ECHA Adds 5 Hazardous Chemicals to SVHC List (Updated on January 23, 2024)

Updates: On January 23, 2024, ECHA officially added 5 new chemicals to the Candidate List. In addition, the entry for DBP was also updated to include its endocrine disrupting properties for the environment.

The list now contains 240 entries. Next, these substances may be placed on the Authorisation List in the future. Companies need to apply for authorisation to continue the uses once they are on that list.

On September 1, 2023, European Chemical Agency (ECHA) released a proposal to consult on the listing of six substances as substances of very high concern (SVHC). ECHA will accept comments until October 16, 2023.

Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) was already included in the Candidate List in 2008 for reason of 'toxic for reproduction' and 'endocrine disrupting properties – human health'. The proposal aims to identify a new hazard - 'endocrine disrupting properties – environment' for DBP.

Highlights of the proposed addition are summarized below:

Name	EC No	CAS No	Reason for proposing	Application
2,4,6-tri-tert-butylphenol (2,4,6-TTBP)	211-989-5	732-26-3	Toxic for reproduction, PBT, vPvB	Industrial use/formulation of fuel additives
2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol (UV-329)	221-573-5	3147-75-9	vPvB	Adhesives and sealants, automotive care products, coating products, lubricants and grease, paints and coating, polishes and waxes
2-(dimethylamino)-2-[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]-1-[4-(morpholin-4-yl)phenyl]butan-1-one	438-340-0	119344-86-4	Toxic for reproduction	Photo-initiator in printed and coated articles UV inks for digital printing
Bumetrizole (UV-326)	223-445-4	3896-11-5	vPvB	Adhesives, coatings, cosmetics, fillers, finishing and impregnation products, fragrances, metal and non-metal surface treatments, modelling clays, polishes and wax blends, plasters, printing inks, putties, textile dyes and sealants
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)	201-557-4	84-74-2	Endocrine disrupting properties – environment	Adhesives, inks and PVC products such as vinyl flooring, cables and coated fabrics
Oligomerization and alkylation reaction products of 2-phenylpropene and phenol (OAPP)	700-960-7	-	vPvB	Formulation of rubber, in coatings and inks Adhesives and sealants, automotive care products, coating products, curtains, electronic equipment, fillers, flooring, footwear, fragrances, furniture, inks and toners, leather products modeling clays, putties, plasters, polymers, paints, paper and cardboard products and toys