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Anthracene oil | 292-602-7 | 90640-80-5 | 17/09/2021 | 29/10/2021 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report investigating whether to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
Alkanes, C14-17, chloro | 287-477-0 | 85535-85-9 | 11/11/2020 | 15/12/2020 | Call for evidence to support the preparation of an SVHC Annex XV report by ECHA on Alkanes, C14-17, chloro. SVHC identification may lead to risk management via a REACH restriction. Information is requested on the manufacture, import, use, exposure and environmental release of Alkanes, C14-17, chloro in the EU/EEA, as well as on the possibility for substitution (potential alternative substances or techniques) and on the socio-economic impacts of substitution. Information on the structure of the supply chain is also of interest. | Details |
Pitch, coal tar, high temp. | 266-028-2 | 65996-93-2 | 17/09/2021 | 29/10/2021 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report investigating whether to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
Di-“isononyl” phthalate (DINP) 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C8-10-branched alkyl esters, C9-rich (DINP) di-“isodecyl” phthalate (DIDP) 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C9-11-branched alkyl esters, C10-rich (DIDP) |
249-079-5 271-090-9 247-977-1 271-091-4 |
28553-12-0 68515-48-0 26761-40-0 68515-49-1 |
07/05/2012 | 31/07/2012 | The objective of this call is to gather information from interested parties on ECHA’s draft review report, in particular any relevant new scientific evidence that was not assessed, for the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) to provide a scientific opinion on it. | Details |
UV-328 (2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-ditertpentylphenol) UV-327 (2,4-di-tert-butyl-6-(5-chlorobenzotriazol-2-yl)phenol) UV-350 (2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(tert-butyl)-6-(sec-butyl)phenol) UV-320 (2-benzotriazol-2-yl-4,6-di-tert-butylphenol) |
247-384-8 223-383-8 253-037-1 223-346-6 |
25973-55-1 3864-99-1 36437-37-3 3846-71-7 |
31/05/2023 | 18/08/2023 | Call for comments on the draft screening report on the presence and risk of the four phenolic benzotriazoles in articles. | Details |
Trixylyl phosphate | 246-677-8 | 25155-23-1 | 28/06/2023 | 09/08/2023 | Call for comments on the draft screening report on the presence and risk of Trixylyl phosphate in articles | Details |
sodium perborate; perboric acid, sodium salt; perboric acid (H3BO2(O2)), monosodium salt, trihydrate; borate(2-), tetrahydroxybis[μ-(peroxy-κO1:κO2)]di-, sodium, hydrate (1:2:6); borate(2), tetrahydroxybis[μ-(peroxy-κO1:κO2)]di-, sodium (1:2); sodium peroxometaborate |
239-172-9 234-390-0 603-902-8 231-556-4 |
15120-21-5 11138-47-9 13517-20-9 125022-34-6 90568-23-3 7632-04-4 |
26/10/2022 | 07/12/2022 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report investigating whether to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
1,6,7,8,9,14,15,16,17,17,18,18-Dodecachloropentacyclo[12.2.1.16,9.02,13.05,10]octadeca-7,15-diene (“Dechlorane Plus”™) | 236-948-9 |
13560-89-9 135821-74-8 135821-03-3 |
20/09/2017 | 20/10/2017 | The UK has submitted an SVHC proposal for Dechlorane PlusTM (DP). The purpose of this call for evidence is to gather information on use pattern and socio-economic factors (including availability of alternatives) to help make informed decisions on the need for additional regulatory risk management action. | Details |
1,6,7,8,9,14,15,16,17,17,18,18-Dodecachloropentacyclo[12.2.1.16,9.02,13.05,10]octadeca-7,15-diene (“Dechlorane Plus”™) [covering any of its individual anti- and synisomers or any combination thereof] | 236-948-9 |
13560-89-9 135821-74-8 135821-03-3 |
01/04/2020 | 15/06/2020 | Call for evidence on the manufacture, import, use and placing on the market of Dechlorane plus, as well as on the possibility for substitution, potential alternatives and on the socio-economic impacts of substitution. Information on recycling, emissions and on the use in articles is also of interest. | Details |
Cobalt(II) sulphate; Cobalt dichloride; Cobalt(II) dinitrate; Cobalt(II) carbonate; Cobalt(II) diacetate |
233-334-2 231-589-4 233-402-1 208-169-4 200-755-8 |
10124-43-3 7646-79-9 10141-05-6 513-79-1 71-48-7 |
28/06/2017 | 28/09/2017 | To identify the conditions of use of the five cobalt salts that may give rise to exposure to industrial and professional workers (specifically for those uses identified as intermediates by the REACH registrants), potential alternatives available, and relevant socio-economic information for the preparation of an Annex XV restriction dossier. | Details |
