Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 885 - DESIGNATION OF FORMALDEHYDEAS A PRIORITY CHEMICAL AND REGULATION OF FORMALDEHYDE IN CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS
Section 096-885-3 - Designation of formaldehyde as a priority chemical
Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-885-3
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. Presence on chemicals of high concern list. Formaldehydeis present on the list of chemicals of high concern published by the Department under 38 M.R.S.A. §1693-A, as of the effective date of this chapter.
NOTE: To view the full list of chemicals of high concern, go to:.http://www.maine.gov/dep/safechem/highconcern/index.html .
B. Criteria for designation.The following criteria for designation of formaldehyde as a priority chemical, as set forth under 38 M.R.S.A. §1694, have been met:
(1) Formaldehyde is known to cause cancer in
humans and has met the criteria listed in 38 M.R.S.A § 1693(1) and
1693-A(2) for listing as a chemical of concern and chemicals of high concern
respectively;
(2) Formaldehyde has
been found through sampling and analysis to be present in household dust and
indoor air; and
(3) Formaldehyde is
present in consumer products used or present in the home.
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