Candidate List grows to 253: n-hexane and Bisphenol AF added
What was added
| Substance | CAS | EC | Reason for inclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 110-54-3 | 203-777-6 | Toxic for reproduction (Art. 57c) |
| Bisphenol AF (BPAF) and its salts | 1478-61-1 | 216-036-7 | Toxic for reproduction and endocrine-disrupting properties |
Both were identified as SVHCs by unanimous agreement of the Member State Committee. BPAF's entry covers the substance and its salts, so screen supplier data for the salt forms as well as the parent compound.
Who is affected
n-Hexane is a widely used solvent: in solvent-based adhesives and sealants, degreasers and cleaning products, extraction processes for vegetable oils, and as a component of some fuels and industrial mixtures. Residual hexane in a finished article is usually low, but adhesive-bonded consumer goods and imported cleaning products deserve a look.
Bisphenol AF is a cross-linking agent for fluoroelastomers (FKM) and a monomer in certain specialty polymers. Seals, gaskets, hoses and O-rings for automotive, aerospace, chemical-process and food-contact applications are the most likely places to find it, often several tiers down the supply chain.
Most exposed
Adhesive and sealant formulators; importers of solvent-based cleaning products; makers and importers of FKM seals, gaskets and hoses; EEE and automotive assemblers using fluoroelastomer components.
Probably unaffected
Articles that contain neither substance above 0.1 % w/w per article, but "per article" means each component part, so a small FKM seal inside a larger product can still trigger the duty for that part.
What to do
- Screen your bill of materials for CAS 110-54-3 and CAS 1478-61-1 (and BPAF salts). If you hold SDSs, Section 3 is where they appear; if not, ask suppliers directly.
- Where a substance is ≥ 0.1 % w/w in an article, issue an Article 33(1) communication to your business customers, at minimum the substance name and enough information to allow safe use, and be ready to answer consumer requests within 45 days (Article 33(2)).
- Notify SCIP. Articles placed on the EU market containing a Candidate List substance above 0.1 % w/w must be notified to ECHA's SCIP database under the Waste Framework Directive.
- Check the Article 7(2) notification duty if you produce or import the article in quantities above one tonne per year.
- Start the substitution conversation now. Candidate List entries are the pipeline for Annex XIV authorisation; the earlier you know your exposure, the cheaper the transition.
What Verachek does with this update
Both entries are live in the Verachek knowledge base with an "as of" date of 4 February 2026. Subscribers on Professional and above received an affected-product alert for every stored product containing either CAS, with a one-click re-screen. New screenings flag either substance at ≥ 0.1 % as AMBER with the Article 33 text pre-drafted.
Confirm obligations for your specific products with a qualified adviser.