ECHA has recommended a new batch of substances for authorisation
to the European Commission. Four of them have hazardous properties for
human health being classified as
carcinogenic, toxic for reproduction
or respiratory sensitisers
. The fifth entry comprises an SVHC which has
effects to the environment due to its degradation to a substance with
endocrine disrupting properties.
Comments received during public consultation last summer and the
opinion of the
Member State Committee from December 2013 were taken took into account by ECHA.
This is
ECHA's fifth
recommendation of priority substances for authorisation from the
Candidate List. The authorisation regime is one of the core mechanisms
of REACH for the protection of human health and the environment. Making
these
substances of very high concern (SVHCs) subject to authorisation
makes sure that their
risks are properly controlled and that the substances
are progressively replaced with suitable
alternative substances or
technologies.
The
final decision on the inclusion of the substances in Annex XIV and on
the dates by which companies will need to apply for authorisation to ECHA
will be taken
by the European Commission in collaboration with the Member
States and the European Parliament.
The recommended substances, including examples of their uses in the scope
of authorisation, are:
N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF)
- toxic for reproduction
- Solvent for synthesis and for production of coated textiles and synthetic fibres
Diazene-1,2-dicarboxamide (C,C'-azodi(formamide)) (ADCA)
- equivalent level of concern due to its respiratory sensitising properties
- Blowing agent in the rubber and plastics industry
Aluminosilicate Refractory Ceramic Fibres (Al-RCF)
- carcinogenic
- Insulation for high-temperature industries; ceramic and metal composite reinforcement; electrical and acoustic insulation
Zirconia Aluminosilicate Refractory Ceramic Fibres (Zr-RCF)
- carcinogenic
- Insulation for high-temperature industries; ceramic and metal composite reinforcement; electrical and acoustic insulation
4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated (4-tert-Octylphenol ethoxylates) (4-tert-OPnEO)
- equivalent level of concern due to its degradation to a substance with endocrine disrupting properties
- Paints and coating products, emulsion polymerisation
Related Links:
- Fifth recommendation
- Member State Committee's opinion [PDF]
- Candidate List for authorisation
- Authorisation List
- An overview of the authorisation process under REACH
Text extracted from:
ECHA Press Release - ECHA/PR/14/03
