The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added five new hazardous chemicals in its 30th update of the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) Candidate List, bringing the total to 240 SVHC entries. This underscores the importance of effectively managing the risks associated with these substances and underscores the commitment to enhancing chemical safety.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added five new substances to the REACH SVHC Candidate List on 23rd Jan 2024.
- 2,4,6-tri-tert-butylphenol (CAS Number- 732-26-3)
- 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl) phenol (CAS Number- 3147-75-9)
- 2-(dimethyl amino)-2-[(4-methylphenyl) methyl]-1-[4-(morpholin-4-yl) phenyl] butan-1-one (CAS Number- 119344-86-4)
- Bumetrizole (CAS Number- 3896-11-5)
- Oligomerisation and alkylation reaction products of 2-phenylpropene and phenol
The ECHA has also updated the existing Candidate List entry for dibutyl phthalate to include its endocrine-disrupting properties for the environment.
- Dibutyl phthalate (CAS Number- 84-74-2)
Five chemicals are added to the candidate list based on the level of their toxicity. One of them is reprotoxic, three are very persistent and very bio accumulative and one is toxic for reproduction and persistent, bio accumulative, and toxic. Newly added chemicals are commonly used in coating products, adhesives, and sealants, and washing and cleaning products.
Newly added substances may be placed on the Authorisation List in the future. If a substance is part of the Authorisation list, its use will be prohibited if companies do not apply for authorization and the European Commission authorizes them to continue its use.
Suppliers of articles containing an SVHC above a concentration of 0.1 % (weight by weight) must inform their customers and consumers how to use them safely and have to provide a safety data sheet.
Importers and manufacturers of articles should notify ECHA if their article contains a Candidate List substance within six months from the inclusion date.
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FAQs:
1.What is the REACH limit for SVHC?
Article 33(1) of the REACH Regulation states that manufacturers and importers of articles (products) are required to notify their customers of the presence of any Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) in their products exceeding 0.1% by weight and provide instructions on safe use of the product.
2.What type of chemicals are considered under REACH SVHC candidate list?
Chemicals that are Carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR) category 1 or 2, persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT) substances, very persistent and very bio-accumulative (vPvB) substances, substances for which there is evidence for similar concern, such as endocrine disruptors.
