On 17 January 2023, nine chemicals have been added by ECHA to the Candidate List because of their potential for harm. For instance, they are utilised in plasticizers, coating products, inks and toners, flame retardants, paints and coatings, and the production of pulp and paper.
The following substances were added to the candidate list:
| No | Name of the Substance | Cas No | Reason for Inclusion | Properties |
| 1 | 1,1'-[ethane-1,2-diylbisoxy]bis[2,4,6-tribromobenzene] | 37853-59-1 | Very persistent and very bioaccumulative | While the substance itself is not registered under REACH, identification as an SVHC can be seen as a measure to avoid future regrettable substitution. |
| 2 | 2,2',6,6'-tetrabromo-4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol | 79-94-7 | Carcinogenic | As a reactive flame retardant and as an additive flame retardant in the manufacture of polymer resins, in products such as epoxy coated circuit boards, printed circuit boards, paper and textiles. |
| 3 | 4,4'-sulphonyldiphenol | 80-09-1 | Toxic for reproduction (Article 57 c); Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57 f – environment); Endocrine disrupting properties | In the manufacture of pulp, paper and paper products, textile, leather or fur and chemicals. |
| 4 | Barium diboron tetraoxide | 13701-59-2 | Toxic for reproduction | In paints and coatings. |
| 5 | Bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate covering any of the individual isomers and/or combinations thereof | - | Very persistent and very bio accumulative (Article 57 e) | As a flame retardant and as a plasticiser for flexible polyvinylchloride and for use in wire and cable insulation, film and sheeting, carpet backing, coated fabrics, wall coverings and adhesives. |
| 6 | Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate | 4247-02-3 | Endocrine disrupting properties | In the manufacture of substances and in the following products: coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay and inks and toners. |
| 7 | Melamine | 108-78-1 | Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to human health (Article 57 f – human health); | In polymers and resins, coating products, adhesives and sealants, leather treatment products, laboratory chemicals. |
| 8 | Perfluoro heptanoic acid and its salts | - | Toxic for reproduction | While the substance itself is not registered under REACH, identification as an SVHC can be seen as a measure to avoid future regrettable substitution. |
| 9 | reaction mass of 2,2,3,3,5,5,6,6-octafluoro-4-(1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropan-2-yl) morpholine and 2,2,3,3,5,5,6,6-octafluoro-4-(heptafluoropropyl)morpholine | - | Very persistent and very bio accumulative (Article 57 e) | Used in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing. |
These compounds have been added to the Candidate List, according to the Member State Committee of ECHA. The Candidate List currently has 233 entries, some of which are groupings of chemicals, increasing the overall number of affected substances.
These compounds might eventually be added to the Authorization List. If a chemical is on that list, its use will be outlawed unless businesses seek for permission and the European Commission grants them permission to continue using it.
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