Which substances were added to the Candidate List?
ECHA added on 16th January 4 new substances to the Candidate List of substances for authorisation. 3 of these substances were added because of their toxicity for reproduction and the last one because of a combination of properties of concern.
The added substances and the reasons for their inclusion are as follows:
Substance nameEC numberCAS numberReason for inclusionExamples of use(s)Diisohexyl phthalate276-090-271850-09-4Toxic for reproduction (Article 57 (c))Not registered under REACH.2-benzyl-2-dimethylamino-4'-morpholinobutyrophenone404-360-3119313-12-1Toxic for reproduction (Article 57 (c))The substance is used in polymer production2-methyl-1-(4-methylthiophenyl)-2-morpholinopropan-1-one400-600-671868-10-5Toxic for reproduction (Article 57 (c))The substance is used in polymer productionPerfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS) and its salts--Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to the environment (Article 57(f) - environment)
Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to human health (Article 57(f) – human health)Used as a catalyst/ additive/reactant in polymer manufacture and in chemical synthesis. It is also used as a flame retardant in polycarbonate (for electronic equipment).
The Candidate List
The Candidate List of substances for authorisation is a list updated every six months by ECHA which catalogues substances of very high concern. With the addition of the 4 last ones, the number of these substances is now of 205.
Some substances of the Candidate List, SVHCs - Substances of Very High Concern - will eventually be added to Annex XIV, and companies would then need to apply for an authorisation in order to keep on using them after their sunset date.
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