Abstract
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is proposing strict regulation of many uses of bisphenol A (BPA), the flame retardant dechlorane plus, two glycol ethers, and several metal-containing compounds. If the European Commission concurs with this plan, which ECHA released Oct. 1, companies in most cases will be prohibited from using the substances unless they apply for and receive authorization from ECHA to do so. However, the proposal would not affect use of BPA, an estrogenic compound, in the manufacture of materials such as polycarbonate. ECHA classifies BPA as toxic for reproduction. The proposal would tightly control use of dechlorane plus, a polychlorinated flame retardant used in adhesives, sealants, polymers, computers, electronics, and vehicle textiles. ECHA deems this substance very persistent and very bioaccumulative. ECHA considers ethylene glycol monoethyl ether and ethylene glycol monomethyl ethertoxic for reproduction. The proposal would require authorization for uses of these substances other...
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