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About PFHxA substances will be included in REACH regulatory restrictions
Release time:
2024-03-26 14:13
On 29 February 2024, the European REACH Committee formally adopted a proposal to restrict perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts and related substances in Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation (List of Hazardous Substances, Mixtures or Articles Restricted or Prohibited for Consumption on the EU Market).
Content of proposal
Definition of substance
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and its salts and related substances refer
• Compounds having a linear or branched C5F11-perfluoropentyl group linked to a carbon atom;
• Having a linear or branched C6F13-perfluorohexyl group.
Excluding the following substances
● C6F14;
● C6F13-C(= O)OH,C6F13-C(= O) OX' or C6F13-CF2-X (where X' = any group, including salts);
• Any substance having a perfluoroalkyl group C6F13-attached directly to a sulfur atom.
Material restrictions
Total concentration of PFHxA and its salts in homogeneous materials:<25 ppb (0.025 mg/kg)
Total concentration of FHxA related substances:<1000 ppb (1 mg/kg)
transition period
● 18 months from the date of entry into force of the regulation
Fire-fighting foams for training and for testing (except functional testing of fire-fighting systems)
● 24 months from the date of entry into force of the regulation
Civil apparel, footwear, food contact paper, paperboard and mixtures
● 36 months from the date of entry into force of the regulation
Civil Textiles, Leather, Fur and Hides
● 5 years from the date of entry into force of the regulation
civil aviation fire-fighting foam
The global control of PFHxA substances is becoming more and more strict. Although the final control time of the EU REACH regulation has not yet been determined, relevant enterprises can develop new materials or use alternative materials in advance, adjust production strategies in time, and avoid compliance risks. New Anrun Consulting will continue to pay attention to you and report on the relevant progress, and the GCIS plate will also synchronize the latest data.
The latest version of REACH Regulation, Appendix XVII, is available for free in the GCIS section.
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