ECHA includes 9 new Substances of Very High Concern in Candidate List

Substance name

EC number

CAS number

Reason for inclusion

Examples of use

1,1'-[ethane-1,2-diylbisoxy]bis[2,4,6-tribromobenzene]

253-692-3

Very persistent and very bioaccumulative 
(REACH Article 57 e)

While the substance itself is not registered under REACH, identification as an SVHC can be seen as a measure to avoid future regrettable substitution. 

2,2',6,6'-tetrabromo-4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol

201-236-9

79-94-7

Carcinogenic 
(Article 57 a)

As a reactive flame retardant and as an additive flame retardant in the manufacture of polymer resins, in products such as epoxy coated circuit boards, printed circuit boards, paper and textiles.

4,4'-sulphonyldiphenol

201-250-5

80-09-1

Toxic for reproduction (Article 57 c); Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57 f – environment); Endocrine disrupting properties 
(Article 57 f – human health)

In the manufacture of: pulp, paper and paper products, textile, leather or fur and chemicals.

Barium diboron tetraoxide

13701-59-2

Toxic for reproduction
(Article 57 c)

In paints and coatings.

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate covering any of the individual isomers and/or combinations thereof

-

-

Very persistent and very bioaccumulative (Article 57 e)

As a flame retardant and as a plasticiser for flexible polyvinylchloride and for use in wire and cable insulation, film and sheeting, carpet backing, coated fabrics, wall coverings and adhesives.

Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

224-208-8

4247-02-3

Endocrine disrupting properties 
(Article 57 f – human health)

In the manufacture of substances and in the following products: coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay and inks and toners.

Melamine

203-615-4

108-78-1

Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to human health (Article 57 f – human health); 
Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to the environment (Article 57 f – environment)

In polymers and resins, coating products, adhesives and sealants, leather treatment products, laboratory chemicals.

Perfluoroheptanoic acid and its salts

-

-

Toxic for reproduction 
(Article 57 c); Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (Article 57 d); 
Very persistent and very bioaccumulative (Article 57 e); Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to human health (Article 57 f – human health);
Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to the environment (Article 57 f – environment)

While the substance itself is not registered under REACH, identification as an SVHC can be seen as a measure to avoid future regrettable substitution.

reaction mass of 2,2,3,3,5,5,6,6-octafluoro-4-(1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropan-2-yl)morpholine and 2,2,3,3,5,5,6,6-octafluoro-4-(heptafluoropropyl)morpholine

473-390-7

-

Very persistent and very bioaccumulative (Article 57 e)

Used in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.