Triphenyl Phosphate Added to SVHC List! 242 Substances of Very High Concern Now Include One More

On November 7, 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) issued an important announcement announcing the official inclusion of triphenyl phosphate (TPP) in the Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) candidate list. This move brings the total number of SVHC candidates to 242.

Specific information about triphenyl phosphate is as follows:

Substance name: Triphenyl phosphate, also known as triphenyl phosphate.

EC Number: 204-112-2.

CAS number: 115-86-6.

Reason for proposal: Triphenyl phosphate is proposed for inclusion in the list of candidate substances for SVHC mainly because of its endocrine disrupting properties, which comply with the environmental impact provisions of Article 57(f) of the REACH regulation.

Common Uses: Triphenyl phosphate is commonly used as a flame retardant and plasticizer in a wide range of products such as polymer formulations, adhesives, and sealants.

According to the big data analysis by the SGS Central Chemistry Laboratory, 3.53% of the samples were found to contain triphenyl phosphate, and 2.93% of the samples were found to contain triphenyl phosphate above the 0.1% threshold. Under current regulatory requirements, manufacturers or importers are required to comply with notification or notification obligations if SVHC substances are present in products and their concentrations exceed 0.1%. Therefore, SGS advises companies to quickly identify the use of high-risk materials and proactively address the challenges posed by these new substance requirements.

The following is a detailed summary of SVHC material status as of today:

SVHC Candidate List substances: There are currently 242.

Pending substance: There is currently one, resorcinol, whose status is still under consideration.

SVHC Consultation List Substances: There are currently 6 substances, and the public consultation on these substances has ended and is currently awaiting a final official decision.

SVHC Intention List Substances: There are currently seven substances that have been added to the Intention List pending further consideration and possible inclusion on the candidate list.