| Medium-chain paraffin chlorides (MCCPs) (including straight or branched paraffin chlorides with carbon chain lengths of C14-C17) |
| Common Uses | PVC, soft plastic materials, rubber materials, coatings, flame retardants, sealants, especially widely used in wire and cable manufacturing. |
| Current regulatory status | REACH SVHC (Effective): MCCPs were added to the SVHC Candidate List starting July 2021. REACH Annex XVII (Awaiting Announcement): In July 2022, ECHA proposed adding MCCPs to the REACH restricted substances list, and an official announcement is currently awaited. Stockholm Convention (Proposal in Progress): In October 2023, POPRC-19 recommended adding MCCPs to Annex A, implementing a complete ban. |
| 四溴雙酚A（TBBP-A） |
| Common Uses | Mainly used as a reactive flame retardant in electronic and electrical products. |
| Current regulatory status | REACH SVHC (in effect): TBBP-A has been included in the SVHC candidate list since January 2023. TSCA (in effect): US regulations require companies to confirm whether the substance is an active substance and fulfill SNUR (Significant New Use Report) and CDR (Chemical Data Report) obligations based on its use. CP65 (in effect): To prevent contamination of drinking water sources, manufacturers and distributors are required to provide clear and reasonable warning labels. |
