The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) stated on 10th June 2022, that one new substance will be classified as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) and added to the Candidate List under REACH regulation (EC) 1907/2006. There are now 224 chemicals on the ECHA Candidate List.
Background:
The Member States Committee agreed to add one additional substance to the ECHA Candidate List after requesting interested parties to comment on the addition of a potential new SVHC. As a result, the total number of chemicals on the list has increased to 224.
| SUBSTANCE NAME | CAS NO. (EC NO.) | REASON FOR INCLUSION | POTENTIAL USES |
|---|---|---|---|
| N-(hydroxymethyl)acrylamide | 924-42-5 (213-103-2) | Carcinogenic; Mutagenic | As a monomer for polymerisation, as a fluoroalkyl acrylate copolymer, and in paints and coatings. |
Reference: REACH One New Substances Listed as SVHC | Bureau Veritas CPS
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