legislation-obligation

Substance Regulatory Obligations

OBL

Hexachlorobenzene

EC number: 204-273-9

CAS number: 118-74-1

Last updated: 06/10/2022
ECHA Legislation Regulatory Obligations

Regulatory obligations may exist for this substance under the legislations under ECHA’s remit or for which ECHA has delegated tasks (i.e. REACH, CLP, BPR, PIC, CAD / CMD, WFD, and POPs). Please check the substance Infocard.

Active Implantable Medical Devices Directive-repealed

Active Implantable Medical Devices Directive - Hazardous Substances

This list contains hazardous substances for purposes of Directive 90/385/EEC on active implantable medical devices, particularly as regards Article 3 and Annex I (Essential Requirements). This non-exhaustive database is derived from: Table 3 of Annex VI to CLP, REACH Candidate List of SVHCs, and Directive 2000/54/EC's Annex III (Biological Agents list). Please note that Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices has repealed Directive 90/385/EEC and begun to apply from 26 May 2021. Nevertheless, Article 120 of the Regulation provides for a transitional period allowing medical devices, under specified conditions (e.g., placed on the market prior to 26 May 2021), to continue to comply with the Directive. In accordance with the fourth paragraph of Article 120, this period ends 26 May 2025.

Name CAS EU CLP (1272/2008) EU_BA Directive 2000/54/EC EU REACH: List of SVHC
hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Carc. 1B; STOT RE 1
Atmospheric Pollutants Emission Reductions Directive

Atmospheric Pollutants Directive, Annex I - Annual Emission Reporting

This list contains the Annex I pollutants that European Union Member States (MS) must measure and report on as part of their national emission reporting requirements. Table A lists the required annual reporting requirements; Table B lists the optional annual reporting requirements; Table C lists required two- and four-year reporting requirements. The National Emission Ceilings Directive 2016/2284/EU establishes emission reduction commitments for all EU MS.

Name CAS Element Expressed As Group Note(s) Reference Reporting Date Table Time Series  
hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Total national emissions by NFR source category
persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
9 Re-submissions due to errors shall be provided within four weeks at the latest and include a clear explanation of the changes made.
Art 8(1)(1) Member States shall prepare and annually update national emission inventories for the pollutants set out in Table A of Annex I, in accordance with the requirements set out therein.
15 February
A Annual emission reporting requirements as referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 8(1)
Annual, from 1990 to reporting year minus 2 (X-2)
Details
hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
National gridded data of emissions by source category (GNFR), Large Point Sources (LPS) by source category (GNFR)
persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
1 Re-submissions due to errors shall be provided within four weeks and include a clear explanation of the changes made.
Art 8(2) Member States shall prepare and update every four years spatially disaggregated national emission inventories and large point source inventories and, every two years, national emission projections for the pollutants set out in Table C of Annex I, in accordance with the requirements set out therein.
1 May
C Reporting requirements on emissions and projections as referred to in Article 8(2)
Every four years for reporting year minus 2 (X-2) as from 2017
Details
hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Informative Inventory Report
persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
Art 8(3) Member States shall draw up an informative inventory report which shall accompany the national emission inventories and projections referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, in accordance with the requirements set out in Table D of Annex I.
15 March
D Annual reporting requirements on informative inventory report referred to in Article 8(3)
All years (as indicated in tables A-C)
Details
CAD - Chemical Agents Directive

CAD - Chemical Agents Directive, Article 2(b)(i) - Hazardous Agents

This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory based on the list of substances with harmonised classification and labelling (i.e., Table 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation 1272/2008/EC). While the harmonised list covers many hazardous substances, others not listed may also meet the classification criteria in accordance with the CLP Regulation.

Name CAS
hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
CMD - Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive

Carc and Muta Directive, Annex I - Substances, Mixtures & Processes

This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory of substances based on Art. 2 carcinogen, mutagen and reprotoxin (CMR) definitions and Annex I of the Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reprotoxins Directive (CMRD). Category 1A and 1B CMRs are derived from the CLP Regulation's Table 3 of Annex VI (1272/2008/EC). Employers are obligated to minimize worker exposure to these agents as far as possible, and must arrange for medical surveillance of workers exposed to these substances.