Arsenic acid | 231-901-9 | 7778-39-4 | 03/02/2021 | 17/03/2021 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report proposing not to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
Lead chromate, lead sulfochromate yellow (C.I. Pigment Yellow 34); lead chromate molybdate sulphate red (C.I. Pigment Red 104) |
231-846-0 215-693-7 235-759-9 |
7758-97-6 1344-37-2 12656-85-8 |
21/02/2018 | 09/04/2018 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s draft screening report aims to collect further information in support of a possible restriction proposal, as well as comments on the draft screening report and its conclusions. | Details |
Cadmium and cadmium compounds | 231-152-8 | 7440-43-9 | 04/07/2013 | 29/08/2013 | Second call for evidence on the use of cadmium and cadmium compounds in plastic | Details |
Cadmium and cadmium compounds | 231-152-8 | 7440-43-9 | 14/01/2013 | 11/02/2013 | Call for evidence on the use of cadmium and cadmium compounds in plastic | Details |
Nickel and its compounds | 231-111-4 | 7440-02-0 | 25/01/2017 | 19/04/2017 | Call for comments on the proposed guideline on the articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin in relation to restriction entry 27 of Annex XVII to REACH: Nickel and its compounds | Details |
Lead and its compounds | 231-100-4 | 7439-92-1 | 01/04/2015 | 11/06/2015 | Call for comments on the proposed guideline on the scope of the upcoming amendment of restriction provisions of Entry 63 of Annex XVII on: Lead and its compounds in articles supplied to the general public that can be mouthed by children. | Details |
Lead and its compounds | 231-100-4 | 7439-92-1 | 03/10/2019 | 16/12/2019 | The purpose of the call for evidence is to collect information to assess the impacts of a possible restriction on the placing on the market and use of lead in ammunition (gunshot and bullets) and fishing tackle. | Details |
Lead and its compounds | 231-100-4 | 7439-92-1 | 16/12/2015 | 15/02/2016 | Call for evidence on the use of lead compounds as stabilisers in PVC. | Details |
Lead and its compounds | 231-100-4 | 7439-92-1 | 18/04/2016 | 21/07/2016 | Call for evidence on the use of lead in shots over wetlands | Details |
Lead in jewellery | 231-100-4 | 7439-92-1 | 19/04/2017 | 22/08/2017 | Call for evidence to identify information necessary to review the current restriction on lead in Jewellery (Commission Regulation (EU) No 836/2012), specifically related to alternatives for the derogated articles and a possible migration limit. | Details |
Octocrilene | 228-250-8 | 6197-30-4 | 15/11/2023 | 12/02/2024 |
This call for evidence aims to collect information on the manufacture, import, use and placing on the market of octocrilene, as well as on the possibility for its substitution and potential alternatives as part of the production articles/mixtures, in particular of the following:
Additionally, information on life cycle, emissions/risks to the environment and socio-economic impacts of a potential restriction for the above-mentioned uses is also of interest. |
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Diarsenic trioxide; Diarsenic pentaoxide |
215-481-4 215-116-9 |
1327-53-3 1303-28-2 |
09/11/2016 | 09/01/2017 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report proposing not to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
Bis(pentabromophenyl) ether (decabromodiphenyl ether) (DecaBDE) | 214-604-9 | 1163-19-5 | 16/10/2013 | 15/12/2013 | Call for evidence on the challenges in substituting DecaBDE | Details |
octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4); decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5); dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6) |
209-136-7 208-764-9 208-762-8 |
556-67-2 541-02-6 540-97-6 |
02/05/2018 | 18/06/2018 | Use of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) and dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6) in consumer and professional products. | Details |
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) |
209-136-7 208-764-9 |
556-67-2 541-02-6 |
03/05/2017 | 03/08/2017 | To identify the current uses of D4/D5 in consumer and professional products, the content of D4/D5 and emission rates from these articles, as well as other relevant information for the preparation of an Annex XV restriction dossier. | Details |
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) | 209-136-7 | 556-67-2 | 15/10/2014 | 01/12/2014 | Call for evidence on documents submitted by the UK related to concerns about the PBT/vPvB properties of D4/D5 | Details |
