ECHA adds one hazardous chemical to the Candidate List

ECHA adds one hazardous chemical to the Candidate ListECHA/NR/24/29The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) now contains 242 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment. Companies are responsible for managing the risks of these chemicals and giving customers and consumers information on their safe use.Helsinki, 7 November 2024 - ECHA’s Member State Committee confirmed the addition of triphenyl phosphate to the list in its October meeting. The substance has endocrine disrupting properties and is used as a flame retardant and as a plasticiser.  The committee’s discussion on including the substance was originally foreseen for June but delayed, exceptionally, due to substantial new information becoming available on its properties.Entry added to the Candidate List on 7 November 2024: Substance nameEC numberCAS numberReason for inclusionExamples of usesTriphenyl Phosphate204-112-2115-86-6Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) - environment)This substance is used as a flame retardant and plasticiser in polymer  formulations, adhesives and sealants. The list now contains 242 entries – some are groups of chemicals, so the overall number of impacted chemicals is higher. This substance may be placed on the Authorisation List in the future. If a substance is on this list, companies cannot use it unless they apply for authorisation and the European Commission authorises its continued use.Consequences of inclusion on the Candidate ListUnder...