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Benzoic acid, 4-(1-methylethyl)-, cadmium salt
EC / List no.: -
CAS no.: 36931-18-7
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Regulatory context
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Region | Legislation | Emission medium | Process/equipment | Maximum emissions | Average emissions | Notes | |||
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Maximum limit | Maximum sampling duration | Average limit | Average sampling duration | ||||||
European Union | Industrial Emissions Directive | Waste gases | Combustion plants co-incinerating waste | 0.05 mg/Nm3 | 8.0 h | These average values cover also the gaseous and the vapour forms of the relevant heavy metal emissions as well as their compounds Emission limit value defined as total emission limit for the total sum of cadmium and thallium expressed as average value over the sampling period All emission limit values shall be calculated at a temperature of 27315 K a pressure of 1013 kPa and after correcting for the water vapour content of the waste gases For technical provisions regarding 'Monitoring of emissions' see Part 6 (Annex VI). For 'Formula to calculate the emission concentration at the standard percentage oxygen concentration' see Part 7 (Annex VI). For 'Assessment of compliance with emission limit values' see Part 8 (Annex VI) Directive 2010/75/EU | |||
European Union | Industrial Emissions Directive | Waste gases | Waste incineration plants | 0.05 mg/Nm3 | 8.0 h | All emission limit values shall be calculated at a temperature of 27315 K a pressure of 1013 kPa and after correcting for the water vapour content of the waste gases.They are standardised at 11 % oxygen in waste gas except in case of incineration of mineral waste oil as defined in point 3 of Article 3 of Directive 2008/98/EC when they are standardised at 3 % oxygen and in the cases referred to in Point 2.7 of Part 6 These average values cover also the gaseous and the vapour forms of the relevant heavy metal emissions as well as their compounds Emission limit value defined as total emission limit for the total sum of cadmium and thallium expressed as average value over the sampling period For technical provisions regarding 'Monitoring of emissions' see Part 6 (Annex VI). For 'Formula to calculate the emission concentration at the standard percentage oxygen concentration' see Part 7 (Annex VI). For 'Assessment of compliance with emission limit values' see Part 8 (Annex VI) Directive 2010/75/EU | |||
European Union | Industrial Emissions Directive | Waste gases | Combustion plants co-incinerating waste | 0.05 mg/Nm3 | 8.0 h | These average values cover also the gaseous and the vapour forms of the relevant heavy metal emissions as well as their compounds Emission limit value defined as total emission limit for the total sum of cadmium and thallium expressed as average value over the sampling period All emission limit values shall be calculated at a temperature of 27315 K a pressure of 1013 kPa and after correcting for the water vapour content of the waste gases O2 content 6% for solid fuels and 3% for liquid fuels For technical provisions regarding 'Monitoring of emissions' see Part 6 (Annex VI). For 'Formula to calculate the emission concentration at the standard percentage oxygen concentration' see Part 7 (Annex VI). For 'Assessment of compliance with emission limit values' see Part 8 (Annex VI) Directive 2010/75/EU | |||
European Union | Industrial Emissions Directive | Waste gases | Cement kilns co-incinerating waste | 0.05 mg/Nm3 | 8.0 h | These average values cover also the gaseous and the vapour forms of the relevant heavy metal emissions as well as their compounds Emission limit value defined as total emission limit for the total sum of cadmium and thallium expressed as average value over the sampling period All values are standardised at 10 % oxygen All emission limit values shall be calculated at a temperature of 27315 K a pressure of 1013 kPa and after correcting for the water vapour content of the waste gases For technical provisions regarding 'Monitoring of emissions' see Part 6 (Annex VI). For 'Formula to calculate the emission concentration at the standard percentage oxygen concentration' see Part 7 (Annex VI). For 'Assessment of compliance with emission limit values' see Part 8 (Annex VI) Directive 2010/75/EU | |||
European Union | Industrial Emissions Directive | Waste water from the cleaning of waste gases | Waste incineration plants and waste co-incineration plants | 0.05 mg/l | |||||
