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ECHA update: Nine substances added to Candidate List
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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