RoHS Directive intends to add 2 substances
After a series of processes, recently, the European Union RoHS Directive Evaluation Support and Technical Support Research Organization Oeko Institute released a final evaluation report, suggesting to include medium chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) and tetrabromo in the list of restricted substances in Annex II of the directive. Bisphenol A (TBBPA) two substances, the European Commission will refer to this recommendation to make a final decision.
Substance CAS No. Common uses Reasons for inclusion Limits
Medium chain chlorinated paraffin 85535-85-9 is mainly used as a flame retardant plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulation materials of cables and wires, and can also be used for other soft plastic or rubber components (including polyurethane, polysulfide, acrylic And butyl sealant). In the process of recycling and processing waste electrical and electronic products (WEEE), material components such as PVC or MCCPs are released in the form of steam and dust, causing workers to contact or inhale; MCCPs can enter the food chain through soil, precipitation, etc., and are persistent organic Pollutants; and studies have shown that indoor dust or MCCPs may exist. 0.1%
Tetrabromobisphenol A 79-94-7 is a precursor for the production of brominated epoxy resins for the main FR4 printed wiring. It is also used as a flame retardant additive for thermoplastic EEE components, such as ABS plastic shells. Biological monitoring data show that TBBPA in WEEE may enter workers through skin contact; the general population can ingest or inhale TBBPA in indoor dust; and according to the monitoring results, TBBPA, as a ubiquitous pollutant, is continuously being discharged into the environment. 0.1%
ECHA proposes to add 7 new substances authorized by REACH regulations
According to news from ECHA's official website on April 14, 2021, ECHA proposes to add 7 new substances in Annex XIV of the REACH Regulation, including D4, D5, D6, o-benzene DCHP, etc., all of which have been added on June 27, 2018 Included in the SVHC list as the 19th batch.
Substance CAS No. SVHC Attribute Usage example Latest application date Sunset date
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) 556-67-2 PBT, vPvB production of electronic products, non-metallic surface treatment 24 months after the date of formal inclusion in Annex 14 18 months after the latest application date
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) 541-02-6 PBT, vPvB electronic product production, dry cleaning, scar and wound treatment 24 months after the date of official inclusion in Annex 14 18 months after the latest application date
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6) 540-97-6 PBT, vPvB Personal care products, washing and cleaning product formulations, scar and wound treatment 24 months after the date of official inclusion in Annex 14 After the latest application date 18 months
Hydrogenated terphenyl 61788-32-7 vPvB thermal fluid, plastic, adhesive, sealant
21 months after the date of formal inclusion in Annex 14 18 months after the latest application date
Dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP)
84-61-7
Reproductive toxicity, endocrine disrupting-human health
Plasticizer in organic peroxides, plasticizer in polymers
18 months after the date of official inclusion in Annex 14
18 months after the latest application date
Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate
12008-41-2
Reproductive toxicity
Paints, adhesives, building materials
24 months after the date of official inclusion in Annex 14
18 months after the latest application date
Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA)
552-30-7
Respiratory sensitization properties
Only used for non-authorized purposes
18 months after the date of official inclusion in Annex 14
18 months after the latest application date
After a series of processes, recently, the European Union RoHS Directive Evaluation Support and Technical Support Research Organization Oeko Institute released a final evaluation report, suggesting to include medium chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) and tetrabromo in the list of restricted substances in Annex II of the directive. Bisphenol A (TBBPA) two substances, the European Commission will refer to this recommendation to make a final decision.
Substance CAS No. Common uses Reasons for inclusion Limits
Medium chain chlorinated paraffin 85535-85-9 is mainly used as a flame retardant plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulation materials of cables and wires, and can also be used for other soft plastic or rubber components (including polyurethane, polysulfide, acrylic And butyl sealant). In the process of recycling and processing waste electrical and electronic products (WEEE), material components such as PVC or MCCPs are released in the form of steam and dust, causing workers to contact or inhale; MCCPs can enter the food chain through soil, precipitation, etc., and are persistent organic Pollutants; and studies have shown that indoor dust or MCCPs may exist. 0.1%
Tetrabromobisphenol A 79-94-7 is a precursor for the production of brominated epoxy resins for the main FR4 printed wiring. It is also used as a flame retardant additive for thermoplastic EEE components, such as ABS plastic shells. Biological monitoring data show that TBBPA in WEEE may enter workers through skin contact; the general population can ingest or inhale TBBPA in indoor dust; and according to the monitoring results, TBBPA, as a ubiquitous pollutant, is continuously being discharged into the environment. 0.1%
ECHA proposes to add 7 new substances authorized by REACH regulations
According to news from ECHA's official website on April 14, 2021, ECHA proposes to add 7 new substances in Annex XIV of the REACH Regulation, including D4, D5, D6, o-benzene DCHP, etc., all of which have been added on June 27, 2018 Included in the SVHC list as the 19th batch.
Substance CAS No. SVHC Attribute Usage example Latest application date Sunset date
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) 556-67-2 PBT, vPvB production of electronic products, non-metallic surface treatment 24 months after the date of formal inclusion in Annex 14 18 months after the latest application date
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) 541-02-6 PBT, vPvB electronic product production, dry cleaning, scar and wound treatment 24 months after the date of official inclusion in Annex 14 18 months after the latest application date
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6) 540-97-6 PBT, vPvB Personal care products, washing and cleaning product formulations, scar and wound treatment 24 months after the date of official inclusion in Annex 14 After the latest application date 18 months
Hydrogenated terphenyl 61788-32-7 vPvB thermal fluid, plastic, adhesive, sealant
21 months after the date of formal inclusion in Annex 14 18 months after the latest application date
Dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP)
84-61-7
Reproductive toxicity, endocrine disrupting-human health
Plasticizer in organic peroxides, plasticizer in polymers
18 months after the date of official inclusion in Annex 14
18 months after the latest application date
Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate
12008-41-2
Reproductive toxicity
Paints, adhesives, building materials
24 months after the date of official inclusion in Annex 14
18 months after the latest application date
Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA)
552-30-7
Respiratory sensitization properties
Only used for non-authorized purposes
18 months after the date of official inclusion in Annex 14
18 months after the latest application date