the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) launched its public consultation of on 3 potential Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). The 3 proposed substances in the consultation are listed as below:
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 proposing
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2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-2-(heptafluoropropoxy)propionic acid, its salts and its acyl halides (covering any of their individual isomers and combinations thereof)
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-
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-
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Netherlands
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Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects on the environment (Article 57f)
Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects on human health (Article 57f)
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2-methoxyethyl acetate
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203-772-9
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110-49-6
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Sweden
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Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c)
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Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite (TNPP) with ≥ 0.1% w/w of 4-nonylphenol, branched and linear (4-NP)
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-
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-
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France
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Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) – environment)
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