Candidate List: ECHA Adds Eight SVHCs

In July 2021, the ECHA added eight substances of very high concern (SVHC) to the REACH Candidate List as announced in a press release. The list currently contains 219 chemicals that now require mandatory information and will soon require authorization.  

The eight new substances include: 

• 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde and stereoisomers: Toxic for reproduction; used in cleaning agents, cosmetics, scented articles, polishes, and wax blends 
• Orthoboric acid, sodium salt: Toxic for reproduction; not registered under REACH but may be used as a solvent and corrosion inhibitor 
• 2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propane1,3-diol (BMP); 2,2-dimethylpropan-1-ol, tribromo derivative/3-bromo-2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-1-propanol (TBNPA); 2,3-dibromo-1-propanol (2,3-DBPA):  
  Carcinogenic; used in the production of polymer resins and as an intermediate product 
• Glutaral: Respiratory sensitising properties; used in biocides, cosmetics, leather tanning, and X-ray film processing 
• MCCPs: Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), and very persistent, very bioaccumulative (vPvB); used as flame retardants, in plastics, and in sealants 
• Alkylphenol, primarily in para position, C12 (branched or linear): Toxic for reproduction and  
  endocrine disrupting properties; used in lubricants and fuel system cleaners 
• 1,4-Dioxane: Carcinogenic; used as a solvent 
• 4,4′-(1-methylpropylidene) bisphenol (bisphenol B): Endocrine disrupting properties; not  
  registered under REACH, possible use in phenolic and polycarbonate resin 

As a manufacturer or importer of these SVHCs, you must fulfill the following information requirements: 

• You must supply your customers with an up-to-date safety data sheet. The requirement also applies to mixtures when the substance in question is present in an individual concentration of at least 0.1% by weight. 
• According to Article 9, paragraph 1, letter i of EU Directive 2018/851 (Waste Framework Directive), you must notify the ECHA SCIP database if your articles contain SVHCs in a concentration of more than 0.1% by mass. 
• As the vendor of such substances in articles, you must also follow Article 33, Section 2 of REACH and, upon the request of the user, provide the user with, at the very least, the name of the substance within 25 days.  

Do you deal with products that contain SVHC? Contact us at any time at sales@kft.de.