Poly (oxyethylene)=alkyl phenyl ether (where the alkyl consists of 9 carbon atoms, hereinafter referred to as "NPE".) and NPE-added water-based cleaning agents

Revision of the Order for Enforcement of the Act on the Regulation of Manufacture and Evaluation of Chemical Substances; (2 page(s), in English)

Based on Article 2, paragraph 3, of the Act on the Regulation of Manufacture and Evaluation of Chemical Substances (hereinafter referred to as "the Act"), NPE will be designated as a class II specified chemical substance.

Based on Article 35, paragraph 1 and 6 of the Act, a person who manufactures or imports NPE shall notify the planned quantity of NPE to be manufactured or imported.

Based on Article 36, paragraph 1 of the Act, measures under the technical guidelines shall be taken upon handling NPE and NPE-added water-based cleaning agents. Based on Article 37, paragraph 1 of the Act, labels with respect to the measures shall be indicated on containers, packaging, etc. on NPE and NPE-added water-based cleaning agents.