ECHA Weekly - 6 September 2023

REACH

Six proposals to identify new substances of very high concern

The substances and examples of their uses are:

• 2,4,6-tri-tert-butylphenol (EC 211-989-5), used in the manufacture of another substance, formulation of mixtures and in fuel products.
   
• 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol (EC 221-573-5), used in air care products, coating products, adhesives and sealants, lubricants and greases, polishes and waxes, washing and cleaning products.
   
• 2-(dimethylamino)-2-[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]-1-[4-(morpholin-4-yl)phenyl]butan-1-one (EC 438-340-0), used in inks and toners, coating products.
   
• Bumetrizole (EC 223-445-4), used in coating products, adhesives and sealants, washing and cleaning products.
   
• Dibutyl phthalate (EC 201-557-4), used in metal working fluids, washing and cleaning products, laboratory chemicals and polymers.
   
• Oligomerisation and alkylation reaction products of 2-phenylpropene and phenol (List No. 700-960-7), used in adhesives and sealants, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, inks, toners and polymers.

Have your say until 16 October 2023.

Testing proposals

We have launched 10 new consultations on testing proposals.

Have your say until 19 October 2023.

Occupational exposure limits

Reminder: calls for comments and evidence

We are looking for comments and evidence to gather new scientific information on uses, exposure, health effects, toxicology, epidemiology and modes of action at the work place on: 

• 1,2-Dihydroxybenzene (Pyrocatechol) (EC 204-427-5, CAS 120-80-9)
• Boron and its compounds (EC 233-139-2, 215-575-5, 215-540-4, 215-125-8, CAS 10043-35-3, 1332-77-0, 1330-43-4, 1303-86-2)
• Silicon carbide fibres (EC 206-991-8, CAS 409-21-2, 308076-74-6)

The information will help us in drafting scientific reports on workplace exposure limits. 

Have your say until 26 September 2023.

RAC opinions on scientific evaluations of occupational exposure limits

We have published the opinions of the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) for:

• 1,2-dichloropropane
• 1,2,3-trichloropropane

Open positions

Reminder: Regulatory Officer

We are recruiting regulatory officers with knowledge and professional experience in areas such as risk management, chemical engineering or materials science.

If you also have excellent project management skills, and are proactive and solution-oriented, you could be the one we are looking for. 

Read more about the job on our website and apply at the latest on 26 September 2023.