Abstract
The European Union is taking aim at two chemicals used in polymer production, a phthalate, and a perfluorinated compound and its salts. All are now on a list of substances that are candidates for strict regulation. If the listed chemicals are selected for further controls, companies would be allowed to use them only if the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) authorizes specific uses. ECHA says it added the two chemicals used in polymer production and diisohexyl phthalate to the list Jan. 16 because they are reproductive toxics. Also added to the list were perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) and its salts. These are used as processing aids in the manufacture of fluoropolymers and as flame retardants in polycarbonate components for electronic equipment, according to ECHA. PFBS chemicals are also used to make water- and stain-resistant coatings for fabrics, carpets, and paper. PFBS has been linked to adverse thyroid and kidney effects in laboratory
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