UNITED
NATIONS
RC
UNEP/FAO/RC/CRC.9/7
Rotterdam Convention on the Prior
Informed Consent Procedure for
Certain Hazardous Chemicals and
Pesticides in International Trade
Distr.: General
27 July 2013
English only
Chemical Review Committee
Ninth meeting
Rome, 22–25 October 2013
Item 5 (c) (iii) of the provisional agenda
Technical work: review of notifications of
final regulatory actions: lead carbonate
Lead carbonate: notifications of final regulatory action
Note by the Secretariat
I.
Introduction
1.
Under Article 5 of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for
Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade, when the Secretariat has received
at least one notification of final regulatory action to ban or severely restrict a chemical from each of
two prior informed consent (PIC) regions that it has verified as containing the information required in
Annex I to the Convention, it shall forward the notifications and accompanying documentation to the
members of the Chemical Review Committee. The Committee shall review the information provided
in such notifications and, in accordance with the criteria set out in Annex II to the Convention,
recommend to the Conference of the Parties whether the chemical in question should be included in
Annex III to the Convention and whether a decision guidance document should be drafted.
2.
The Secretariat has received such notifications of final regulatory action for lead carbonate
from parties in two PIC regions: Europe (Latvia) and Near East (Jordan). Summaries of the
notifications from Latvia and Jordan were included in PIC Circular XX of December 2004 and
PIC Circular XXXVI of December 2012, respectively. The notifications, as received from the
notifying parties, are set out in the annex to the present note and have not been formally edited.
3.
The supporting documentation provided by Jordan is set out in document
UNEP/FAO/RC/CRC.9/7/Add.1. Latvia has not provided any supporting documentation.
II.
Possible action by the Committee
4.
The Committee may wish:
(a)
To review the information provided in the notifications from Jordan and Latvia and the
respective supporting documentation from Jordan related to lead carbonate in accordance with the
criteria set out in Annex II to the Convention;
(b)
To recommend to the Conference of the Parties that the chemical in question be
included in Annex III to the Convention and to agree on a workplan to prepare a draft decision
guidance document, if it concludes that the notifications meet the criteria of Annex II to the
Convention.
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Annex
Notifications of final regulatory action for lead carbonate
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A.
Notification of final regulatory action for lead carbonate submitted by Latvia
B.
Notification of final regulatory action for lead carbonate submitted by Jordan
Interim Secretariat/or the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior In/ormed Consent
Procedure/or Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in Intel'l1ationai Trade
FORM
FOR NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REGULATORY ACTION
TO BAN OR SEVERELY RESTRICT A CHEMICAL
IMPORTANT: See instructions before filling in the form
I COUNTRY: LATVIA
PART I: PROPERTIES, IDENTIFICATION AND USES
1.
IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL
1.1
Common name
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Lead carbonate
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1.2
1.3
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Chemical name according to an
internationally recognized
nomenclature (e.g. IUPAC),
where sucl1 nomenclature exists
Trade names and names of
preparations
Lead (2+) carbonate
Lead carbonate
1.4
Code numbers
1.4.1
CAS number
598-63-0
1.4.2
Harmonized System customs code
28367000
1.4.3
Other numbers (specify the
numbering system)
EINECS 209-943-4
UN 2291
1.5
Indication regarding previous notification on this chel)1ical, if any
1.5.1
X This is a first time notification of final regulatory action on this chemical.
1.5_2
8
This is a modification of a previous notification of final regulatory action on this chemical.
The sections modified are:
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This notification replaces all previously submitted notifications on this chemical.
