RSS feed Media Sunday, May 26, 2013 en-en ECPI Statement on Sweden’s Proposal for Harmonised Classification and Labelling of Diisohexyl phthalate (DIHexP) http://www.plasticisers.org/media/25/81/ECPI-Statement-on-Sweden-s-Proposal-for-Harmonised-Classification-and-Labelling-of-Diisohexyl-phthalate-DIHexP?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/25/81/ECPI-Statement-on-Sweden-s-Proposal-for-Harmonised-Classification-and-Labelling-of-Diisohexyl-phthalate-DIHexP?cntnt01language=en_GB The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) launched a public consultation on the Swedish proposal to reclassify diisohexyl phthalate (CAS n 68515-50-4) as a repro-toxic category 1B substance. At present, there is no harmonised classification for this low molecular weight phthalate (3-6 carbon atoms in the backbone of the side chains), also known under the acronym and DIHexP.

]]> Plasticisers Conference 2012 in association with ECPI - Registration is open http://www.plasticisers.org/media/23/81/Plasticisers-Conference-2012-in-association-with-ECPI---Registration-is-open?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/23/81/Plasticisers-Conference-2012-in-association-with-ECPI---Registration-is-open?cntnt01language=en_GB After the success of the 2011 Plasticisers Conference, European Plastics News and the ECPI (European Centre for Plasticisers and Intermediates) are pleased to announce another collaborative conference for 2012, This two0day event will take place in Brussels, Belgium - 4 & 5 December 2012.

]]> “Not justified” - ECHA Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) opinion on Danish Restriction Proposal for DEHP, DBP, DIBP and BBP http://www.plasticisers.org/media/22/81/Not-justified---ECHA-Committee-for-Risk-Assessment-RAC-opinion-on-Danish-Restriction-Proposal-for-DEHP-DBP-DIBP-and-BBP?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/22/81/Not-justified---ECHA-Committee-for-Risk-Assessment-RAC-opinion-on-Danish-Restriction-Proposal-for-DEHP-DBP-DIBP-and-BBP?cntnt01language=en_GB Denmark's proposal to restrict the use of four lower molecular weight phthalates (DEHP, DBP, BBP and DIBP) in certain consumer articles has been found to be not justified by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC).

]]> ECPI statement following the publication of the ECHA draft report on DINP and DIDP Toy Restrictions Re-evaluation http://www.plasticisers.org/media/21/81/ECPI-statement-following-the-publication-of-the-ECHA-draft-report-on-DINP-and-DIDP-Toy-Restrictions-Re-evaluation?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/21/81/ECPI-statement-following-the-publication-of-the-ECHA-draft-report-on-DINP-and-DIDP-Toy-Restrictions-Re-evaluation?cntnt01language=en_GB

On 7 May 2012 the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the launch of a public consultation on the ECHA draft report on the Toy Restrictions Re-evaluation of DINP and DIDP. This re-evaluation of the restrictions on non-classified high phthalates in toys and childcare articles which can be placed in the mouth is required by entry 52 of Annex XVII of REACH, which incorporated the original restrictions in Directive 2005/84/EC.

]]> High phthalates are not endocrine disruptors http://www.plasticisers.org/media/19/81/High-phthalates-are-not-endocrine-disruptors?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/19/81/High-phthalates-are-not-endocrine-disruptors?cntnt01language=en_GB At the recent event “Hold-up sur la fertilité! Phtalates et perturbateurs endocriniens, de la recherche scientifique à l’action” organised by RES and WECF at the French National Assembly in Paris on 10 April, participants presented all phthalates as a single category of substances with potential endocrine disruptive effects. However, it is important to note that phthalates are a large and diverse family of chemicals and to use the generic term “phthalates” in this context is simply not correct.

]]> ECPI response to frequently made non-scientific claims http://www.plasticisers.org/media/20/81/ECPI-response-to-frequently-made-non-scientific-claims?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/20/81/ECPI-response-to-frequently-made-non-scientific-claims?cntnt01language=en_GB At public and media debates on the topic of endocrine disruptors a number of arguments are being heard over and over again but, quite often, they lack the necessary scientific validity or are being used to extrapolate conclusions which can often be misleading.

