Four New Fluorotelomer-based Substances

The four new fluorotelomer-based subtances discussed below are:

1. Hexane, 1,6-diisocyanato-, homopolymer, reaction products with alpha-fluoro-omega-2-hydroxyethyl-poly(difluoro- methylene), C16-20-branched alcohols and 1-octadecanol
2. 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, hexadecyl ester, polymers with 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, gamma-omega-perfluoro-C10-16-alkyl acrylate and stearyl methacrylate
3. 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-methylpropyl ester, polymer with butyl 2-propenoateand 2,5 furandione, gamma-omega-perfluoro-C8-14-alkyl esters, tert-Bu benzenecarboperoxoate-initiated
4. 2-propen-1-ol, reaction products with pentafluoroiodoethane tetrafluoroethylene telomer,dehydroiodinated, reaction products with epichlorohydrin and triethylenetetramine

Fluorotelomer-based substances are commonly used in water, oil, soil and grease repellents for fabric, leather, rugs and carpets,as well as stone and tile; in sizing agents (to resist the spreading and penetration of liquids) for packaging and paper products; and in levelling agents (to provide an even surface) for coatings.

For more information on Long-Chain (C₉-C₂₀) Perfluorocarboxylic Acids (PFCAs), please visit the Chemical Substances website.

For more information on Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOAs, CAS number 335-67-1 ), please visit the Chemical Substances website.

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Risk Assessment

• Availability of Assessment Reports for Four (4) Fluorotelomer-based Substances Currently Prohibited Under the New Substances Program
• Order Proposing Four New Fluorotelomer-based Substances to Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, June 17, 2006
• CEPA 1999 Schedule 1 - List of Toxic Substances - This substance has been recommended for addition to the List of Toxic Substances

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Source(s)

This substance is entering the environment from the following source(s):

• Chemical Industry
• Industrial, Commercial and Consumer Products

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Risk Management Strategy

Click on the following link to view strategies and actions recommended to manage risks associated with the substance:

• Risk Management Strategy for New Fluorotelomer-based Substances Prohibited Under Section 84 of CEPA1999

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Risk Management Tool(s)

Tool(s) developed to manage risks associated with the substance:

• Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012
• Final Order Adding Toxic Substances to Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999
• Perfluorinated Carboxylic Acids (PFCAs) and Precursors: An Action Plan for Assessment and Management
• Ministerial Prohibitions under Section 84 of CEPA 1999 - Feb. 5, 2005
• Ministerial Prohibitions under Section 84 of CEPA 1999 - July 17, 2004

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Risk Management Supporting Activities

Activities supporting the development or implementation of the risk management tool(s):

Forms related to the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012:

• Schedule 3: Information Related to the Use of Certain Toxic Substances in a Laboratory for Analysis, in Scientific Research or as a Laboratory Analytical Standard
• Schedule 4: Information to be Contained in an Application for a Permit

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Consultation

Consultation (past and present) on the substance:

• Reply to Comments Received in Submissions on the Proposed Regulations Amending the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2005 (Four New Fluorotelomer-based Substances) (November 2009)   
• Perfluorinated Carboxylic Acids (PFCAs) and Precursors: An Action Plan for Assessment and Management - Summary of and Response to Comments (November 2006)
• Regulations Amending the Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2005 (Four New Fluorotelomer-based Substances) (Repealed)
• Consultations on the Proposed Action Plan for Perfluorocarboxylic Acids and Precursors (archived consultation document) (February 2006)

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Contact

Email: GR-RM@ec.gc.ca
Fax: 819-994-0007

Chemicals Management Division
Environment Canada
351 St. Joseph Blvd.
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0H3