ECHA Adds Another Hazardous Chemical to the Candidate List
was added to the Candidate List
The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) now includes 241 entries for chemicals that may harm people and the environment. Companies are responsible for managing the risks associated with these chemicals and providing information on their safe use.
The new chemical added to the Candidate List by ECHA is bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide. The entry added to the Candidate List on June 27, 2024, is as follows:
| Madde Adı | EC Number | CAS Number | Reason for Inclusion | Examples of Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide | 201-279-3 | 80-43-3 | Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) | Flame retardant |
This substance, added to the Candidate List, may later be included in the Authorisation List. If it is included in the Authorisation List, companies will need to apply for authorisation and receive approval from the European Commission for its continued use before they can use the substance.
Under the REACH Regulation, companies have some legal obligations when using substances included in the Candidate List. These obligations include:
- If a Candidate List substance is present in an article at a concentration above 0.1% (by weight), suppliers must provide information on the safe use of the substance to their customers and consumers. Consumers have the right to ask suppliers whether the product they have purchased contains a substance of very high concern.
- Importers and manufacturers of articles containing a newly added substance to the Candidate List must notify ECHA within six months. For bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide, notifications must be made within six months of June 27, 2024.
- Suppliers of any substance on the Candidate List (on its own or in mixtures) within the EU and EEA must update the safety data sheets they provide to their customers.
- According to the Waste Framework Directive, companies producing products containing a substance of very high concern above 0.1% (by weight) must also notify ECHA. These notifications are published in ECHA's SCIP database.
For more information, you can visit ECHA's website.
This article was originated from ECHA.