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On March 24, 2022, Chemical Watch reported that the Canadian government proposed adding the solvent methyl acetate to the list of toxic substances in Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (Cepa)
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Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada jointly assessed 14 esters, including methyl acetate, to determine whether they posed a risk to the environment or human health
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Of the 14 substances, methyl acetate is the only one that meets the criteria for toxic substances set out in paragraph 64 of the Cepa
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According to the draft screening assessment, methyl acetate does not harm the environment, but poses or may pose a hazard to human life
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The human body breaks down methyl acetate into methanol, which itself is toxic
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The 24-hour average air concentration of methyl acetate in aerosol adhesives and paint strippers was higher than the safe reference concentration for methanol
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The Government of Canada is considering steps to help consumers reduce their exposure to methyl acetate in aerosol adhesives and paint strippers
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Public comment deadline is May 18, 2022
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