]]> Plasticisers Conference 2012 in association with ECPI http://www.plasticisers.org/media/17/81/Plasticisers-Conference-2012-in-association-with-ECPI?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/17/81/Plasticisers-Conference-2012-in-association-with-ECPI?cntnt01language=en_GB The international forum covering the key topics about applications and developments in plasticisers today
will be back to Brussels on 4 & 5 December 2012.

]]> ECPI statement on the ECHA draft Substance Evaluation List http://www.plasticisers.org/media/16/81/ECPI-statement-on-the-ECHA-draft-Substance-Evaluation-List?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/16/81/ECPI-statement-on-the-ECHA-draft-Substance-Evaluation-List?cntnt01language=en_GB On 21 October 2011, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) submitted the first draft Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) of Substance Evaluation to the EU Member States. It listed 91 substances, amongst which were a number of phthalate plasticisers, including four high phthalates (see Attachment I). The Member States Committee will prepare an opinion on the draft CoRAP in February 2012, and – on the basis of the Committee’s opinion – ECHA will then adopt the final plan for substance evaluation by 28 February 2012.

]]> International experts debate the future of plasticisers http://www.plasticisers.org/media/15/81/International-experts-debate-the-future-of-plasticisers?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/15/81/International-experts-debate-the-future-of-plasticisers?cntnt01language=en_GB The European Council for Plasticisers and Intermediates (ECPI) partnered up with Crain Communications and European Plastics News to organise the Plasticisers Conference 2011 which took place in Brussels this week. During two days, close to 60 international experts discussed about the future of the industry, its products and their applications.

]]> DINP is not an endocrine disrupter. ECPI statement on NGO report “Home sweet home - dusty surprises under the bed” http://www.plasticisers.org/media/14/81/DINP-is-not-an-endocrine-disrupter-ECPI-statement-on-NGO-report-Home-sweet-home---dusty-surprises-under-the-bed?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/14/81/DINP-is-not-an-endocrine-disrupter-ECPI-statement-on-NGO-report-Home-sweet-home---dusty-surprises-under-the-bed?cntnt01language=en_GB On 14 September 2011, ChemSec, together with the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNC) and other NGOs, released the report “Home sweet home - dusty surprises under the bed”. It analyses the dust collected from bedrooms across the EU, Africa and Asia and concluded that certain disrupting chemicals were present in levels higher than earlier found. In particular, the study singled out the low phthalates DEHP, BBP and DBP as well as the high phthalate DINP as endocrine disruptors. ]]> ECPI statement on the Danish restriction proposal for low phthalates http://www.plasticisers.org/media/13/81/ECPI-statement-on-the-Danish-restriction-proposal-for-low-phthalates?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/13/81/ECPI-statement-on-the-Danish-restriction-proposal-for-low-phthalates?cntnt01language=en_GB On 16 September 2011, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) opened a consultation on the restriction dossier for the classified low molecular weight phthalates DEHP, DIBP, DBP and BBP presented by Denmark. This followed the decision of the Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committees that the dossier is in conformance with the REACH information requirements.

]]> Plasticisers 2011 in association with ECPI http://www.plasticisers.org/media/12/81/Plasticisers-2011-in-association-with-ECPI?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/12/81/Plasticisers-2011-in-association-with-ECPI?cntnt01language=en_GB French Parliament vote: Communication to the plastic industry http://www.plasticisers.org/media/11/81/French-Parliament-vote-Communication-to-the-plastic-industry?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/11/81/French-Parliament-vote-Communication-to-the-plastic-industry?cntnt01language=en_GB The outcome of this vote has provoked a number of reactions and articles in the media. Some of these articles have implied a change in the regulations and as a result an immediate ban. However, this bill has not yet been passed by parliament and thus has not come into force

]]> EU Commission report on endocrine disruptors http://www.plasticisers.org/media/10/81/EU-Commission-report-on-endocrine-disruptors?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/10/81/EU-Commission-report-on-endocrine-disruptors?cntnt01language=en_GB French Parliament vote: Plasticiser producers call for unjustified bill to be rejected http://www.plasticisers.org/media/9/81/French-Parliament-vote-Plasticiser-producers-call-for-unjustified-bill-to-be-rejected?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/9/81/French-Parliament-vote-Plasticiser-producers-call-for-unjustified-bill-to-be-rejected?cntnt01language=en_GB Against all expectations and against the advice of the Government, the French National Assembly adopted in first reading on May 3, 2011 Mr. Yvan Lachaud’s bill to ban the use of phthalates, parabens and alkylphenols.

