Substance CAS 68910-05-4 added to the DSL

Summary#

The government has issued Order 2026-87-10-01 Amending the Domestic Substances List, which adds the chemical ethanol, 2‑amino‑, reaction products with ammonia, by‑products from (CAS 68910-05-4) to the Domestic Substances List. The order keeps reporting rules for certain new uses or imports (for example, uses in cosmetics or consumer products at 1.0% by weight or imports above 10 kg per year) and came into force when it was registered on August 10, 2026 (published August 26, 2026).

What it does#

• Adds the substance identified by CAS 68910-05-4 to the Domestic Substances List. That means it is no longer treated as a “new” substance under the New Substances Notification Regulations.
• Keeps the Significant New Activity (SNAc) reporting requirements for this substance for specific uses and imports. In plain terms, companies must notify the government before starting certain new activities involving the substance.
• Triggers for notification:
  • Manufacture or use in making a product that is a consumer product regulated under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (except epoxy products), or a cosmetic under the Food and Drugs Act, if the product contains the substance at 1.0% by weight or more.
  • Import of that substance in such products if the total quantity imported in those products in a calendar year is greater than 10 kg.
• Exemptions and exceptions:
  • Activities that are only research and development or site‑limited intermediates are not treated as significant new activities.
  • Products intended only for export are exempt from these SNAc requirements.
• Notification and timing:
  • Anyone planning a covered significant new activity must submit the required information to the Minister at least 90 days before starting the activity.
  • The government will assess that information within 90 days of receiving it.
• Transfers: people who receive physical possession of the substance do not have to be separately notified of the SNAc rules if the substance is contained in a consumer product or a cosmetic at the time of transfer.

Who's affected#

• Companies that make, import, or plan to start using this chemical in consumer products or cosmetics at concentrations of 1.0% by weight or higher.
• Importers whose combined yearly imports of the substance in such products could exceed 10 kg.
• Suppliers and downstream businesses who might be asked for product composition data by customers or regulators.
• Businesses doing research and development, or making site‑limited intermediates, are generally not affected by the notification requirement.
• The general public could be indirectly affected, since the measures are aimed at preventing new uses that might increase exposure.

Why it matters#

• It keeps a safety checkpoint before the substance is introduced in ways that could increase skin exposure to the public (cosmetics and many consumer products). That gives regulators time to review health or environmental risks and impose limits if needed.
• For businesses, the change both removes the substance from “new substance” rules (which can simplify some processes) and keeps the requirement to notify the government before certain new uses or larger imports. That means companies planning those activities should factor in at least 90 days for notification and assessment.
• For consumers, the measure is designed to reduce the chance of increased or unexpected exposure through everyday products.