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EU weighs new restrictions on Michler’s ketone and Michler’s base in imported products

ECHA is examining whether further REACH restrictions are needed for 4,4'-bis(dimethylamino)-4''-(methylamino)trityl alcohol (CAS 561-41-1), Michler’s ketone and Michler’s base in imported articles. The chemicals may occur through dyes, inks, pigments, coatings and adhesives used in packaging, plastics, electronics, paper, textiles and leather, raising new supply-chain questions for companies selling products into the EU.

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Draft proposal, EU, Europe Nhat Nguyen Draft proposal, EU, Europe Nhat Nguyen

ECHA classification proposals put cosmetics, coatings, polymers, and electronics in focus

ECHA is consulting on new classifications for ethyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate, 2-ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate and 3-methylbutyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate, as well as chlorendic anhydride and eight phthalic anhydrides. The proposals cover reproductive toxicity, suspected carcinogenicity, and respiratory sensitization and could affect cosmetics, electronics, coatings, inks, adhesives, polymers, and flame-retardant materials.

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Draft proposal, EU, Europe Nhat Nguyen Draft proposal, EU, Europe Nhat Nguyen

EU consults on new harmonized classification for silver chloride, chloroethane and other chemicals

EU harmonized classification proposals for silver chloride, chloroethane, 1-isopropyl-2,2-dimethyltrimethylene diisobutyrate, N’-(1,3-dimethylbutylidene)-3-hydroxy-2-naphthohydrazide and Solvent Yellow 124 could trigger mixture reclassification, labeling changes, SDS updates and broader regulatory scrutiny across consumer and industrial products.

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