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

Listed in 2014 (warnings required in 2015):

  • N-Nitrosomethyl-n-alkylamines, Various CAS Nos., can be found in personal care products and household cleaning products due to reaction of ingredients (i.e., NMAs are not intentionally added to products), December 26, 2014
  • 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

OEHHA Notice of Intent to List Issued/Pending

  • Styrene, CAS No. 100-42-5, used in polymers and resins for various products, including packaging, synthetic rubber, fiberglass, auto parts, and food containers, February 27, 2015
  • 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
  • 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. 123-35-3, flavoring agent in food and beverages; fragrance in cosmetics, soaps, and detergents, Feb. 7, 2014