Regulations Amending the 2-Butoxyethanol Regulations (SOR/2014-78)

These regulations protect the health of Canadians by setting limits on the amount concentration of 2-butoxyethanol (2-BE) contained in cleaning, painting and coating products designed for indoor use and identified in Schedule 1 of the regulations.  These limits apply to products that are offered for sale, sold, manufactured or imported in Canada.

Additional information

• 2-Butoxyethanol (ethylene glycol monobutyl ether)
• Management of toxic substances: industry forms
• Fine regime under the Environmental Enforcement Act

Related topics

• Pollution and waste management
• Managing substances in the environment

Related institutions

• Environment and Climate Change Canada

Related acts

• Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

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These regulations protect the health of Canadians by setting limits on the amount concentration of 2-butoxyethanol (2-BE) contained in cleaning, painting and coating products designed for indoor use and identified in Schedule 1 of the regulations.  These limits apply to products that are offered for sale, sold, manufactured or imported in Canada.

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These regulations protect the health of Canadians by setting limits on the amount concentration of 2-butoxyethanol (2-BE) contained in cleaning, painting and coating products designed for indoor use and identified in Schedule 1 of the regulations.  These limits apply to products that are offered for sale, sold, manufactured or imported in Canada.