Five New Substances of High Concern (SVHC)
On 21 January 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) incorporated five new chemical substances in the List of Candidates for Inclusion in Annex XIV of REACH. These substances are often found in industrial and consumer products such as printing inks, adhesives and cleaners.
The additions include, among others:
- 6-[(C₁₀–C₁₃)-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl]hexanoic acid - known for its toxicity to the reproductive system. It is used in lubricants, greases and metalworking fluids.
- O,O,O-triphenyl phosphorothioate - a substance with persistent and bioaccumulative behaviour, classified as PBT. It is found in lubricants and industrial greases.
- Octamethyltrisiloxane - volatile silicone with vPvB properties, widely used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and cleaning products.
- Perfluamine (Trifluoro(trifluoromethyl)amine) - a highly persistent and bioaccumulative substance, a member of the PFAS family, mainly used in industrial applications of electronic and optical components.
- Reaction mass of triphenylthiophosphate and tertiary butylated phenyl derivatives - mixture without active use registrations, with PBT characteristics that raise environmental concerns.
More information : https://echa.europa.eu/el/-/echa-adds-five-hazardous-chemicals-to-the-candidate-list-and-updates-one-entry
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