Chlorinated paraffins: chapter 6

6. Conclusions

6.1 Short-chain chlorinated paraffins

On the basis of the available information, it is concluded that short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) are entering, or may enter, the environment in a quantity or concentration or under conditions that:

• have or may have an immediate or long-term harmful effect on the environment or its biological diversity
• constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health

Therefore, it is concluded that short-chain chlorinated paraffins are "toxic" as defined under paragraphs 64 (a) and (c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

6.2 Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins

On the basis of the available information, it is concluded that medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) are entering, or may enter, the environment in quantities or concentrations or under conditions that:

• have or may have an immediate or long-term harmful effect on the environment or its biological diversity
• constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health

Therefore, it is concluded that medium-chain chlorinated paraffins are "toxic" as defined in paragraphs 64 (a) and (c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

6.3 Long-chain chlorinated paraffins

On the basis of the limited available data, it is concluded that long-chain chlorinated paraffins (LCCPs) up to C₂₀ are entering, or may enter,  the environment in quantities or concentrations or under conditions that:

• have or may have an immediate or long-term harmful effect on the environment or its biological diversity

Therefore, it is concluded that long-chain chlorinated paraffins up to C₂₀ are "toxic" as defined in paragraphs 64 (a) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

In addition, on the basis of the limited available data, it is concluded that long-chain chlorinated paraffins are entering, or may enter,  the environment in quantities or concentrations or under conditions that:

• constitute or may constitute a danger in Canada to human life or health

Therefore, it is concluded that long-chain chlorinated paraffins are "toxic" as defined in paragraph 64 (c) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.