Detergents Regulation

Any derogation will require a complimentary risk assessment which must include information on potential recalcitrant metabolites, rate of biodegradability and potential toxicity effects for target organisms. A tiered approach is recommended but the guidelines for Member States which are yet to be developed will hopefully differentiate this process from a Full Risk Assessment (93/67/EEC) [22 ] within the context of the Dangerous Substances Directive (67/548/EEC) [23], 

There is a timeline set of 6-18 months for the review of a submitted derogation and during this period the surfactant can still be marketed. It is expected that a phase out period of up to 2 years could be allowed in the event of an unsuccessful application or change in the derogation conditions. The manufacturers or importers will be required to maintain a technical file which identifies the source and validity of the test data for review by competent authorities. 

In addition to the increased biodegradability criteria, this Regulation also requires full declaration of ingredients for all detergent preparations which should be made available to medical practitioners on request. 

The existing voluntary labelling of detergents now forms part of this Regulation and this has been expanded to list any preservative used in the product and the presence of allergenic perfume ingredients (as defined by the Scientific Committee on Cosmetics and Non Food Products) in excess of 0.01%. 

There is also intent within the Regulation that, in 2009, potential further restrictions could apply to surfactants based on their anaerobic biodegradability. 

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Table 7.1 Regulatory biodegradability testing proced ing the Detergents Regulation ures used in surfactant legislation includ- ...

Figure 7.1 Testing framework for surfactants in washing, rinsing and cleaning products prior to the Detergents Regulation.

Figure 7.2 Schematic testing framework and documentation for surfactants in detergent products following the Detergent Regulation. ...

A new detergent regulation is now in preparation. It will cover (and replace some previous directives) ... 

First Amendment of the Detergent Regulation and Allergen Labeling. 925... 

In line with the 7th Amendment of the Cosmetic Directive 76/768/EEC as just discussed above in the previous paragraph, the first amendment of the Detergent Regulation (from June 2006) makes... 

In that way according to the first amendment of the Detergent Regulation, the same rules apply for detergents as for cosmetic end products for the requirements of allergen labeling. 

From the chemical point of view, succinic acid and its anhydride are characterized by the reactivity of the two carboxyUc functions and of the two methylene groups. Uses range from pharmaceuticals to food, detergents, cosmetics, plastics and resins, plant growth regulators, textiles, photography, and gas and water treatment. 

Many benzenoid quaternary cationic surfactants possess germicidal, fungicidal, or algicidal activity. Solutions of such compounds, alone or in combination with nonionic surfactants, are used as detergent sanitizers in hospital maintenance. Classified as biocidal products, their labeling is regulated by the U.S. EPA. The 1993 U.S. shipments of cationic surfactants represented 16% of the total sales value of surfactant production. Some of this production is used for the preparation of more highly substituted derivatives (101). 

The introduction of surfactant products into the environment, after use by consumers or as part of waste disposed during manufacture, is regulated by the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. In this respect, surfactants are subject to the same regulations as chemicals in general. There are, however, two areas of specific relevance to surfactants and detergent products, ie, biodegradabiUty and eutrophication. 

Over the last 30 years, ethanol s role as a solvent has increased sharply, while its role as a chemical intermediate has declined. In 1990, 59% of the 890 X 10 L demand was used for solvents and the remaining 41% was used for chemical intermediates (283). In 1960, solvents accounted for only 24% of the demand. The 1990 solvent uses were toiletries and cosmetics, 33% coatings, inks, and proprietary blends, 29% detergents and household cleaners, 14% external pharmaceuticals, 7% insecticides and disinfectants, 7% and miscellaneous, 10%. Ethanol demand for solvent appHcations has been fairly stable in recent years, growing at an average aimual rate of 2%. VOC regulations could impact its solvent use, particularly in areas like California, where ethanol in aerosols like hair spray and deodorants have come under scmtiny. 

SI 1976/958 Control of Pollution (Discharges to Sewers) Regulations SI 1978/564 Detergents (Composition) Regulations... 

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