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) | 208-764-9 | 541-02-6 | 15/10/2014 | 01/12/2014 | Call for evidence on documents submitted by the UK related to concerns about the PBT/vPvB properties of D4/D5 | Details |
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and any other linear or branched perfluoroheptyl derivative with the formula C7F15-X and any linear or branched perfluorooctyl derivative with the formula C8F17-X (where X=any group, including salts, other than F, Cl, Br), except those derivatives with the formula C8F17-SO2X', C8F17-C(=O)OH or C8F17-CF2-X' (where X'=any group, including salts) | 206-397-9 | 335-67-1 | 30/04/2014 | The German and Norwegian Call for evidence to identify uses, quantities and the availability as well as technical and economic feasibility of alternatives in terms of PFOA and PFOA-related substances. | Details | |
Calcium Cyanamide | 205-861-8 | 156-62-7 | 21/03/2018 | 17/05/2018 | Call for evidence on the use of calcium cyanamide as a fertiliser | Details |
N,N-dimethylacetamide; (DMAC) 1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-one (NEP) |
204-826-4 220-250-6 |
127-19-5 2687-91-4 |
18/12/2019 | 13/03/2020 | Preparation of an Annex XV restriction dossier on the use of DMAC and NEP | Details |
1,4-dioxane | 204-661-8 | 123-91-1 | 20/04/2023 | 20/07/2023 | Call for evidence on 1,4-dioxane as well as substances and mixtures containing 1,4-dioxane as a constituent or an impurity | Details |
1,4-dioxane | 204-661-8 | 123-91-1 | 17/03/2021 | 17/06/2021 | This call for evidence is intended to gather information on 1,4-dioxane and substances containing 1,4-dioxane as a constituent or impurity, specifically on manufacture, uses of the substance(s) as such or in mixtures, market development of these substances and emissions related to the manufacture and uses of these chemicals, on the feasibility of removal of 1,4-dioxane from other substances and process waters and the socio-economic impacts of a REACH restriction. | Details |
2,4-Dinitrotoluene | 204-450-0 | 121-14-2 | 27/01/2021 | 10/03/2021 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s draft article 69(2) restriction proposal report aims to collect further information in support of a possible restriction proposal, as well as comments on the draft report and its conclusions. | Details |
tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP); tris(2-chloro-1-methylethyl) phosphate (TCPP); Reaction mass of tris(2-chloropropyl) phosphate and tris(2-chloro-1-methylethyl) phosphate and Phosphoric acid, bis(2-chloro-1-methylethyl) 2-chloropropyl ester and Phosphoric acid, 2-chloro-1-methylethyl bis(2-chloropropyl) ester (TCPP); tris[2-chloro-1-(chloromethyl)ethyl] phosphate (TDCP) |
204-118-5 237-158-7 237-159-2 |
115-96-8 13674-84-5 13674-87-8 |
13/12/2017 | 08/02/2018 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s draft screening report aims to collect further information in support of a possible restriction proposal, as well as comments on the draft screening report and its conclusions | Details |
Bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether (Diglyme) | 203-924-4 | 111-96-6 | 11/10/2023 | 22/11/2023 | Call for comments on the draft screening report on the presence and risk of diglyme in articles. | Details |
1,2-dichloroethane | 203-458-1 | 107-06-2 | 02/02/2022 | 16/03/2022 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report investigating whether to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
1-bromopropane | 203-445-0 | 106-94-5 | 18/08/2021 | 29/09/2021 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report investigating whether to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
Bis (4-aminophenyl)methane; 4,4’-Diaminodiphenylmethane; MDA | 202-974-4 | 101-77-9 | 13/05/2015 | 15/07/2015 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report proposing not to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
4,4'-methylenebis[2-chloroaniline] (MOCA) | 202-918-9 | 101-14-4 | 05/10/2022 | 16/11/2022 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report investigating whether to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) |
201-553-2 201-557-4 201-622-7 204-211-0 |
84-69-5 84-74-2 85-68-7 117-81-7 |
24/04/2015 | 24/06/2015 | ECHA and the Danish Competent Authority call for evidence to identify the current uses of the four phthalates in articles, the phthalate content and phthalates migration rates from these articles, as well as other relevant information for the preparation of an Annex XV restriction dossier. | Details |
