Latest chemicals news for Northern Ireland - updated 4 October 2024

Latest chemicals news for Northern Ireland - updated 4 October 2024.

2 October 2024 - CLP update

Consultations on harmonised classification and labelling

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) are looking for comments on the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) proposals for:

• milbemectin (ISO); Reaction mass of (2aE,4E,8E)-(5′S,6R,6′R,11R,13R,15S,17aR,20R,20aR,20bS)-6′-ethyl-3′,4′,5′,6,6′,7,10,11,14,15,17a,20,20a,20b-tetradecahydro-20,20b-dihydroxy-5′,6,8,19-tetramethylspiro[11,15-methano-2H,13H,17H-furo[4,3,2-pq][2,6]benzodioxacyclooctadecin-13,2′-[2H]pyran]-17-one and (2aE,4E,8E)-5′S,6R,6′R,11R,13R,15S,17aR,20R,20aR,20bS) -3′,4′,5′,6,6′,7,10,11,14,15,17a,20,20a,20b-tetradecahydro-20,20b-dihydroxy-5′,6,6′,8,19-pentamethylspiro[11,15-methano-2H,13H,17H-furo[4,3,2-pq][2,6]benzodioxacyclooctadecin-13,2′-[2H]pyran]-17-one;[Reaction mass of milbemycin A3 (CAS No 51596-10-2) and milbemycin A4 (CAS No 51596-11-3)] (EC -, CAS 1799297-76-9)
• strontium decanoate, branched; strontium neodecanoate; [1] strontium di(acetate); [2] strontium tartrate; strontium (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate [3] strontium oxalate; [4] strontium chloride; [5] strontium nitrate; [6] strontium sulphate; [7] strontium carbonate; [8] strontium hydrogen phosphate; [9] strontium hydroxide; [10] strontium 5-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]-2-carboxy-4-cyano-3-thiopheneacetate [11] (EC - [1]; 208-854-8 [2]; 212-774-9 [3]; 212-415-6 [4]; 233-971-6 [5]; 233-131-9 [6]; 231-850-2 [7]; 216-643-7 [8]; 236-615-8 [9]; 242-367-1 [10]; - [11], CAS 106705-37-7 [1]; 543-94-2 [2]; 868-19-9 [3]; 814-95-9 [4]; 10476-85-4 [5]; 10042-76-9 [6]; 7759-02-6 [7]; 1633-05-2 [8]; 13450-99-2 [9]; 18480-07-4 [10]; 135459-87-9 [11])

Have your say by 29 November 2024.

For more information please see the following link:

• Harmonised classification and labelling consultations - ECHA website

25 September 2024 - CLP update

Consultation on harmonised classification and labelling

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) are looking for comments on the harmonised classification and labelling proposal for:

• calcium acetylide; calcium carbide (EC 200-848-3, CAS 75-20-7).

Have your say until 22 November 2024.

For more information please see the following link:

• Harmonised classification and labelling consultations - ECHA website)

Introduction to ECHA's guidance on new CLP hazard classes

Join ECHA`s webinar on 21 November 2024 at 11:00 (Helsinki time) to learn about the new hazard classes under the Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation.

This session will introduce the new guidance developed by experts from ECHA, EU Member States and other stakeholders. ECHA will also cover the classification criteria for substances with:

• endocrine disrupting properties
• persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) or very persistent and very bioaccumulative properties (vPvB)
• persistent, mobile and toxic (PMT) or very persistent and very mobile properties (vPvM)

Send your questions in advance and do not miss the live Q&A session.

