EU SVHC regulations: Challenges and solutions for light stabilizers
Companies must now ensure that they comply with the new regulations and provide the necessary information along the supply chain. Everlight Chemical's solutions help companies to adapt smoothly to the new regulatory requirements and improve product compliance. With over 25 years of experience in light stabilizer research and development, the company is committed to developing environmentally friendly chemicals with a focus on extending product life and reducing harmful substances to provide comprehensive SVHC alternative solutions. Nordmann and Everlight Chemical's services include full technical support from assessment to implementation.
Impact of the SVHC list
The EU SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) list includes chemicals that are considered to be of very high concern. Its regular expansion poses several challenges for the industry:
- Regulatory burden: Companies must take extensive compliance measures to ensure that their products meet the new regulations
- Cost increase: Adapting to new regulations can incur significant costs, including the need to find and test alternative materials
- Restricted choice of materials: Inclusion of substances on the SVHC list reduces the availability of certain materials, limiting flexibility in product development
- Production delays: Switching to compliant materials can lead to delays in production and time to market
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Advantages of Everlight Chemical products
Everlight Chemical offers comprehensive options to meet the challenges of the SVHC regulation. The benefits of the company's products and services include:
- Sustainability: Everlight Chemical manufactures chemicals that increase the shelf life of products and reduce environmentally harmful substances
Technical support: The company offers comprehensive technical services, including product compatibility assessments, formulation optimization and laboratory testing - Fast product verification: Through professional laboratory testing capabilities, Everlight Chemical provides key data on the physical properties and weatherability of products
- Regulatory compliance: Everlight Chemical supports companies in adapting to regulatory changes and ensuring market conformity
Table of tested light stabilizers
The table below lists six light stabilizers tested by the EU regulator. These are UV-320, UV-327, UV-328, UV-329, UV-350 and UV-360, light stabilizers that are widely used in polymer material applications and are now under special regulatory scrutiny.
| No | Substance Name (IUPAC) | Market Name | CAS No. | EC No. | Inclusion Date (Candidate list) | Inclusion Date (Authorization list) | Sunset Date | Reason for Inclusion | Status of Control | Applications | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2-tert-butyl-6-(5-chloro-2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol | Bumetrizole UV326 | 3896-11-5 | 223-445-4 | 2024/Jan/23 | Not yet | N/A | vPvB | Included in the Candidate list | Polyolefin, EVA, PMMA | |
| 2 | 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol | Octrizole UV329 | 3147-75-9 | 221-573-5 | 2024/Jan/23 | Not yet | N/A | vPvB | Included in the Candidate list | PE, PP, PVC, ABS, PC, Elastomer | |
| 3 | 2,4-di-tert-butyl-6-(5-chloro-2H-1,2,3-benzotriazol-2-yl)phenol | Dibutyl-hydroxy-phenyl-chloro-benzotriazole, UV327 | 3864-99-11 | 223-383-8 | 2015/Dec/17 | 06-Feb-2020 | 27-Nov-2023 | vPvB | Included in the Authorization list. Could not be used in EU unless special authorization. | PE, PP, PVC, EVA, PMMA, PC, ABS, PET | |
| 4 | 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(tert-butyl)-6-(sec-butyl)phenol | Benzotriazole-light-stabilizer, UV350 | 36437-37-3 | 253-037-1 | 2015/Dec/17 | 27-Nov-2023 | vPvB | PC, PA, PU, TPU | |||
| 5 | 2-benzotriazol-2-yl-4,6-di-tert-butylphenol | Hydroxy-dibutyl-phenyl-benzotriazole, UV320 | 3846-71-7 | 223-346-6 | 2014/Dec/17 | 27-Nov-2023 | vPvB PBT | UP, PVC | |||
| 6 | 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)phenol | UV328 | 25973-55-1 | 247-384-8 | 2014/Dec/17 | 27-Nov-2023 | vPvB PBT | Polyolefin, PU, PVC, PC, Epoxy, Adhesives, Elastomer | |||
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EU SVHC regulations: Challenges and solutions for light stabilizers
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