REACH: New update of the Candidate List

On January 17, 2022, the list of SVHC substances present was updated.

Currently, the substances present in the Candidate list are 223.

Added substances:

Substance name


CAS number

Reason for inclusion

Examples of use

6,6'-di-tert-butyl-2,2'-methylenedi-p-cresol

119-47-1

Toxic for reproduction

Rubbers, lubricants, adhesives, inks, fuels

tris(2-methoxyethoxy)vinylsilane

1067-53-4

Toxic for reproduction

Rubbers, plastics, sealants

(±)-1,7,7-trimethyl-3-[(4-methylphenyl)methylene]bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one covering any of the individual isomers and/or combinations thereof (4-MBC)

-

Endocrine disrupting properties

Cosmetics

S-(tricyclo(5.2.1.02,6)deca-3-en-8(or 9)-yl O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) phosphorodithioate

255881-94-8

PBT

Lubricants, greases


 

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