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What's on the REACH Candidate List?

Effective December 19, 2011, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added twenty new substances to the Candidate List. When published online at www.echa.europa.eu, this will bring the total to 73.

For the first time, a substance (4-tert-octyl phenol) was listed for endocrine-disrupting properties under Article 57(f). This criteria is for probable serious effects that give rise to an "equivalent level of concern" as CMRs, PBTs or vBvPs.

The Candidate List is an important step in identifying SVHCs (substances of very high concern). Once a substance is placed on the list, the manufacturer/producer/importer has additional REACH obligations. Many substances on the list undergo further evaluation to see if they should be added to Annex XIV, which requires authorization from the European Commission prior to use.

Substance name EC number CAS number Property

*

Effective December 19, 2011

Aluminosilicate refractory ceramic fibres (see definition) 650-017-00-8
classification index
Carcinogenic  
Arsenic acid 231-901-9 7778-39-4 Carcinogenic  
Bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether 203-924-4 111-96-6 ToxicRepro  
Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate 204-212-6 117-82-8 ToxicRepro  
Calcium arsenate 231-904-5 7778-44-1 Carcinogenic  
1,2-Dichloroethane 203-458-1 203-458-1 Carcinogenic  
2,2'-dichloro-4,4'-methylenedianiline 202-918-9 101-14-4 Carcinogenic  
Dichromium tris(chromate) 246-356-2 24613-89-6 Carcinogenic  
Formaldehyde, oligomeric reaction products with aniline 500-036-1 25214-70-4 Carcinogenic  
Lead diazide; lead azide 236-542-1 13424-46-9 ToxicRepro  
Lead dipicrate 229-335-2 6477-64-1 ToxicRepro  
Lead styphnate 239-290-0 15245-44-0 ToxicRepro  
2-Methoxyaniline; o-Anisidine 201-963-1 90-04-0 Carcinogenic  
N,N-dimethylacetamide 204-826-4 127-19-5 ToxicRepro  
Pentazinc chromate octahydroxide 256-418-0 49663-84-5 Carcinogenic  
Phenolphthalein 201-004-7 77-09-8 Carcinogenic  
Potassium hydroxyoctaoxodizincatedichromate 234-329-8 11103-86-9 Carcinogenic  
4-(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenol 205-426-2 140-66-9 EquivConcern  
Trilead diarsenate 222-979-5 3687-31-8 Carcinogenic
ToxicRepro
 
Zirconia aluminosilicate refractory ceramic fibres (see definition) 650-017-00-8
classification index
Carcinogenic  

Effective June 20, 2011

1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-8-branched alkyl esters, C7-rich 276-158-1 71888-89-6 ToxicRepro

 

1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11-branched and linear alkyl esters 271-084-6 68515-42-4 ToxicRepro  
2-Ethoxyethyl acetate 203-839-2 111-15-9 ToxicRepro  
Hydrazine 206-114-9 7803-57-8
302-01-2
Carcinogenic  
1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 212-828-1 872-50-4 ToxicRepro  
Strontium chromate 232-142-6 7789-06-2 Carcinogenic  
1,2,3-trichloropropane 202-486-1 96-18-4 Carcinogenic
ToxicRepro
 

Effective December 15, 2010

Chromic acid, dichromic acid, oligomers of chromic acid and dichromic acid 231-801-5
236-881-5
7738-94-5
13530-68-2
Carcinogen  
Chromium trioxide 215-607-8 1333-82-0 Carcinogen
Mutagen
 
Cobalt(II) carbonate 208-169-4 513-79-1 Carcinogen
ToxicRepro
 
Cobalt(II) diacetate 200-755-8 71-48-7 Carcinogen
ToxicRepro
 
Cobalt(II) dinitrate 233-402-1 10141-05-6 Carcinogen
ToxicRepro
 
Cobalt(II) sulphate 233-334-2 10124-43-3 Carcinogen
ToxicRepro
 
2-Ethoxyethan 203-804-1 110-80-5 ToxicRepro  
2-Methoxyethanol 203-713-7 109-86-4 ToxicRepro  
Effective June 18, 2010
Ammonium dichromate 232-143-1 7789-09-5 Carcinogen
Mutagen
ToxicRepro
 
Boric acid 233-139-2
234-343-4
10043-35-3 11113-50-1 ToxicRepro  
Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous 215-540-4 1330-43-4
12179-04-3
1303-96-4
ToxicRepro  
Potassium chromate 232-140-5 7789-00-6 Carcinogen
Mutagen  
 
Potassium dichromate 231-906-6 7778-50-9 Carcinogen
Mutagen
ToxicRepro
 
Sodium chromate 231-889-5 7775-11-3 Carcinogen
Mutagen
ToxicRepro
 
Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate 235-541-3 12267-73-1 ToxicRepro  
Trichloroethylene 201-167-4 79-01-6 Carcinogen  
Effective March 30, 2010
Acrylamide 201-173-7 79-06-1 Carcinogen
Mutagen  
 
