ECHA announced the twelfth batch of Substances of Very High Concern List No.13/2014. The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) announced on December 17, 2014, the following six new substances of very high concern (SVHC): Cadmium fluoride Cadmium sulfate 2-[ 2-Hydroxy-3',5'-di-tert-butylphenyl]-benzotriazole (UV absorber 320) 2-(2'-hydroxy-3',5'-di-tert-pentyl Phenyl) Benzotriazole (UV Absorber 328) Di-n-octyl-bis(2-ethylhexyl thioglycolate)tin di-n-octyl-bis(2-ethylhexyl thioglycolate)tin and The reactant of monooctyl-tris(2-ethylhexylthioglycolate)tin has so far reached 161 SVHC candidate list substances in the REACH regulations. In addition, the characteristics of DEHP were changed to EDCs (causing endocrine disruption), which already contains reproductive toxicity characteristics. Source: ECHA/PR/14/18 (English version only)

ECHA proposes to add DMF and other five substances to the authorization list. ECHA submitted a proposal to the European Commission on February 10, 2014 to add N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) and other five SVHC substances to the authorization list. ECHA has screened out these five substances because they are used in large quantities or widely used, thus posing a threat to human health or environmental safety. When forming this proposal, ECHA also took into account the comments received during the public consultation last summer and the opinions of the Member State Committee in December 2013. This is the fifth time that ECHA has selected substances from the SVHC list into the authorization list, and the authorization system is one of the core mechanisms used by the REACH regulations to protect human health and the environment. By adding SVHC substances to the authorization list, it can ensure that the risks of substances are effectively controlled and promote the gradual replacement of relevant substances by suitable alternatives or technologies. Substance name EC number CAS number Application scope for authorization N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), N-dimethylformamide 200-679-5 68-12-2 Synthetic solvent for the production of coated textiles and synthetic fibers Azodicarbonamide (ADCA) Diazene-1,2-dicarboxamide (C,C\'-azodi(formamide)) 204-650-8 123-7

EU REACH adds two new substances of very high concern to the candidate list, increasing the number to 163. The European Chemical Agency added two new substances of very high concern (SVHC) on June 15. One is an alkyl ester containing more than 0.31 TP3T dihexyl phthalate, which is included in the SVHC candidate list due to its reproductive toxicity properties. Such substances are mostly used as plasticizers or lubricants, including bonding, painting, building materials, cables and other uses. Another substance was included in the list due to its very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) properties and its main use is as a main component of the fragrance raw material "karanal". After adding these two SVHCs, there are a total of 163 SVHC substances as of June 15, 2015. The newly added SVHC information is as follows: Serial number reference Chinese name English name EC number CAS number Reason for inclusion in SVHC 162 1,2-phthalic acid di-C6-10 alkyl ester; 1,2-phthalic acid mixed decyl and hexane and octyl diester , containing ≥0.3% dihexyl phthalate (DNHP, EC No. 201-559-5, CAS No. 84-75-3) 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-10-alkyl esters; 1,2-benzenedicarbox

ECHA Updates Guidance for Downstream Users and Safety Data Sheets The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has recently published updated Guidance for Downstream Users of Chemical Substances, which also includes downstream users’ due diligence regarding the EU Chemical Substances Regulation REACH. obligation. This update focuses on the circulation of information on the safe use of mixtures and the inspection of standard application to ensure that downstream users take protective measures in accordance with the risk exposure scenarios assessed by suppliers when using chemical substances. The first version of the guidance was drafted in 2008 and was re-examined last year due to feedback from the industry that the risk exposure scenario scale was too stringent. At the same time, ECHA has also revised the editing guidelines for Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). The new guidelines have added a new safety data extended appendix based on the data requirements guide and the chemical substance safety assessment guide. All ECHA guidance can be downloaded at the following website: http://www.echa.europa.eu/web/guest/guidance-documents/guidance-on-reach. The updated guidance for downstream users of chemical substances is detailed in the attachment: Guidance for downstream users _v.2.

ECHA recommends that 10 substances of high concern be added to the authorization list. ECHA launched a public consultation on adding 10 new substances of high concern to the authorization list (REAH Regulation Appendix XIV) in June last year (2012). After six months of discussion and consultation, ECHA still It is recommended that the 10 substances of high concern proposed last year be added to the authorization list of Appendix 14. This final recommendation is submitted to the European Commission, EU member states and the European Parliament for final decision. In the future After passing legislation by the European Parliament, it may become an official "substance requiring authorization" in Appendix 14 of REACH. These substances are prioritized to be recommended as substances requiring authorization because of their high reproductive toxicity, high carcinogenicity, and high exposure risk in the workplace, thus increasing the urgency of legislative control. The following table shows the 10 types of SVHC recommended by ECHA: SVHC Name EC Number 1 Formaldehyde, oligomeric reaction products with aniline (technical MDA) Polymer of formaldehyde and aniline 500-036-1 2 Arsenic Acid Arsenic acid, orthoarsenic acid 231-901- 9 3 Bis(2-methoxyethyl) et

ECHA announced the addition of two substances of very high concern to the candidate list No. 10/2015 The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) announced on June 15, 2015 that two new substances of very high concern (SVHC) were added. So far, there are 163 SVHC candidate list substances in the REACH regulations. Substance name EC number CAS number Material characteristics Di(C6-C6) alkyl phthalate: (decyl, hexyl, octyl) ester complex with 1,2-phthalic acid and di(C6-C6) phthalate 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, mixed decyl and hexyl and octyl esters with ≥ 0.3% of dihexyl phthalate 271-094-0272-013- 1 68515-51-568648-93-1 Reproductive toxicity 5-sec-butyl-2-(2,4-dimethylcyclobut-3-en-1-yl)-5-methyl-1,3-di Oxane[1], 5-sec-butyl-2-(4,6-dimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)-5-methyl-1,3-dioxane

EU Customs wants to strengthen the audit of ANNEX 17 banned and restricted substances No. 13/2015 Dear readers, ECHA recently announced that it will implement the Ref (REACH-En-force)-4 plan next year and will conduct product spot checks on the following substances in REACH ANNEX 17 : Substance name Annex 17 Benzene 5 Asbestos fibers 6 Cadmium and its compounds 23 Nickel and its compounds 27 Chloroform 32 Azo colorants and azo Dyes (Azocolourants and Azodyes) 43 Diphenylether, octabromoderivative; C12H2Br8O 45 Chromium VI compounds 47 Toluene 48 Trichlorobenzene 49 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (Polycyclic-aromatic hydrocarbons, PAH) 20 Phthalate 51, 52