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By Lynn L. Bergeson The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced on April 6, 2022, that together with European Union (EU) member states, it has assessed a group of 148 bisphenols for risks to human health and the environment. Of these, more than 30 have been identified to have the potential for hormonal or reprotoxic effects. Some uses of these bisphenols include: Anti-oxidant for processing polyvinyl chloride (PVC); Epoxy resin hardeners; Textile, leather, paper and board;...

ECHA announced on February 2, 2022, that it is considering recommending eight new substances for the EC to include in the Authorization List (REACH Annex XIV). The substances include: Substances SVHC-Relevant Intrinsic Property Examples of Use(s) in the Scope of Authorization Ethylenediamine Respiratory sensitizing properties Use as processing aid, scavenging agent in refinery streams, corrosion inhibitors, process additive, use in control of odor emission 2-(4-Tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde...