The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has expanded its Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) to 242 entries, including triphenyl phosphate (EC 204-112-2, CAS 115-86-6) as of 7 November 2024. This addition underscores ECHA’s commitment to environmental and public health protection.
Key Details
Triphenyl phosphate has been added due to its classification as an endocrine disruptor under Article 57(f) for environmental concerns. Commonly used as a flame retardant and plasticiser in polymers, adhesives, and sealants, its inclusion followed a comprehensive Member State Committee review in October.
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Substance name |
EC number |
CAS number |
Reason for inclusion |
Examples of uses |
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Triphenyl Phosphate |
204-112-2 |
115-86-6 |
Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) - environment) |
Used as a flame retardant and plasticiser in polymer formulations, adhesives and sealants. |
Compliance Obligations: Companies must act swiftly to meet REACH regulation requirements:
- Communication Duties: Inform customers if articles contain Candidate List substances above 0.1% (w/w).
- Notification Requirements: Notify ECHA within six months—by 7 May 2025—if products contain triphenyl phosphate.
- Safety Data Sheets: Update safety data sheets to reflect accurate information.
Product Certification Impact
The Waste Framework Directive mandates reporting to ECHA via the SCIP database if products exceed 0.1% SVHC content. Additionally, the EU Ecolabel Regulation prohibits ecolabel certification for products containing SVHCs.
Future Considerations
While triphenyl phosphate is not currently on the Authorisation List, future listing could necessitate specific authorisations for its continued use.
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