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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 and its individual stereoisomers | Toxic for reproduction | Fragrance in washing and cleaning products, air care products, perfumes, cosmetics |
Lead | Toxic for reproduction | Batteries production, cable sheathing, soldering, production of different parts of vehicles, machines, furniture |
Glutaral | Respiratory sensitizing properties | Leather tanning, cleaning agent, use in polymers, X-ray film developer |
2-Methyl-1-(4-methylthiophenyl)-2-morpholinopropan-1-one | Toxic for reproduction | Photoinitiator in ultraviolet (UV)-curable coatings, inks and adhesives |
2-Benzyl-2-dimethylamino-4′-morpholinobutyrophenone | Toxic for reproduction | Photoinitiator in UV-curable coatings, inks and adhesives |
Diisohexyl phthalate | Toxic for reproduction | Currently not registered under REACH |
Orthoboric acid, sodium salt | Toxic for reproduction | Currently not registered under REACH |
ECHA invites further information on the uses of these substances, their possible exemptions from the authorization requirement, and on the structure and complexity of their supply chains. According to ECHA, the EC is also separately calling for information on the possible socio-economic consequences of including these substances in the Authorization List. ECHA states that it will pass the information directly to the EC and will not consider it. Comments are due May 2, 2022.