Synopsis
This EU Decision identifies 4-Tert-butylphenol (PTBP) as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) under the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 due to its endocrine disrupting properties.
Once a sunset date is established, the use of this chemical will be prohibited without an appropriate authorisation.
Summary
Decision (EU) 2019/1194 came into force on 5 July 2019.
What will be updated?
4-Tert-butylphenol (PTBP) has been identified as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) under the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 due to its endocrine disrupting properties.
PBTP is used in the production of epoxy resins and plastics.
The substance will be included on the SVHC candidate list. Once a sunset date is established, the use of this chemical will be prohibited without an appropriate authorisation.
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