Acetamide, N-[5-[[2-(acetyloxy)ethyl](phenylmethyl)amino]-2-[(2-chloro-4,6-dinitrophenyl)azo]-4-methoxyphenyl]- (ANAM)

CAS Registry Number 16421-40-2

What is it?

Acetamide, N-[5-[[2-(acetyloxy)ethyl](phenylmethyl)amino]-2-[(2-chloro-4,6-dinitrophenyl)azo]-4-methoxyphenyl]-, also known as ANAM, is an industrial chemical.

ANAM is used as a colorant dye, mainly in textiles and fabric.
Based on the most recent data available, ANAM is not manufactured in Canada but is imported into Canada.

Prior to assessment, ANAM was identified as a potential concern to the environment based on information regarding possible persistence, accumulation in organisms and potential to cause harm to organisms.

ANAM may be released to the environment during industrial processes and consumer use.
Upon its release, most of the substance is expected to end up in solid waste disposal sites. A significant proportion is also estimated to be released to sewer water.
ANAM may remain in the environment for a long time when released. However, data suggests that the substance does not significantly accumulate in or directly harm organisms.

The Government of Canada has conducted a science-based evaluation of ANAM called a screening assessment.
Results of assessment indicate that although ANAM may remain in the environment for a long time, the substance is not expected to accumulate in organisms.
Furthermore, the quantity of ANAM that may be released to the environment is below the level expected to cause harm to organisms.
The Government of Canada has therefore determined that ANAM is not entering the environment in a quantity or under conditions that constitute a danger to the environment.

Based on the conclusion of the final screening assessment, no further action is required for this substance.
The final screening assessment was published on August 22, 2009.

Since ANAM is not presently a concern for the environment or human health, Canadians do not currently need to take any specific actions with respect to this chemical.