10 applications for Authorisation consultations launched
On 15 November 2023, ECHA launched an 8 week public consultation for 43 applications for Authorisation for the following substances:
4-Nonylphenol, branched and linear, ethoxylated
- The formulation of a hardener component containing NPE within Aerospace two-part polysulfide sealants
- Mixing, by Aerospace Companies and their associated supply chains, including the Applicant, of base polysulfide sealant components with NPE-containing hardener, resulting in mixtures containing < 0.1% w/w of NPE for Aerospace uses that are exempt from authorisation under REACH Art. 56(6)(a)
4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated
- Industrial use of 4-tert-OPnEO for its non-ionic detergent properties, used for the extraction of biological material which is further formulated and coated on articles intended for clinical and industrial in vitro testing applications
- Repackaging hardener formulations containing OPE as a surfactant in a concentration above 0.1%, to be used within two-part polysulphide sealants by Airbus and their associated supply chains
- Mixing, by Airbus, and their associated supply chains, including the Applicant, of base polysulfide sealant components with OPE-containing hardener, resulting in mixtures containing < 0.1% w/w of OPE for Aerospace and Defence uses that are exempt from authorisation under REACH Art. 56(6)(a)
- Industrial use of a potassium dichromate-based mixture for the manufacture of single-use chemical breathalysers
- Formulation of DEHP mixtures for application in immediate packaging of medicines and medical devices
- Use of DEHP-containing plastics for immediate packaging of medicinal products
- Use of DEHP-based mixtures as a lubricating/sealing agent for the insertion of port closures into empty bags and assembly/connection of parts, that are used in immediate packaging of medicines
- Use of tetraethyl lead in the formulation of aviation fuel
Information concerning exposure scenarios, possible alternatives identified by the applicants, together with socio-economic information, is available on ECHA’s website. The deadline for submitting comments is 10 January 2024.