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The chemicals in the different schedules of the IChEMS Register are listed below.
The chemicals are listed under their risk category. Schedule 7 chemicals are the highest concern and pose the greatest risk to the environment. They are typically prohibited or severely restricted. Schedule 1 chemicals are the lowest risk.
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The list is current as at 16 December 2022, and will be updated as regulatory scheduling decisions are made.
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Hexabromobiphenyl
Class name: Hexabromobiphenyl, being chemical compounds based on the biphenyl structural element, where 6 hydrogen atoms have been replaced by bromine atoms
Other names: HBB
Historic uses: Flame retardant commonly used in plastic casings and car upholstery
Chemical structure:
1,3-Butadiene, 1,1,2,3,4,4-hexachloro-
Other names: hexachlorobutadiene, HCBD
CAS RN: 87-68-3
Historic uses: Transformer, hydraulic and heat transfer fluids. Unintentionally formed in the manufacture of other chemicals.
Chemical structure:
Polychlorinated naphthalenes
Class name: Polychlorinated naphthalenes, including dichlorinated naphthalenes, trichlorinated naphthalenes, tetrachlorinated naphthalenes, pentachlorinated naphthalenes, hexachlorinated naphthalenes, heptachlorinated naphthalenes, octachlorinated naphthalene, and any combination of those chemicals
Other names: PCN
Historic uses: Many uses, including in lubricants and electrical insulation
Chemical structure:
No chemicals are currently listed in this Schedule.
No chemicals are currently listed in this Schedule.
No chemicals are currently listed in this Schedule.
4-Pentenal, 5-cyclohexyl-2,4-dimethyl-, (4E)-
Other names: (4E)-5-Cyclohexyl-2,4-dimethylpent-4-enal
CAS RN: 1449104-34-0
Uses: Cosmetic and household products, air fresheners (sprays and aerosols), electrical air fresheners, candles, fine fragrances
Chemical structure:
13-Oxabicyclo[10.1.0]trideca-4,8-diene, (1R,4E,8Z,12R)-rel-
Other names: (1RS,4Z,8E,12RS)-13-oxabicyclo[10.1.0]trideca-4,8- diene
CAS RN: 55722-64-0
Uses: Cosmetic and household products, air fresheners (sprays and aerosols), electrical air fresheners, candles, fine fragrances
Chemical structure:
![Chemical structure of (1RS,4Z,8E,12RS)-13-oxabicyclo[10.1.0]trideca-4,8- diene](/sites/default/files/images/ichems-chemical-structure-13-oxa.jpg)
2-Oxazolidinone, 3-ethenyl-5-methyl-
CAS RN: 3395-98-0
Other names: VMOX, 5-Methyl-3-vinyloxazolidin-2-one
Uses: Printing inks, 3D printing and coatings for industrial use
Chemical structure:
Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me, hydroxy-terminated, polymers with 3-(trimethoxysilyl)-N-[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]-1-propanamine
Other names: Amino bispropyl dimethicone (INCI name)
CAS RN: 189959-16-8
Uses: Hair care products
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, butyl ester, polymers with alkyl methacrylate, substituted-methylethyl-terminated hydrogenated polyalkene methacrylate, Me methacrylate and styrene
Other names: VISCOPLEX® 12/10301
Known uses: Automotive gear oils
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