Identifiers
Functions
Regulatory treatment varies by market: in the EU, aqueous polymer dispersion is subject to ECHA C&L notifications with aggregated GHS classifications, while in the US, the EPA lists water (a component) as a Safer Chemical and under TSCA with an active commercial status, and in Australia and New Zealand it appears on industrial chemical inventories. Product category matters: water is permitted as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products and is used in cosmetics, food, and industrial applications. However, the evidence does not specify dispersion-specific rules, so compliance must be assessed per ingredient and category.
2 regulations
Water is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Water are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)
According to the EPA, approximately 286 million Americans receive their tap water from a community water system. These public water systems are monitored and regulated as set by the EPA. An estimated 15% of Americans, or about 45 million people, get their water from private ground water wells that are not subject to EPA regulations. Private ground water wells can provide safe, clean water. However, well water can also become contaminated, leading to illness. It is the responsibility of well owners to maintain and treat their well.
2 regulations
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 (amended)
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 (amended)
1 regulation
Regulatory records
| Entry | Regulation | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7732-18-5 | SOR/94-311 | DSL | authorized |
Conditions
This substance is on the Domestic Substances List (DSL). This substance was added to the DSL as an “Existing Substance” given that it meets the criteria set out in CEPA for substances that were in commerce in Canada between 1984 and 1986.
Record details
1 regulation
Regulatory records
| Entry | Regulation | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6259 | Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China (IECIC) I | List I | authorized |
Record details
1 regulation
Chemical: Water
1 regulation
Water: Non hazardous
Key conditions include GHS hazard classifications—skin irritation (H315), eye irritation (H319), and respiratory irritation (H335)—which trigger labeling and safety data sheet requirements. In the US, TSCA Chemical Data Reporting applies to manufacturers/importers, though water is flagged as exempt (XU). Use context matters: water is permitted as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products and is used in food, cosmetics, and industrial processes. No specific exposure limits are provided, so quantitative limits cannot be confirmed.
Before launch, ensure the product's components are listed on relevant inventories: TSCA (US), AICIS (Australia), and NZ EPA (New Zealand). For the EU, verify ECHA C&L notifications and GHS classifications. Confirm TSCA CDR reporting obligations, noting water's exempt status. For pesticide products, verify inert ingredient permission. For cosmetics, confirm solvent use classification. Documentation should include GHS labels and safety data sheets reflecting H315, H319, and H335. However, dispersion-specific documentation is not evidenced.
The available regulatory position is insufficient for a final decision because it only covers water as a component, not the full aqueous polymer dispersion. GHS classifications are aggregated from company notifications and may not reflect the dispersion's actual hazards. TSCA CDR exemption for water does not extend to other components. No exposure limits, product-specific approvals, or category-specific restrictions are provided. Therefore, a compliance decision cannot be made without additional data on the polymer and additives.
No recent regulatory changes or effective dates are provided in the evidence. The only dated information is a 1998 safety warning about a laboratory demonstration, which is not relevant to regulatory compliance. TSCA CDR data from 2012 and production volumes from 2020–2023 are historical, not current regulatory changes. Therefore, no material recent changes can be identified from the supplied evidence.