53 SVHCs of REACH

On 20 June 2011, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has recently announced that the 7 new SVHCs from the Consultation List are added to the current Candidate List of 46 SVHCs. The Candidate List now contains 53 SVHCs listed as below.

5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene (Musk xylene)
CAS. No. 81-15-2
vPvB

Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD)
CAS. No. 134237-50-6, 134237-51-7 and 134237-52-8
PBT

Alkanes, C10-13, chloro (Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffins) (SCCP)
CAS. No. 85535-84-8
PBT, vPvB

4,4’-Diaminodiphenylmethane (MDA)
CAS. No. 101-77-9
C, Cat.2

Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
CAS. No. 84-74-2
R, Cat.2

Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
CAS. No. 117-81-7
R, Cat.2

Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP)
CAS. No. 85-68-7
R, Cat.2

Anthracene
CAS. No. 120-12-7
PBT

Cobalt dichloride
CAS. No. 7646-79-9
C, Cat.2

Sodium dichromate
CAS. No. 7789-12-0 and 10588-01-9
C, Cat.2
M, Cat.2
R, Cat.2

Diarsenic pentoxide
CAS. No. 1303-28-2
C, Cat.1

Diarsenic trioxide
CAS. No. 1327-53-3
C, Cat.1

Lead hydrogen arsenate
CAS. No. 7784-40-9
C, Cat.1
R, Cat.1

Triethyl arsenate
CAS. No. 15606-95-8
C, Cat.1

Bis(tributyltin) oxide (TBTO)
CAS. No. 56-35-9
PBT

Anthracene oil
CAS. No. 90640-80-5
PBT, vPvB
C, Cat.2

Anthracene oil, anthracene paste, distn, lights
CAS. No. 91995-17-4
PBT, vPvB
C, Cat.2
M, Cat.2

Anthracene oil, anthracene paste, anthracene fraction
CAS. No. 91995-15-2
PBT, vPvB
C, Cat.2
M, Cat.2

Anthracene oil, anthracene low
CAS. No. 90640-82-7
PBT, vPvB
C, Cat.2
M, Cat.2

Anthracene oil, anthracene paste
CAS. No. 90640-81-6
PBT, vPvB
C, Cat.2
M, Cat.2

Coal tar, pitch, high temp.
CAS. No. 65996-93-2
PBT, vPvB,
C, Cat.2

Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)
CAS. No. 84-69-5
R, Cat.2

2,4-Dinitrotoluene
CAS. No. 121-14-2
C, Cat.2

Tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate
CAS. No. 115-96-8
R, Cat.2

Aluminiosiliate, Refractory Ceramic Fibres
Zirconia Aluminosilicate, Refractory Ceramic Fibres
Index No. 650-017-00-8
C, Cat.2

Lead chromate
CAS. No. 7758-97-6
C, Cat.2
R, Cat.1

Lead chromate molybdate sulphate red (CI Pigment Red 104)
CAS. No. 12656-85-8
C, Cat.2
R, Cat.1

Lead sulfochromate yellow (CI Pigment Yellow 34)
CAS. No. 1344-37-2
C, Cat.2
R, Cat.1

Acrylamide
CAS. No. 79-06-1
C, Cat.2
M, Cat.2

Trichloroethylene
CAS. No. 79-01-6
C, Cat.2

Boric acid
CAS. No. 10043-35-3 and 11113-50-1
R, Cat.2

Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous
CAS. No. 1330-43-4, 12179-04-3 and 1303-96-4
R, Cat.2

Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate
CAS. No. 12267-73-1
R, Cat.2

Sodium chromate
CAS. No. 7775-11-3
C, Cat.2
M, Cat.2
R, Cat.2

Potassium chromate
CAS. No. 7789-00-6
C, Cat.2
M, Cat.2

Ammonium dichromate
CAS. No. 7789-09-5
C, Cat.2
M, Cat.2
R, Cat.2

Potassium dichromate
CAS. No. 7778-50-9
C, Cat.2
M, Cat.2
R, Cat.2

Chromium trioxide
CAS. No. 1333-82-0
C, Cat.1
M, Cat.2

Acid generated from chromium trioxide and their oligomers:
Chromic acid
Dichromic acid
Oligomers of chromic acid and dichromic acid
CAS. No. 7738-94-5 and 13530-68-2
C, Cat.2

