ECHA Consults on the Next Batch of 6 SVHCs
Little Pro on 2018-09-11
On 5 Sept 2019, ECHA publishes the next batch of 6 substances that might be added onto SVHC candidate list. All parties are invited to provide their comments before 19 Oct 2018.
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Name
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EC No. | CAS No. | Possible Use | Concerns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,2-bis(4'-hydroxyphenyl)-4-methylpentane (Bisphenol P) | 401-720-1 | 6807-17-6 | Potential use in plastics and thermal paper | Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) |
| Benzo[k]fluoranthene | 205-916-6 | 207-08-9 | Impurities in UVCB-substances that are derived from coal or in several petroleum streams | Carcinogenic (Article 57a) PBT (Article 57d) vPvB (Article 57e) |
| Fluoranthene | 205-912-4 | 206-44-0 | Same as above | PBT (Article 57d) vPvB (Article 57e) |
| Phenanthrene | 201-581-5 | 85-01-8 | Same as above | vPvB (Article 57e) |
| Pyrene | 204-927-3 | 129-00-0 | Same as above | PBT (Article 57d) vPvB (Article 57e) |
| Undecafluorohexanoic acid and its ammonium salt (PFHxA) | 206-196-6, 244-479-6 | 307-24-4, 21615-47-4 | Impurity in article or as a degradation product. | Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to human health and environment (Article 57f) |
Among above 6 substances, Bisphenol P is similar to Bisphenol A. PFHxA is very similar to PHFxS. The other 4 substances are PAHs. None of them is registered under EU REACH.
For complete SVHC list, please go to:
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