ECHA proposes 4 new substances for inclusion in the REACH authorization list

ECHA submitted its 12th recommendation to the European Commission to add four substances to the authorization list (Annex XIV) of REACH. These substances come from the “SVHC” list (substances of very high concern) and have been selected as high priority due to their potential risks to human health or the environment.

Table of contents

1. Proposed substances

2. What does this recommendation entail?

ECHA recommends adding four substances—barium diboron tetraoxide, TPO, a phosphorodithioate, and melamine—to the REACH 2025 authorization list.

Proposed substances

The four recommended substances are:

• Barium diboron tetraoxide — classified as toxic to reproduction, with possible uses in paints and coatings.

• S-(tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]deca-3-en-8(or 9)-yl) O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or 2-ethylhexyl) phosphorodithioate — substance with PBT properties, used in inks, toners, coatings and adhesives.

• Diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide — also classified as reproductively toxic, used in inks, coatings and adhesives.

• Melamine — noted for its high persistence, mobility in water and toxicity, with use in polyurethane and intumescent foams.

What does this recommendation entail?

• If the Commission approves the recommendation, these substances will be added to Annex XIV of REACH. This means that, to continue using them legally in the EU, manufacturers, importers, or downstream users will need to apply for authorization before the established deadline.

• The authorization process aims to ensure that its use is safe, or that safe substitutes are applied, especially when the substance poses a high risk to health or the environment.

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