ECHA adds a hazardous chemical to the candidate list
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June 27, 2024 – The newly added chemical is bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl)peroxide. This substance is toxic to reproduction and is used as a processing aid, for example as a flame retardant.
Overview
Entries added to the Candidate List on June 27, 2024:
| Substance name | EC number | CAS number | Reason for inclusion | Example of uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide | 201-279-3 | 80-43-3 | Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) | Flame retardant |
Confirmation by MSC
The Member State Committee (MSC) of ECHA has confirmed the inclusion of this substance in the Candidate List. The list now comprises 241 entries. As some of these are groups of chemicals, the total number of chemicals concerned is higher.
Implications
This substance may be added to the authorization list in the future. If a substance is on this list, companies may not use it. Unless they submit an application for authorization and the European Commission allows further use.
Suspension of other substances
The MSC agreement process to identify triphenyl phosphate (TPhP; EC No. 204-112-2) as an SVHC was planned for the June Committee meeting. However, after consultation with Committee members and the dossier submitter, ECHA decided to suspend the process to find an agreement for this substance as significant new information became available in the days leading up to the meeting.
This suspension will ensure that the newly provided data is properly evaluated and included in the SVHC identification process. This is an exemption that only applies in the specific circumstances of this case.
Consequences of inclusion in the candidate list
Under REACH, companies have legal obligations if their substance – as such, in mixtures or in articles – is included in the Candidate List.
If an article contains a substance on the Candidate List in a concentration of more than 0.1% (weight by weight), suppliers must provide their customers and consumers with information on the safe use of that substance. Consumers have the right to ask suppliers whether the products they buy contain substances of very high concern.
For importers and producers
Importers and producers of articles must notify ECHA within six months of the listing date (June 27, 2024) if their article contains a substance on the candidate list.
For suppliers from the EU and the EEA
EU and EEA suppliers of Candidate List substances supplied individually or in mixtures must update the safety data sheet they provide to their customers.
Obligation to notify
According to the Waste Framework Directive, companies must also notify ECHA if the articles they manufacture contain substances of very high concern in a concentration of more than 0.1% (weight per weight). This notification is published in the ECHA database for Substances of Very High Concern in Products (SCIP).
More information
- Candidate list of SVHCs for authorization
- Summary of obligations under REACH resulting from inclusion in the Candidate List
- How to notify substances in objects
- Database of Substances of Concern in Products (SCIP)
Source: ECHA
Also read: Inspectors check the classification and labeling of mixtures in products
Reservation
This information has been compiled with the greatest possible care, in some cases from different information sources. (Interpretation) errors are not excluded. No legal obligation can therefore be derived from this text. Everyone dealing with this subject has the responsibility to delve into the matter!