The Australian National Industrial Chemicals Notification Scheme has recommended a ban on the use of phthalate DMEP, di(methoxyethyl), in cosmetics.
Although DMEP is not currently used in the Australian cosmetics market, nor is it imported as a raw material, however it is used as a plasticizer in finished products overseas, and can then often journey into the country afterwards.
Recent assessment has recommended a cautious approach to the substances handling due to both current potential risks, and those for the future in that it may become used as a substitute for other restricted phthalates. Uncertainties of particular concern are in regards to its market availability, the potentially severe and irreversible health effects that it may pose, and the levels of exposure to different demographics.
The proposal came as a result of further consideration in the final phrase of the PEC assessment that originally classified the substance as a reproductive toxicant. Subsequently released to applicants for any factual corrections or variations to be made last February and March, it was then presented for public comment in April. With no requests for alterations placed, NICNAS are now at the stage of publication.
It will therefore now be put forward as an addition to Appendix C of the Poisons Standard, or SUSMP, a list that details substances of potential harm to humans and / or animals, in order to further limit exposure to the general public. The secretary to the department of health is to then decide whether to remove, amend, or refer for further input from the ACCS.
Although the report status of this most recent publication will revoke the previous classification as a Priority Existing Chemical, it has however been urged that secondary notification requirements under section 64 of the ICNA act will continue to apply.
The report and a factsheet on the substance’s use and potential adverse effects, free of charge, can both be found on the NICNAS website.
Article published in The Molecule #14 - June 2014
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