Name CAS Restriction(s) Physical form Substance Description Notes  
hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Details
Construction Products Regulation

Construction Product Regulation - Annex I (3) - Hazardous Substances

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.

Name CAS EU CLP (1272/2008) EU REACH: Annex XIV EU REACH: List of SVHC EU REACH: Annex XVII EU FGG (517/2014) EU VOC (2008/50)
hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
yes
Annex 17 Appendix 2

Construction Product Regulation - Article 6(5) - SDS and Declaration

This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory of substances originating from: (1) Table 3 of Annex VI to CLP (i.e., the list of harmonised substances); (2) the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs); and REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List). This list is compiled on the basis of Article 6(5) of Regulation 305/2011/EC on Marketing of Construction Products. This provision requires SDSs and information on hazardous substances (i.e., SVHCs) contained in construction products be provided with the declaration of performance.

Name CAS EU REACH: Annex XIV EU REACH: List of SVHC
hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Cosmetic Products Regulation

Cosmetic Products Regulation, Annex II - Prohibited Substances

This list contains substances which are banned from use in any cosmetic products marketed for sale or use in the European Union.

Ref No. Substance Identification Expressed As Product type, body parts Maximum Threshold Restriction(s) Notes  
Name EC Number CAS Molecular formula
652
Hexachlorobenzene
204-273-9
118-74-1
All cosmetic products
0 %
Details
Detergents Regulation

Detergents Regulation - Content Labelling

This list contains substances used in detergents subject to certain Annex VII labelling requirements. The packaging of detergents must indicate the content in accordance with the specifications provided for these substances, and indicate instructions for use and special precautions, if required. Additionally, the packaging of detergents sold to the general public intended to be used as laundry detergents must bear the information provided in Annex VII B.

Name CAS Cut off (%)
Halogenated hydrocarbons
0.2 %
End-of-Life Vehicles Directive

End-of-Life Vehicles Directive - Hazardous Substances

This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory of hazardous substances as defined by Article 2(11) of the End-of-Life Vehicles Directive 2000/53/EC. It is based on the relevant subset of substances with harmonised classification listed in Table 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation 1272/2008/EC.

Name CAS EU CLP (1272/2008)
hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Carc. 1B; STOT RE 1; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1
EU Ecolabel Regulation

Ecolabel - Restrictions for Hazardous Substances/Mixtures

This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory of substances based on the list of hazardous substances with harmonised classification and labelling (i.e. Table 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation), and the Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHCs). Pursuant to Article 6(6) of the EU Ecolabel Regulation, the ecolabel must not be awarded to goods containing substances or mixtures classified according to the CLP as toxic; hazardous to the environment; and carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction (CMRs). Nor are products allowed the ecolabel award when they contain SVHCs (per Article 57 of REACH). While the CLP's harmonised list contains many such substances, other ones not listed in Table 3 may also meet the criteria specified for classification under the CLP.

Name CAS Restriction(s) Expressed As Table 3 of Annex VI to CLP EU REACH: List of SVHC Physical form Substance Description  
hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
yes
Details
Food Contact Active and Intelligent Materials and Articles Regulation

Active and Intelligent Materials - CMR Substances not allowed for use

This list contains a non-exhaustive list of Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reproductive substances (CMRs) that are not allowed for use in components of active and intelligent materials and articles per Art. 5(2)(c)(i) of Regulation 450/2009/EC. The list is derived from a subset of substances on Table 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation (1272/2008/EC).

Name CAS Index EC Number Substance Description Expressed As Physical form Restriction(s) Classifications
hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
602-065-00-6
204-273-9
Carc. 1B
General Product Safety Directive

General Product Safety Directive - Hazardous Substances

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.

