Here is the latest roundup of Proposition 65 chemical issues looming on the horizon for consumer products:

Newly Listed Chemicals:

  • N,N-Dimethyl-p-Toluidine, CAS No. 99-97-8, component of artificial fingernail preparations, intermediate in dye and pesticide synthesis, May 2, 2014
  • Pulegone, CAS No. 89-82-7, flavoring for food, drinks, dental products; fragrance for perfumes and aromatherapy; component of herbal medicines, April 18, 2014
  • Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK), CAS No. 108-10-1, used in paints, pesticide formulations, adhesives, wax/oil separation, leather finishing, textile coatings, March 28, 2014
  • Trichloroethylene, CAS No. 79-01-6, solvent in textiles, paint removers, and adhesives, Jan. 31, 2014

Listed in 2013 (warnings required in 2014):

  • Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP), CAS No. —, PVC plasticizer, often used to replace DEHP, DBP, BBP, Dec. 20, 2013
  • Chloral, CAS No. 75-87-6, component of insecticides, Sept. 13, 2013
  • Chloral hydrate, CAS No. 302-17-0, component of insecticides, Sept. 13, 2013
  • 1,1,1,2-tetrachloroethane, CAS No. 630-20-6, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of insecticides, bleaches, and paints, Sept. 13, 2013
  • Trichloroacetic acid, CAS No. 76-03-9, herbicide, some functions in metals, plastics, Sept. 13, 2013
  • Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) and cyanide salts (CN salts), CAS No. —, Byproducts of combustion of substances, including PVC, July 5, 2013

OEHHA Notice of Intent to List Issued

  • Nitrite in Combination with Amines or Amides, CAS No. —, Natural constituent of fresh produce, including spinach and celery, and of fresh uncured meats, also used to cure meats and brine fish and poultry products, Feb. 7, 2014.
  • Atrazine, CAS No. 1912-24-9, herbicide for various fruits and vegetables, Feb. 7, 2014.
  • Propazine, CAS No. 139-40-2, herbicide for various fruits and vegetables, Feb. 7, 2014
  • Simazine, CAS No. 122-34-9, herbicide for various fruits and vegetables, Feb. 7, 2014
  • DACT, CAS No. 3397-62-4, breakdown products of atrazine, propazine, and simazine, Feb. 7, 2014
  • DEA CAS No. 6190-65-4, breakdown products of atrazine, propazine, and simazine, Feb. 7, 2014
  • DIA, CAS No. 1007-28-9, breakdown products of atrazine, propazine, and simazine, Feb. 7, 2014
  • Beta-Myrcene, CAS No.  , flavoring agent in food and beverages; fragrance in cosmetics, soaps, and detergents.Feb. 7, 2014
  • Ethylene Glycol, CAS No. 107-21-1, used in making polyester compounds, antifreeze, deicing fluids, surface coatings, coolants, hydraulic fluids, surfactants and emulsifiers, April 11, 2014