European Union | Water Environmental Quality Standards Directive | Inland surface waters | 0.6 µg/l | 0.09 µg/l | 1.0 yr | Unless otherwise specified the EQS parameter expressed as an annual average value (AA-EQS) applies to the total concentration of all isomers. Inland surface waters encompass rivers and lakes and related artificial or heavily modified water bodies. The EQS values may vary depending on the hardness of the water as specified in five class categories For Cadmium and its compounds (No 6) the EQS values vary depending on the hardness of the water as specified in five class categories (Class 1: < 40 mg CaCO3/l Class 2: 40 to < 50 mg CaCO3/l Class 3: 50 to < 100 mg CaCO3/l Class 4: 100 to < 200 mg CaCO3/l and Class 5: ≥ 200 mg CaCO3/l). | |||
European Union | Water Environmental Quality Standards Directive | Surface waters other than inland surface waters | 0.6 µg/l | 0.2 µg/l | 1.0 yr | Unless otherwise specified the EQS parameter expressed as an annual average value (AA-EQS) applies to the total concentration of all isomers. Inland surface waters encompass rivers and lakes and related artificial or heavily modified water bodies. The EQS values may vary depending on the hardness of the water as specified in five class categories For Cadmium and its compounds (No 6) the EQS values vary depending on the hardness of the water as specified in five class categories (Class 1: < 40 mg CaCO3/l Class 2: 40 to < 50 mg CaCO3/l Class 3: 50 to < 100 mg CaCO3/l Class 4: 100 to < 200 mg CaCO3/l and Class 5: ≥ 200 mg CaCO3/l). | |||
European Union | Water Environmental Quality Standards Directive | Inland surface waters | 0.45 µg/l | 0.08 µg/l | 1.0 yr | Unless otherwise specified the EQS parameter expressed as an annual average value (AA-EQS) applies to the total concentration of all isomers. Inland surface waters encompass rivers and lakes and related artificial or heavily modified water bodies. The EQS values may vary depending on the hardness of the water as specified in five class categories For Cadmium and its compounds (No 6) the EQS values vary depending on the hardness of the water as specified in five class categories (Class 1: < 40 mg CaCO3/l Class 2: 40 to < 50 mg CaCO3/l Class 3: 50 to < 100 mg CaCO3/l Class 4: 100 to < 200 mg CaCO3/l and Class 5: ≥ 200 mg CaCO3/l). | |||
European Union | Water Environmental Quality Standards Directive | Surface waters other than inland surface waters | 0.45 µg/l | 0.2 µg/l | 1.0 yr | Unless otherwise specified the EQS parameter expressed as an annual average value (AA-EQS) applies to the total concentration of all isomers. Inland surface waters encompass rivers and lakes and related artificial or heavily modified water bodies. The EQS values may vary depending on the hardness of the water as specified in five class categories For Cadmium and its compounds (No 6) the EQS values vary depending on the hardness of the water as specified in five class categories (Class 1: < 40 mg CaCO3/l Class 2: 40 to < 50 mg CaCO3/l Class 3: 50 to < 100 mg CaCO3/l Class 4: 100 to < 200 mg CaCO3/l and Class 5: ≥ 200 mg CaCO3/l). | |||
European Union | Water Environmental Quality Standards Directive | Inland surface waters | 1.5 µg/l | 0.25 µg/l | 1.0 yr | Unless otherwise specified the EQS parameter expressed as an annual average value (AA-EQS) applies to the total concentration of all isomers. Inland surface waters encompass rivers and lakes and related artificial or heavily modified water bodies. The EQS values may vary depending on the hardness of the water as specified in five class categories For Cadmium and its compounds (No 6) the EQS values vary depending on the hardness of the water as specified in five class categories (Class 1: < 40 mg CaCO3/l Class 2: 40 to < 50 mg CaCO3/l Class 3: 50 to < 100 mg CaCO3/l Class 4: 100 to < 200 mg CaCO3/l and Class 5: ≥ 200 mg CaCO3/l). | |||
European Union | Water Environmental Quality Standards Directive | Surface waters other than inland surface waters | 1.5 µg/l | 0.2 µg/l | 1.0 yr | Unless otherwise specified the EQS parameter expressed as an annual average value (AA-EQS) applies to the total concentration of all isomers. Inland surface waters encompass rivers and lakes and related artificial or heavily modified water bodies. The EQS values may vary depending on the hardness of the water as specified in five class categories For Cadmium and its compounds (No 6) the EQS values vary depending on the hardness of the water as specified in five class categories (Class 1: < 40 mg CaCO3/l Class 2: 40 to < 50 mg CaCO3/l Class 3: 50 to < 100 mg CaCO3/l Class 4: 100 to < 200 mg CaCO3/l and Class 5: ≥ 200 mg CaCO3/l). | |||
European Union | Water Environmental Quality Standards Directive | Inland surface waters | 0.9 µg/l | 0.15 µg/l | 1.0 yr | Unless otherwise specified the EQS parameter expressed as an annual average value (AA-EQS) applies to the total concentration of all isomers. Inland surface waters encompass rivers and lakes and related artificial or heavily modified water bodies. The EQS values may vary depending on the hardness of the water as specified in five class categories For Cadmium and its compounds (No 6) the EQS values vary depending on the hardness of the water as specified in five class categories (Class 1: < 40 mg CaCO3/l Class 2: 40 to < 50 mg CaCO3/l Class 3: 50 to < 100 mg CaCO3/l Class 4: 100 to < 200 mg CaCO3/l and Class 5: ≥ 200 mg CaCO3/l). | |||