For more information please see the following link:

• Introduction to ECHA's guidance on new CLP hazard classes - ECHA website

4 September 2024 - REACH update

Six proposals to identify new substances of very high concern (SVHCs)

The substances and examples of their uses are:

• 6-[(C10-C13)-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl]hexanoic acid (EC 701-118-1) - used in lubricants, greases, release products and metal working fluids
• O,O,O-triphenyl phosphorothioate (EC 209-909-9) - used in lubricants and greases
• Octamethyltrisiloxane (EC 203-497-4) - used in the manufacture and formulation. Used by professional workers or consumers in the following applications (including article service-life): cosmetics, personal and health care products, pharmaceuticals, washing and cleaning products, coating and non-metal surface treatment, and in sealants and adhesives
• Perfluamine (EC 206-420-2) - used for the manufacture of electrical, electronic and optical equipment, and machinery and vehicles
• Reaction mass of: triphenylthiophosphate and tertiary butylated phenyl derivatives (EC 421-820-9) - this substance has no active registrations
• Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite (EC -) - used in the following products: polymers, adhesives and sealants, and coatings

Have your say until 14 October 2024.

For more information please see the following link:

• Substances of very high concern identification - ECHA website

Call for evidence: Investigation on asbestos

The Netherlands has launched a call for evidence to investigate the need for potential further regulatory actions on asbestos in mixtures and articles.

Submit your information on natural minerals and products with non-intentional presence of asbestos as well as on identified exposure and risks from the substances included in the scope of this call for evidence.

If you have questions, contact the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, RIVM: asbestos-restriction(at)rivm.nl.

Have your say by 16 October 2024.

For more information please see the following link:

• Current calls for comments and evidence - ECHA website

28 August 2024 - CLP update

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) are looking for comments on the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) proposal for:

• choline hydrogen phosphonate (EC -, CAS 947138-30-9)

Have your say by 25 October 2024.

For more information please see the following link:

• Harmonised classification and labelling consultations - ECHA website

28 August 2024 - REACH update

Testing proposals

ECHA have launched new consultations on 34 testing proposals.

The deadline for comments is 7 October 2024.

For more information please see the following link:

• Current Testing Proposals - ECHA website

21 August 2024 - CLP update

Have your say in consultations

Contribute to chemical safety in the EU by submitting your input on our topical consultations and calls for evidence.

ECHA have launched two new consultations on harmonised classification and labelling proposals for:

• 4-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one; diacetone alcohol (EC 204-626-7, CAS 123-42-2)
• 8-methyldecan-2-yl propionate; 8-methyldecan-2-yl propanoate (EC -, CAS 81931-28-4)

Have your say until 18 October 2024.

For more information please see the following link:

• Consultations - ECHA website

14 August 2024 - REACH update

Consultations on applications for authorisation

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) have launched consultations on four applications for authorisation covering five uses of Chromium trioxide (EC 215-607-8, CAS 1333-82-0):

• hard chrome plating of moulds for the manufacture of technical rubber articles and related items for several industrial sectors
• pre-treatment step (etching) in the electroplating process of plastic items for the hydro-sanitary and automotive sectors
• functional chromium plating with decorative character of plastic items for the hydrosanitary and automotive sectors
• long-lasting functional chrome plating on metallic substrates in demanding industrial sectors, including aeronautics, defence and transports
• functional chrome plating with decorative character of different metal substrates with the aim to create a long-lasting high durability surface with bright or matte look for thermo-sanitary, medical and industrial applications

Have your say using a webform until 9 October 2024.

For more information please see the following link:

• Applications for authorisation - current consultations - ECHA website

31 January 2024 - REACH update

Submission of octocrilene restriction report postponed

The submission of the Annex XV restriction report on octocrilene (EC 228-250-8) by France is postponed from 4 October 2024 to 10 January 2025.

For mofe information please see the following link:

• Submission of octocrilene restriction report postponed - (ECHA website)

Compliance date for industrial use only mixtures approaching

From 1 January 2024 all new poison centre notifications must comply with the harmonised information requirements. These include the full chemical composition, the toxicological information, information about the product and the unique formula identifier (UFI) according to Annex VIII to the CLP Regulation. The 1 January 2024 compliance date brings onboard also the mixtures for industrial use only.

• Poison Centre - News (ECHA website)

ECHA provides advice on new hazard classes for substances and mixtures

Three new hazard classes for classifying, labelling and packaging (CLP) substances and mixtures entered into force on 20 April 2023. ECHA have published information on the application dates and related guidance.

For further information please click on the link below:

• ECHA news (ECHA website)

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