On 17 august 2022, the government of Canada (published in the Canada Gazette) issued notification requirements for some new uses of the paint additive calcium 2-ethyl hexanoate.

In 2018, Canada came to the conclusion that while the chemical is not toxic at the current levels of exposure, its possible developmental effects make it potentially dangerous for human health if its use increases. It was therefore suggested to impose a Significant New Activity (SNAc) provision of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) to enable the government to evaluate the risk of certain new uses prior to their approval in Canada.

As published in the Canada Gazette on 17 August 2022, SNAc should be notified if calcium 2-ethylhexonate is used in cosmetics or consumer products above 0.1 % by weight. Paints and coatings that dry as a solid film and have a concentration under 0.5 % by weight are exceptions. Import of more than 10 kg per year for such uses should submit a Significant New Activity notice (SNAn).

Calcium 2-ethyl hexanoate was evaluated along with 2-ethylhexyl 2-ethylhexanoate under the Chemicals Management Plans (CMP).

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