ECHA Adds 9 Hazardous Substances to REACH SVHC List
Little Pro on 2023-01-17
ECHA has added 9 hazardous chemicals to SVHC candidate list on 17 Jan 2023. The total number of SVHCs now is 233.
Their hazard properties and possible uses of the 9 substances are listed as follows:
| # | Substance name | EC number | CAS number | Reason for inclusion | Examples of use(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
1,1'-[ethane-1,2-diylbisoxy]bis[2,4,6-tribromobenzene] |
253-692-3 | 37853-59-1 |
Very persistent and very bioaccumulative |
While the substance itself is not registered under REACH, identification as an SVHC can be seen as a measure to avoid future regrettable substitution. |
| 2 |
2,2',6,6'-tetrabromo-4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol |
201-236-9 | 79-94-7 |
Carcinogenic |
As a reactive flame retardant and as an additive flame retardant in the manufacture of polymer resins, in products such as epoxy coated circuit boards, printed circuit boards, paper and textiles. |
| 3 | 4,4'-sulphonyldiphenol | 201-250-5 | 80-09-1 | Toxic for reproduction (Article 57 c); Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57 f – environment); Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57 f – human health) |
In the manufacture of: pulp, paper and paper products, textile, leather or fur and chemicals. |
| 4 | Barium diboron tetraoxide | 237-222-4 | 13701-59-2 | Toxic for reproduction (Article 57 c) |
In paints and coatings. |
| 5 | Bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate covering any of the individual isomers and/or combinations thereof | - | - | Very persistent and very bioaccumulative (Article 57 e) | As a flame retardant and as a plasticiser for flexible polyvinylchloride and for use in wire and cable insulation, film and sheeting, carpet backing, coated fabrics, wall coverings and adhesives. |
| 6 | Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate | 224-208-8 | 4247-02-3 | Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57 f – human health) |
In the manufacture of substances and in the following products: coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay and inks and toners. |
| 7 | Melamine | 203-615-4 | 108-78-1 | Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to human health (Article 57 f – human health); Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to the environment (Article 57 f – environment) |
In polymers and resins, coating products, adhesives and sealants, leather treatment products, laboratory chemicals. |
| 8 | Perfluoroheptanoic acid and its salts | - | - | Toxic for reproduction (Article 57 c); Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (Article 57 d); Very persistent and very bioaccumulative (Article 57 e); Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to human health (Article 57 f – human health); Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to the environment (Article 57 f – environment) |
While the substance itself is not registered under REACH, identification as an SVHC can be seen as a measure to avoid future regrettable substitution. |
| 9 | reaction mass of 2,2,3,3,5,5,6,6-octafluoro-4-(1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropan-2-yl)morpholine and 2,2,3,3,5,5,6,6-octafluoro-4-(heptafluoropropyl)morpholine | 473-390-7 | - | Very persistent and very bioaccumulative (Article 57 e) | Used in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing. |
Immediate Impacts
Even though adding a substance to SVHC list does not mean immediate restriction or ban, EU producers or importers of articles which contain substances on the SVHC list in a concentration above 0.1% w/w have to provide sufficient information to their customers to allow safe use of the article as soon as the substances are included or, upon request, to a consumer within 45 days of the receipt of the request.
EU and EEA producers or importers of articles have to notify ECHA if their article contains a substance on the SVHC list. This obligation applies if the substance is present in those articles in quantities totalling over 1t/y per producer or importer, and if the substance is present in those articles above a concentration of 0.1% w/w 6 months from its inclusion date.
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