ECHA Recommends Eight Substances for REACH Authorisation

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To protect workers and the environment, ECHA recommends adding eight substances, including lead, to the REACH Authorisation List.

Detailed information on the eight substances:

Substance Name	SVHC-relevant intrinsic property	Volume range in scope of authorization (t/y)	Examples of uses in the scope of authorisation
Ethylenediamine (203-468-6)	Respiratory sensitiser (Article 57(f) –human health)	1,000 - 10,000	Use as a processing agent in refinery streams, corrosion inhibitors, process additive, use in the control of odor emissions
2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde and its individual stereoisomers (-)	Toxic for Reproduction	1,000 - >10,000	Fragrance in washing and cleaning products, air care products, polishes, and waxes
Lead (231-100-4)	Toxic for Reproduction	>10,000	Batteries, ammunition, cables, vehicles, machinery, electronics, radiation shielding, sanitary, construction, art, and musical instruments
Glutaral (203-856-5)	Respiratory sensitiser (Article 57(f) –human health)	1,000 - 10,000	Leather tanning, X-ray film developer, corrosion inhibitor, crosslinker, and auxiliary for polymerisation reactions
2-methyl-1-(4-methylthiophenyl)-2-morpholinopropan-1-one (400-600-6)	Toxic for Reproduction	1,000 - 10,000	Photoinitiator in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives
2-benzyl-2-dimethylamino-4'-morpholinobutyrophenone (404-360-3)	Toxic for Reproduction	100 – 1,000	Photoinitiator in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives
Diisohexyl phthalate (276-090-2)	Toxic for Reproduction	0	No registered uses¹
Orthoboric acid, sodium salt (237-560-2)	Toxic for Reproduction	0	No registered uses¹

¹The substance has no uses in the scope of authorisation but is recommended based on grouping considerations as it could potentially replace structurally similar substances that have already been recommended or are included in the Authorisation List. This is to avoid regrettable substitution.

Once substances are added to the REACH Authorisation List, companies will need to apply for authorisation before a specific date to continue using them.

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