CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND RETAIL E-SSENTIALS

Substance Name

CAS Number (EC Number)

Reason(s) for proposing

Potential Application  

2-benzyl-2-dimethylamino-4'-morpholinobutyrophenone 

71868-10-5
(400-600-6)

Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c)

• Used as photoinitiator in polymer production;
• Main applications in high speed inks such as flexo, offset litho and UV ink jet.

2-methyl-1-(4-methylthiophenyl)-2-morpholinopropan-1-one

119313-12-1
(404-360-3)

Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c)

• Used as photoinitiator in polymer production;
• Main applications in high offset and flexo inks, UV ink-jet, etch resists, printing plates and solder masks.

Diisohexyl phthalate

71850-09-4
(276-090-2)

Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c)

• This substance is a component (the branched form) of 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, dihexyl ester, branched and linear (EC 271-093-5; CAS 68515-50-4), which has same potential uses as other phthalates (e.g. as sealant, plasticiser in polymers etc.).

Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS) and its salts

-(-) 

Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects on the environment (Article 57f)
Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects on human health (Article 57f) 

• PFBS’ potassium salt is used as a flame retardant in polycarbonate, used mainly in electrical and electronic equipment;
• Tetraethylammonium perfluorobutane sulfonate is used in metal (chromium) plating;
• Tetrabutylphosphonium perfluorobutane sulfonate is used as an anti-static additive for plastics;
• PFBS-related substances which may degrade to PFBS during use are used as water and stain repellent protection for leather, textiles and carpets, and in many cases the specific substances used are side-chain fluorinated polymers.