EU REACH adds a new SVHC substance of high concern, N-(hydroxymethyl) acrylamide, and the SVHC list is expanded to 224 items

On June 10, 2022, Helsinki time, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced a new batch of substances of very high concern (SVHC), and the SVHC list was officially updated to 224 items
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The newly added SVHC substances are as follows:

Substance name: N-(hydroxymethyl)acrylamide, N-(hydroxymethyl)acrylamide]

EC number: 213-103-2

CAS Number: 924-42-5

Reason for listing: carcinogenicity; teratogenicity

Common Uses: As a polymerized monomer; in paints and coatings
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If an article contains N-(methylol)acrylamide, the manufacturer or importer of the article is obliged to complete the notification to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) within 6 months after June 10, 2022
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According to the EU REACH regulations, if the content of SVHC in all products exceeds 0.
1%, the situation must be explained to the downstream:

◆ If the content of SVHC in substances and preparations exceeds 0.
1%, the SDS in compliance with EU REACH regulations must be transmitted downstream;

◆ If the content of SVHC in the article exceeds 0.
1%, safety instructions for use must be sent downstream, including at least the name of the SVHC
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Consumers can also make similar requests, and suppliers should provide relevant information free of charge within 45 days;

When the SVHC content in the article exceeds 0.
1% and the export exceeds 1 ton/year, the EU manufacturer, importer or only representative must also submit an SVHC notification to ECHA (European Chemicals Agency)
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If it is a new SVHC substance, the notification obligation must be completed within 6 months after the substance is added to the SVHC list
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In addition, from January 5, 2021, products exported to Europe containing more than 0.
1% of SVHC substances must complete SCIP notification before they can be put on the market
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