Keeping up with the most recent developments is crucial when it comes to chemical safety and regulatory compliance. REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) Candidate List 30th update started by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) lately.
Within the European Union’s chemical regulation framework, the REACH Candidate List is an essential tool. It performs the function of a dynamic inventory of compounds that could be harmful to the environment or human health. For producers, importers, and other chemical industry players, being on this list is essential since it serves as a basis for future licensing and restriction measures.
The ECHA has proposed five compounds for consideration as SVHCs in this most recent update. After a careful evaluation, it was determined that these compounds have characteristics that could have negative effects. One proposal also seeks to update a previously listed substance’s SVHC property. Let’s examine these compounds in more detail:
Dibutyl phthalate, or DBP, has been the subject of long-term investigation. DBP has once again come under regulatory scrutiny after being classified as an SVHC in 2008 due to its harmful effects on reproduction. The European Commission (EC) acted decisively in 2017 by admitting that it has endocrine-disrupting effects on human health. It is now suggested that its endocrine-disrupting qualities be acknowledged regarding the environment, hence increasing its classification as an SVHC.
Although DBP is the focus, it’s important to pay attention to the other substances that have been suggested in this update. Every one of these compounds has potential uses as well as a unique set of worries. We’ve put up the following table to provide you a clear summary:
| Substance name | CAS number (EC Number) | Reason for proposing | Potential application |
| 2,4.6-tri-tert-buty1phenol (2.4,6-TTBP) | 732-26-3 (211-989-5) | Toxic for reproduction (Article 570; PBT (Article 57d); vPvB (Article 57e) | Used in industrial formulation of fuel additives and fuel blends; Used as inter- mediate |
| 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl) phenol | 3147-75-9 (221-573-5 | vPvB (Article S7e) | Used in air care products, coating products. adhesives and sealants, lubricants and greases, polishes and waxes and washing & cleaning products. |
| 1-Butanone, 2-(dimethylamino)-2-[(4-methylphenyl) methyl]-1-[4-(4-morpholinyl) phenyl]- | 119344-86-4 (438-340-0) | Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) | Used as photo initiator in IJV-inks; Used as intermediate- Used in industrial application of coatings and inks- |
| Burnetrizole | 3896-11 -5 (223-445-4) | vPvB (Article 57e) | • Used in coatings, adhesives, sealants, printing inks, polishes and wax blends, textile dyes, finishing and impregnation products: • Used in washing and cleaning products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling Clay, cosmetics, fragrances, air care products, biocidal products, pho- to-chemicals, and metal and non-metal surface treatment- |
| Oligomerisation and alkylation reaction products of 2-phenylpropene and phenol (OAPP) | 68512-30-1(700-960-7) | vPvB (Article 57e) | Used in adhesives and sealants, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, inks and toners and polymers. |
| Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) | 84-74-2 (201-557-4) | Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c); Endocrine disrupting properties (Article S7(f) – human health), Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) – environment) | Used as plasticizer for PVC, synthetic leather. It can be found in plastisol, and flock printing |
For stakeholders in a range of industries, including toys, children’s items, hardlines, soft lines, electrical and electronics, and more, the possible addition of these compounds to the REACH Candidate List has substantial ramifications. Those who may be impacted must keep up with these changes to guarantee compliance and control any possible dangers related to these compounds.
The projected SVHCs’ future is in jeopardy while the public consultation continues. In December 2023 or January 2024, there will be 240 SVHCs overall included on the Candidate List if the Member State Committee manages to come to a unanimous decision. This update reaffirms the European Union’s dedication to improving chemical safety and guaranteeing environmental and public health protection.
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