On October 13, 2017 ,The European Commission has published two draft Implementing Decisions to identify dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) and trimellitic anhydride (TMA) as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). If approved, the two decisions shall be addressed to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).
The information about the two substances is shown in the following table:
Name
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EC Number
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CAS Number
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Proposing authority
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Reason for inclusion
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Dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP)
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201-545-9
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84-61-7
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Sweden
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Toxic for reproduction (Article 57(c)); Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) - human health)
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Benzene-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid 1,2 anhydride (trimellitic anhydride, TMA)
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209-008-0
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552-30-7
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Netherlands
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Respiratory sensitising properties (Article 57(f) - human health)
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