4-Vinylcyclohexene (4-VCH)
Information sheet
This substance was identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP).
| CAS RN | Common name | DSL name | Draft screening assessment | Conclusion on section 64 criteria | Follow-up activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100-40-3 | 4-Vinylcyclohexene (4-VCH) | Cyclohexene, 4-ethenyl- | HTML | Does not meet | Information gathering |
Follow-up activities
While exposure of the general population to 4-VCH is not of concern at current levels, this substance is considered to have a health effect of concern on the basis of carcinogenicity. Therefore, there may be a concern for human health if exposures were to increase. Follow-up activities may involve including the substance in future information gathering initiatives, such as a mandatory survey under section 71 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Stakeholders would be given advance notice of any planned information gathering.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| March 10, 2018 | Publication of the final screening assessment. The related notice was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 152, No. 10. |
| February 25, 2017 | Publication and start of 60-day public comment period on the draft screening assessment (including follow-up activities). The related notice was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 151, No. 8. |
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