2-Ethoxyethanol
CAS. No. 110-80-5
R, Cat.2

2-Methoxyethanol
CAS. No. 109-86-4
R, Cat.2

Cobalt (di)acetate
CAS. No. 71-48-7
C, Cat.2
R, Cat.2

Cobalt (II) carbonate
CAS. No. 513-79-1
C, Cat.2
R, Cat.2

Cobalt dinitrate
CAS. No. 10141-05-6
C, Cat.2
R, Cat.2

Cobalt (II) sulphate
CAS. No. 10124-43-3
C, Cat.2
R, Cat.2

2-Ethoxyethyl acetate
CAS. No. 111-15-9
R, Cat.1B

Strontium chromate
CAS. No. 7789-06-2
C, Cat.1B

1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11-branched and linear alkyl esters (DHNUP)
CAS. No. 68515-42-4
R, Cat.1B

Hydrazine
CAS. No. 7803-57-8 and 302-01-2
C, Cat.1B

1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone
CAS. No. 872-50-4
R, Cat.1B

1,2,3-Trichloropropane
CAS. No. 96-18-4
C, Cat.1B
R, Cat.1B

1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-8-branched alkyl esters (DIHP)
CAS. No. 71888-89-6
R, Cat.1B

Please refer to previous posts for REACH details:

What are SVHCs (Part 1)
What is REACH (Part 2)

What is SVHC? - Part 2

The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has included 15 substances of very high concern (SVHC) in the ‘CandidateList’ now published on the ECHA website.

The below are the possible applications of those 15 SVHCs:

Triethylarsenate (CAS. 427-700-2)

• Plastic/PVC products

• Glass goods (window glass, crystal, lead glass)
• Glass beads for road markings
• Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).
• Textiles and Cosmetics

• Wood preservative & pesticides

Anthracene (CAS. 204-371-1)
• Manufacture of pyrotechnic products deployed in film and theatre productions as a component of black smoke.

• As contaminant in plasticiser oils or black pigments
• Intermediate of anthraquinone, used in dye production or wood pulp production.

4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane (MDA) (CAS. 202-974-4)
• Intermediate for manufacture of high-performancepolymers

• Intermediate for final production of polyurethanes.

• Hardeners for epoxy resins and adhesives.

Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (CAS. 201-557-4)
• Plasticizer synthetic resins and polymers (mainly PVC) or called "Phthalates"
• Used in printing inks, adhesives, sealants/groutingagents, nitrocellulose paints, film coatings and glass fibres.

Cobalt dichloride (CAS. 231-589-4)

• Additive in rubber production

• Drying agent in paints, varnish, ink
• Humidity indicator for hydrometers/barometers etc.
• Vitamins B12 manufacture
• Dye mordant in painted glass
• Invisible inks
• Gas absorber

• Electroplating (jewellery, buckles)
• Lubricant in cutting tools
• Production of non-ferrous metals (Especially Nickel)

Diarsenic pentaoxide (CAS. 215-116-9)

• Used in Dyeing industry
• Metallurgy (harden copper, lead, gold),
• Special glasses

• Wood preservative

Diarsenic trioxide (CAS. 215-481-4)
• Decolorizing agent for glass and enamels
• Glass and lead crystal

• Wood preservative

Sodium dichromate (CAS. 234-190-3) (7789-12-0 and 10588-01-9)
• Coloured glass and ceramic glazes

• Essential oil and perfumes manufacture

• Manufacture of other chromium compounds or pigments;
• Metal finishing for corrosion resistance
• Mordant in dyeing

• Vitamin K manufacture

5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene (musk xylene)

(CAS. 201-329-4)
• Fragrance applied in:
- Cosmetic products
- Detergents, fabric softeners, household cleaning products etc.

Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (CAS. 204-211-0)
• Plasticizer in polymer products, mainly in PVC, or called "Phthalates"
• PVC used in many different articles

- plastic toys
- building materials such as flooring, cables, profiles and roofs
- medical products (such as blood bags and dialysis equipment).

Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) (CAS. 247-148-4 and 221-695-9);

and all major diastereoisomers identified: (α – HBCDD, β-HBCDD, γ-HBCDD)

(CAS. 134237-50-6) (CAS. 134237-51-7) (CAS. 134237-52-8)
• Flame retardant; mainly in polystyrene.
• Flame-retardant applied in textiles and E&E products.

Alkanes, C10-13, chloro (Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffins)

(CAS. 287-476-5)
• Flame retardants in textiles and rubber

• Paints, sealants and adhesives

Bis(tributyltin)oxide (TBTO) (CAS. 200-268-0)
• Biocide of anti-fouling paint applied for ships and leisure boats
• Coating of upholstery textiles in backing

• Polyurethane foam and other polymers used in flooring, tiles & carpeting
• Treatment of feather and down

Lead hydrogenarsenate (CAS. 232-064-2)
• Plastic/PVC products

• Glass goods (window glass, crystal, lead glass)
• Glass beads for road markings
• Electrical and electronic equipment
• Textiles and Cosmetics

• Wood preservative & pesticides

• Also applied in sealants, adhesives, paints, inks and lacquers

Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) (CAS. 201-622-7)
• Plasticizer in PVC products (or called "Phthalates"), mainly flooring

• Also applied in sealants, adhesives, paints, inks and lacquers

For more details, please kindly check with chemical suppliers and its Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

What is REACH? - Part 2

According to REACH, there are divided into three product categories.

Product Categories
1. Substance
Substance means a chemical element and its compound in the natural state or obtained by any manufacturing process, including any additive necessary to preserve its stability and any impurity deriving from the process used, but excluding any solvent which may be separated without effecting the stability of the substance or changing its composition.
(eg. Chromium Sulphate, ethanol)

2. Substance in Preparation
Preparatin means a mixture or solution composed of two or more substances.
(eg. Paint, Shoes cream)

3. Substance in Article
Article means an object which during production is given a special shape, surfce or design which determines its function to a greater degree than does its chemical composition.
(eg. Garment, Pen)

Manufacturer or Importer Obligation to register by different product categories
For product categories: #1 and #2
REGISTRATION required if:
- Substance or substance in Preparation >= 1 tonne per year per manufacturer or importer

For product categories: #3
REGISTRATION required if:
- substance in article is intented to be released under normal and foreseeable conditions of use, and
- substance in Article >= 1 tonne per year per manufacturer or importer

For substances in Artiles classified as SVHC,
NOTIFICATION is required if:
- substance >= 1 tonne per year, and
- substance present in those articles above a concentrtion of 0.1% weight by weight

Documents Requirement

Registration Dossier:

1. Technical Dossier

(for substances >= 1 t/y):

- Identification of registrant ans substance, manufacture and use, classification and lbelling (Safety Data Sheet), proposals for testing...etc

2. Chemical Safety Report (CSR)

(for substances >=10 t/y):

- Chemical Safety Assessment (CSA)

- If classified as SVHC, add:

* Exposure assessment

* Risk characterization

Documents for Notification

- Company identification

- Registration number (if available)

- Substance name and classification

- description of the uses of the substance in articles

- Tonnage range of the substance

What are SVHCs? - Part 1

What is SVHC?

SVHC is the short term of Substances of Very High Concern

SVHC include substances which are:
• Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or toxic to Reproduction (CMR), meeting the criteria for classification in category 1 or 2 in accordance with Directive 67/548/EEC,
• Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic (PBT) or very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative (vPvB) according to the criteria in Annex XIII of the REACH Regulation, and/or
• Identified, on a case-by-case basis, from scientific evidence as causing probable serious effects to human health or the environment of an equivalent level of concern as those above (e.g. endocrine disrupters).