Date of issue of the previous notification:
PLEASE RETURN THE COMPLETED FORM TO:
Interim Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention
Plant Protection Service
Plant Production and Protection Division, FAD
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
00100 Rome, Italy
Tel: (+39 06) 5705 3441
Fax: (+39 06) 5705 6347
E-mail: ic fao.or
OR
Interim Secretariat fOI" the Rotterdam Convention
UNEP Chemicals
11-13, Chemin des Anemones
CH - 1219 Chatelaine, Geneva, Switzerland
Tel: (+4122) 917 8183
Fax: (+4122) 797 3460
E-mail: icaune.eh
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(UNEP/FAO/PIC/FORMilIE/4 99)
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I)1formati~/1
on hazard classification where the. chemical is subject to classification requirements
International classification systems
J'Iazardclass
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Pack Group: III
Otl!erclassification systems
EU Classification
1.7
Use or uses ofthe chemical
1.7.1
e Pesticide
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Hazard class
T;N
R: 61-62-20/22-33-50/53
S: 53-45-60-61
Note: A, E
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Describe the uses of the chemical as a pesticide in your country:
1.7.2
X Industrial
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Describe thehldustrial uses of the chemical in your country:
1.8
Properties
1.8.1
Descl'iption of physico-cbemical properties of the chemical
Melting point
Solubility in water
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1.8.2
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400 decamp. 'C
95210 mg/l
Description of toxicological properties of the chemical
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EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the blood, bone marrow, central nervous system, peripheral nervous
system and kidneys, resulting in anaemia, hemolysis, encephalopatllY (e.g., convulsions), peripheral
nerve disease, kidney impairment. Causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.
1.8.3
Descriptiol), Qfecotoxicological properties of the chemical
Toxicity:
EC" Daplmia 48h: 0,45 mg/l
Bioaccumulation:
BCF: 316
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2.
FINAL REGULATORY ACTION
2.1
The chemical is:
2.2
2.2.1
Information specific to the final regulatory action
Summary ofthe final regulatory action
e banned
X severely restricted
OR
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Shall not be used as substances and a constituent of preparations intended for use as paints. Celtain
exceptions apply.
2.2.2
Reference to tiIe regulatory document
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25 April 2000 Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers the Republic of Latvia No.l58 "Regulatory on
use and marketing restrictions and bans for hazardous chemical substances and hazardous chemical
preparations",
2.2.3
Date of entry into force of the final regulatory ~ction
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I January 2001
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2.3
Was the final regulatory action based on a risk or hazard evaluation?
X Yes
eNo
If yes, give information on such evaluation
Based on intTinsic propelties of the chemical substance.
Reference to the relevant docnmentation
EU bans and restrictions Directive 761769IEEC.
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2.4
Reasons for the final regnlatory action
2.4.1
Is the reason for the final regulatory action relevant to the human healtb?
X Yes
eNo
If yes, give summary of the known hazards and ris]{s presented by.th e
chemical to human health, including the health of COnsumers and workers
Levels of lead in the blood corresponding to 1,5 ",mole/l may give slight damages to the nervous
system and kidneys. Foetuses and breast-feeding babies are pruticularly sensitive. Lead contents of 0,5
- 0,75 ",molell blood in the mother, may give nerve drunage in the foetus. Levels of2 ",mole/l in men
may disturb the sperm production. Levels above 1,5 ",mole/l in fertile women or 2,5 in men lead to
suspension from work involving exposure to lead. Lead is absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and
respiratory system. Mainly deposited in the skeleton.
Reference to the relevant documentation
Expected effect of the final regulatory action
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(UNEPIFAOIPIC/FORMII1EI4 -99)
204.2
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severely restl'ict a chcmical- page 4
Is the reason for the final regulatory action relevantto the environment?
X Yes
e No
If yes, give summary ofthe known hazards and risks to the environment
In the food chain impOitant to humans, bioaccumulation takes place, specifically in plants and
mammals. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment because it persists in
the environment.
Reference to the relevant documentation
Expected effect of tbe final regulatory action
2;5
category .01" categories where the final regulatory action has been tal,en
2.5.1
Finalregulatory action bas beeniaken for tbe cbemical category
Use or uses prohibited by the· final regulatOJ'y action
X Industrial
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Shall not be used as substances and a constituent of prepamtions intended for use as paints, except for
the restoration and maintenance of works of alt and historic buildings and their interiors, where
Member States wish to permit this on their territory, in accordance wi111 the provisions of ILO
Convention 13 on the use of white lead and sulphates of lead in paint.
Use or uses tbat remain allowed
All other uses not listed in 11,e table above.
2~5.2
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Final regulatory action bas been taken for tbe cbemicalcategory
Pesticide
Formulation(s) and use or uses prohibited by the final reglliatory action
.
Formlliation(s) and llSe or llSeS tbat remain allowed·
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2.5.3
Estimated qllantity oftbe chemical produced, imported, exported and used, wbere available.
