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The RoHS 2 directive (2011/65/EU) contains allowance to add new materials and 4 materials are highlighted for this attention in the original version, the amendment 2015/863 adds four additional substances to Annex II of 2011/65/EU (3/4 of the new restrictions are recommended for investigation in the original directive, ref Para 10 of preamble).
Exposure to the coplanar stereoisomer 3,3',4,4',5,5'-hexabromobiphenyl (but not the non-coplanar stereoisomer) in genetically susceptible mice is known to cause immunotoxicity and disorders related to the central nervous system, and even at doses as low as 2.5 mg/kg, excess neonatal fatalities are observed (LD 50 is from 5–10 mg/kg). [1]
Having detailed information on the substances present in their products will allow retailers to work with the manufacturing base to substitute or remove potentially harmful substances from products. The list of harmful substances is continuously growing and requires organizations to constantly monitor any announcements and additions to the ...
The addition of a substance to the SVHC Candidate List [2] by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is the first step in the procedure for the authorisation or restriction of a chemical. [3] It is expected that industries operating in EU member states abide by the regulations of REACH and submit chemicals for consideration when appropriate.
There are currently six substances considered environmentally hazardous by the China RoHS II directive as specified in standard GB/T 26572-2011. [4] The substances followed by its restriction limits are below. Lead, 0.1%; Mercury, 0.1%; Cadmium, 0.01%; Hexavalent chromium, 0.1%; Polybrominated biphenyls, 0.1%; Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, 0.1%
ChemSec also works with companies to secure their support for progressive chemicals legislation and reduce their use of hazardous chemicals by substituting harmful substances for safer ones. [3] ChemSec's interpretation of “progressive” chemicals policy incorporates the principles of precaution, substitution, polluter pays and right-to-know ...
Feb. 3—SANTA FE — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday announced two proposed rules "to ensure that certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as 'forever ...
Class 3: Flammable Liquids A flammable liquid is a liquid having a flash point of not more than 60 °C (140 °F), or any material in a liquid phase with a flash point at or above 37.8 °C (100 °F) that is intentionally heated and offered for transportation or transported at or above its flash point in a bulk packaging.