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ECHA Consults Over Six Substances as SVHC

SafeGuardSAutomotive, Electrical & Electronics, Hardgoods, Personal and Protective Equipment, Softlines, Toys and Juvenile ProductsSeptember 10, 2024

SG 139/24

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched a consultation over the listing of six chemicals as substances of very high concern (SVHC). Comments are being accepted until October 14, 2024.

In August 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a 45-day consultation period over the listing of six substances as SVHC. If approved, the number of SVHC on the Candidate list will increase from 241 entries to 247 entries.

Highlights of the six substances are summarized in Table 1


Entry
Substance (EC/CAS)
Potential application
16-[(C10-C13)-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl]hexanoic acid
(701-118-1/2156592-54-8)¹
  • Hydraulic fluids, grease and metal working fluids
2O,O,O-triphenyl phosphorothioate
(209-909-9/597-82-0)²
  • Lubricants, grease hydraulic fluids and metal working fluids
3 Octamethyltrisiloxane
(203-497-4/107-51-7)³
  • Automotive care products, polishes and wax blends, washing and cleaning products
  • Coatings and inks, fillers, modeling clay, paint removers, plasters, putties, thinners and toners
4Perfluamine
(206-420-2/338-83-0)³
  • Computers, electronic and optical products and electrical equipment
5Reaction mass of: triphenylthiophosphate and tertiary butylated phenyl derivatives
(421-820-9/192268-65-8)²
  • Lubricants (e.g. motor oil and break fluids), grease, hydraulic fluids and metal working fluids
6Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched) phosphite⁴
  • Polymers (plastics and rubber), including food contact polymer articles
  • Adhesives and sealants
  • Coating products

Table 1

¹Toxic for reproduction

²Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT)

³Very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB)

⁴Endocrine disrupting properties - environment

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