Page 14 - CFCM Mar-Apr 2021_Neat

CPCA CORNER

none was published and confirmed that the substance is toxic appear to be used in paint and coatings in Canada.
for human health when used in interior and exterior paint and CPCA continues to update the CMP substances database as these
coatings. Government proposed a Code of Practice as an instru- publications are released, and members are encouraged to consult
ment to limit its use in these products to a maximum concentration the up-to-date database on the Canada Coatings HUB to ensure
of 0.1 percent by weight. full compliance and limit surprises that could mean unintended
CPCA is reviewing the current levels of benzophenone use and non-compliance for some.
will prepare an official submission with member input in the
coming weeks. The Phosphoric Acid Derivatives group was also Health Canada Inspection Reports Reveal CPCA
evaluated; three substances in the group were found CEPA non- Members in Full Compliance with Several Regulations
toxic, however the use of trixylyl phosphate in consumer products Health Canada recently published its cyclical enforcement reports
will be monitored via significant new activity provisions. Several for several Regulations under the Canada Consumer Product Safety
other final assessment reports were published including those for Act, including the CCCR, 2001 and the Surface Coatings Materials
Dinoseb, Dimethoxymethane, Acetic Acid, and the Alkylimidazoline Regulations (SCMR). For the latter regulation, in Fiscal Year
and Used/Re-refined Oils groups which all concluded the sub- 2019-2020, lead testing of 31 different products was carried out,
stances implicated do not meet any toxicity criteria under CEPA. resulting in only one recall. No CPCA manufacturer members
Finally, Draft Screening Assessment reports were released for appeared directly implicated in the corrective actions required and
Na3NTA and the Decenes group. Na3NTA does not meet any of the non-compliance issues during the two-year period. However, these
toxicity criteria and no follow-up activities are planned at this time, publicly posted reports remind members that enforcement activities
however a specific risk assessment was made for wood furniture are constantly being carried out and to take all necessary measures
polishing and wood floor cleaning products as well as for spray to remain in full compliance. n
boat cleaners. For the Decenes group, two of the substances are
proposed toxic for human health: hydrogenated didecene and Gary LeRoux is President and CEO of the Canadian Paint and
HTTD. These will be added to Schedule I but they do not Coatings Association. www.canpaint.com

14 CANADIAN FINISHING & COATINGS MANUFACTURING MARCH/APRIL 2021