Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Candidate List
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The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has published the SVHC Candidate List. Once a substance is added to the Candidate List, REACH imposes immediate obligations on manufacturers and importers to declare the substances if present. Article 33(1) of the REACH Regulation states that manufacturers and importers of articles (products) are required to notify their customers of the presence of any Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) in their products exceeding 0.1% by weight and provide instructions on safe use of the product.
The following is an overview of the current SVHCs and their possible uses:
Substance Name |
CAS No. |
Possible Uses |
| 4,4'- Diaminodiphenylmethane(MDA) | 101-77-9 | epoxy resin in printed circuit boards, production of PU, articles of clothing |
| 5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene (musk xylene) | 81-15-2 | smell oils, candles |
| Alkanes, C10-13, chloro (Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffins) | 85535-84-8 | leather greasing, softener in PVC and chlorinated rubber, flame protection in plastics and textiles |
| Anthracene | 120-12-7 | Coloring materials |
| Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) | 85-68-7 | Softener for resin, PVC, acrylic |
| Bis (2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) | 117-81-7 | Plasticizer |
| Bis(tributyltin)oxide (TBTO) | 56-35-9 | Fungicides, wood preservatives |
| Cobalt dichloride | 7646-79-9 | Humidity indicator in silicagel |
| Diarsenic pentaoxide | 1303-28-2 | Insecticides, herbicide, wood preservative, coloring and printing |
| Diarsenic trioxide | 1327-53-3 | Herbicide, wood preservative, production of special glass |
| Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) | 84-74-2 | Softener in adhesives and Paper coatings; Insect protective agent for textiles |
| Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) and all major diastereoisomers identified: Alpha-hexabromocyclododecane ((α-HBCDD) Beta-hexabromocyclododecane (β-HBCDD) Gamma-hexabromocyclododecane (γ-HBCDD) |
25637-99-4 and 3194-55-6 134237-51-7, 134237-50-6, 134237-52-8 |
Flame protection in HIPS and textiles |
| Lead hydrogen arsenate | 7784-40-9 | Insecticides |
| Sodium dichromate | 7789-12-0 10588-01-9 |
corrosion inhibitor in colors, cleaners in the textile colouring |
| Triethyl arsenate | 15606-95-8 | Intermediate products in the semiconductor industry |
| 2,4-Dinitrotoluene | 121-14-2 | Production of explosives, PU, coloring materials |
| Anthracene oil | 90640-80-5 | Colors, wood preservation, softener (rubber), biocides |
| Anthracene oil, anthracene paste | 90640-81-6 | Colors, wood preservation, softener (rubber), biocides |
| Anthracene oil, anthracene paste, anthracene fraction | 91995-15-2 | Colors, wood preservation, softener (rubber), biocides |
| Anthracene oil, anthracene paste,distn. lights | 91995-17-4 | Colors, wood preservation, softener (rubber), biocides |
| Anthracene oil, anthracene-low | 90640-82-7 | Colors, wood preservation, softener (rubber), biocides |
| Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) | 84-69-5 | Softener, substitution of other Phthalates |
| Lead chromate | 7758-97-6 | Production of pigments, coloring materials and pyrotechnic powder, wash and bleach |
| Lead chromate molybdate sulphate red (C.I. Pigment Red 104) | 12656-85-8 | Coloring, lacquer finish and coating |
| Lead sulfochromate yellow (C.I. Pigment Yellow 34) | 1344-37-2 | Coloring, lacquer finish and coating means, camouflage or ammunition marking |
| Coal tar pitch, high temperature | 65996-93-2 | Production of electrodes, heavy corrosion protection, special plaster |
| Tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate (TCEP) | 115-96-8 | Flame protection, softener |
| Aluminosilicate Refractory Ceramic Fibres | index number |
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| Zirconia Aluminosilicate,Refractory Ceramic Fibres | index number 650-017-00-8 |
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Acrylamide |
79-06-1 | used for synthesis of polyacrylamides and grouting agent in civil engineering |
