to protect workers and the environment, echa recommends to adds eight substances, including lead, to the reach authorisation list.
detailed information of the eight substances:
substance name | svhc-relevant intrinsic property | volume range in scope of authorization (t/y) | examples of uses in the scope of authorisation |
ethylenediamine (203-468-6) | respiratory sensitiser (article 57(f) –human health) | 1,000 - 10,000 | use as processing agent in refinery streams, corrosion inhibitors, process additive, use in control of odour emissions |
2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde and its individual stereoisomers (-) | toxic for reproduction | 1,000 - >10,000 | fragrance in washing and cleaning products, air care products, polishes and waxes |
lead (231-100-4) | toxic for reproduction | >10,000 | batteries, ammunition, cables, vehicles, machinery, electronics, radiation shielding, sanitary, construction, art and musical instruments |
glutaral (203-856-5) | respiratory sensitiser (article 57(f) –human health) | 1,000 - 10,000 | leather tanning, x-ray film developer, corrosion inhibitor, crosslinker and auxiliary for polymerisation reactions |
2-methyl-1-(4-methylthiophenyl)-2-morpholinopropan-1-one (400-600-6) | toxic for reproduction | 1,000 - 10,000 | photoinitiator in uv-curable coatings, inks and adhesives |
2-benzyl-2-dimethylamino-4'-morpholinobutyrophenone (404-360-3) | toxic for reproduction | 100 – 1,000 | photoinitiator in uv-curable coatings, inks and adhesives |
diisohexyl phthalate (276-090-2) | toxic for reproduction | 0 | no registered uses1 |
orthoboric acid, sodium salt (237-560-2) | toxic for reproduction | 0 | no registered uses1 |
1 the substance has no uses in the scope of authorisation but is recommended based on grouping considerations as it could potentially replace structurally similar substances that have already been recommended or are included in the authorisation list. this is to avoid regrettable substitution.
once substances are added to the reach authorisation list, companies will need to apply for authorisation before a specific date to continue using them.
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