1-tert-butyl-3,5-dimethyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene; musk xylene | 201-329-4 | 81-15-2 | 13/05/2015 | 15/07/2015 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report proposing not to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
Trichloroethylene | 201-167-4 | 79-01-6 | 18/08/2021 | 29/09/2021 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report investigating whether to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP); Benzo[e]pyrene (BeP); Benzo[a]anthracene (BaA); Chrysen (CHR); Benzo[b]fluoranthene (BbFA); Benzo[j]fluoranthene (BjFA); Benzo[k]fluoranthene (BkFA); Dibenzo[a,h]anthracene (DBAhA) |
200-028-5 205-892-7 200-280-6 205-923-4 205-911-9 205-910-3 205-916-6 200-181-8 |
50-32-8 192-97-2 56-55-3 218-01-9 205-99-2 205-82-3 207-08-9 53-70-3 |
01/06/2017 | 31/07/2017 |
Collection of information on: -information related to the content of individual PAHs listed in the entry 50 and analytical methods used to establish this content, and -current availability of suitable, alternative low-PAH raw materials, particularly carbon black and extender oils, used to manufacture rubber and plastic components. |
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Polycyclic-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH): Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP); Benzo[e]pyrene (BeP); Benzo[a]anthracene (BaA); Chrysen (CHR); Benzo[b]fluoranthene (BbFA); Benzo[j]fluoranthene (BjFA); Benzo[k]fluoranthene (BkFA); Dibenzo[a,h]anthracene (DBAhA) |
200-028-5 205-892-7 200-280-6 205-923-4 205-911-9 205-910-3 205-916-6 200-181-8 |
50-32-8 192-97-2 56-55-3 218-01-9 205-99-2 205-82-3 207-08-9 53-70-3 |
25/01/2017 | 19/04/2017 | Call for comments on the proposed guideline on articles falling within the scope of restriction entry 50 of Annex XVII to REACH: Polycyclic organic hydrocarbons in articles supplied to the general public | Details |
Polycyclic-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH): Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP); Benzo[e]pyrene (BeP); Benzo[a]anthracene (BaA); Chrysen (CHR); Benzo[b]fluoranthene (BbFA); Benzo[j]fluoranthene (BjFA); Benzo[k]fluoranthene (BkFA); Dibenzo[a,h]anthracene (DBAhA) |
200-028-5 205-892-7 200-280-6 205-923-4 205-911-9 205-910-3 205-916-6 200-181-8 |
50-32-8 192-97-2 56-55-3 218-01-9 205-99-2 205-82-3 207-08-9 53-70-3 63466-71-7 1718-53-2 1719-03-5 |
23/08/2017 | 18/10/2017 | The Netherlands intends to propose a restriction on eight carcinogenic PAHs in plastic and rubber granulates used as infill material in synthetic turf pitches. This call invites the interested parties to submit information on PAHs in granulates, information on alternatives used and cost information. In addition all relevant information for the preparation of an Annex XV restriction dossier is welcome. | Details |
Formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers | 200-001-8 | 50-00-0 | 11/01/2018 | 11/04/2018 | Call for evidence on the use of formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers in mixtures or in articles | Details |
(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooctyl)silanetriol and any of its mono-, di- or tri-O-(alkyl) derivatives | - | - | 01/04/2015 | 28/05/2015 | The objective of this call is to gather information from as many relevant stakeholders as possible for the preparation of an Annex XV restriction dossier on polyfluorinated silanes in combination with one or more organic solvents in aerosol spray cans sold to the general public. | Details |
10 Annex XIV phthalates: entries 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 44, 45, and 46 | - | - | 08/12/2021 | 26/01/2022 | Call for evidence on ECHA’s report investigating whether to initiate a restriction under Article 69(2) | Details |
4,4’-isopropylidenediphenol (Bisphenol A) and structurally related bisphenols of similar concern for the environment | - | - | 14/10/2020 | 15/02/2021 | This call for evidence aims to investigate the manufacture, import, use and placing on the market of Bisphenol A and structurally related bisphenols of similar concern for the environment, as well as on the possibility for substitution, potential alternatives and on the socio-economic impacts of substitution. Information on the life cycle, emissions to the environment and the use in articles and occurrence in polymers is also of interest. | Details |
4,4’-isopropylidenediphenol (Bisphenol A) and structurally related bisphenols of similar concern for the environment | - | - | 22/10/2021 | 22/12/2021 | Bisphenol A and structurally related bisphenols of similar concern for the environment | Details |