REACH svhc List

REACH svhc List

Candidiate List of Substance of Very High Concern(SVHC)

ECHA released the first candidate list of 15 SVHCs for authorization in Aug 2008, the second candidate list of 15 SVHCs in Jan 2010 and the third candidate list of 8 SVHCs in June 2010. This list is expected to include more substances in the future as Member states suggest more substances for inclusion.

The first SVHC candidate list of 15 SVHCs released in Aug 2008:

Substance Name CAS No. EC No. Possible Applications
Diaminodiphenyl-methane 101-77-9 202-974-4 Curing agent for epoxy resin in PCB, preparation of PU, azo dyes in garments
5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene (musk xylene) 81-15-2 201-329-4 Cosmetics and soap perfumes
Alkanes, C10-13 chloro (short chain chlorinated paraffins) 85535-84-8 287-476-5 Leather coating, plasticizer in PVC and chlorinated rubber, flame retardant in plastic & textiles
Anthracene 120-12-7 204-371-1 Source of dyestuff
Diarsenic pentaoxide 1303-28-2 215-116-9 Insecticides, weed killer, wood preservatives, coloured glass, dyeing and printing
Diarsenic trioxide 1327-53-3 215-481-4 Weed killers, timber preservatives, manufacture of special glass
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) 117-81-7 204-211-0 Plasticizer for resin, PVC, blister
Bis(tributyltin)oxide 56-35-9 200-268-0 Pesticide, fungicide in paint
Butyl benzyl phthalate 85-68-7 201-622-7 Plasticizer for resin, PVC, acrylics
Cobalt dichloride 7646-79-9 231-589-4 Moisture indicator in silica gel, absorbent
Dibutyl phthalate 84-74-2 201-557-4 Plasticizer, in adhesives and paper coatings; insect repellent for textiles
Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) and all major
diastereoisomers identified ( -HBCDD, -HBCDD, -HBCDD)		 25637-99-4
and
3194-55-6
(134237-51-7,
134237-50-6,
134237-52-8)		 247-148-4
221-695-9		 Flame retardant used in HIPS and textiles
Lead hydrogen arsenate 7784-40-9 232-064-2 Insectides
Sodium dichromate 7789-12-0
10588-01-9		 234-190-3 Chrome-tanning of leather, corrosion inhibitor in paints, mordant in textile dyeing process
Triethyl arsenate 15606-95-8 427-700-2 Intermediates for semi- conductor

 

The Second SVHC candidate list of 15 SVHCs released in Jan 2010:

Chemical Name

CAS No.

EC No.

Possible Application
Anthracene oil 90640-80-5 292-602-7 Paint, preservative oil, insecticide
Anthracene oil, anthracene paste, distn. Lights 91995-17-4 295-278-5
Anthracene oil, anthracene paste, anthracene fraction 91995-15-2 295-275-9
Anthracene oil, anthracene-low 90640-82-7 292-604-8
Anthracene oil, anthracene paste 90640-81-6 292-603-2
Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) 84-69-5 201-553-2 Plasticizer
2,4-Dinitrotoluene 121-14-2 204-450-0 Manufacture of explosives, polyurethane plastics, organic synthesis, dyes
Lead chromate 7758-97-6 231-846-0 Used as colorant in painting, printing inks, rubber and plastic
Lead chromate molybdate sulfate red (C.I. Pigment Red 104) 12656-85-8 235-759-9 Used as additives for painting and coatings, printing inks and in plastics
Lead sulfochromate yellow
(C.I. Pigment Yellow 34)		 1344-37-2 215-693-7 Paint, printing ink, plastic
Acrylamide 79-06-1 201-173-7 Intermediates for petroleum, chemical, medicine, dye
Coal tar pitch, high temperature 65996-93-2 266-028-2 Paint, moisture seal
tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate (TCEP) 115-96-8 204-118-5 Flame retardant, plasticizer
Aluminosilicate, Refractory Ceramic Fibres Index number 650-017-00-8 Index number 650-017-00-8 Used in metallurgy, electricity, petroleum, chemical, chinaware production
Zirconia Aluminosilicate, Refractory Ceramic Fibres Index number 650-017-00-8 Index number 650-017-00-8 Used in metallurgy, incineration, petroleum, chinaware production

Note: Acryamide was added to the SVHC candidate list in March 2010.

 

The third candidate list of 8 SVHCs released in June 2010:

Substance Name CAS No. EC No. Possible Applications
Trichloroethylene 79-01-6 202-974-4 Used as intermediate in the manufacture of chlorinated and fluorinated organic compounds. Other uses are for cleaning and degreasing of metal parts or as solvent in adhesives.
Boric acid 10043-35-311113-50-1 233-139-2234-343-4 Detergents and cleaners, adhesives, toys, industrial fluids, brake fluids, glass, ceramics, flame retardants, paints, disinfectants, cosmetics, food additives, fertilisers, insecticides and other products
Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous 1303-96-4
1330-43-4
12179-04-3		 215-540-4 Detergents and cleaners, in glass and glass fibres, ceramics, industrial fluids, metallurgy, adhesives, flame retardants, personal care products, biocides, fertilisers.
Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate 12267-73-1 235-541-3 Detergents and cleaners, in glass and glass fibres, ceramics, industrial fluids, metallurgy, adhesives, flame retardants, personal care products, biocides, fertilisers.
Sodium chromate 7775-11-3 231-889-5 Sodium chromate is mainly used as an intermediate in the manufacture of other chromium compounds as well as a laboratory analytical agent, but this use is limited.
Potassium chromate 7789-00-6 232-140-5 Potassium chromate is used as a corrosion inhibitor for treatment and coating of metals, for manufacture of reagents, chemicals and textiles, as a colouring agent in ceramics, pigments/inks
Ammonium dichromate 7789-09-5 232-143-1 Oxidising agent. Other known uses are in the manufacture of photosensitive screens and as mordant in the manufacture of textiles.
Potassium dichromate 7778-50-9 231-906-6 Potassium dichromate is used for chrome metal manufacturing and as corrosion inhibitor for treatment and coating of metals.