Chemical substances in Batch 2 of the Challenge
Topics
- Chemicals at a glance - Batch 2 substances
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 - fact sheets
- Bisphenol A in the Canadian Environment
- Technical Consultation: Proposed Subgrouping of Bisphenol A (BPA) Structural Analogues and Functional Alternatives
- Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines for Bisphenol A
- Federal Environmental Quality Guidelines for Siloxane D4
On this page
- Bisphenol A (BPA)
- Information gathering
- Risk management action milestones
- Performance measurement
- Adding substances to Schedule 1
- Applying Significant New Activity provisions
- Varying the requirements under the Significant New Activity provisions
- Significant New Activity Notification risk assessment summaries
- Summary of Batch 2 substances and publications
- Siloxane D5
- Timelines
- Final screening assessments and risk management approaches
- Draft screening assessments and risk management scopes
Bisphenol A (BPA)
Bisphenol A (commonly known as BPA) is an industrial chemical used to make a hard, clear plastic known as polycarbonate, which is used in some products available to consumers. BPA may also be found in epoxy resins, which can act as a protective lining on the inside of metal-based food and beverage cans. For information on activities related to BPA (completed after December 2018), please visit the Bisphenol A in Batch 2 of the Challenge web page.
Information gathering
Section 71 Chemicals Management Plan 2023
In June 2023, a notice was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 157, No. 25 – June 24, 2023 under section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999). This notice applies to 1 substance in this batch, thiourea (CAS RN 62-56-6). More information is available on the Information gathering with respect to certain substances under the Chemicals Management Plan web page.
2017 Mandatory survey - section 71 notice
In April 2017, a notice was issued in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 151, No. 13 - April 1, 2017 under section 71 of CEPA 1999. The notice applied to 2,4,6-tri-tert-butylphenol (CAS RN 732-26-3), as well as 49 other substances that are toxic as defined under section 64 of CEPA 1999. More information is available on the certain substances requiring information for risk management web page.
2007 Mandatory survey - section 71 notice
In May 2007, a notice was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 141, No. 19 - May 12, 2007 under section 71 of CEPA 1999. This notice applied to 15 of the 17 substances in this batch. The remaining 2 substances (CAS RNs 732-26-3 and 15086-94-9) had been surveyed under a previous section 71 notice, and the Government had obtained sufficient information that they were not included in the May 2007 notice.
Risk management action milestones
The risk management action milestones table outlines the risk management actions that were proposed for each chemical substance in this batch of the Challenge that met the criteria of section 64 of CEPA 1999. These proposed risk management actions were published in the risk management approaches for these substances. For the complete wording of these proposed actions, please refer to the risk management approaches.
Performance measurement
Conducting performance measurement evaluations allows the Government to assess whether the risk management actions taken on substances found to be toxic under CEPA 1999 were appropriate in meeting risk management objectives, or whether adjustments would help to protect Canadians and their environment. Performance measurement evaluation reports for substances in this batch with risk management actions will be published as they become available.
Adding substances to Schedule 1
Nine substances in this batch were initially proposed to be added to Schedule 1. Following the publication of the proposed addition to Schedule 1, a Board of Review was established for 1 of these substances, D5, to examine the nature and extent of the danger posed by this substance. Following, the receipt of the Board's report, recommendation and the review of all available information, the former recommendation to add D5 to Schedule 1 to CEPA 1999 is annulled. Therefore, in this batch, the final orders to add 8 substances to Schedule 1 to CEPA 1999 have been published.
- Final order adding 7 substances: Canada Gazette, Part II: Vol. 145, No. 4 - February 16, 2011
- Final order adding BPA (CAS RN 80-05-7): Canada Gazette Part II: Vol. 144, No. 21 - October 13, 2010
Applying Significant New Activity provisions
View the Significant New Activity Publications under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Orders are subject to potential amendments under the Significant New Activity (SNAc) Review.
- Order amending the Domestic Substances List (DSL) that applies to 5 substances: Canada Gazette, Part II: Vol. 146, No. 15 - July 18, 2012
- Order amending the DSL that applies to Acid Green 40:1 (CAS RN 70161-19-2) and ADIBSS (CAS RN 83006-67-1): Canada Gazette, Part II: Vol. 143, No. 11 - May 27, 2009
For additional guidance on submitting information required as part of SNAc notifications, please see the Guidelines for the Notification and Testing of New Substances: Chemicals and Polymers.
Varying the requirements under the Significant New Activity provisions
In July 2019, a notice of intent to amend the DSL to vary the requirements under the SNAc provisions for Acid Green 40:1 (CAS RN 70161-19-2) and ADIBSS (CAS RN 83006-67-1) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 153, No. 30 - July 27, 2019 for a 60-day public comment period. The proposed amendments are an outcome of the SNAc Review. The DSL amendments do not come into force until the final order is published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. Any current requirements under the SNAc provisions remain in effect until then.