Name CAS EU CLP (1272/2008) EU REACH: Annex XIV EU REACH: List of SVHC EU REACH: Annex XVII EU_BA Directive 2000/54/EC
hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
yes
Annex 17 Appendix 2
In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Directive-repealed

In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Directive - Hazardous Substances

This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory of hazardous substances for purposes of essential requirements (Article 3 and Annex I) for general safety, design, manufacture and hazard communication of in vitro diagnostic medical devices. It is derived from: Table 3 of Annex VI to CLP, REACH Candidate List of SVHCs, and Directive 2000/54/EC's Annex III (Biological Agents list). Note that Regulation 2017/746/EU on in vitro diagnostic medical devices was published in the EU Official Journal on 5 May 2017. With few exceptions specified in Articles 112 and 113 of this Regulation, Directive 98/79/EC is repealed, and the rules pursuant to 2017/746/EU apply, from 26 May 2022.

Name CAS EU CLP (1272/2008) EU_BA Directive 2000/54/EC EU REACH: List of SVHC
hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Carc. 1B; STOT RE 1
In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation

In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation - Hazardous Substances

This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory of hazardous substances for purposes of Regulation (EU) 2017/746, including Chap. 2 (Placing on the market and putting into service) and Annex I (General Safety and Performance Requirements). It is derived from: Table 3 of Annex VI to CLP, REACH Candidate List of SVHCs, and Directive 2000/54/EC's Annex III (Biological Agents list).

EU CLP (1272/2008) EU_BA Directive 2000/54/EC EU REACH: List of SVHC  
Carc. 1B; STOT RE 1
Details
Industrial Emissions Directive

IPPC - Industrial Emissions Directive, Annex II - Polluting Substances

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.

Name CAS Air Water Annex X of Dir 2000/60/EC
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
yes
yes
Inland Transport of Dangerous Goods Directive

Inland Transport of Dangerous Goods Directive, Annex I - ADR

This list contains the ADR Dangerous Goods List, as implemented by the European Union's Directive 2008/68/EC. This Directive applies the European Agreements on the international transport of dangerous goods by road (ADR) and inland waterways (ADN), and the regulations concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by rail (RID). Any specific CAS linked as members for substances where the list refers to finished material/article/compound/component are representative examples, but not exhaustive.

Name CAS Class Labels Packing Group Packaging UN No. ADR tank Classification code Hazard identification no. Limited and excepted quantities Vehicle for tank carriage Portable tank and bulk containers Special provisions Special provisions for carriage Transport category (Tunnel restriction code) Notes  
Mixed packing provisions Special packing provisions Packing instructions Tank code Special provisions Excepted quantities Limited quantities Unit Instructions Special provisions bulk Loading, unloading & handling Operation Packages Tunnel restriction code Transport category
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
118-74-1
6.1
6.1
III
MP10
B3
P002
IBC08
LP02
R001
2729
SGAH
TU15
TE19
T2
60
E1
5 kg
AT
T1
TP33
VC1
VC2
AP7
CV13
CV28
S9
B3
(E)
2
Details

Inland Transport of Dangerous Goods Directive, Annex II - RID

This list contains the RID Dangerous Goods List, as implemented by the European Union's Directive 2008/68/EC. This Directive applies the European Agreements on the international transport of dangerous goods by road (ADR) and inland waterways (ADN), and the regulations concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by rail (RID). Any specific CAS linked as members for substances where the list refers to finished material/article/compound/component are representative examples, but not exhaustive.

Name CAS Class Labels Packing Group UN No. Classification code Express parcels Hazard identification number RID Tanks Limited and excepted quantities Packaging Portable tanks and bulk containers Transport category Special provisions for carriage Special provisions Notes  
Tank code Special provisions Excepted quantities Units Limited quantities Special packaging provisions Packaging instructions Mixed packing provisions Special provisions Instructions Loading, unloading & handling bulk Packages
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
118-74-1
6.1
6.1
III
2729
T2
CE11
60
SGAH
TU15
E1
5 kg
B3
P002
IBC08
LP02
R001
MP10
TP33
T1
2
CW13
CW28
CW31
VC1
VC2
AP7
Details

Inland Transport of Dangerous Goods Directive, Annex III - ADN

This list contains the ADN Dangerous Goods List, as implemented by the European Union's Directive 2008/68/EC. This Directive establishes rules for the safe transport of dangerous goods between EU countries by road (ADR) and inland waterways (ADN), and the regulations concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by rail (RID). Any specific CAS linked as members for substances where the list refers to finished material/article/compound/component are representative examples, but not exhaustive.

