On 3 September 2021, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a public comment on four potential Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs), which will close on 18 October 2021, during which all stakeholders will be able to submit comments to ECHA. Substances that pass the review will be included in the SVHC Candidate List as official substances.
In addition, on 1 June 2021, the European Commission (EU) submitted Notification G/TBT/N/EU/803 to the World Trade Organization (WTO), proposing to include resorcinol (CAS: 108-46-3) in the list of SVHCs as the 26th batch in the fourth quarter of 2021 due to endocrine disrupting properties. The public consultation period for resorcinol has now closed. Therefore, after the announcement of the 26th batch of SVHC official substances, the list of SVHC candidate substances may reach 224.
Information on the new batch of 4 SVHC review substances:
serial number | The name of the substance | Reason for joining | Examples of common uses |
1 | (±)-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) (±)-1,7,7-trimethyl-3-[(4-methylphenyl)methylene]bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-one, including any isomer alone and/or a combination thereof (4-MBC) CAS Number:- | Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) - Human health) | formulation of compounds/end products; formulation of low-viscosity liquid and solid cosmetics; formulations of high-viscosity body care products; Preparation of non-liquid creams |
2 | 6,6'-di-tert-butyl-2,2'-methylenedi-p-cresol (DBMC) 2,2'-Methylenebis-(4-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol) (DBMC) CAS Number: 119-47-1 | Reproductive toxicity (Article 57c) | formulations of liquid lubricant mixtures; industrially used in adhesives and inks; It is used industrially in the production of rubber (non-tire) and non-rubber polymers |
3 | S-(tricyclo[5.2.1.0'2,6]deca-3-en-8(or 9)-yl) O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) phosphorodithioate S-(tricyclo[5.2.1.0'2,6]dec-3-en-8(or9)-yl)O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl)O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) dithiophosphate CAS Number: 255881-94-8 | Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic PBT(Article 57d) | Industrial formulations of lubricant additives, lubricants and greases |
4 | tris(2-methoxyethoxy)vinylsilane Vinyl-tris(2-methoxyethoxy)silane CAS Number: 1067-53-4 | Reproductive toxicity (Article 57c) | used in the manufacture of rubber and plastics; use in sealants; non-metallic surface treatment; used as a monomer (production of silicone polymers, silicone resins) |
Resorcinol substance information:
The name of the substance | Reason for joining | Examples of common uses |
Resorcinol Resorcinol CAS Number: 108-46-3 | Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) – Human health) | It is used in the production of rubber compounds, resins, coatings, adhesives and sealants, and cosmetics |
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The SVHC list is updated twice a year, and as the SVHC list is constantly updated, enterprises are facing more and more control requirements. Enterprises need to raise their awareness of the risks of their products, and within six months after the substance is included in the SVHC list, eligible enterprises need to complete the SVHC notification in the article. From 5 January 2021, suppliers of articles are required to submit to ECHA a SCIP notification of information about the SVHC contained in the article. Companies are advised to investigate their supply chains early to prepare for regulatory changes.