On July 16, 2019, ECHA updated the REACH SVHC Candidate List with four new entries. The substances, CAS numbers (if available) and other information is below:
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# |
Substance name |
CAS number |
Reason for inclusion |
Examples of use(s) |
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1 |
2-methoxyethyl acetate |
110-49-6 |
Toxic for reproduction (Article 57 (c)) |
Not registered under REACH. |
|
2 |
Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite (TNPP) with ≥ 0.1% w/w of 4-nonylphenol, branched and linear (4-NP) |
n/a |
Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) – environment) |
Primarily used as an antioxidant to stabilise polymers. |
|
3 |
2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-2-(heptafluoropropoxy)propionic acid, its salts and its acyl halides (covering any of their individual isomers and combinations thereof) |
n/a |
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) |
Processing aid in the production of fluorinated polymers. |
|
4 |
4-tert-butylphenol |
98-54-4 |
Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) – environment |
Used in coating products, polymers, adhesives, sealants and for the synthesis of other substances. |