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Articles and Substance of Very High Concern(SVHC)

 

Substances that are one of the following can be regarded as substances of very high concern (SVHC).

  • carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction (CMRs);
  • persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBTs);
  • very persistent and bio-accumulative (vPvBs);
  • seriously and / or irreversibly damaging the environment or human health, as substances damaging the hormone system;

 

ECHA released the first candidate list of 15 SVHCs for authorization on Aug 2008 and released second SVHC candidate list on December 2009. This list is expected to include more substances in the future as Member states suggest more substances for inclusion.

 

The first SVHC candidate list of 15 SVHCs released on Aug 2008:

CAS No. EC No. Substance Name Possible Applications
101-77-9 202-974-4 Diaminodiphenyl-methane Curing agent for epoxy resin in PCB, preparation of PU, azo dyes in garments
81-15-2 201-329-4 5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene (musk xylene) Cosmetics and soap perfumes
85535-84-8 287-476-5 Alkanes, C10-13 chloro (short chain chlorinated paraffins) Leather coating, plasticizer in PVC and chlorinated rubber, flame retardant in plastic & textiles
120-12-7 204-371-1 Anthracene Source of dyestuff
1303-28-2 215-116-9 Diarsenic pentaoxide Insecticides, weed killer, wood preservatives, coloured glass, dyeing and printing
1327-53-3 215-481-4 Diarsenic trioxide Weed killers, timber preservatives, manufacture of special glass
117-81-7 204-211-0 Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) Plasticizer for resin, PVC, blister
56-35-9 200-268-0 Bis(tributyltin)oxide Pesticide, fungicide in paint
85-68-7 201-622-7 Butyl benzyl phthalate Plasticizer for resin, PVC, acrylics
7646-79-9 231-589-4 Cobalt dichloride Moisture indicator in silica gel, absorbent
84-74-2 201-557-4 Dibutyl phthalate Plasticizer, in adhesives and paper coatings; insect repellent for textiles
25637-99-4
and
3194-55-6
(134237-51-7,
134237-50-6,
134237-52-8)		 247-148-4
221-695-9		 Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) and all major
diastereoisomers identified ( -HBCDD, -HBCDD, -HBCDD)		 Flame retardant used in HIPS and textiles
7784-40-9 232-064-2 Lead hydrogen arsenate Insectides
7789-12-0
10588-01-9		 234-190-3 Sodium dichromate Chrome-tanning of leather, corrosion inhibitor in paints, mordant in textile dyeing process
15606-95-8 427-700-2 Triethyl arsenate Intermediates for semi- conductor

 

The Second SVHC candidate list of 14 SVHCs released on 13 Jan 2010:

Chemical Name

EC No.

CAS No.

Possible Application

Anthracene oil

292-602-7

90640-80-5

Paint, preservative oil, insecticide

Anthracene oil, anthracene paste, distn. Lights

295-278-5

91995-17-4

Anthracene oil, anthracene paste, anthracene fraction

295-275-9

91995-15-2

Anthracene oil, anthracene-low

292-604-8

90640-82-7

Anthracene oil, anthracene paste

292-603-2

90640-81-6

Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)

201-553-2

84-69-5

Plasticizer

2,4-Dinitrotoluene

204-450-0

121-14-2

Manufacture of explosives, polyurethane plastics, organic synthesis, dyes

Lead chromate

231-846-0

7758-97-6

Used as colorant in painting, printing inks, rubber and plastic

Lead chromate molybdate sulfate red (C.I. Pigment Red 104)

235-759-9

12656-85-8

Used as additives for painting and coatings, printing inks and in plastics

Lead sulfochromate yellow
(C.I. Pigment Yellow 34)

215-693-7

1344-37-2

Paint, printing ink, plastic

Coal tar pitch, high temperature

266-028-2

65996-93-2

Paint, moisture seal

tris(2-chloroethyl)phosphate (TCEP)

204-118-5

115-96-8

Flame retardant, plasticizer

Aluminosilicate, Refractory Ceramic Fibres

Index number 650-017-00-8

Index number 650-017-00-8

Used in metallurgy, electricity, petroleum, chemical, chinaware production

Zirconia Aluminosilicate, Refractory Ceramic Fibres

Index number 650-017-00-8

Index number 650-017-00-8

Used in metallurgy, incineration, petroleum, chinaware production

 

 

Article is defined as an object which during production is given a special shape, surface or design, which determines its function to a greater degree that does its chemical composition. e.g. car, clothes, toys. Here articles suppliers mean non-EU article exporters and EU article producers.

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SVHC in articles are subject to different provisions under REACH: Registration, Authorization, Notification, Communication and Restriction.

 

 

Registration

Article supplier or article importer has to register substances in articles if the substances are intended to be released during normal and reasonable foreseeable conditions of use and the total amount of the substance present in the articles with intended releases exceeds 1 tonne per year per producer or importer. For example, ink in a marker or paint in a tube needs to be registered.

 

Authorization

Those listed SVHC in Annex XIV of REACH will not be allowed to be used, placed on the market or imported into the EU after a date to be set unless the company is granted an authorization.

 

Notification (After June 2011)

Notification to ECHA is required if any SVHC in the article is present at greater than 0.1% (w/w) and the total amount exceeds 1 tonne per annum per producer or importer. The SVHC candidate list will be regularly updated from time to time.

 

Communication in the supply chain

If a SVHC is present in the article with a concentration above 0.1% (weight /weight), it is obliged to inform the recipients of the article along the supply chain about the chemical name(s) and how the article can be safely used. REACH further requires this information be made available within 45 days upon consumer request.

 

 

What shall article importers and suppliers do to comply with REACH?

Article suppliers shall try to avoid using any SVHC in their products and notify ECHA if it is necessary to use certain SVHC in their products. Artilce importers shall try not to buy any products that contain SVHCs with a concentration above 0.1% w/w. Both aricle suppliers and importers shall not place any products that contain any restricted substances on the EU market.

 

 

Solutions

It is important to screen SVHC and restricted substances in your product to see if any SVHC on the candidate list or rescricted substance is present. If yes, further actions might need to be taken such as looking for substance substitute, notifying consumers about how the article can be safely used, preparing documents for authorization or notification. Our SVHC testing services will provide you with complete solutions towards REACH compliance.

 

CIRS offers full range of testing services including SVHC testing. If you are not sure about what tests need to be carried out to ensure your products are safe and compliant with EU legislation, please consult us for free advice.

 

Previously set up by China REACH Solution Centre under the supervison of China Inspection and Quranteen Bureau, CIRS has strong presence in China and is the number one REACH service provider in China. If you buy any products from China and you are not sure about how to do with REACH, please don't hesitate to recommend us to your suppliers.

 

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