In January 2017, a notice of intent to amend the DSL to vary the requirements under the SNAc provisions for thiourea (CAS RN 62-56-6) and epichlorohydrin (CAS RN 106-89-8) was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 151, No. 2 - January 14, 2017 for a 60-day public comment period. The proposed amendments are an outcome of the SNAc Review. The DSL amendments do not come into force until the final order is published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. Any current requirements under the SNAc provisions remain in effect until then.
Significant New Activity Notification risk assessment summaries
One substance in this batch has been assessed for new activities notified through Significant New Activity Notifications (SNANs). Two Significant New Activity Notification risk assessment summaries have been published.
- Significant New Activity Notification Risk Assessment Summary 1 for Epichlorohydrin
- Significant New Activity Notification Risk Assessment Summary 2 for Epichlorohydrin
Summary of Batch 2 substances and publications
CAS RN | Chemical substance | Performance measurement evaluation report | Final order and RIAS | Public comments on the proposed risk management approach | Final screening assessment | Proposed risk management approach | Public comments on the draft screening assessment and risk management scope |
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62-56-6 | Thiourea | None | HTML | None | HTML | HTML | HTML |
78-79-5 | Isoprene | HTML | HTML | HTML | HTML | HTML | HTML |
80-05-7 | Bisphenol A (BPA) | Health component: HTML | HTML | HTML | HTML | HTML | |
106-89-8 | Epichlorohydrin | None | HTML | HTML | HTML | HTML | HTML |
556-67-2 | Siloxane D4 | None | HTML | HTML | HTML | Summary of risk management actions for D4 Table 1 footnote 1 | HTML |
732-26-3 | 2,4,6-tri-tert-butylphenol | None | HTML | HTML | HTML | HTML | HTML |
1344-37-2 | C.I. Pigment Yellow 34 | None | HTML | HTML | HTML | HTML | HTML |
12656-85-8 | C.I. Pigment Red 104 | None | HTML | HTML | HTML | HTML | HTML |
Table 1 footnotes
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CAS RN | Chemical substance | Final screening assessment | Public comments |
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108-05-4 | Vinyl Acetate | HTML | HTML |
541-02-6 | Siloxane D5 | HTMLTable 2 footnote 1 | HTMLTable 2 footnote 1 |
540-97-6 | Siloxane D6 | HTML | HTML |
2778-42-9 | Tetramethyl-m-xylylene diisocyanate | HTML | None |
4474-24-2 | Acid Blue 80 | HTML | None |
15086-94-9 | D&C Red No. 21 | HTML | HTML |
70161-19-2 | Acid Green 40:1 | HTML | None |
83006-67-1 | ADIBSS | HTML | None |
125351-99-7 | AMS | HTML | None |
Table 2 footnotes
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Siloxane D5
In February 2012, following the consideration of siloxane D5 Board of Review recommendations and of all available information, a revised final decision for siloxane D5 was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 146, No. 8 - February 25, 2012. The Government of Canada concluded that D5 is not entering the environment in a quantity or under conditions that constitute a danger to the environment. The former recommendation to add D5 to Schedule 1 to CEPA 1999 is therefore annulled. The following outlines the timelines in making the revised final decision:
- In January 2009, a notice relating to the release of the Final Screening Assessment for D5 was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 143, No. 5 - January 31, 2009. The assessment concluded, based on the information available at that time, that the substance is entering 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, thus meets 1 or more of the criteria set out in section 64 of the Act;
- In May 2009, a proposed order adding D5 and 8 Batch 2 substances to the List of Toxic Substances in Schedule 1 to CEPA 1999 was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol 143, No. 20 - May 16, 2009.
- In July 2009, a notice of objection requesting the establishment of a Board of Review for D5 was filed by the Silicones Environmental, Health and Safety Council of North America.
- In January 2010, a significant amount of new scientific information on D5 became available from industry studies submitted to Environment Canada. In addition, new information became available on D5 from the published literature and from scientific studies conducted at Environment Canada and in other jurisdictions.
- In August 2010, the Minister of the Environment established a Board of Review for D5 to inquire into the nature and extent of the danger posed by D5 was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol 144, No. 34 - August 21, 2010.
- In October 2011, the Report of the Board of Review for Siloxane D5 was completed. The report considered all the available scientific information and concluded that D5 does not pose a danger to the environment.
- In February 2012, after consideration of all available information including the Board's report and recommendations, the Government of Canada has published a revised decision on D5.
