Singapore legislation

Schedule 2

of Environmental Pollution Control Bill

Schedule 2

Control of Hazardous Substances

SECOND SCHEDULESection 21Control of Hazardous SubstancesPart I Hazardous Substances SubstanceExclusions Acetic acidSubstances containing not more than 80%, weight in weight, of acetic acid; Preparations and solutions for photographic use. Acrolein Alkali metal bifluorides; Ammonium bifluoride; Potassium fluoride; Sodium fluoride; Potassium silicofluoride; Sodium silicofluoride; Silicofluoric acidPreparations containing not more than 0.3%, weight in weight, of potassium fluoride in radiator protectors; Preparations containing not more than 0.96%, weight in weight, of potassium fluoride in photographic chemicals; Substances containing not more than 3%, weight in weight, of sodium fluoride or sodium silicofluoride as a preservative; Substances containing sodium fluoride intended for the treatment of human ailments. AmmoniaPreparations and solutions of ammonia containing not more than 10%, weight in weight, of ammonia; Refrigeration equipment; Photographic and plan developers; Hair colour dyes; Perm lotions; Smelling bottles. Ammonium chlorate Ammonium perchlorate Anionic surface active agentsPreparations containing less than 5% by weight of anionic surface active agents; Preparations containing anionic surface active agents which are not less than 90% biodegradable under a test carried out in accordance with that part of the OECD method which is referred to as “Confirmatory Test Procedure” in European Communities Council Directive No. 73/405/EEC (C) or other equivalent test methods acceptable to the Director. Antimony pentachloridePolishes Arsenical substances, the following: Arsenic acidArsenic sulphideArsenic trichlorideArsineCalcium arseniteCopper arsenateCopper arseniteLead arsenateOrganic compounds of arsenicOxides of arsenicPotassium arseniteSodium arsenateSodium arseniteSodium thioarsenatePyrites ores or sulphuric acid containing arsenical poisons as natural impurities; Animal feeding stuffs containing not more than 0.005%, weight in weight, of 4-hydroxy-3-nitrophenyl-arsonic acid and not containing any other arsenical poison; Animal feeding stuffs containing not more than 0.01%, weight in weight, of arsanilic acid and not containing any other arsenical poison; Animal feeding stuffs containing not more than 0.0375%, weight in weight, of carbarsone and not containing any other arsenical poison. Asbestos in the form of crocidolite, amosite, chrysotile and amphiboles and products containing these forms of asbestosAsbestos products containing chrysotile other than roofing sheets, refuse chutes, ceiling boards, partition boards, fire barriers, doors, paints, cement, floor tiles and putty; Asbestos in the form of chrysotile in any vehicle brake or clutch lining not installed in any vehicle if the packaging of the vehicle brake or clutch lining is affixed with the appropriate label or in any vehicle brake or clutch lining installed in any vehicle registered before 1st April 1995. The label to be affixed on the packaging of the vehicle brake and clutch lining is in accordance with Part III of the Second Schedule. BenzeneSubstances containing less than 1%, weight in weight, of benzene. Boric acid; Sodium borateBoric acid or sodium borate in medicinal preparations, cosmetics, toilet preparations and substances being preparations intended for human consumption; Preparations containing boric acid or sodium borate or a combination of both where water or solvent is not the only other part of the composition. Boron trichloride Boron trifluoride Bromine; Bromine solutions Bromodichlorofluoromethane (Halon 1211, CFCl2Br) in fire extinguishers Bromotrifluoromethane (Halon 1301, CF3Br) in fire protection systems Halon 1301 in fire protection systems with building plans approved on or before 17th June 1991 and installed on or before 31st December 1991. Cadmium-containing silver brazing alloy Captafol CarbamatesBenomyl; Carbendazim; Chlorpropham; Propham; Thiophanate-methyl; Preparations containing not more than 1%, weight in weight, of propoxur and not containing any other