Effective January 13, 2010
Aluminosilicate refractory ceramic fibres: certain Al2O3 and SiO2 concentrations & fiber lengths 650-017-00-8
classification index
Carcinogen  
Anthracene oil 292-602-7 90640-80-5 Carcinogen
 PBT & vBvP
 
Anthracene oil, anthracene paste 292-603-2 90640-81-6 Carcinogen
Mutagen  
PBT & vBvP
 
Anthracene oil, anthracene-low 292-604-8 90640-82-7 Carcinogen
Mutagen  
PBT & vBvP
 
Anthracene oil, anthracene paste, anthracene fraction 295-275-9 91995-15-2 Carcinogen
Mutagen  
PBT & vBvP
 
Anthracene oil, anthracene paste, distillation lights 295-278-5 91995-17-4 Carcinogen
Mutagen  
PBT & vBvP
 
Diisobutyl phthalate 201-553-2 84-69-5 ToxicRepro *
2,4-Dinitrotoluene 204-450-0 121-14-2 Carcinogen *
Lead chromate 231-846-0 7758-97-6 Carcinogen ToxicRepro *
Lead chromate molybdate sulphate red (Red 104) 235-759-9 12656-85-8 Carcinogen ToxicRepro *
Lead sulfochromate yellow (Yellow 34) 215-693-7 1344-37-2 Carcinogen ToxicRepro *
Pitch, coal tar, high temp 266-028-2 65996-93-2 Carcinogen
PBT & vBvP
 
Tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate 204-118-5 115-96-8 ToxicRepro *
Zirconia aluminosilicate refractory ceramic fibres: certain Al2O3, SiO2 and ZrO2 concentrations & fiber lengths 650-017-00-8
classification index
Carcinogen  

Effective October 28, 2008

Alkanes, C10-13, chloro (Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffins) 287-476-5 85535-84-8 PBT
vPvB
*
Anthracene 204-371-1 120-12-7 PBT  
Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) 201-622-7 85-68-7 ToxicRepro **
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
(DEHP)
204-211-0 117-81-7 ToxicRepro **
Bis(tributyltin)oxide (TBTO) 200-268-0  56-35-9 PBT  
Cobalt dichloride 231-589-4  7646-79-9 Carcinogen*  
  *Also listed June 20, 2011 ToxicRepro
4,4'- Diaminodiphenylmethane (MDA) 202-974-4 101-77-9 Carcinogen **
Diarsenic pentaoxide 215-116-9 1303-28-2 Carcinogen *
Diarsenic trioxide 215-481-4 1327-53-3 Carcinogen *
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) 201-557-4 84-74-2 ToxicRepro **
Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) and all major diastereoisomers identified: 247-148-4
221-695-9
25637-99-4
3194-55-6
PBT **
Alpha-hexabromocyclododecane 134237-50-6    
Beta-hexabromocyclododecane 134237-51-7    
Gamma-hexabromocyclododecane 134237-52-8    
Lead hydrogen arsenate 232-064-2 7784-40-9 Carcinogen
ToxicRepro
 
Sodium dichromate 234-190-3 7789-12-0
10588-01-9
Carcinogen
Mutagen
ToxicRepro
 
5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene (musk xylene) 201-329-4 81-15-2 vPvB **
Triethyl arsenate 427-700-2   Carcinogen  
 
* these 9 substances have been recommended for inclusion in Annex XIV
** these 6 substances have been added to the Authorization List (Annex XIV)
 
Manufacturers/producers/importers of substances on the Candidate List have the following REACH obligations:
ê Substances 'in themselves' on the Candidate List:
  Safety data sheet must be provided to industrial and commercial users from date of inclusion. There is no quantity threshold
ê Preparations containing substances on the Candidate List:
  Safety data sheet must be provided to industrial and commercial users if concentration of SVHC is at least 0.1% by weight for non-gaseous preparations or 0.2% by volume for gaseous preparations. Required from date of inclusion. There is no quantity threshold
ê Articles containing substances on the Candidate List:
  Safe use information per Article 33 must be provided to industrial and commercial users if concentration of SVHC in article is above 0.1% by weight. Required from date of inclusion. There is no quantity threshold
  Notification per Article 7(2) must be submitted to ECHA if concentration of SVHC in article is above 0.1% by weight; producer/importer's quantity  is over 1 tonne per year in the EU; and no-one has registered the SVHC for that specific use. Effective date is six months after SVHC is placed on candidate list, but not prior to June 1, 2011. Separate notification not needed if registration is required
   
This summary of the REACH Candidate List is designed to provide you with an accurate, easy-to-understand overview of the topic. However:
ê We have not attempted to cover the implementation issues that need to be addressed at your company or in your supply chain. For this type of assistance, please email or call us at 972-679-8996 to inquire about our services.
ê This summary does not constitute legal advice. The actual standard in the original language should be reviewed and used for all business, legal, and product compliance purposes.

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