According news of Chemical watch on 21 October 2015.，the Swedish Chemicals Agency (Kemi) wants to prepare a RoHS Annex II dossier for the restriction of the use of medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) in electrical and electronic equipment, in accordance with Article 6(1) of the recast EU Directive on the restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) in electrical and electronic equipment.
As a first step, Kemi has commissioned consultancy RPA to produce a study.
RPA is holding a two-phase public consultation to collect information on existing uses and relevant quantities of the substance, waste management and relevant emissions, exposure information and known and applied alternatives.
The first phase is underway and intends to collect information on uses in electrical and electronic equipment, and quantities of MCCPs in the EU, from all relevant stakeholders, regarding:
any use of MCCP or MCCP-containing products (mixtures/articles) that takes place in the EU, including, where available, the respective tonnages; and
their presence in mixtures or equipment of non-EU origin, which are placed on the EU market.
The second phase of the consultation is planned for the spring of 2016. There will be a separate announcement and questionnaire.
Category of Chlorinated Paraffin
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Category |
Usage |
Restriction in Europe |
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SCCP （C10-C13） |
To be used as plasticizer in rubber, paint, adhesives，used as flame retardant in plastic products such as PVC floor, carpet and wire and cable insulation.Can also be used as a leather treatment agent and textile industry as well as metal processing oil additive |
REACH |
0.1 %/Article |
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PoPs (EC)No850/2004 (EU)No519/2012 |
Forbidden SCCPs from January 11, 2013, |
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MCCP （C14-C17） |
metal processing oil additive、Reagent used in sealing、Flame retardant in rubber, textile and leather products. |
PoHS |
0.1%/material |
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LCCP（C18-C38）
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Mainly used as the plasticizer of PVC resin,The anticoagulant of lubricating oil |
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Chlorinated paraffin is a chlorinated derivative with low volatility, good flame retardant, good electrical insulation, low cost, etc. it can be used as flame retardant and plasticer of polyvinyl chloride. Widely used in the production of cable material, flooring, hoses, artificial leather, rubber and other products. As well as application in additives of coatings, plastic runway, lubricating oil.
Medium chain chlorinated paraffin control is under prepare a RoHS dossie, it tell us the trends of member states control MCCP. Enterprises need to kown the presence of chlorinated paraffin in the product, carry out supply chain survey. So as to a timely response once the regulations update.