Poly(bios) Group
Information sheet
These substances were identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP). This screening assessment focuses on 5 substances referred to collectively as the Poly(bios) Group.
| Substance group | CAS RN | DSL name | Public comments on the draft screening assessment | Final screening assessment | Conclusion on section 64 criteria | Follow-up activities |
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1401-55-4Footnote 1 |
Tannins |
Does not meet |
None at this time |
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1415-93-6Footnote 1 |
Humic acids |
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65996-62-5 |
Starch, oxidized |
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56780-58-6Footnote 1 |
Starch, 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether, chloride |
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65497-29-2Footnote 1 |
Guar gum, 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether, chloride (GEGAC) |
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| Date | Activity |
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November 24, 2018 |
Publication of the final screening assessment. The related notice was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 152, No. 47. |
November 18, 2017 |
Publication and start of 60-day public comment period on the draft screening assessment. The related notice was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 151, No. 46. |
Background
These 5 substances were previously evaluated under the Second Phase of Polymer Rapid Screening, but were classified as requiring further assessment (tannins, humic acid and oxidized starch were identified as having potential human health concerns and the 2 remaining substances were identified as having potential ecological concerns).
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