ECHA proposes a new batch of SVHCs for authorization

No.

Substance name

SVHC property

Uses in the scope of authorisation (examples)

1

N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF)

toxic for reproduction

Solvent for synthesis and for production of coatedtextiles and synthetic fibres

2

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

3

Aluminosilicate Refractory

Ceramic Fibres (Al-RCF)

carcinogenic

Insulation for high-temperature industries; ceramic and metal composite reinforcement; electrical and acoustic insulation

4

Zirconia Aluminosilicate

Refractory Ceramic Fibres (Zr-RCF)

carcinogenic

Insulation for high-temperature industries; ceramic and metal composite reinforcement; electrical and acoustic insulation

5

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