Designation of Propionyl Chloride as a List I Chemical
Summary
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is proposing to classify propionyl chloride as a List I chemical, which means companies that manufacture, distribute, or use this industrial chemical would need to register with the DEA and keep detailed records of their transactions. This change is designed to prevent the chemical from being used illegally to produce drugs, though it will add regulatory requirements for legitimate businesses that use it.
Key Points
- 1Propionyl chloride would be added to the DEA's List I chemicals, meaning it could be diverted for illegal drug manufacturing and needs better tracking
- 2Companies that buy, sell, or use propionyl chloride would need to register with the DEA and maintain records of all purchases and sales
- 3This is a proposed rule, not yet final—the public has until July 4, 2025 to submit comments about whether this regulation is necessary or if it would cause problems for legitimate businesses
- 4Industries that use propionyl chloride for legal purposes (such as pharmaceutical manufacturing) would face new compliance requirements and recordkeeping burdens
- 5The regulation aims to prevent drug trafficking organizations from easily obtaining chemicals used to manufacture illegal drugs
Key Dates
June 3, 2025
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