17 jan. 2022, echa has added 4 substances into the candidate list of svhcs. the candidate list of substances of very high concern (svhcs) now contains 223 substances that may have serious effects on people or the environment.
detailed information of the eight substances added to the candidate list for authorisation:
substance name | ec no. | cas no. | reason for inclusion | examples of uses |
6,6'-di-tert-butyl-2,2'-methylenedi-p-cresol | 204-327-1 | 119-47-1 | toxic for reproduction | rubbers, lubricants, adhesives, inks, fuels |
tris(2-methoxyethoxy)vinylsilane | 213-934-0 | 1067-53-4 | toxic for reproduction (article 57 c) | rubbers, plastics, sealants |
(±)-1,7,7-trimethyl-3-[(4-methylphenyl)methylene]bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one covering any of the individual isomers and/or combinations thereof (4-mbc) | - | - | endocrine disrupting properties (article 57 f - human health) | cosmetics |
s-(tricyclo(5.2.1.02,6)deca-3-en-8(or 9)-yl o-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) o-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) phosphorodithioate | 401-850-9 | 255881-94-8 | pbt (article 57 d) | lubricants, greases |
the candidate list includes substances of very high concern that may have serious effects on human health or environment. these may be placed on the authorisation list in the future, which means that industry would need to apply for permission to continue using them.
c&k testing warmly reminds that, companies may have legal obligations when their substance is included in the candidate list - either on its own, in mixtures or in articles. any supplier of articles containing a candidate list substance above a concentration of 0.1 % weight by weight has to give sufficient information to their customers and consumers to allow safe use.
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