European Union | Water Environmental Quality Standards Directive | Surface waters other than inland surface waters | 0.9 µg/l | 0.2 µg/l | 1.0 yr | Unless otherwise specified the EQS parameter expressed as an annual average value (AA-EQS) applies to the total concentration of all isomers. Inland surface waters encompass rivers and lakes and related artificial or heavily modified water bodies. The EQS values may vary depending on the hardness of the water as specified in five class categories For Cadmium and its compounds (No 6) the EQS values vary depending on the hardness of the water as specified in five class categories (Class 1: < 40 mg CaCO3/l Class 2: 40 to < 50 mg CaCO3/l Class 3: 50 to < 100 mg CaCO3/l Class 4: 100 to < 200 mg CaCO3/l and Class 5: ≥ 200 mg CaCO3/l). | |||
European Union | Water Environmental Quality Standards Directive | Inland surface waters | 0.45 µg/l | 0.08 µg/l | 1.0 yr | Unless otherwise specified the EQS parameter expressed as an annual average value (AA-EQS) applies to the total concentration of all isomers. Inland surface waters encompass rivers and lakes and related artificial or heavily modified water bodies. The EQS values may vary depending on the hardness of the water as specified in five class categories For Cadmium and its compounds (No 6) the EQS values vary depending on the hardness of the water as specified in five class categories (Class 1: < 40 mg CaCO3/l Class 2: 40 to < 50 mg CaCO3/l Class 3: 50 to < 100 mg CaCO3/l Class 4: 100 to < 200 mg CaCO3/l and Class 5: ≥ 200 mg CaCO3/l). | |||
European Union | Water Environmental Quality Standards Directive | Surface waters other than inland surface waters | 0.45 µg/l | 0.2 µg/l | 1.0 yr | Unless otherwise specified the EQS parameter expressed as an annual average value (AA-EQS) applies to the total concentration of all isomers. Inland surface waters encompass rivers and lakes and related artificial or heavily modified water bodies. The EQS values may vary depending on the hardness of the water as specified in five class categories For Cadmium and its compounds (No 6) the EQS values vary depending on the hardness of the water as specified in five class categories (Class 1: < 40 mg CaCO3/l Class 2: 40 to < 50 mg CaCO3/l Class 3: 50 to < 100 mg CaCO3/l Class 4: 100 to < 200 mg CaCO3/l and Class 5: ≥ 200 mg CaCO3/l). |
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Batteries Directive - Prohibitions & LabellingEU. Prohibited Substances (Article 4) & Labelling Requirements (Article 21(3)), Directive 2006/66/EC on Batteries and Accumulators, 26 September 2006, as amended by Directive 2018/849/EU, 14 June 2018
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Batteries Regulation - Prohibitions and LabellingEU. Prohibited Substances (Annex I) & Labeling Requirements (Art. 13(5) and Annex VI) for batteries, Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, OJ L 191, 28 July 2023
This database contains: 1/use prohibitions of mercury, cadmium, and lead in batteries; and 2/ labeling requirements for cadmium and lead, other hazardous substances (non-exhaustive list derived from CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, Annex VI, Table 3) and critical raw materials (derived from 4th List of Critical Raw Materials, 2020) in batteries. The list is based on the new Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 which became enforceable on 18 February 2024, with some transitional periods.
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Construction Product Regulation - Annex I (3) - Hazardous SubstancesEU. Hazardous Substances for Purposes of Annex I (3) (Requirements for Construction Works), Regulation 305/2011/EU on Marketing of Construction Products, amended by Regulation 574/2014/EU, 28 May 2014
This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory of substances taken from: (1) Table 3 of Annex VI to CLP; (2) the Candidate List of SVHCs; (3) Annex XIV of REACH (Authorisation List); (4) Annex XVII of REACH (Restrictions List); (5) F-gases subject to emission limits/reporting per Regulation 517/2014/EU; and (6) volatile organic compounds (VOCs) listed in the Ambient Air Directive 2008/50/EC. The basis of the list is Annex I(3) of the Construction Products Regulation 305/2011/EC, which stipulates that construction works must not have a high impact on human health or the environment as a result of: giving off toxic gas; emissions of dangerous substances, volatile organic compounds (VOC), greenhouse gases or dangerous particles into indoor or outdoor air; release of dangerous substances into drinking water, ground water, marine waters, surface waters or soil.