Name CAS Class Labels Packing Group UN No. or ID no. Carriage permitted Classification code Equipment required Limited and excepted quantities Number of blue cones/lights Provisions concerning loading, unloading and carriage Ventilation Remarks Special provisions Notes  
Excepted quantities Limited quantities Units Column (11c) Column (11b) Column (11a)
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
118-74-1
6.1
6.1
III
2729
T2
PP
EP
E1
5 kg
0
802
Details
Marine Environmental Policy Framework Directive

Marine Environmental Policy Framework Directive - Hazardous Substances

This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory of hazardous substances for purposes of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, especially as it concerns Art. 3(8), and Annexes I and III. The listed substances meet the European Union's definitions as hazardous, 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 Annex XIV (Authorisation List).

Name CAS EU CLP (1272/2008) EU REACH: List of SVHC EU_BA Directive 2000/54/EC EU REACH: Annex XIV
hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
yes
Medical Devices Directive-repealed

Medical Devices Directive - Hazardous Substances

This list contains hazardous substances in accordance with the Medical Devices Directive's (MDD) design and construction requirements pursuant to Annex I, Part II (7) & (8) (i.e., chemical, physical and biological properties; and infection and microbial contamination). Specifically, the non-exhaustive database is derived from: Table 3 of Annex VI to CLP, REACH Candidate List of SVHCs, and Directive 2000/54/EC's Annex III (Biological Agents list). Please note that Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices has repealed Directive 93/42/EEC and begun to apply from 26 May 2021. Nevertheless, Article 120 of the Regulation provides for a transitional period allowing medical devices, under specified conditions (e.g., placed on the market prior to 26 May 2021), to continue to comply with the Directive. In accordance with the fourth paragraph of Article 120, this period ends 26 May 2025.

Name CAS EU CLP (1272/2008) EU_BA Directive 2000/54/EC EU REACH: List of SVHC
hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Carc. 1B; STOT RE 1
Medical Devices Regulation

Medical Devices Regulation - Hazardous Substances

This list contains hazardous substances for purposes of the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR), based on the legislation's Annex I general safety and performance requirements, including for chemical, physical and biological properties. Specifically, the non-exhaustive database is derived from: Table 3 of Annex VI to CLP, REACH Candidate List of SVHCs, and Directive 2000/54/EC's Annex III (Biological Agents list).

EU CLP (1272/2008) EU REACH: List of SVHC EU_BA Directive 2000/54/EC  
Carc. 1B; STOT RE 1
Details
Pesticide Residues Regulation

Annexes II, III, IV, VII - Defined & Temporary Maximum Residue Levels

This list contains the maximum residue level (MRLs) entries as listed in the following annexes of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC: (1) Annex II: Maximum Residue Levels; (2) Annex III: Temporary MRLs; (3) Annex IV: Active Substances for Which No MRLs Are Required; and (4) Annex VII: Active Substance/Product Combinations.

