Canadian Environmental Protection Act priority substances list assessment report: Dichloromethane
HERO ID
2531129
Reference Type
Technical Report
Year
1993
Language
English
| HERO ID | 2531129 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1993 |
| Title | Canadian Environmental Protection Act priority substances list assessment report: Dichloromethane |
| Authoring Organization | Health Canada |
| Publisher Text | Canada Communication Group |
| City | Ottawa, Canada |
| Volume | GRA and I |
| Abstract | In Canada, approximately 13.2 kilotonnes of dichloromethane are used annually, in such applications as paint removal, as a blowing agent in foam production, and as a component in aerosols. Due to its volatility and the dispersive nature of its uses, the majority of dichloromethane used may be released into the environment, primarily the atmosphere. Dichloromethane has been measured in indoor air, outdoor air, and surface waters across Canada. Based on these considerations, it has been concluded that dichloromethane occurs at concentrations that may be harmful to the environment, and that may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health. It has been concluded that dichloromethane occurs at concentrations that do not constitute a danger to the environment on which human life depends. (Copyright (c) Minister of Supply and Services Canada 1993.) |
| Report Number | NTIS/02990019_2 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | Journal: Govt Reports Announcements and Index ISSN: |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |