REACH Update February 2026: Now Available in Substantio
ECHA expands SVHC Candidate List with 2 new substances – check your BOMs now
In February 2026 the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has added two additional substances to the SVHC Candidate List – it now contains 253 entries. The update is now available in your Substantio software – you can check your BOMs and material data directly against the updated list.
Update now available!
Customers with an “Enterprise Account”: please contact us to have the update applied!
For all other customers, it is automatically available in the menu under: Administration > Regulations
The 2 new SVHCs in detail
n-Hexane – CAS 110-54-3
What is n-hexane? A volatile solvent used to dissolve and remove non-polar residues (e.g., oils, grease).
Where is it used?
Cleaning and degreasing agents
Solvent-based formulations (coatings, adhesives, sealants)
Why is it problematic? n-Hexane is associated with health risks from repeated exposure, including effects on the nervous system.
Bisphenol AF (BPAF) – CAS 1478-61-1
Full name: 4,4′-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol and its salts
What is BPAF? A bisphenol used as a process regulator and/or cross-linking component in certain polymer applications.
Where is it used?
- Polymer processing
- Cross-linking in fluoroelastomers (specialty rubber, sealing applications)
Why is it problematic? This substance is in focus due to reproductive toxicity.
Next Steps:
- Check your BOMsUse Substantio to verify whether the new SVHCs appear in your BOMs or material data.
- Initiate supplier requestsIf the substances are present, start a declaration request to your suppliers.
- Update documentationEnsure your compliance documentation is up to date.
We'd be happy to show you how to set up your supplier data in Substantio so you can work even more efficiently with future REACH updates.
More information:
ECHA NEWS: ECHA adds two hazardous chemicals to the Candidate List
ECHA Candidate List of substances of very high concern for Authorisation
