4 new REACH substances were added to the SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) list on July 16, 2019:
| Substance Name | CAS # | Where used |
| 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-2-(heptafluoropropoxy)propionic acid, its salts and its acyl halides (covering any of their individual isomers and combinations thereof); HFPO-DA | - | In the manufacturing process of fluoropolymer resins that are used in many applications such as wire cables or PTFE (Teflon) coating. |
| 2-methoxyethyl acetate | 110-49-6 | Was historically used as a process solvent for gums, resins, waxes, oils, manufacture of semiconductors, textile, painting, photographic films. etc. Was used as intermediate in industrial applications. |
| Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite (TNPP) with ≥ 0.1% w/w of 4-nonylphenol, branched and linear (4-NP) | - | Used as antioxidant in polymers, electronics, paintings, adhesives, toys, papers, cardboards and other applications. |
| 4-tert-butylphenol | 98-54-4 | Plasticizer. Industrial intermediate in some resins and plastics. Also used in insecticides and industrial perfumes. |
Therefore, the current SVHC list now includes 201 substances.
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