SVHC Customer Advisory
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) customer advisory: On 16 December 2013, European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published the candidate list for authorisation comprising 7 new substances of SVHC (from a total list 151 SVHC). Once a substance is added to the candidate list, REACH imposes immediate obligations on manufacturers and importers to declare the substances. To assist HMC customers understand the current list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) and the extent to which the regulation of SVHC under REACH might impact on businesses which use chemical products, we hope the information below is useful.
Candidate List, last updated on 16 December 2013
| Substance Name | CAS Number | Reason for Inclusion |
|---|---|---|
| Cadmium Sulphide | 1306-23-6 | Carcinogenic |
| C.I. Direct Black 38 | 1937-37-7 | Carcinogenic |
| Dihexyl Phthalate | 84-75-3 | Toxic for reproduction |
| Imidazolidine-2-thione; (2-imidazoline-2-thiol) | 96-45-7 | Toxic for reproduction |
| Trixylyl phosphate | 25155-23-1 | Toxic for reproduction |
| C.I. Direct Red 28 | 573-58-0 | Carcinogenic |
| Lead di (acetate) | 301-04-2 | Toxic for reproduction |
Per the current SVHC list (as of December 16, 2013), no grades in the HMC Polymers PP portfolio contain any chemical substances deemed to be Substances of Very High Concern.
For all commercialised products, HMC declares SVHC update versions in the downloadable RAPIDS (Regulatory Affairs Product Stewardship Information/Certification Data Sheet). Customers can download RAPIDS from products listed at the link below:
What is REACH?
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of CHemicals) is the system for controlling chemicals in Europe. It became law in the UK on 1 June 2007.
What are SVHC?
Generally, SVHC are hazardous substances with serious consequences. Substances designated SVHC may have serious effects on human health such as being carcinogenic, mutagenic and/or toxic. They can also remain in the environment for a considerable period of time. It has been proposed that the use of SVHC within the European Union be subject to authorisation under the REACH Regulation.