ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) adds 8 more substances for REACH Authorisation – 11th Recommendation kicks in.
To ensure proper control of risks for human health and the environment ECHA recommends that the European Commission adds eight substances to the REACH Authorisation List including Lead. Use of Lead in batteries, ammunition, cables, vehicles, machinery, electronics, radiation shielding, sanitary, construction, art and musical instruments comes under the scope of authorisation. As a reprotoxic […]
Consultations Launched for Applications for Authorization
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is seeking comments on 13 applications covering 17 uses of the following: chromium trioxide (EC 215-607-8, CAS 1333-82-0): It is used to functional chrome plate, anodize aluminum spars or electroplate shock absorber rods, coat substrates with chrome, etch and electroplate substrates. In addition to its industrial applications, this chemical is […]
ECHA Postpones Submission Data for Bisphenol a Restriction Report
According to ECHA, the submission of the 4,4′-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, BPA) (EC 201-245-8,CAS 80-05-7) restriction report by Germany has been postponed until 7 October 2022. European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is seeking comments on the substance and examples of its uses: N-(Hydroxymethyl)acrylamide (EC 213-103-2, CAS 924-42-5) used as monomer for polymerization. The chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) […]
ECHA proposed 7 substances for Authorization
On 14th April 2021, ECHA recommended to add below 7 substances under authorization to protect people and environment. These includes cyclosiloxanes D4, D5 and D6. These are hazardous, produced in high volumes and widely used. If these products get added into Authorization list, companies need to apply for authorization for further using them. Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) […]