REACH: 13 Recommended for Authorization

ECHA has recommended 13 SVHC chemicals to the EU Commission to require authorization for use.  These are not on the final list yet, but be prepared.  Once adopted, manufacturers/importers must apply for and justify continued use that may or may not be granted.

• Trichloroethylene .
• Chromium trioxide
• Acids generated from chromium trioxide and their oligomers (group containing: chromic acid, dichromic acid, oligomers of chromic acid and dichromic acid)
• Sodium dichromate
• Potassium dichromate
• Ammonium dichromate
• Potassium chromate
• Sodium chromate
• Cobalt(II) sulphate
• Cobalt dichloride
• Cobalt(II) dinitrate
• Cobalt(II) carbonate
• Cobalt(II) diacetate

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