Quantity per year (MT)
Year
Produced
Imported
Exported
Used
2.6
Indication, tc) the extent possible, ofthe likely relevance of the final regulatoryaetion tQ other
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states and regions
Decision talcen in accordance with EU bans and restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.
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(UNEP/FAOIPICIFORMll/E/499)
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2.7
2.7.1
Assessment of socio'~economic effects pf the final regnlatorv actio"
2.7.2
Information on alternatiws and their relative risks
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2.7.3
Relevant additional ,information
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Other relevant information that may cover:
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PART III: GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES
Ministry/Department and authority responsible for issuing/enforcing the final regulatory action
Environmental State Inspectorate
Institution
Address
Rupniecibas iela 23
Riga LV-1045
Latvia
,
Telephone
+371 7325209; +371 7321200; +371 7320506
Telefax
+3717321577
E~mail
[email protected]
address
Designated National Authority
Latvian Environment Agency
Institution
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Address
Straumes iela 2
lurmalaLV-2015
Latvia
Name of person in charge
Amis Ludborzs
P()sition of person in charge
Head, Division of Chemicals Register
Telephone
+3717755409
,
Telefax
+3717764162
E-mail address
[email protected]
Date, signatnre of DNA and official seal: llil~tm;ifPJ~~~~~S1~~~"",.=~___~lm2..ElliMill
FORM FOR NOTIFICATION
OF FINAL REGULATORY ACTION TO BAN OR SEVERELY RESTRICT
A CHEMICAL
Country:
SECTION 1
JORDAN
IDENTITY OF CHEMICAL SUBJECT TO THE FINAL
REGULATORY ACTION
1.1
Common name
LEAD CARBONATE
1 .2
Chemical name according to
Neutral anhydrous carbonate (PbCO3) ,
Carbonic acid, lead(2+) salt
Lead(2+) carbonate
Cerussite
an internationally
recognized nomenclature
(e.g. IUPAC), w here such
nomenclature exists
1 .3
Trade names and names of
preparations
Trilead-bis(carbonate)-dihydroxide 2 Pb CO3-Pb
(OH)2, White lead
1.4
Code numbers
1 . 4 .1
CAS number
598-63-0
1 .4 .2
Harmonized System
2607.00
customs code
1 .4 .3
Other numbers
(specify the numbering
system)
EINECS No 209-943-4
1 .5
Indication regarding previous notification on this chemical, if any
1.5.1
This is a first time notification of final regulatory action
on this chemical.
This notification replaces all previously submitted notifications
1.5.2
on this chemical.
Date of issue of the previous notification: ____________________________
SECTION 2
FINAL REGULATORY ACTION
banned
OR
 severely restricted
2 .1
The chemical is:
2 .2
Information specific to the final regulatory action
2 .2 .1
Summary of the final regulatory action
Lead carbonate Shall not be used as substances and a constituent of
preparations intended for use as paints, except for the
restoration and maintenance of works of art and historic
buildings and their interiors, based on the decision of minister of health .
2 .2 .2
Reference to the regulatory document, e.g. where decision is recorded or
published
A DECREE BY THE MINISTER OF HEALTH WAS ISSUED AND PUBLISHED IN
THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL NO. 4717 DATE 16/8/2005
2 .2 .3
Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action
16/8/2005
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2.3
Category or categories w here the final regulatory action has been taken
2 . 3 .1
All use or uses of the chemical in your country prior to the final regulatory action
LEAD CARBONATE IS USED IN PAINTS, IN ARTISTIC AND CONSTRUCTION PUTTY.
2 . 3 .2
F i na l reg ula tor y ac tion has b een tak en for th e ca te gory
 Industrial
Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action
IN ALL TYPES OF PAINTS AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. EXCEPT FOR
THE RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE OF WORKS OF ART AND HISTORIC
BUILDINGS AND THEIR INTERIORS.
Use or uses that remain allowed (only in case of a severe restriction)
IN PAINTS FOR THE RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE OF WORKS OF ART AND
HISTORIC BUILDINGS AND THEIR INTERIORS.
2 .3 .3
F i na l reg ula tor y ac tion has b een tak en for th e ca te gory
Pesticide
Formulation(s) and use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action
Formulation(s) and use or uses that remain allowed
(only in case of a severe restriction)
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2.4
Was the final regulatory action based on a risk
Yes
or hazard evaluation?
