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EU ECHA announced the latest REACH 233 SVHC List

On 17 January 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced the SVHC Candidate List for authorisation as of January 2023, adding 9 new substances to the list. It now contains 233 entries of substances.

These substances are used for example in flame retardants, paints and coatings, inks and toners, coating products, plasticisers and in the manufacture of pulp and paper.

Details of the addition to the list are as follows:

#

Substance name

EC number

CAS number

Reason for
inclusion

Examples of
use(s)

1

1,1'-[ethane-1,2-
diylbisoxy]bis[2,4,6-
tribromobenzene]

253-692-3

37853-59-1

Very persistent and very bioaccumulative (Article 57(e))

While the substance itself is not registered under REACH, identification as an SVHC can be seen as a measure to avoid future regrettable substitution

2

2,2',6,6'-tetrabromo
-4,4'-
isopropylidenediphenol

201-236-9

79-94-7

Carcinogenic
(Article 57(a))

As a reactive flame retardant and as an additive flame retardant in the manufacture of polymer resins, in products such as epoxy coated circuit boards, printed circuit boards, paper and textiles

3

4,4'-sulphonyldiphenol

201-250-5

80-09-1

Toxic for reproduction (Article 57(c)); Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) – environment); Endocrine disrupting properties
(Article 57(f) – human health)

In the manufacture of: pulp, paper and paper products, textile, leather or fur and chemicals

4

Barium diboron
tetraoxide

237-222-4

13701-59-2

Toxic for reproduction
(Article 57(c))

In paints and coatings

5

Bis(2-ethylhexyl)
tetrabromophthalate
covering any of the
individual isomers and/or
combinations thereof

--

--

Very persistent and very bioaccumulative (Article 57(e))

As a flame retardant and as a plasticiser for flexible polyvinylchloride and for use in wire and cable insulation, film and sheeting, carpet backing, coated fabrics, wall coverings and adhesives

6

Isobutyl 4-
hydroxybenzoate

224-208-8

4247-02-3

Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) – human health)

In the manufacture of substances and in the following products: coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay and inks and toners

7

Melamine

203-615-4

108-78-1

Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to human health (Article 57(f) – human health);
Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to the environment (Article 57(f) – environment)

In polymers and resins, coating products, adhesives and sealants, leather treatment products, laboratory chemicals

8

Perfluoroheptanoic acid
and its salts

--

--

Toxic for reproduction
(Article 57(c)); Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (Article 57(d));
Very persistent and very bioaccumulative (Article 57(e)); Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to human health (Article 57(f) – human health);
Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to the environment (Article 57(f) – environment)

While the substance itself is not registered under REACH, identification as an SVHC can be seen as a measure to avoid future regrettable substitution

9

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

473-390-7

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Very persistent and very bioaccumulative (Article 57(e))

Used in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing

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