Date | Substances affected | Activity |
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June 24, 2023 | CAS RN 62-56-6 | Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I, of a notice under section 71 of CEPA 1999. |
July 27, 2019 | CAS RNs 70161-19-2 and 83006-67-1 | Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I, of a notice of intent to amend the DSL to vary the requirements under the SNAc provisions, and start of 60-day public comment period. |
December 15, 2018 | CAS RN 80-05-7 | Publication of the Bisphenol A (BPA) risk management approach: performance evaluation for BPA-HEALTH component |
April 1, 2017 | CAS RN 732-26-3 | Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I, of a notice under section 71 of CEPA 1999. The notice applies to 50 substances that are toxic as defined under section 64 of CEPA 1999. |
January 14, 2017 | CAS RNs 62-56-6 and 106-89-8 | Publication in the Canada Gazette, Part I, of a notice of intent to amend the DSL to vary the requirements under the SNAc provisions, and start of 60-day public comment period. |
September 9, 2016 | CAS RN 106-89-8 | Publication of 2 SNAN risk assessment summaries. |
July 18, 2012 | CAS RNs 62-56-6, 106-89-8, 732-26-3, 1344-37-2 and 12656-85-8 | Publication in Canada Gazette, Part II, of an order amending the DSL to apply the SNAc provisions of CEPA 1999. |
February 25, 2012 | CAS RN 541-02-6 | Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I, of a notice of annulment of the proposed order adding D5 to Schedule 1 and of the final assessment decision under subsection 77(6). |
February 16, 2011 | CAS RNs 62-56-6, 78-79-5, 106-89-8, 556-67-2, 732-26-3, 1344-37-2 and 12656-85-8 | Publication in Canada Gazette, Part II, of a final order adding 7 substances to Schedule 1 to CEPA 1999. |
January 22, 2011 | CAS RNs 62-56-6, 106-89-8, 732-26-3, 1344-37-2 and 12656-85-8 | Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I, of a notice of intent to amend the DSL to apply the SNAc provisions of CEPA 1999, and start of 60-day public comment period. |
October 13, 2010 | CAS RN 80-05-7 | Publication in Canada Gazette, Part II, of a final order adding bisphenol A to Schedule 1 to CEPA 1999. |
August 21, 2010 | CAS RN 541-02-6 | Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I, of a notice to establish a Board of Review for D5. |
May 27, 2009 | CAS RNs 70161-19-2 and 83006-67-1 | Publication in Canada Gazette, Part II, of an order amending the DSL to apply the SNAc provisions of CEPA 1999. |
May 16, 2009 | CAS RNs 62-56-6, 78-79-5, 80-05-7, 106-89-8, 541-02-6, 556-67-2, 732-26-3, 1344-37-2 and 12656-85-8 | Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I, of a proposed order adding substances to Schedule 1 to CEPA 1999, and start of 60-day public comment period. |
January 31, 2009 | The remaining 16 substances in Batch 2 | Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I, of the final assessment decision under subsection 77(6), release of proposed risk management approach, and start of 60-day public comment period on the proposed risk management approach. |
October 18, 2008 | CAS RN 80-05-7 | Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I, of the final assessment decision under subsection 77(6), release of proposed risk management approach, and start of 60-day public comment period on the proposed risk management approach. |
May 24, 2008 | CAS RNs 70161-19-2 and 83006-67-1 | Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I, of a notice of intent to amend the DSL to apply the SNAc provisions of CEPA 1999, and start of 60-day public comment period. |
May 24, 2008 | CAS RNs 2778-42-9, 15086-94-9, 70161-19-2, 83006-67-1 and 125351-99-7 | Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I, and start of 60-day public comment period on (a) the draft screening assessment and (b) the proposal to pursue one of the measures as specified under subsection 77(2). |
May 17, 2008 | CAS RNs 540-97-6, 541-02-6, 556-67-2, 732-26-3, 4474-24-2, 62-56-6, 78-79-5, 106-89-8, 108-05-4, 1344-37-2 and 12656-85-8 | Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I, and start of 60-day public comment period on (a) the draft screening assessment, (b) the proposal to pursue one of the measures as specified under subsection 77(2) and (c) the risk management scopes. |
April 19, 2008 | CAS RN 80-05-7 | Publication in Canada Gazette, Part I, and start of 60-day public comment period on (a) the draft screening assessment, (b) the proposal to pursue one of the measures as specified under subsection 77(2) and (c) the risk management scopes. |
November 13, 2007 | All Batch 2 substances | Deadline for submission of additional information by interested stakeholders, including on the extent and nature of the management/stewardship of Batch 2 substances. |
September 12, 2007 | All Batch 2 substances | Deadline for submission of information under the section 71 notice on Batch 2 substances (if no extension granted). |
May 12, 2007 | All Batch 2 substances | Release of Batch 2 of the Challenge and the accompanying technical documents. |
Final screening assessments and risk management approaches
In October 2008, the final screening assessment for 1 substance in this batch (BPA) was released and the related notice was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 142, No. 42 - October 18, 2008.
In January 2009, the final screening assessments for the remaining 16 substances in this batch were released and the related notices were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 143, No. 5 - January 31, 2009.
The final screening assessments concluded that 9 substances in this batch meet one or more criteria in section 64 of CEPA 1999. The Government proposed to add these substances to Schedule 1 to the Act. Proposed risk management approaches were also released on these dates for the substances in this batch which met the criteria in section 64 of CEPA 1999. In February 2012, following the consideration of Siloxane D5 Board of Review recommendations and all available information, a revised final decision for siloxane D5 was released. The former recommendation to add D5 to Schedule 1 to CEPA 1999 is annulled. The 8 remaining substances were added to Schedule 1 to the Act.
Draft screening assessments and risk management scopes
New information was received from industry or interested stakeholders for each of the 17 substances in this batch. In April and May of 2008, the draft screening assessments were released and the related notices were published in the Canada Gazette. Risk management scopes were also released in conjunction with these publications:
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