 No
(If no, you may also
complete section 2.5.3.3)
2.4.1
If yes, reference to the relevant documentation, which describes the hazard or
risk evaluation
2.4.2
Summary description of the risk or hazard evaluation upon which the ban or
severe restriction was based.
2.4.2.1
Is the reason for the final regulatory action relevant to human
Yes
health?
No
If yes, give summary of the hazard or risk evaluation related to human health,
including the health of consumers and workers
Expected effect of the final regulatory action
2 .4 .2 .2
Is the reason for the final regulatory action relevant to the
Yes
environment?
No
If yes, give summary of the hazard or risk evaluation related to the environment
Expected effect of the final regulatory action
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2 .5
Other relevant information regarding the final regulatory action
2.5.1
Estimated quantity of the chemical produced, imported, exported and used
Quantity per year (MT)
2.5.2
produced
Not available
imported
Not available
exported
Not available
used
Not available
Year
Indication, to the extent possible, of the likely relevance of the final regulatory
action to other states and regions
2.5.3
Other relevant information that may cover:
2.5.3.1
Assessment of socio-economic effects of the final regulatory action
2.5.3.2
Information on alternatives and their relative risks, e.g. IPM, chemical and nonchemical alternatives
2.5.3.3
Basis for the final regulatory action if other than hazard or risk evaluation
THE REGULATION FOR RESTRICTION OF LEAD CARBONATE IN PAINTS IS
BASED ON EU REGULATIONS AND REACH (the European Community Regulation
on chemicals and their safe use).
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2.5.3.4
Additional information related to the chemical or the final regulatory action, if
any
SECTION 3
3.1
PROPERTIES
Information on hazard classification w here the chemical is subject to
classification requirements
International classification
Hazard class
systems
e.g. WHO, IARC, etc.
IARC(VOL 87)
Probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A).
UN CLASSIFICATION
UN HAZARD CLASS : 6.1
Other classification systems
Hazard class
e.g. EU, USEPA
EC Classification
T (TOXIC),N(DANGEROUS FOR THE
ENVIRONMENT), R61(MAY CAUSE HARM
TO UNBORN CHILD)
3.2
Further information on the properties of the chemical
3.2.1
Description of physico-chemical properties of the chemical
MOLECULAR FORMULA
PbCO3
Molecular mass: 267.2
Reference
INCHEM ICSC: 0999 MSDS
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PLEASE RETURN THE COMPLETED FORM TO:
Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention
Secretariat for the Rotterdam Convention
Food and Agriculture Organization
United Nations Environment
of the United Nations (FAO)
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
00153 Rome, Italy
Programme (UNEP)
OR
11-13, Chemin des Anémones
CH – 1219 Châtelaine, Geneva, Switzerland
Tel: (+39 06) 5705 2188
Tel: (+41 22) 917 8296
Fax: (+39 06) 5705 3224
Fax: (+41 22) 917 8082
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
Definitions for the purposes of the Rotterdam Convention according to Article 2:
(a) 'Chemical' means a substance whether by itself or in a mixture or preparation and
whether manufactured or obtained from nature, but does not include any living
organism. It consists of the following categories: pesticide (including severely
hazardous pesticide formulations) and industrial;
(b) 'Banned chemical' means a chemical all uses of which within one or more
categories have been prohibited by final regulatory action, in order to protect human
health or the environment. It includes a chemical that has been refused approval for
first-time use or has been withdrawn by industry either from the domestic market or
from further consideration in the domestic approval process and where there is clear
evidence that such action has been taken in order to protect human health or the
environment;
(c) 'Severely restricted chemical' means a chemical virtually all use of which within one
or more categories has been prohibited by final regulatory action in order to protect
human health or the environment, but for which certain specific uses remain allowed. It
includes a chemical that has, for virtually all use, been refused for approval or been
withdrawn by industry either from the domestic market or from further consideration in
the domestic approval process, and where there is clear evidence that such action has
been taken in order to protect human health or the environment;
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(d) 'Final regulatory action' means an action taken by a Party, that does not require
subsequent regulatory action by that Party, the purpose of which is to ban or severely
restrict a chemical.
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