carbamate; Preparations containing not more than 1%, weight in weight, of methomyl and not containing any other carbamate. Carbon disulphide Carbon tetrafluoride Chlorinated hydrocarbons, the following: AldrinBenzene hexachloride (BHC)BromocyclenCamphechlorChlorbensideChlorbicyclenChlordaneChlordeconeChlorfenetholChlorfensonChlorfensulphideChlorobenzilateChloropropylateDicophane (DDT)pp’-DDTDicofolDieldrinEndosulfanEndrinFenazaflorFensonFluorbenzideGamma benzene hexachloride (Gamma - BHC)HEOD [1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-6,7-epoxy-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a- octahydro-1, 4 (exo): 5,8 (endo)-dimethano naphthalene] HHDN [1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-1,4 (exo):5,8 (endo)-dimethano naphthalene]HeptachlorIsobenzanIsodrinKelevanMethoxychlor [1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-di-(p-methoxyphenyl) ethane]Tetrachlordiphenylethane [TDE; 1,1-dichloro-2,2-bis (p-chlorophenyl) ethane]TetradifonTetrasulToxapheneAllied chlorinated hydrocarbon compounds used as pesticides (insecticides, acaricides, etc.)Paper impregnated with not more than 0.3%, weight in weight, of benzene hexachloride or gamma - BHC provided it is labelled with directions that no food, wrapped or unwrapped, or food utensils are to be placed on the treated paper, and that it is not to be used where food is prepared or served. ChlorineChlorine used for chlorination of water in swimming pools. Chlorine trifluoride Chlorobenzenes, the following: MonochlorobenzeneMeta-dichlorobenzeneOrtho-dichlorobenzeneTrichlorobenzeneTetrachlorobenzenePentachlorobenzeneHexachlorobenzene Chlorofluorocarbons, in non-pharmaceutical aerosol products, polystyrene sheets or products; in refrigeration or air-conditioning equipment that are installed on or after 1st January 1993, the following: Trichlorofluoromethane (CFC11, CFCl3)Dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC12, CF2Cl2)Trichlorotrifluoroethane (CFC113, C2F3Cl3)Dichlorotetrafluoroethane (CFC114, C2F4Cl2)Chloropentafluoroethane (CFC115, C2F5Cl)Chlorofluorocarbons in air-conditioners in vehicles registered before 1st January 1995; Chlorofluorocarbons in refrigerators that are used for domestic purpose; Chlorofluorocarbons in refrigerators having a compressor rating not exceeding one horsepower. Chlorophenols, the following: MonochlorophenolDichlorophenolTrichlorophenolTetrachlorophenolPentachlorophenol and their saltsSubstances containing not more than 1%, weight in weight, of chlorophenols. Chlorophenoxyacids; their salts, esters, amines Chloropicrin Chlorosilanes Chlorosulphonic acid Chromic acidSubstances containing not more than 9%, weight in weight, of chromic acid; Photographic solutions containing chromic acid in individual containers containing not more than 15 kilograms each of such solutions and of aggregate weight of not more than 500 kilograms of such solutions. CyanidesFerrocyanides; Ferricyanides. Diborane Dibromochloropropane Dibromotetrafluoroethane (Halon 2402, C2F4Br2) Diethyl sulphate Dinitrocresols (DNOC); their compounds with a metal or a base Dinosam; its compounds with a metal or a base Dinoseb; its compounds with a metal or a base Diquat; its salts Disilane Drazoxolon; its saltsDressings on seeds. Endothal; its salts Epichlorohydrin Ethyl mercaptanSubstances containing less than 1%, weight in weight, of ethyl mercaptan Ethylene dibromide Ethylene dichloride Ethylene imine Ethylene oxideMixtures of inert gases and ethylene oxide comprising not more than 12%, weight in weight, of ethylene oxide contained in cylinders of water capacity less than 47 litres and for aggregate of not more than 3 numbers of such cylinders. Ferric chloride Fluorine Fluoroacetamide FormaldehydeSubstances containing not more than 5%, weight in weight, of formaldehyde; Photographic glazing or hardening solutions. Formic acidSubstances containing not more than 5%, weight in weight, of formic acid. Germane Hydrazine anhydrous; Hydrazine aqueous solutions Hydrobromofluorocarbons (HBFCs) Hydrochloric acidSubstances containing not more than 9% , weight in weight, of hydrochloric