REACH

New substance evaluation conclusion published for CoRAP substance

• Diethylmethylbenzenediamine (EC 270-877-4, CAS 68479-98-1) was added to the Community rolling action plan (CoRAP) list in 2016 and evaluated by Denmark.

Call for evidence: restriction preparation on certain chromium (VI) substances

The deadline for the on-going call for evidence on certain chromium (VI) substances has been extended.

Have your say until 27 February 2024.

Consultations on applications for authorisation

We have launched consultations on four applications for authorisation and six review reports covering 13 uses of:

• Chromium trioxide (EC 215-607-8, CAS 1333-82-0)
  • Used in the functional chrome plating of helicopter transmission parts and the treatment of their surfaces to prevent corrosion.
  • Used in the manufacture of printed circuit boards.
  • Used in the treatment of components used in industrial gas turbines and associated components.
• Sodium dichromate (EC 234-190-3, CAS 10588-01-9)
  • Used in the treatment of metals, composites and sealings of anodic films, in the production of transmissions for helicopters and their maintenance.
  • Used in the formulation of mixtures intended for supply for authorised uses.
• Potassium dichromate (EC 231-906-6, CAS 7778-50-9) 
  • Use of potassium dichromate-based mixtures during the etching of CZT layers in the production of opto-electronic components.
• Arsenic acid (EC 231-901-9, CAS 7778-39-4)
  • Used in the manufacture of printed circuit boards.
• 2-ethylhexyl 10-ethyl-4,4-dioctyl-7-oxo-8-oxa-3,5-dithia-4-stannatetradecanoate (EC 239-622-4, CAS 15571-58-1)
  • Used for the formulation of mixtures containing DOTE.
  • Used for the formulation of PVC dry mixtures (granules and pellets) containing DOTE.
  • Used for the manufacture of PVC articles containing DOTE as stabiliser.
• Tetraethyllead (EC 201-075-4, CAS 78-00-2)
  • Used for the formulation of aviation fuel.

More information about the uses applied for is available online.

Have your say through an online webform until 10 April 2024.

CLP

New proposals to harmonise classification and labelling

Two proposals have been submitted for:

• 4-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one; diacetone alcohol (EC 204-626-7, CAS 123-42-2); and
  
• 2-amino-2-methylpropanol (EC 204-709-8, CAS 124-68-5).

Biocides

Prepare your summary of biocidal product characterics now in IUCLID

If you are applying to have your biocidal product authorised at EU or national level, you now need to prepare the summary of product characteristics (SPC) in IUCLID. The SPC Editor has been phased out.

The Biocides Submission Manuals have been updated to help you navigate the change in SPCs.

For more support, join our webinar introducing the new SPC interface on 15 February 2024 from 11:00 to 12:30 Helsinki time.

ECHA

Shaping Tomorrow Conference – check the updated programme

Two weeks to go to our Shaping Tomorrow Conference on 28 February 2024. Check the programme and see who are participating as speakers and panellists.

We look forward to seeing you all join us online – you will find the webstream on the conference website.

Maintenance break on 16-19 February 2024

Due to maintenance activities, our websites and most of the IT tools will be unavailable from Friday 16 February 2024 starting at 17:00 to Monday 19 February 2024 until 09:00.

Safer Chemicals Podcast: One Health approach

Listen to our latest Safer Chemicals Podcast episode where experts from five EU scientific agencies explore the One Health approach. Discover why integrating human, animal, and environmental health is crucial for a safer world and learn how ECHA's work on chemical safety plays a vital role in this integrated approach.

Board of Appeal

Announcement of a new appeal

The Board of Appeal has published an announcement in case A-001-2024 concerning a compliance check decision.

EU Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON)

Nanopinion: Nanoscale KISS method – a novel approach for 2D materials production

Read the latest Nanopinion by Dr Antonija Grubišić-Čabo and Dr Maciej Dendzik. They introduce the new Kinetic In situ Single-layer Synthesis (KISS) method which produces larger 2D materials in a simple and clean way and elaborate on its potential for the future applications.