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Cosmetic Products Regulation, Annex II - Prohibited SubstancesEU. Prohibited Substances: Annex II, Regulation 1223/2009/EC on Cosmetic Products, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2024/996, OJ L of 4 April 2024
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End-of-Life Vehicles Directive - General Use ExemptionsEU. General Use Exemptions from Article 4(2)(a) (Annex II), Directive 2000/53/EC on End-of-Life Vehicles, as amended by Directive 2020/363/EU, 5 March 2020
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End-of-Life Vehicles Directive - Specific Use ExemptionsEU. Specific Use Exemptions from Article 4(2)(a) (Annex II), Directive 2000/53/EC on End-of-Life Vehicles, as amended by Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2023/544, OJ L 73, 10 March 2023
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General Product Safety Directive - Hazardous SubstancesEU. Hazardous Substances for Purposes of General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC), 15 January 2002, amended by Reg 596/2009/EC, 18 July 2009
This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory of substances that fall within the European Union's hazardous substance definitions, as provided on: (1) Table 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation 1272/2008/EC; (2) Annex III of Directive 2000/54/EC (Biological Agents); Candidate List of SVHCs; and REACH Annexes XIV and XVII (Authorisation and Restriction lists). They can be considered hazardous for purposes of the General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC.
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IPPC - Industrial Emissions Directive, Annex II - Polluting SubstancesEU. Polluting Substances: Annex II, Directive 2010/75/EU on Industrial Emissions (IPPC), 17 December 2010
This list contains the polluting substances for which emission limit values are assigned under Directive 2010/75/EU on Industrial Emissions (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control - IPPC). Member States must permit all qualifying facilities in order to ensure that they minimize impact on the environment. The permit issued must provide emission limit values for pollutants on this list.
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IPPC, Annexes V, VI, VIII - Provisions relating to industrial plantsEU. Emission Limit Values: Annexes V (combustion plants), VI (waste incineration/co-incineration plants), VIII (TiO2 installations), Dir. 2010/75/EU on Industrial Emissions (IPPC), 17 December 2010
This list contains emission limit values for polluting substances in waste gases and waste water, assigned according to facility type (i.e., combustion plants (Annex V), waste incineration/co-incineration plants (Annex VI), and installations producing titanium dioxide (Annex VIII)), under Directive 2010/75/EU on Industrial Emissions (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control - IPPC). For this list, if a substance presents 2 values in the ''Average sampling duration'' field, these indicate minimum and maximum average sampling period.
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ROHS - Exemptions from Article 4(1) Restrictions, Annexes III & IVEU. Exemptions from Art. 4(1) Restrictions (Annexes III & IV), Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS), as amended by Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2024/1416, OJ L of 21 May 2024
This list contains the application exemptions listed in Annexes III and IV to RoHS (2011/65/EU). Annex III contains applications exempted from the restriction in Article 4(1), while Annex IV lists applications exempted from the restriction in Article 4(1) specific to medical devices and monitoring and control instruments.
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ROHS Directive - Restricted Substances as per Article 4(1), Annex IIEU. Restricted Substances Referred to in Article 4(1) (Annex II), Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS), as amended by Directive 2015/863/EU, 4 June 2015
This list contains the substances listed in Annex II to the Directive on the restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS - 2011/65/EU). Restricted per Art. 4(1) of RoHS, each listed substance includes a maximum concentration value tolerated by weight in homogeneous materials.
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Toy Safety Directive - Substances Restricted in ToysEU. Substances Restricted in Toys, Directive 2009/48/EC, OJ L 170/1, 30 June 2009, last amended by Directive (EU) 2021/903, 4 June 2021
This list contains substances whose use in toys is restricted in the European Union in accordance with points 8 and 13, Part III, and Appendices A and C of Annex II (Particular Safety Requirements) to Directive 2009/48/EC on toy safety. List entries include substance name, CAS number, limit values for certain product types and, where applicable, notes on restrictions.
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Annex I, Part A - Priority Substances & Pollutants in waterEU. Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) for Priority Substances: Annex I, Part A, Directive 2008/105/EC, 24 December 2008, amended by Directive 2013/39/EU, 24 August 2013
This list contains environmental quality standards (EQS), including annual averages and maximum allowable concentrations, for priority substances and certain other pollutants, as provided for in Article 16 of Directive 2000/60/EC establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.
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Water Framework Directive, Annex X - Priority SubstancesEU. Annex X to Directive 2000/60/EC, Priority Substances in the Field of Water Policy, as amended by Directive 2013/39/EU, OJ L 226/1, 24 August 2013
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Substance names and other identifiers
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This substance has been identified as member of the following groups of substances:
Name | EC / List no. | CAS no. | Association |
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Cadmium and cadmium compounds | - | - | Expert judgement |