In this propose rule, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) replies to the CHAP's recommends to amend CPSIA Section 108. The main charges are showed as follows:
1.Eliminate current interim ban on DNOP and DIDP;
2.Add DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP and DCHP four new phthalates requirements.
But CPSC rejects DIOP interim ban early recommended by CHAP. More details about phthalates requirements under CPSIA after amending please refer to Tab l.
This proposed rule has a comment period that ends on March 16th, 2015. The amendment will take effect on 180 days after the final rule promulgated on Federal Register.
Tab1. Phthalates requirements under CPSIA after amending No. | Substance | CAS No. | Type of Ban | Limits(mg/kg) |
1 | DBP | 84-74-2 | permanent ban | 1000 |
2 | BBP | 85-68-7 | permanent ban | 1000 |
3 | DEHP | 117-81-7 | permanent ban | 1000 |
4 | DNOP | 117-84-0 | interim ban(Release) | 1000 |
5 | DINP | 28553-12-0 and 68515-48-0 | interim ban(permanent ban) | 1000 |
6 | DIDP | 26761-40-0 and 68515-49-1 | interim ban(Release) | 1000 |
7 | DIBP | 84-69-5 | permanent ban (NEW) | 1000 |
8 | DPENP | 131-18-0 | permanent ban (NEW) | 1000 |
9 | DHEXP | 84-75-3 | permanent ban (NEW) | 1000 |
10 | DCHP | 84-61-7 | permanent ban (NEW) | 1000 |