On February 2, 2022, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) proposed to add 8 new substances to Annex XIV (List of Authorized Substances) of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 and launched a public consultation. The deadline for public consultation is May 2, 2022.
The eight substances proposed for inclusion in the list of authorized substances are as follows:
substance | Intrinsic properties associated with SVHC | EC number | CAS number | Examples of uses within the scope of the license |
Ethylenediamine | Respiratory sensitization | Ethylenediamine | Ethylenediamine | It is used as a processing aid, purifying agent in refinery gas streams, corrosion inhibitors, process aids, and for odor control emissions |
2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde and its stereoisomers | Reproductive toxicity | -- | -- | Fragrances in washing and cleaning products, air care products, perfumes, cosmetics |
lead | Reproductive toxicity | 231-100-4 | 7439-92-1 | Battery production, cable sheathing, welding, production of different components for vehicles, machines, furniture |
Glutaraldehyde | Respiratory sensitization | 203-856-5 | 111-30-8 | Leather tanning, cleaning agents, for polymers, X-ray film developers |
2-Methyl-1-(4-methylthiophenyl)-2-morpholino-1-acetone | Reproductive toxicity | 400-600-6 | 71868-10-5 | Photoinitiators in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives |
2-Benzyl-2-dimethylamino-1-(4-morpholinophenyl)butanone | Reproductive toxicity | 404-360-3 | 119313-12-1 | Photoinitiators in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives |
Diisohexylphthalates | Reproductive toxicity | 276-090-2 | 71850-09-4 | It is not currently registered under REACH |
Sodium orthoborate | Reproductive toxicity | 237-560-2 | 13840-56-7 | It is not currently registered under REACH |
The comments received during the public consultation will help ECHA define its recommendations to the European Commission. In the spring of 2023, ECHA's recommendations will be submitted to the European Commission, which will decide which substances to include in the list of authorized substances.
If a substance is included in the list of authorized substances, after a certain date, the substance can only be placed on the market or used for a specific purpose after the authorization has been granted. Companies that use, manufacture, or import these substances should apply for authorization.