4 New Substances Added to REACH SVHC List
Little Pro on 2019-07-16
ECHA has added 4 more new substances to SVHC candidate list on 16 Jul 2019. The total number of SVHCs now is 201. This includes 4-tert-butylphenol, 2-methoxyethyl acetate and TNPP.
Their hazard properties and possible uses are listed as follows:
| Name | EC No. | CAS No. | Possible Use | Concerns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-methoxyethyl acetate | 203-772-9 | 110-49-6 | Potential use as solvent | Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) |
| Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite (TNPP) with ≥ 0.1% w/w of 4-nonylphenol, branched and linear (4-NP) | - | - | Primarily used as an antioxidant to stabilise polymers. | Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) – environment) |
| 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-2-(heptafluoropropoxy)propionic acid, its salts and its acyl halides (covering any of their individual isomers and combinations thereof) | - | - | Processing aid in the production of fluorinated polymers. | Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to the environment and health |
| 4-tert-butylphenol | 202-679-0 | 98-54-4 | Used in coating products, polymers, adhesives, sealants and for the synthesis of other substances. | Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) – environment) |
Immediate Impacts
EU producers or importers of articles which contain substances on the SVHC list in a concentration above 0.1% w/w have to provide sufficient information to their customers to allow safe use of the article as soon as the substances are included or, upon request, to a consumer within 45 days of the receipt of the request.
EU and EEA producers or importers of articles have to notify ECHA if their article contains a substance on the SVHC list. This obligation applies if the substance is present in those articles in quantities totalling over 1t/y per producer or importer, and if the substance is present in those articles above a concentration of 0.1% w/w 6 months from its inclusion date.
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