On 30 August 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a public consultation of 6 potential substances of very high concern (SVHC) and the deadline for commenting is 14 October, 2024.Once the public consultation is approved, these 6 substances will be added to the list of SVHC as the 32nd batch of SVHC substances.
The 6 substances proposed to be added to the SVHC candidate list on 30 August 2024 and their hazardous properties are detailed as below:
| No. | Substances Name | EC No. | CAS No. | Reason for Proposing | Use |
| 1 | 6-[(C10-C13)-alkyl-(branched, unsaturated)-2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl]hexanoic acid | 701-118-1 | 2156592-54-8 | Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c) | Hydraulic oil, lubricating oil and grease, and metalworking fluid. |
| 2 | O,O,O-triphenyl phosphorothioate | 209-909-9 | 597-82-0 | Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) (Article 57d) | Lubricants and greases |
| 3 | Octamethyltrisiloxane | 203-497-4 | 107-51-7 | Very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) (Article 57e) | Cosmetics and personal care products, as well as washing and cleaning products. |
| 4 | Perfluamine | 206-420-2 | 338-83-0 | Very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) (Article 57e) | Electrical, electronic, optical equipment and machinery, and vehicles. |
| 5 | Reaction mass of: triphenylthiophosphate and tertiary butylated phenyl derivatives | 421-820-9 | 192268-65-8 | Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) (Article 57d) | Hydraulic oil, lubricating oil, and grease. |
| 6 | Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched) phosphite | 701-028-2 | / | Endocrine disrupting properties (Article 57(f) – environment) | Adhesives and sealants, coating products, and polymers. |
