The chemical 1-methyl-pyrrolidone (CAS number: EC 212-828-1, CAS 872-50-4), which is more commonly known as NMP, has been added to the European REACH Regulation. Leather finishers and manufacturers should be aware of this change and be prepared to test materials
Read moreNew SVHC Added to the Candidate List of REACH: Perfluorohexane-1-sulphonic acid and its salts (PFHxS)

Recently, a new substance has been added to the Candidate List of REACH: Perfluorohexane-1-sulphonic acid and its salts (PFHxS) CAS number: 355-46-4. This brings to total number of substances on the Candidate List to 174. For the full list of
Read morePotential New SVHC’s Listed

On 6th September 2016, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) launched a new consultation list of Substances of Very High Concern ( SVHC ), containing six proposals. The SVHCs candidate list will expand to 175 entries if all six proposals are
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