ECHA has added eight new SVHCs – including three silicones – to the Candidate List. Two further substances, TMA and DCHP, have also been added to the list by the European Commission. The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHCs) for authorisation now contains 191 substances.
Substances used in cosmetics and their SVHC properties
They have been included in the Candidate List for authorisation on 27 June 2018.
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4)
• INCI: Cyclotetrasiloxane
• EC number: 209-136-7
• CAS number: 556-67-2
• Reason for inclusion: PBT (Article 57d) / vPvB (Article 57e)
• Examples of uses: Used in washing and cleaning products, polishes and waxes and cosmetics and personal care products
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5)
• INCI: Cyclopentasiloxane
• EC number: 208-764-9
• CAS number: 541-02-6
• Reason for inclusion: PBT (Article 57d) / vPvB (Article 57e)
• Examples of uses: Used in washing and cleaning products, polishes and waxes, cosmetics and personal care products, textile treatment products and dyes
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6)
• INCI: Cyclohexasiloxane
• EC number: 208-762-8
• CAS number: 540-97-6
• Reason for inclusion: PBT (Article 57d) / vPvB (Article 57e)
• Examples of uses: Used in washing and cleaning products, polishes and waxes, cosmetics and personal care products
Ethylenediamine (EDA)
• INCI: Cyclohexasiloxane
• EC number: 203-468-6
• CAS number: 107-15-3
• Reason for inclusion: Respiratory sensitising properties (Article 57(f) - human health)
• Examples of uses: Used in adhesives and sealants, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, pH regulators and water treatment …
