the european chemicals agency (echa) submitted a report proposing a restriction on the placing on the market and use of 1,4-dichlorobenzene in air fresheners and toilet blocks that are mainly used to deodorise public and domestic toilets under the request of european commission.
from 19 june 2012, echa asks a public consultation on the proposed restriction of 1,4-dichlorobenzene for 6 months available by december 19, 2012. based on opinions from interested parties, the european commission will take a decision on whether to introduce these restrictions into the reach regulation.
1,4-dichlorobenzene, cas no 106-46-7, a category 2 carcinogen, is toxic to the liver, kidneys and respiratory tract.
