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update:2019-01-14 NO.: DOC190101-01

EU Amends Restriction of Phthalates to REACH

On 18 December 2018, European Commission published regulation (EU) 2018/2005 in the Official Journal of the European Union to amending Entry 51 of Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of REACH as regards bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP). This amending regulation shall enter into force on 7 January, 2019.

The new Entry 51 of Annex XVII to REACH has the following changes:
—Adding DIBP (CAS No.:84-69-5) to the phthalates restriction list.
—Expanding the restriction scope from plasticized materials in toys and childcare articles to plasticized materials in articles (unless specifically exempted). The four phthalates restriction of articles will apply from 7 July 2020.
—Exempts certain categories of articles from the restriction of these four phthalates.
—Clarifications the legal define of “plasticised materials”, “prolonged contact with human skin” and “childcare articles.”

According to the new regulation, plasticised material means any of the following homogeneous materials:
—Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), polyvinyl acetate (PVA), and polyurethanes,
—Any other polymer (including, inter alia, polymer foams, and rubber materials) except for silicone rubber and natural latex coatings,
—Surface coatings, non-slip coatings, finishes, decals, and printed designs,
—Adhesives, sealants, paints, and inks.

The new Limit of the four Phthalates in plasticised material:

Restricted Substances
CAS No.
Limit
Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) 117-81-7 0.1% The sum of (DEHP + DBP + BBP + DIBP) <0.1%
Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) 84-74-2 0.1%
Benzyl Butyl Phthalate (BBP) 85-68-7 0.1%
Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) 84-69-5 0.1%

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Detail information, please refer:
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32018R2005&from=EN

 

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