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The EU agrees to classify two substances, including n-hexane, as SVHC

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2025-12-17

On December 15, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) agreed to designate n-hexane and 4,4 '- [2,2,2-trifluoro-1- (trifluoromethyl) ethylene] bisphenol (BPAF) and its salts as substances of high concern (SVHC), with plans to include these two substances in the SVHC candidate list by February 2026.

On December 15, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that the Member States Committee (MSC) unanimously agreed at its December meeting to designate n-hexane as a substance of high concern (SVHC), while 4,4 '- [2,2,2-trifluoro-1- (trifluoromethyl) ethylene] bisphenol (BPAF) and its salts were designated as SVHC without the involvement of the committee due to their clear reproductive toxicity. ECHA plans to include these two substances in the SVHC candidate substance list in February 2026.

Material information

Substance name

Reason for proposal

Material use

N-hexane

CAS No.：110-54-3

EC No.：203-777-6

Article 57 (f)

For polishing agents and waxes, adhesives and sealants, antifreeze, biocides, paint products, fillers, putty, plaster, modeling clay, finger paint pigments, non-metallic surface treatment products, inks and toners, leather treatment products, lubricants and greases, perfume and spices, textile treatment products, dyes, cosmetics and personal care products.

4,4’-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol(BPAF) and its salts

CAS No.：-

EC No.：-

Endocrine disruption characteristics (for human health and environment), reproductive toxicity, etc

Mainly used as a monomer for synthesizing fluoropolymers, it can also be used for synthesizing dyes, photosensitive materials, and optical whitening agents.

Regarding SVHC

SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) is a term in the EU REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation, meaning "substance of very high concern". These substances are considered to have serious or irreversible effects on human health or the environment, or may have unacceptable long-term effects on human health or the environment.

The REACH regulation requires manufacturers and importers to report the use of SVHC in their products if the concentration exceeds 0.1% by weight and the total weight of the substance produced in the EU market exceeds 1 ton per year.

According to the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) - Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Union, if the SVHC substance in an item exceeds 0.1%, a SCIP notification must be completed.

Compliance recommendations

With the continuous updating of the SVHC list, enterprises are facing more and more control requirements. Jiayu Testing recommends that companies conduct early investigations into their supply chain to respond to regulatory changes and ensure that their products are legal and compliant.

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