ECHA Proposes Adding Two SVHCs to the Candidate List

On June 20, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) identified tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched) phosphite and 6-[(C10-C13)-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl]hexanoic acid as a potential Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC).

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The proponents are finalizing the necessary documentation, expected to be submitted by August 1, 2024. Following this, ECHA will initiate a public consultation, inviting feedback from stakeholders to inform the decision on whether these substances should be included in the next SVHC candidate list.

Substance Name	CAS Num.	EC Num.	Scope	Common Uses	Expected date of submission
tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched) phosphite	-	701-028-2	Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) – environment)	Antioxidants and heat stabilisers for the plastics and rubber industries	01-Aug-2024
6-[(C10-C13)-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl]hexanoic acid	2156592-54-8	701-118-1	Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c)	Chemical intermediates for pharmaceuticals, polymerisation catalysis, surfactant preparation and the production of high-performance paints and coatings	01-Aug-2024

As of June 2024, the SVHC Candidate List contains a total of 241 substances. You can use our free tool – Chemradar to search the full list.

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