Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 890 - DESIGNATION OF PFOS AND ITS SALTS AS PRIORITY CHEMICALS
Section 096-890-2 - Definitions

A. Child care article. "Child care article" means a children's product designed or intended by the manufacturer to facilitate sleep or the feeding of children or to help children with sucking or teething.

B. Clothing. "Clothing" means an article of cloth or fiber, woven or otherwise assembled, into a material suitable for wearing on the body and their component parts; examples include but are not limited to pants, shirts, and outerwear such as gloves, hats, or raingear, particularly items which are marketed as having water resistant or repellant properties.

C. Cookware, tableware, and reusable food and beverage containers. "Cookware, tableware, and reusable food and beverage containers" means a container with a lid, cover, cap or nipple that is manufactured or intended for storing, carrying or transporting food or beverages, including, but not limited to, baby bottles, spill-proof cups, sports bottles and thermoses, as well as reusable or disposable dishes, utensils and other articles used in setting a table and/or serving a meal, including, but not limited to: plates, bowls, cups/glasses, spoons, knives and forks; this category does not include a receptacle that contains food or beverage at the time of sale.

D. Cosmetics and personal care products. "Cosmetics and personal care products" means a product used on the body, typically on the skin, hair, eyes, or nails for the purpose of beautification or adornment, including a product applied to the body for hygienic care or treatment (such as skin, hair, eyes, ears, mouth, or nails), including but not limited to creams, soaps, oils, bath additives, mouthwash, powders, and sprays.

E. Craft supplies. "Craft supplies" means any art supply sold for the purpose of making something in a carefully skillful way using one's hands, including but not limited to specialty papers, glue, writing utensils, and color enhancers.

F. Electronic device. "Electronic device" means a consumer product which displays information in the visual form, including but not limited to computers, television, cell phone, or a monitor, and also includes hand-held electronic devices.

G. Footwear. "Footwear" means an article intended to be worn on the feet, such as shoes, slippers, or boots.

H. Household furniture and furnishings. "Household furniture and furnishings" means consumer products that are large, movable items used to make a space livable, including but not limited to bed frames, upholstered couches or chairs, tables, desks, and storage units; and, other consumer products intended for use as decorative accessories for a house or room, including but not limited to bedding, textiles, ornaments, mirrors and frames, curtains and carpeting.

I. Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid ("PFOS") and its salts. "Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid ("PFOS") and its salts" means the chemical having the molecular formula C8HF17O3S and Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number (CAS RN) of 1763-23-1, and includes its salts identified as the following: potassium perfluorooctane sulfonate (CAS RN 2795-39-3), lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate (CAS RN 29457-72-5), ammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate (CAS RN 29081-56-9), and diethanolammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate (CAS RN 70225-14-8).

J. Sleepwear. "Sleepwear" means any product of wearing apparel such as nightgowns, pajamas, or similarly related items, such as robes, intended to be worn primarily for sleeping or activities related to sleeping.

K. Toy. "Toy" means a product designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child when the child plays. "Toy" does not include helmets, goggles or other personal protective equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury during sports and recreation activities.

NOTE: For the definition of "children's product" see Toxic Chemicals in Children's Products, 38 M.R.S. §1691(7) or Department rule, 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 880 §1(G).