Name CAS Annex No. Product Name Category CodeNumber Category Group/SubGroup CodeNumber Group/SubGroup MRL  
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Apples
Loquats/Japanese medlars
Medlars
Other pome fruits
Pears
Quinces
0100000
Fruits, fresh or frozen and Tree nuts
0130000
Pome fruits
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Other flower pistil spices
Saffron
0800000
Spices
0860000
Flower pistil spices
0.02 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Beans (Species listed with code numbers 0260010-xxx, dried seeds, except soyabeans/edamame)
Lentils
Lupins/lupini beans
Other pulses
Peas
0300000
Pulses
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Chicory roots
Other sugar plants
Sugar beet roots
Sugar canes
0900000
Sugar plants
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Cattle
Goat
Horse
Other milk
Sheep (Mouflon (farmed))
1000000
Products of animal origin - Terrestrial animals
1020000
Milk
0.005 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cauliflowers
Chinese cabbages/pe-tsai
flowering brassica
head brassica
Head cabbages
Kales
kohlrabies
leafy brassica
Other flowering brassica
Other head brassica
Other leafy brassica
0200000
Vegetables, fresh or frozen
0240000
Brassica vegetables (excluding brassica roots and brassica baby leaf crops)
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Asparagus (Hop sprouts)
Bamboo shoots
Cardoons (Borage stems)
Celeries
Florence fennels
Globe artichokes
Leeks
Other stem vegetables
Palm hearts
Rhubarbs
0200000
Vegetables, fresh or frozen
0270000
Stem vegetables
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Azaroles/Mediterranean medlars
Blackberries
Blueberries
cane fruits
Cranberries
Currants (black, red and white)
Dewberries
Elderberries
Gooseberries (green, red and yellow)
grapes
Mulberries (black and white)
Other cane fruits
other small fruits and berries
Raspberries (red and yellow)
Rose hips
strawberries
Table grapes
Wine grapes
0100000
Fruits, fresh or frozen and Tree nuts
0150000
Berries and small fruits
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Mace
Other aril spices
0800000
Spices
0870000
Aril spices
0.02 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Chamomile
flowers
Ginseng (Siberian ginseng)
Herbal infusions from parts of the plant not explicitly defined
Hibiscus/roselle
Jasmine
leaves and herbs
Lime/linden
Mate/maté
Other Herbal infusions from flowers
Other Herbal infusions from leaves and herbs
Other Herbal infusions from roots
Rooibos
roots
Rose
Strawberry
Valerian
0600000
Teas, Coffee, Herbal Infusions, Cocoa and Carobs
0630000
Herbal infusions from
0.02 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Garlic (Twistedleaf garlic)
Onions
Other bulb vegetables
Shallots
Spring onions/green onions and Welsh onions
0200000
Vegetables, fresh or frozen
0220000
Bulb vegetables
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Ginger
Liquorice
Other root and rhizome spices
Turmeric/curcuma
0800000
Spices
0840000
Root and rhizome spices
0.02 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Apricots
Cherries (sweet)
Other stone fruits
Peaches
Plums
0100000
Fruits, fresh or frozen and Tree nuts
0140000
Stone fruits
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Aubergines/eggplants
Courgettes
Cucumbers
cucurbits with edible peel
cucurbits with inedible peel
Gherkins (Bur gherkins)
Melons
Okra/lady's fingers
Other cucurbits with edible peel
Other cucurbits with inedible peel
other fruiting vegetables
Other solanaceae and malvaceae
Pumpkins
Solanaceae and Malvaceae
sweet corn (Baby corn)
Sweet peppers/bell peppers
Tomatoes
Watermelons
0200000
Vegetables, fresh or frozen
0230000
Fruiting vegetables
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Muscle
1000000
Products of animal origin - Terrestrial animals
1010000
Commodities
0.005 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Capers
Cloves
Other bud spices
0800000
Spices
0850000
Bud spices
0.02 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
bovine
equine
Goat
other farmed terrestrial animals
poultry
Sheep (Mouflon (farmed))
swine (Wild boar (farmed))
1000000
Products of animal origin - Terrestrial animals
1010000
Commodities
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Kapok
Oil fruits
Oil palms fruits
Oil palms kernels
Oilseeds
Olives for oil production
Other oil fruits
0400000
Oilseeds and oil fruits
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Allspice/pimento
Caraway (Ajowan)
Cardamom (Marjoram, Star anise)
Juniper berry
Other fruit spices
Peppercorn
