REACH Authorisation: public consultation on 27 applications

12/2/2016

The substances in Annex XIV and the uses concerned

The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has launched a public consultation on 27 applications for REACH Authorisation. These applications cover:

  • 40 uses of chromium VI compounds;
  • 1,2-dichloroethane (EDC), used as a recyclable solvent and extraction agent in a closed system for purification of 1,3,5-trioxane;
  • Bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether (Diglyme), used as a solvent for many syntheses of chemicals and pharmaceuticals;
  • Arsenic acid, used for the treatment of copper foil.

The public consultation closes on the 6th of April (23:59 Helsinki time).

EcoMundo�s involvement

Among those concerned, EcoMundo filed three applications for authorisation to four companies , which covers 8 out of the 40 uses of chromium VI compounds. This includes the chromium trioxide, used for the coating of metallic articles for example.

The substances in Annex XIV and the uses concerned

The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has launched a public consultation on 27 applications for REACH Authorisation. These applications cover:

  • 40 uses of chromium VI compounds;
  • 1,2-dichloroethane (EDC), used as a recyclable solvent and extraction agent in a closed system for purification of 1,3,5-trioxane;
  • Bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether (Diglyme), used as a solvent for many syntheses of chemicals and pharmaceuticals;
  • Arsenic acid, used for the treatment of copper foil.

The public consultation closes on the 6th of April (23:59 Helsinki time).

EcoMundo�s involvement

Among those concerned, EcoMundo filed three applications for authorisation to four companies , which covers 8 out of the 40 uses of chromium VI compounds. This includes the chromium trioxide, used for the coating of metallic articles for example.