Ethylene thiourea
This substance was identified for action under the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP).
Information Sheet
Summary of publications
| CAS RN | Common name (acronym) | DSL name | Final screening assessment | Conclusion on section 64 criteria | Follow-up activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96-45-7 | Ethylene thiourea (ETU) | 2-Imidazolidinethione | HTML | Does not meet | Under consideration |
Follow-up activities
Although a risk to human health or the environment has not been identified at current levels of exposure, there may be a concern if exposure to ETU were to increase. For this reason, the Government may consider this substance in future information gathering initiatives, to track changes in exposure or use patterns.
Timelines
Date |
Activity |
|---|---|
January 14, 2023 |
Publication of the final screening assessment. The related notice was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I: Vol. 157, No. 2. |
Background
ETU was originally included in the Draft Screening Assessment for the Heterocycles Group. To better align with the re-evaluation of certain pesticides, it was removed from the Heterocycles Group and has been assessed separately.