REACH CHEMICALS LIST OF 197 SVHC

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) added six new REACH chemicals to the SVHC List of Substances of Very High Concern on January 15^th, 2019.

REACH Chemicals - Applications, Health Hazards, and Environmental Concerns

Below is a table describing the six substances new to REACH 197 SVHCs:

Substance Name	CAS #	Where used	Health and Environmental Concerns
1,7,7-trimethyl-3-(phenylmethylene)bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one; 3-benzylidene camphor; 3-BC	15087-24-8	Used as a UV filter in personal care products and cosmetics	Reprotoxic (damages fertility and unborn child) Disrupts endocrine (increased or decreased production of hormones, early puberty, obesity, inhibited immune function, etc.) Bioaccumulative
2,2-bis(4′-hydroxyphenyl)-4-methylpentane; BisP-MIBK	6807-17-6	In thermal paper, like receipts Possible traces in plastics and epoxy resins	Reprotoxic Causes serious eye irritation Causes acute and long-term damage to aquatic environments
Benzo[k]fluoranthene	207-08-9	May be present in traces in: Rubber and plastics Carbon black Coatings Adhesives Road & construction applications; and Cleaning agents.	· Carcinogenic (cancer-causing) · Persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) · Very Persistent and very Bio-accumulative (vPvB) Is a Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH)
Fluoranthene	206-44-0; 93951-69-0	May also be found in traces in: Rubber and plastics Carbon black Coatings Adhesives Road & construction applications; and Cleaning agents.	Harmful if swallowed Causes acute and long-term damage to aquatic environments Persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) Very Persistent and very Bio-accumulative (vPvB) Is a PAH
Phenanthrene	85-01-8	May be found in: Dyes Pesticides Explosives; and Drugs. In addition, it may be present in traces in: Plastics Coatings Paints Road & construction applications Lubricants; and Cleaning agents.	Harmful if swallowed Causes irritation to the skin and respiratory tract Causes acute and long-term damage to aquatic environments Very Persistent and very Bio-accumulative (vPvB) Is a PAH
Pyrene	129-00-0, 1718-52-1	May be present in traces in: Rubber and plastics Coatings Paints Road & construction applications Lubricants; and Cleaning agents.	Causes irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract Causes acute and long-term damage to aquatic environments Persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) Very Persistent and very Bio-accumulative (vPvB) Is a PAH

Consequently, these new additions brought the REACH chemicals list to 197 SVHC.

SCIP Notification of REACH Chemicals

Finally, producers and importers must report on the SCIP database any SVHC REACH chemicals above 0.1% by weight of a component. This SCIP notification tutorial can help you getting the SCIP declaration number of your products.

What are the PAHs REACH Chemicals?

First, PAHs stands for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons. Especially, four of the six substances newly added to the 197 REACH SVHC candidate list are PAHs. Specifically, these substances are:

Benzo[k]fluoranthene
Fluoranthene
Phenanthrene; and
Pyrene

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a category of toxic chemicals.

They arise by burning:

Gasoline
Coal
Crude oil
Garbage
Tobacco; and
Wood

PAHs can bind to tiny particles in the air. Unfortunately, being exposed in large amounts can irritate the eyes and respiratory tract, damage the liver, and cause cancer.

How Are People Exposed to PAHs?

People are exposed to PAHs by breathing in air that contains:

Cigarette smoke
Wood smoke
Fumes from asphalt roads
Motor vehicle exhaust

Also, we can take in PAHs by eating burnt meats or food on which PAH particles have settled. Finally, we may be exposed to PAHs by having particles pass from the air and through our skin.

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