Sichuan pepper
Tamarind
Vanilla
0800000
Spices
0820000
Fruit spices
0.02 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Anise/aniseed
Black caraway/black cumin (Nigella)
Celery (Angelica, Lovage)
Coriander
Cumin
Dill
Fennel
Fenugreek
Nutmeg
Other seed spices
0800000
Spices
0810000
Seed spices
0.02 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Beans (with pods)
Beans (without pods)
Lentils
Other legume vegetables
Peas (with pods)
Peas (without pods)
0200000
Vegetables, fresh or frozen
0260000
Legume vegetables
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Horseradish
0800000
Spices
0840000
Root and rhizome spices
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Arrowroots
Beetroots
Carrots
Cassava roots/manioc
Celeriacs/turnip rooted celeries
Horseradishes
Jerusalem artichokes
Other root and tuber vegetables except sugar beets
Other tropical root and tuber vegetables
Parsley roots/Hamburg roots parsley
Parsnips
potatoes (Andigena)
Radishes
Salsifies
Swedes/rutabagas
Sweet potatoes
tropical root and tuber vegetables
Turnips )
Yams
0200000
Vegetables, fresh or frozen
0210000
Root and tuber vegetables
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Baby leaf crops (including brassica species)
Basil and edible flowers
Celery leaves
Chards/beet leaves
Chervil
Chives
Cresses and other sprouts and shoots
Escaroles/broad-leaved endives
grape leaves and similar species
herbs and edible flowers
Lamb's lettuces/corn salads
Land cresses
Laurel/bay leaves
Lettuces
lettuces and salad plants
Other herbs and edible flowers
Other lettuces and salad plants
Other spinaches and similar leaves
Parsley (Root parsley leaves)
Purslanes
Red mustards
Roman rocket/rucola (Wall rocket)
Rosemary
Sage
Spinaches
spinaches and similar leaves
Tarragon
Thyme
watercresses
witloofs/Belgian endives
0200000
Vegetables, fresh or frozen
0250000
Leaf vegetables, herbs and edible flowers
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
American persimmons/Virginia kaki
Avocados
Bananas
Breadfruits
Carambolas
Cherimoyas
Dates
Durians
edible peel
Figs
Granate apples/pomegranates
Guavas
inedible peel, large
inedible peel, small
Jambuls/jambolans
Kaki/Japanese persimmons
Kiwi fruits (green, red, yellow)
Kumquats
Litchis/lychees
Mangoes
Other edible peel
Other inedible peel, large
Other inedible peel, small
Papayas
Passionfruits/maracujas
Pineapples
Prickly pears/cactus fruits
Soursops/guanabanas
Star apples/cainitos
Table olives
0100000
Fruits, fresh or frozen and Tree nuts
0160000
Miscellaneous fruits
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Cultivated fungi
Mosses and lichens
Wild fungi
0200000
Vegetables, fresh or frozen
0280000
Fungi, mosses and lichens
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Grapefruits
Lemons
Limes
Mandarins
Oranges
Other citrus fruits
0100000
Fruits, fresh or frozen and Tree nuts
0110000
Citrus fruits
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Edible offals (other than liver and kidney)
Fat
Kidney
Liver
Other commodities from bovine
Other commodities from equine
Other commodities from goat
Other commodities from other farmed terrestrial animals
Other commodities from poultry
Other commodities from sheep
Other commodities from swine
1000000
Products of animal origin - Terrestrial animals
1010000
Commodities
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Almonds
Brazil nuts
Cashew nuts
Chestnuts
Coconuts
Hazelnuts/cobnuts
Macadamias
Other tree nuts
Pecans
Pine nut kernels
Pistachios
Walnuts
0100000
Fruits, fresh or frozen and Tree nuts
0120000
Tree nuts
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Chicken
Duck
Geese
Other birds eggs
Quail
1000000
Products of animal origin - Terrestrial animals
1030000
Birds eggs
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Barley
Buckwheat and other pseudocereals
Common millet/proso millet
Maize/corn
Oat
Other cereals
Rice
Rye
Sorghum
Wheat
0500000
Cereals
0.01 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Pumpkin seeds
0400000
Oilseeds and oil fruits
0.05 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Cinnamon
Other bark spices
0800000
Spices
0830000
Bark spices
0.02 mg/kg
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Annex II
Borage seeds
Castor beans
Cotton seeds
Gold of pleasure seeds
Hemp seeds
Linseeds
Mustard seeds
Other oilseeds
Peanuts/groundnuts
Poppy seeds
Rapeseeds/canola seeds
Safflower seeds
Sesame seeds
Soyabeans
Sunflower seeds
0400000
Oilseeds and oil fruits
0.02 mg/kg
Details
Protection of Pregnant and Breastfeeding Workers Directive