| Trichloroethylene | 79-01-6 | manufacturing of chlorinated and fluorinated organic compounds; cleaning/degreasing of metal parts; adhesive solvent |
| Boric Acid |
10043-35-3 11113-50-1
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component of detergents, cleaners, adhesives, toys, industrial fluids, brake fluids, glass, ceramics, flame retardants, paints, disinfectants, cosmetics, food additives, fertilizers, and insecticides |
| Disodium tetraborate, anhydrous |
1303-96-4 1330-43-4 12179-04-3 |
in detergents and cleaners, in glass and glass fibres, ceramics, industrial fluids, metallurgy, adhesives, flame retardants, personal care products, biocides, fertilizers |
| Tetraboron disodium heptaoxide, hydrate | 12267-73-1 | |
| Sodium chromate |
7775-11-3 |
intermediate in the manufacture of chromium compounds; a laboratory analytical agent |
| Potassium chromate |
7789-00-6 |
a corrosive inhibitor for metals; manufacture of reagents, chemicals and textiles; a colouring agent in ceramics; manufacture of pigments/inks; laboratory analytical agent |
| Ammonium dichromate |
7789-09-5 |
Main use is oxidizing agent. Other uses: manufacture of photosensitive screens; mordant for textile manufacturing; metal treatment; laboratory analytical agent |
| Potassium dichromate |
7778-50-9 |
Chrome metal manufacturing; metal corrision inhibitor; textile mordant; laboratory analytical agent; manufacture of reagents; oxidizing agent in photolithography |
| 2-Ethoxyethanol | 110-80-5 | solvent and chemical intermediate |
| 2-Methoxyethanol | 109-86-4 | solvent; chemical intermediate and additive for fuels |
| Cobalt di(acetate) | 71-48-7 | manufacture of catalysts, production of other chemicals, surface treatment, alloys, pigments, dyes, rubber adhesion, and feed additive |
| Cobalt (II) carbonate | 513-79-1 | used in the manufacture of catalysts, pigments, adhesive layers (such as ground coat frit) and other chemicals; used as a feed additive |
| Cobalt dinitrate | 10141-05-6 | used to manufacture catalysts and other chemicals, used in surface treatments and batteries |
| Cobalt (II) sulphate | 10124-43-3 | manufacture of catalysts and driers, surface treatments (such as electroplating), corrosion prevention, production of pigments, decolourizing(in glass, pottery), batteries, animal food supplement, soil fertilizer, and other chemicals |
| Chromium trioxide | 215-607-8 | used for metal finishing and as fixing agent in waterborne wood preservatives |
| Acids generated from chromium trioxide and their oligomers: 1) Chromic acid 2) Dichromic acid |
1) 231-801-5 2) 236-881-5 |
substances are generated when chromium trioxide is dissolved in water |
| 2-ethoxyethyl acetate | 111-15-9 | solvent in coatings and in the chemical industry, intermediate in the manufacture of cyanoacrylate adhesives |
| Strontium chromate | 7789-06-2 | corrosion inhibitor in coating mixtures used in the aeronautic / aerospace sector, in the coil coating sector of steel and aluminium and in the vehicle coating sector |
| 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11-branched and linear alkylesters (DHNUP) | 68515-42-4 | plasticiser in PVC, foam, adhesives and coatings |
| Hydrazine | 302-01-2 7803-57-8 |
intermediate in the manufacture of hydrazine derivatives, as a monomer in polymerisations, as a corrosion inhibitor in water treatment and for metal reduction and refining of chemicals. It is also used as a propellant for aerospace vehicles and as fuel in military (emergency) power units. |
| 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 872-50-4 | solvent in coatings, cleaning products,for electronic equipment manufacture, as well as in semiconductor industry, petrochemical processing, pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals |
| 1,2,3-trichloropropane | 96-18-4 | Intermediate in the manufacture of chlorinated solvents and agricultural products. It is also used as monomer. In the past, it was used as solvent, paint and varnish remover and as degreasing agent. |
| 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-8-branched alkyl esters, C7-rich (DIHP) | 71888-89-6 | plasticiser in PVC and in sealants, coatings and potentially printing inks |
