News from ECHA
| Six proposals to identify new substances of very high concern (SVHCs) The substances and examples of their uses are: 6-[(C10-C13)-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl]hexanoic acid (EC 701-118-1).
Used in lubricants, greases, release products and metal working fluids.
O,O,O-triphenyl phosphorothioate (EC 209-909-9).
Used in lubricants and greases.
Octamethyltrisiloxane (EC 203-497-4).
Used in the manufacture and formulation. Used by professional workers or consumers in the following applications (including article service-life): cosmetics, personal and health care products, pharmaceuticals, washing and cleaning products, coating and non-metal surface treatment, and in sealants and adhesives.
Perfluamine (EC 206-420-2).
Used for the manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical equipment, and machinery and vehicles.
Reaction mass of: triphenylthiophosphate and tertiary butylated phenyl derivatives (EC 421-820-9).
This substance has no active registrations.
Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite (EC -).
Used in the following products: polymers, adhesives and sealants, and coatings.
Have your say until 14 October 2024. |
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REACH
Call for evidence: investigation on asbestos The Netherlands has launched a call for evidence to investigate the need for potential further regulatory actions on asbestos in mixtures and articles.
Submit your information on natural minerals and products with non-intentional presence of asbestos as well as on identified exposure and risks from the substances included in the scope of this call for evidence.
If you have questions, contact the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, RIVM: asbestos-restriction(at)rivm.nl.
Have your say by 16 October 2024.
Assessment of regulatory needs report published Report for the following substance group is now available on our website: Lactate esters with aliphatic branched or cyclic alcohols or carboxylic acidsIf you have questions or feedback related to the assessment work, you can send them to us using this webform. Commission updates Q&As on chromium(VI) substances The European Commission has revised its Q&As for companies that might be affected by the upcoming proposal to restrict at least 12 chromium(VI) substances. The Commission has also added Q&As for the aerospace and defence sector as well as for authorisations for functional chrome plating with decorative character.
If you deal with chromium(VI) compounds, consult the Q&As for more information. Also, check out our webinar on the second call for evidence. |
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European Commission's decisions
Biocides – decisions on Union authorisations The Commission has granted a Union authorisation for: the biocidal products family 'Kersia’s Lactic acid based products';the biocidal products family 'Contec Calcium Hypochlorite Product Family'; andthe single biocidal product 'ClearKlens wipes based on IPA'.Read more about the product-types on our website. |
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