acid. Hydrofluoric acidPreparations or solutions containing not more than 2%, weight in weight, of hydrofluoric acid. Hydrogen chloride Hydrogen cyanide; Hydrocyanic acidPreparations of wild cherry; In reagent kits supplied for medical or veterinary purposes, substances containing less than the equivalent of 0.1%, weight in weight, of hydrocyanic acid. Hydrogen fluoride Hydrogen peroxidePreparations and solutions containing not more than 20%, weight in weight, of hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen selenide IsocyanatesPolyisocyanates containing less than 0.7%, weight in weight, of free monomeric diisocyanates; Pre-polymerised isocyanates in polyurethane paints and lacquers; Hardeners and bonding agents for immediate use in adhesives. Lead compounds in paintLead compounds in paint in which the lead content is not more than 0.06% by weight of the paint; Lead compounds in paint in which the container is affixed with an appropriate label. The labels to be used for paints containing lead compounds are in accordance with Part IV of the Second Schedule. Lead tetra-ethyl and similar lead containing compounds Lead tetra-ethyl and similar lead containing compounds in petrol intended for use in Singapore as fuel for motor vehicles Mercuric chloride; Mercuric iodide; Organic compounds of mercuryDressings on seeds or bulbs; Toilet, cosmetic and therapeutic preparations containing not more than 0.01%, weight in weight, of phenyl mercuric salts as a preservative; Antiseptic dressings on toothbrushes; Textiles containing not more than 0.01%, weight in weight, of phenyl mercuric salts as a bacteriostat and fungicide. Mercury and its compounds in batteriesBatteries other than mercury oxide batteries, zinc carbon batteries containing more than 0.001% by weight of mercury per cell and alkaline batteries, except those in button form, containing more than 0.025% by weight of mercury per cell. Metanil yellow (sodium salt of metanilylazo-diphenylamine)Dye-indicators used in laboratories. Methyl bromide Methyl chloride Methyl mercaptanSubstances containing less than 1%, weight in weight, of methyl mercaptan. Monomethyltetrachloro diphenyl methane Monomethyl-dichloro-diphenyl methane Monomethyl-dibromodiphenyl methane Niclofolan Nicotine sulphate Nitric acidSubstances containing not more than 9%, weight in weight, of nitric acid. Nitric oxide NitrobenzeneSubstances containing less than 0.1%, weight in weight, of nitrobenzene; Soaps containing less than 1%, weight in weight, of nitrobenzene; Polishes and cleansing agents. Nitrogen trifluoride Oleum Orange II [sodium salt of p-(2-hydroxy-1-naphthylazo) benzenesulphonic acid]Dye-indicators used in laboratories. Organic peroxidesCar puttys; Substances and preparations containing not more than 3%, weight in weight, of organic peroxides; Solutions of not more than 60%, weight in weight, of methyl ethyl ketone peroxides and total aggregate weight of less than 50 kilograms of such solutions. Organo-tin compounds, the following: Compounds of fentinCyhexatin Paraquat; its saltsPreparation in pellet form containing not more than 5%, weight in weight, of salts of paraquat ion. Perchloromethyl mercaptanSubstances containing less than 1%, weight in weight, of perchloromethyl mercaptan. Phenols, the following: CatecholCresolHydroquinoneOctyl phenolPhenolResorcinolPreparations containing less than 1%, weight in weight, of phenols; Phenols which are intended for the treatment of human ailments and other medical purposes; Soaps for washing; Tar (coal or wood), crude or refined; Photographic solutions containing hydroquinone in individual containers containing not more than 15 kilograms each of such solutions and of aggregate weight of not more than 500 kilograms of such solutions. Phosgene Phosphides Phosphine Phosphoric acidSubstances containing not more than 50%, weight in weight, of phosphoric acid. Phosphorus compounds used as pesticides (insecticides, acaricides, etc.)Acephate; Bromophos; Iodofenphos; Malathion; Pirimiphos-methyl; Temephos; Tetrachlorvinphos; Trichlorfon; Preparations containing not more than 0.5%, weight in weight, of chlorpyrifos