| Cobalt dichloride | 7646-79-9 | Intermediate in the manufacture of other cobalt compounds, in tyre adhesion additives, organic textile dyes, and drying agents for paints. Also used in surface treatment processes, as water treatment / corrosion inhibition chemical, as colourant or for discolouring in the production of inorganic pigments & frits, glass, and ceramic ware, in varistors and magnets, as well as in humidity indicators. |
| Dichromium tris(chromate) | 24613-89-6 | In mixtures for metal surface treatment in the aeronautic/aerospace, steel, and aluminium coating industries. |
| Potassium hydroxyoctaoxodizincatedi-chromate | 11103-86-9 | Aeronautic/ aerospace coating, steel and aluminium coil coating, and vehicle coating. |
| Pentazinc chromate octahydroxide | 49663-84-5 | Vehicle coating and aeronautic / aerospace coating. |
| Aluminosilicate Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF) | - | High-temperature insulation, almost exclusively in industrial applications and in fire protection. |
| Zirconia Aluminosilicate Refractory Ceramic Fibres (Zr-RCF) | - | High-temperature insulation, almost exclusively in industrial applications and in fire protection. |
| Formaldehyde, oligomeric reaction products with aniline (technical MDA) | 25214-70-4 | Manufacture of other substances. Minor uses are as ion exchange resins in nuclear power plants, as hardener for epoxy resins. |
| Bis(2-methoxyethyl) phthalate | 117-82-8 | Plasticiser in polymeric materials and paints, lacquers and varnishes, including printing inks. |
| 2-Methoxyaniline; o-Anisidine | 90-04-0 | Manufacture of dyes for tattooing and coloration of paper, polymers and aluminium foil. |
| 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, (4-tert-Octylphenol) | 140-66-9 | Manufacture of polymer preparations and of ethoxylate surfactants. Also used as a component in adhesives, coatings, inks and rubber articles. |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 107-06-2 | Manufacture of other substances. Minor uses as solvent in chemical and pharmaceutical industries. |
| Bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether | 111-96-6 | Used primarily as a reaction solvent or process chemical in a wide variety of applications. Also used as solvent for battery electrolytes, and possibly in sealants, adhesives, fuels and automotive care products. |
| Arsenic acid | 7778-39-4 | Mainly used to remove gas bubbles from ceramic glass melt (fining agent) and in production of laminated printed circuit boards. Also used in the manufacture of semiconductors and as laboratory agent. |
| Calcium arsenate | 7778-44-1 | Present in complex raw materials that are used mainly for copper and lead refining. Also used to precipitate nickel from the molten metal and to manufacture diarsenic trioxide. |
| Trilead diarsenate | 3667-31-8 | Present in complex raw materials for manufacture of copper, lead and a range of precious metals. |
| N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) | 127-19-5 | Used as solvent, mainly in the manufacture of various substances and in the production of fibres for clothing . Also used as reagent, and in products such as industrial coatings, insulation paper, polyimide films, paint strippers and ink removers. |
| 2,2'-dichloro-4,4'methylenedianiline (MOCA) | 101-14-4 | Mainly used as curing agent in resins and in the production of polymer articles and also for manufacture of other substances. |
| Phenolphthalein | 77-09-8 | Mainly used as laboratory agent (pH indicator solutions). Minor uses are in pharmaceutical preparations and in some special applications. |
| Lead dipicrate | 6477-64-1 | The substance is an explosive like lead diazide and lead styphnate. |
| Lead diazide, Lead azide | 13424-46-9 | Mainly used as initiator or booster in detonators for both civilian and military uses and as initiator in pyrotechnic devices. |
| Lead styphnate | 15245-44-0 | Mainly used as a primer for small calibre and rifle ammunition. Other common uses are in ammunition pyrotechnics, powder actuated devices and detonators for civilian use. |
last updated December 20, 2011
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