Protection of Pregnant and Breastfeeding Workers Directive, Annex I+II

This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory of substances to which pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding may not be exposed. Employers are obligated to prevent the exposure of these workers to any agents that may have adverse health effects on either mother or child. The inventory originates from Table 3 of Annex VI to the CLP.

Name CAS CLP (1272/2008) CMRs ECCAR Directive 2004/37/EC EU_BA PREGW Notes  
hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Carc. 1B
yes
Details
Protection of Young People Directive

Physical, Biological and Chemical Agents & Processes and Work

This list contains biological and chemical agents, in accordance with Art. 7 and points 2 and 3 of the Annex to Directive 94/33/EC, to which young persons (under 18 years of age) may not be exposed at the workplace. The list is a non-exhaustive inventory of such substances based on: 1) agents of risk groups 3 and 4 under Directive 2000/54/EC; 2) Table 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation; 3) and Annex I of Directive 2004/37/EC.

Name CAS EC_YOUNG ECCAR Directive 2004/37/EC EU CLP (1272/2008) EU_BA Directive 2000/54/EC Notes  
hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Carc. 1B; STOT RE 1
Details
Safety and Health of Workers at Work Directive

Safety and Health of Workers at Work Directive - Hazardous Substances

This list contains a non-exhaustive inventory of substances that fall within the scope of the European Union's definition of hazardous chemical and biological substances, as provided on: (1) Table 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation 1272/2008/EC; and (2) Annex III of Directive 2000/54/EC (Biological Agents). The EU's Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Framework Directive 89/391/EEC applies to risks arising from chemical, physical and biological agents at the workplace.

Name CAS EU CLP (1272/2008) EU_BA Directive 2000/54/EC
hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
Carc. 1B; STOT RE 1
Safety and/or Health Signs at Work Directive

Workplace Signs - minimum requirements & signs on containers and pipes

This list contains hazardous substances based on Table 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation 1272/2008/EC. According to the annexes to Directive 92/58/EEC, storage areas and containers containing chemical substances or mixtures that are classified as hazardous according to the CLP Regulation must be duly marked and/or labeled. Directive 92/58/EEC requires employers to ensure proper signage is posted in areas where hazards cannot be avoided or reduced.

Name EC Number CAS Index Sustance Description Danger Symbols Restriction Physical form  
hexachlorobenzene
204-273-9
118-74-1
602-065-00-6
Health hazard
Details
Water Environmental Quality Standards Directive

Annex I, Part A - Priority Substances & Pollutants in water

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.

Name CAS NO Average limit Maximum limit Average sampling duration Emission medium Qualifier  
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
16
0.05 µg/l
Inland surface waters
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
16
0.05 µg/l
Surface waters other than inland surface waters
Details
Hexachlorobenzene
118-74-1
16
10 µg/l
Biota
Details
Water Framework Directive

Water Framework Directive, Annex X - Priority Substances

This list contains substances identified as priority substances that are targeted for reduction and eventual removal from waste water discharge. The list includes 'priority hazardous substances' which are subject to special restrictions.

Name EC Number CAS Priority Group Notes  
Hexachlorobenzene
204-273-9
118-74-1
yes
Details
WFD - Waste Framework Directive

Waste Framework Directive, Annex III - Waste - Hazardous Properties

This list contains substances that have been assigned hazard property (HP) waste codes 1-15, as defined in terms of the hazard class and category, hazard (H) statement, and/or concentration limits provided in Annex III of the Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC. The classifications of the substances listed in the list are based on their harmonised classifications per Table 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation 1272/2008/EC.

Name EC Number CAS EU CLP (1272/2008) HP Code Index
hexachlorobenzene
204-273-9
118-74-1
Carc. 1B
STOT RE 1
Aquatic Acute 1
Aquatic Chronic 1
HP7 Carcinogenic: waste which induces cancer or increases its incidence.
HP5 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT)/Aspiration Toxicity: waste which can cause specific target organ toxicity either from a single or repeated exposure, or which cause acute toxic effects following aspiration.
HP14 Ecotoxic: waste which presents or may present immediate or delayed risks for one or more sectors of the environment.
602-065-00-6