17th Jan 2023
ECHA has added nine hazardous chemicals to the Candidate List. The substances, reasons for inclusion and examples of their use are shown in the table below:
Substance | CAS number | Reason for inclusion | Example use |
1,1′-[ethane-1,2-diylbisoxy]bis[2,4,6-tribromobenzene] | 37853-59-1 | Very persistent and very bioaccumulative | Not registered. |
2,2′,6,6′-tetrabromo-4,4′-isopropylidenediphenol | 79-94-7 | Carcinogenic | Flame retardant in the manufacture of polymer resins,epoxy coated circuit boards, printed circuit boards, paper and textiles. |
4,4′-sulphonyldiphenol | 80-09-1 | Toxic for reproduction; Endocrine disrupting properties | Pulp, paper and paper products, textile, leather or fur and chemicals. |
Barium diboron tetraoxide | 13701-59-2 | Toxic for reproduction | In paints and coatings. |
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate covering any of the individual isomers and/or combinations thereof | – | Very persistent and very bioaccumulative | Flame retardant, plasticiser for flexible polyvinylchloride,wire and cable insulation, film and sheeting, carpet backing, coated fabrics, wall coverings and adhesives. |
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate | 4247-02-3 | Endocrine disrupting properties | Coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay and inks and toners. |
Melamine | 108-78-1 | Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to human health (Article 57 f – human health); | Polymers and resins, coating products, adhesives and sealants, leather treatment products, laboratory chemicals. |
Perfluoroheptanoic acid and its salts | – | Toxic for reproduction; Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic; Very persistent and very bioaccumulative; Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to human health | Not registered |
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 | – | Very persistent and very bioaccumulative | Formulation or re-packing |
The Candidate List now contains 233 chemical entries. Suppliers of articles containing an SVHC above 0.1% by weight must communicate this information in their supply chain and submit a SCIP notification.
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