New Substances of Very High Concern under REACH Dec. 15, 2010: chromium trioxide, acids generated from chromium trioxide and their oligomers, cobalt(II)sulphate, cobalt(II)dinitrate, cobalt(II)carbonate, cobalt(II)diacetate, 2-methoxyethanol and 2-ethoxyethanol, which are either carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR) substances and will trigger SVHC communication requirements. See http://echa.europa.eu/chem_data/authorisation_process/candidate_list_table_en.asp
Authorization applications will be required for these likely additions to Annex XIV: di-isobutylphthalate (DIBP), diarsenic trioxide, diarsenic pentaoxide, lead chromate, lead sulfochromate yellow (C.I. Pigment Yellow 34), lead chromate molybdate sulphate red (C.I. Pigment Red 104), tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate (TCEP) and 2,4-dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT).
REACH requirements do not stand still. Watching the SVHC list is critical for compliance. Contact EHS Strategies, Inc. if you have questions.
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