3H-Pyrazol-3-one, 4-[(2-chlorophenyl)azo]-2,4-dihydro-5-methyl-2-phenyl- (Pigment Yellow 60)

CAS Registry Number 6407-74-5

What is it?

• 3H-Pyrazol-3-one, 4-[(2-chlorophenyl)azo]-2,4-dihydro-5-methyl-2-phenyl-, also known as Pigment Yellow 60, is an industrial chemical.

How is it used?

• There is no current information pertaining to uses of this substance. Pigment Yellow 60 may have been used in the past as a colorant for some paints.
• Pigment Yellow 60 is not manufactured in Canada or imported into Canada.

Why did the Government of Canada assess it?

• Prior to assessment, Pigment Yellow 60 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.
• In addition, Pigment Yellow 60 was believed to be potentially in commerce in Canada prior to assessment.

How is it released to the environment?

• The Government of Canada has reviewed information that indicates that Pigment Yellow 60 is not currently in commerce in Canada.
• As a result, it is unlikely that Pigment Yellow 60 is entering the environment as a result of commercial manufacture, import or use in this country.

What are the results of the assessment?

• The Government of Canada has conducted a science-based evaluation of Pigment Yellow 60 called a screening assessment. Because this substance is not in commerce and no new information was received on it, this assessment was based on information collected in the past.
• Results of the final screening assessment indicate that although Pigment Yellow 60 may remain in the environment for a long time and is expected to accumulate in and harm organisms, the substance is not presently a concern because it is not in commerce.
• The Government of Canada has therefore concluded that Pigment Yellow 60 is not entering the environment in a quantity or under conditions that constitute a danger to the environment.
• Because Pigment Yellow 60 is not currently in commerce in Canada, it is not considered to be harmful to the health of the general population at current levels of exposure.

What is the Government of Canada doing?

• The Government of Canada is proposing to implement a Significant New Activity (SNAc) provision for Pigment Yellow 60. This would require that any proposed new manufacture, import, or use of this substance be subject to further assessment before this new activity is allowed.
• The final screening assessment report was published on March 6, 2010.

What can Canadians do?

• The health risks associated with a chemical depend on the hazard (its potential to cause health effects) and the dose (the amount of chemical to which you are exposed).
• Since Pigment Yellow 60 is not in commerce, it is not a concern for the environment or human health. However, Canadians are reminded when using any product to carefully follow any safety warnings and directions.