and not containing any other phosphorus compound; Preparations containing not more than 0.5%, weight in weight, of dichlorvos and not containing any other phosphorus compound; Materials impregnated with dichlorvos and not containing any other phosphorus compound for slow release; Preparations containing not more than 1%, weight in weight, of azamethiphos and not containing any other phosphorus compound. Phosphorus oxychloride Phosphorus pentachloride Phosphorus pentafluoride Phosphorus trichloride Polybrominated biphenyls Polychlorinated biphenyls Polychlorinated terphenyls Potassium chlorate Potassium hydroxideSubstances containing not more than 17%, weight in weight, of potassium hydroxide; Accumulators; Batteries. Potassium perchlorate Prochloraz Propylene imine Propylene oxide Silane Sodium chlorate Sodium hydroxideSubstances containing not more than 17%, weight in weight, of sodium hydroxide; Made-up formulated preparations either liquid or solid for biochemical tests. Sodium perchlorate Styrene monomer Sulphur in diesel intended for use in Singapore as fuel for motor vehicles or industrial plantsSulphur in diesel in which the sulphur content is 0.05% or less by weight. Sulphur tetrafluoride Sulphur trioxide Sulphuric acidSubstances containing not more than 9%, weight in weight, of sulphuric acid; Accumulators; Batteries; Fire extinguishers; Photographic developers containing not more than 20%, weight in weight, of sulphuric acid. Thallium; its salts Titanium tetrachloride Tris (2, 3-dibromo-l-propyl) phosphate Vinyl bromide Vinyl chloride monomern Part IIGeneral ExemptionsAdhesives;Anti-fouling compositions;Builders’ materials other than those containing asbestos as defined in Part I of this Schedule;Ceramics;Distempers;Electrical valves;Enamels;Explosives;Fillers;Fireworks;Fluorescent lamps;Glazes;Glue;Inks;Lacquer solvents;Loading materials;Matches;Motor fuels and lubricants except diesel oil and petrol;Paints other than paints containing mercury compounds, paints containing lead compounds and paints containing asbestos as defined in Part I of this Schedule; Photographic paper;Pigments;Plastics;Propellants;Rubber;Varnishes;Vascular plants and their seeds.Part IIILabel for Vehicle Brake and Clutch Lining Containing Asbestos In The Form of ChrysotileThe following label with words and symbol shall be used:Part IV Labels for Paints Containing Lead CompoundsType 1 Label:For Paints Containing Red Lead Oxide in which the Lead Content is more than 1% by Weight of the Paint or for Paints Containing other Lead Compounds in which the Lead Content is more than 5% by Weight of the Paint: The label shall contain the following words and symbol: “HARMFUL BY INHALATION AND IF SWALLOWED. DANGER OF CUMULATIVE EFFECTS. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Do not empty into drains. Do not breathe vapour/spray mist. Use only in well-ventilated areas. If necessary, wear suitable respiratory protection. Contains Lead. Should not be used on surfaces liable to be chewed or sucked by children. Keep out of reach of children.” The size of the symbol shall be at least equal to one-tenth of the area of a label and shall not in any case be less than 100 square millimetres. Type 2 Label:For Paints Containing Red Lead Oxide in which the Lead Content is 0.06% to 1% by Weight of the Paint or for Paints Containing other Lead Compounds in which the Lead Content is 0.06% to 5% by Weight of the Paint: The label shall contain the following words: “Contains Lead. Should not be used on surfaces liable to be chewed or sucked by children. Do not breath vapour/spray mist. Use only in well-ventilated areas. If necessary, wear suitable respiratory protection. Keep out of reach of children.”Dimensions of the Labels in Part IVCapacity of PackageDimension of Label(a)Not exceeding 3 litresnot less than 52 x 74 millimetres.(b)Exceeding 3 litres but not exceeding 50 litresnot less than 74 x 105 millimetres.(c)Exceeding 50 litres but not exceeding 500 litres not less than 105 x 148 millimetres.(d)Exceeding 500 litresnot less than 148 x 210 millimetres.

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