10 February 2014, ECHA has recommended a new batch of substances for authorization to the European Commission.
These 5 kinds of new proposed authorization substances are N,N-dimethylformamide, Diazene-1,2-dicarboxamide (C,C'-azodi(formamide)) , Aluminosilicate Refractory Ceramic Fibres, Zirconia Aluminosilicate Refractory Ceramic Fibres, 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl phenol, ethoxylated. The substances were prioritised because they are used in high volumes and have widespread applications which may pose a threat to human health or the environment.
The recommended substances, including examples of their uses in the scope of authorisation, are:
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 |