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Substance name

EC number

CAS number

Reason for
inclusion

Examples of
use(s)

1

1,1'-[ethane-1,2-
diylbisoxy]bis[2,4,6-
tribromobenzene]

253-692-3

37853-59-1

Very persistent and very bioaccumulative (Article 57(e))

While the substance itself is not registered under REACH, identification as an SVHC can be seen as a measure to avoid future regrettable substitution

2

2,2',6,6'-tetrabromo
-4,4'-
isopropylidenediphenol

201-236-9

79-94-7

Carcinogenic
(Article 57(a))

As a reactive flame retardant and as an additive flame retardant in the manufacture of polymer resins, in products such as epoxy coated circuit boards, printed circuit boards, paper and textiles

3

4,4'-sulphonyldiphenol

201-250-5

80-09-1

Toxic for reproduction (Article 57(c)); Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) – environment); Endocrine disrupting properties
(Article 57(f) – human health)

In the manufacture of: pulp, paper and paper products, textile, leather or fur and chemicals

4

Barium diboron
tetraoxide

237-222-4

13701-59-2

Toxic for reproduction
(Article 57(c))

In paints and coatings

5

Bis(2-ethylhexyl)
tetrabromophthalate
covering any of the
individual isomers and/or
combinations thereof

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Very persistent and very bioaccumulative (Article 57(e))

As a flame retardant and as a plasticiser for flexible polyvinylchloride and for use in wire and cable insulation, film and sheeting, carpet backing, coated fabrics, wall coverings and adhesives

6

Isobutyl 4-
hydroxybenzoate

224-208-8

4247-02-3

Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) – human health)

In the manufacture of substances and in the following products: coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay and inks and toners

7

Melamine

203-615-4

108-78-1

Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to human health (Article 57(f) – human health);
Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to the environment (Article 57(f) – environment)

In polymers and resins, coating products, adhesives and sealants, leather treatment products, laboratory chemicals

8

Perfluoroheptanoic acid
and its salts

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Toxic for reproduction
(Article 57(c)); Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (Article 57(d));
Very persistent and very bioaccumulative (Article 57(e)); Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to human health (Article 57(f) – human health);
Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to the environment (Article 57(f) – environment)

While the substance itself is not registered under REACH, identification as an SVHC can be seen as a measure to avoid future regrettable substitution

9

reaction mass of
2,2,3,3,5,5,6,6-
octafluoro-4-
(1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropan-2-yl)morpholine
and 2,2,3,3,5,5,6,6-
octafluoro-4-
(heptafluoropropyl)
morpholine

473-390-7

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Very persistent and very bioaccumulative (Article 57(e))

Used in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing