Alert EU REACH SVHC List updated – ECHA adds 4 new substances

On 5 January 2020, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced 4 new additions to the REACH candidate list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) having below properties

• Carcinogenic
• Mutagenic and reprotoxic (CMR)
• Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT)
• Very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) substances

The inclusion of perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS) and its salts was decided with the
Involvement of the Member State Committee (MSC). The PFBS and its salts were added
due to its Equivalent level of concern, having probable serious effects on human health and to
the environment as per Article 57(f) (human health and environment). With this addition, the
The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) for authorisation now contains
205 substances.

The new substances included in the Candidate List are:

• Diisohexyl phthalate: CAS# 71850-09-4 – Diisohexyl phthalate is added because of
  Its reproductive toxicity as per Article 57(c).
• 2-benzyl-2-dimethylamino-4′-morpholinobutyrophenone: CAS#119313-12-1 – This
  substance is also toxic for reproduction as per Article 57(c) and is used in in polymer
  production.
• 2-methyl-1-(4-methylthiophenyl)-2-morpholinopropan-1-one: -CAS# 71868-10-5 –
  This substance used in polymer production is included because it has reproductive
  toxicity property as per Article 57(c).
• Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS) and its salts: It’s added because of its serious effects on the Environment as well as human health, as per article 57(f). It’s used as a catalyst/additive/reactant in polymer manufacturing and the synthesis of chemicals. It’s also used as a flame retardant in polycarbonate for electronic equipment.

Manufacturers producing or selling products containing these substances in the EU must disclose the presence of SVHCs above 0.1% (w/w) within six months of the latest update on January 16, 2020.

The SVHC list get updated frequently with inputs from the Member State Committee. All manufacturers/suppliers should keep a track of the SVHC list to stay compliant and avoid business continuity risks.

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