment and Climate Change Canada’s focal point for expertise on the department’s legislation, regulations and other tools to prevent pollution, manage the risks from chemical substances, and address greenhouse gas emissions.  

It implements legislation, regulations and other policies and programs that protect Canadians and their environment while supporting responsible resource development.

Information and data updates

Summarized comment:

The stakeholder submitted completed declaration of the operator form (appendix 3 of the release guidelines) to provide information on potential alternatives to the azo dyes for dying wool, artificial silk and nylon fabric.

Summarized response:

The Government of Canada thanks you for providing information on potential alternatives to the azo dyes for dying wool, artificial silk and nylon fabric. It is important to note that the applicability of these guidelines will be effective following the publication of the final release guidelines. These guidelines will not apply to companies located outside of Canada.

Risk management

Summarized comment:

The stakeholder asked for a full list of the 25 other azo disperse dyes. The stakeholder is also uncertain about whether the chemicals that they use have a molecular weight less than 360 g/mol.

Summarized response:

An email which included a link to the list of the 25 other azo disperse dyes was sent to the stakeholder on April 24, 2019.