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Japan adds 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid to its list of deleterious substances
The Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare (MHLW) in Japan recently designated
4-methylbenzenesulfonic
acid as a deleterious substance. This is an industrial substance widely used in
coating products, polymers, lubricants, and greases. Most importantly, this restriction
starts from April 30.
For manufacturers, importers, and end-users of this
substance, you must notify the ministry. This notification also applies to preparations
that contain about 5% of the substance. Starting from the application date,
notification will also be subjected to the requirements of the Poisonous and Deleterious Substances
Control Act,
as relevant to the substance notification.
These requirements include:
· business registration by manufacturers,
importers, and sellers,
· appointment of qualified personnel to prevent health and hygiene hazards,
· labelling on substance packaging and containers,
· provision of a safety
data sheet (SDS),
· record keeping, and
· sound disposal management.
Last Update: 2022-02-08
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