REACH SVHC candidate list increased to 38 items No. 11/2010 On June 18, 2010, the European Chemical Agency announced the addition of eight substances to the SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) candidate list. These eight substances are all carcinogens and Teratology, reproductive toxicity (CMR) substances, so far the SVHC candidate list includes a total of 38 substances. The eight newly added SVHC candidate list substances are listed in the following table: Substance name EC Number CAS Number Possible scope of use Trichloroethylene 201-167-4 79-01-6 Intermediates and metals used in the production of chlorine and fluorine organic compounds Boric acid 233-139-2 234-343-4 10043-35-3 11113-50-1 has many uses, such as: flame retardants, preservatives, Antibacterial agents, cleaning agents, detergents, adhesives, etc. Used in toys, industrial fluids, brake fluid, glass, ceramics, flame retardants, coatings, cosmetics, food additives and other industries. Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous 215-540-4 1303-96-41330-43-412179-04-3 As a detergent and cleaner, used in glass and fiberglass, ceramics, industrial liquids, Hydrate T