The inclusion of a substance in the Candidate List is solely based on the specific intrinsic hazardous properties of the substance (as described by Article 57 of REACH). Since the proposal is a dynamic and ongoing process the candidate list is subject to change in the future.

What is the current list?

The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has included 15 substances of very high concern (SVHC) in the ‘Candidate List’ now published on the ECHA website. Companies are encouraged to check potential duties because once substances are officially published on the candidate list they are immediately subject to certain REACH requirements including “Information in the Supply Chain” for substances, preparations, and particularly, articles. Since the proposal is a dynamic and ongoing process the candidate list is subject to change in the future.

1. Triethyl arsenate

- EC (CAS no.) 427-700-2

- Reason for inclusion: Carcinogenic

2. Anthracene

- EC (CAS no.) 204-371-1

- Reason for inclusion: PBT

3. 4,4'-Diaminodiphenylmethane (MDA)

- EC (CAS no.) 202-974-4

- Reason for inclusion: Carcinogenic

4. Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
- EC (CAS no.) 201-557-4
- Reason for inclusion: Toxic to reproduction

5. Cobalt dichloride
- EC (CAS no.) 231-589-4
- Reason for inclusion: Carcinogenic

6. Diarsenic pentaoxide
- EC (CAS no.) 215-116-9
- Reason for inclusion: Carcinogenic

7. Diarsenic trioxide
- EC (CAS no.) 215-481-4
- Reason for inclusion: Carcinogenic

8. Sodium dichromate
- EC (CAS no.) 234-190-3 (7789-12-0 and 10588-01-9)
- Reason for inclusion: Carcinogenic, Mutagenic and Toxic to reproduction

9. 5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene(musk xylene)
- EC (CAS no.) 201-329-4
- Reason for inclusion: vPvB

10. Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP)
- EC (CAS no.) 204-211-0
- Reason for inclusion: Toxic to reproduction

11. Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) and all major diastereoisomers identified: (α – HBCDD, β-HBCDD, γ-HBCDD)
- EC (CAS no.) 247-148-4 and 221-695-9 (134237-50-6) (134237-51-7) (134237-52-8)
- Reason for inclusion: PBT

12. Alkanes, C10-13, chloro (Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffins)
- EC (CAS no.) 287-476-5
- Reason for inclusion: PBT and vPvB

13. Bis(tributyltin)oxide (TBTO)
- EC (CAS no.) 200-268-0
- Reason for inclusion: PBT

14. Lead hydrogenarsenate
- EC (CAS no.) 232-064-2
- Reason for inclusion: Carcinogenic and Toxic to reproduction

15. Benzyl butylphthalate (BBP)

- EC (CAS no.) 201-622-7

- Reason for inclusion: Toxic to reproduction

* To see "What are SVHCs? - Part 2" for the applications of above 15 SVHCs.

You can download each dossiers from ECHA website.

http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/candidate_list_table_en.asp

What is REACH? - Part 1

REACH - Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals, which is the new EU regulation on chemicals. REACH has entered into force since 1 June 2007 without any adoption of national law.

The Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 Decemeber 2006 concerning th Registration, Evluation, Authorization and Restriction of chemicals (REACH) and Directive 2006/121/EC of the European Parliament and of the council of 18 Decemeber 2006 amending council Directive 67/548/EEC were publishing in the Official Journal on 30 Decemeber 2006.

The objective is to improve the protection of human health and the environment. About 30,000 chemical substances in use today will be registered over a period of 11 years.

This process will allow to fill information gaps on the hazards of substances and to identify risk managemnt measures to ensure their safe use.

There are three basic term definitions according to REACH:
- Substances
- Preprations
- Articles

REACH affects Substances, Preparations and Articles in a variety of consumer goods from different sectors: Chemicals, Cosmetics, Electrical and Electronics, Texitle, Toys, Food contact...etc