]]> Flexible PVC made with high phthalates is safe for use http://www.plasticisers.org/media/7/81/Flexible-PVC-made-with-high-phthalates-is-safe-for-use?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/7/81/Flexible-PVC-made-with-high-phthalates-is-safe-for-use?cntnt01language=en_GB Flexible PVC articles made with high molecular weight phthalate plasticisers (also known as high phthalates), including flooring, wall coverings, and furniture, are safe for use in all environments including kindergartens. Consumers and parents alike can rest assured as this has been demonstrated through EU safety evaluations.

]]> ECPI statement on the first REACH Authorisation List http://www.plasticisers.org/media/8/81/ECPI-statement-on-the-first-REACH-Authorisation-List?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/8/81/ECPI-statement-on-the-first-REACH-Authorisation-List?cntnt01language=en_GB The European Commission announced the adoption of the Decision to include the first list of chemical substances in Annex XIV of the REACH Regulation, the so-called "Authorisation List". The low molecular weight phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are amongst the six substances included in the Decision.

]]> DEHP plasticiser is registered for use under REACH http://www.plasticisers.org/media/1/81/DEHP-plasticiser-is-registered-for-use-under-REACH?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/1/81/DEHP-plasticiser-is-registered-for-use-under-REACH?cntnt01language=en_GB The widely used general purpose plasticiser Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), has been registered under the EU's new Chemicals Legislation REACH.

The consortium of European producers which has been responsible for collating data announced this week that the lead Registrant's submission has been successful and that a registration number has been received. This is well ahead of the November 30A deadline.

]]> Early REACH registration for general purpose PVC plasticiser DINP http://www.plasticisers.org/media/3/81/Early-REACH-registration-for-general-purpose-PVC-plasticiser-DINP?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/3/81/Early-REACH-registration-for-general-purpose-PVC-plasticiser-DINP?cntnt01language=en_GB The REACH DINP Consortium today announced the successful REACH registration of DINP*, well in advance of the 1 December 2010 deadline.

]]> PVC souple dans la construction : histoire d'un matériau complet http://www.plasticisers.org/media/40/81/PVC-souple-dans-la-construction-histoire-d-un-materiau-complet?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/40/81/PVC-souple-dans-la-construction-histoire-d-un-materiau-complet?cntnt01language=en_GB Depuis sa découverte accidentelle au 19e siècle et l'ajout, pour la première fois en 1926, de plastifiants permettant de l’assouplir, le PVC a été utilisé dans des millions de produits et d’applications de construction, tous plus essentiels les uns que les autres dans notre quotidien. La raison de son succès réside indubitablement dans ses très nombreuses propriétés, associées à un rapport coût/performance inégalé. (Source: Batiweb)

]]> Plasticisers industry discusses how to effectively communicate science information to all stakeholders http://www.plasticisers.org/media/41/81/Plasticisers-industry-discusses-how-to-effectively-communicate-science-information-to-all-stakeholders?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/41/81/Plasticisers-industry-discusses-how-to-effectively-communicate-science-information-to-all-stakeholders?cntnt01language=en_GB Over 80 international experts gathered on 4th and 5th December in Brussels at the annual “Plasticisers Conference 2012” organised by Crain Communications and European Plastics News in association with European Council for Plasticisers and Intermediates (ECPI).

]]> Australia confirms no health concerns for children exposed to high phthalate DINP http://www.plasticisers.org/media/39/81/Australia-confirms-no-health-concerns-for-children-exposed-to-high-phthalate-DINP?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/39/81/Australia-confirms-no-health-concerns-for-children-exposed-to-high-phthalate-DINP?cntnt01language=en_GB Australia’s National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) has finally published its Priority Existing Chemical (PEC) Assessment Report on diisononyl phthalate (DINP). The main conclusion is that "current risk estimates do not indicate a health concern from exposure of children to DINP in toys and childcare articles even at the highest (reasonable worst-case) exposure scenario considered."

]]> ECPI’s statement following the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) meeting on 5-8 March http://www.plasticisers.org/media/42/81/ECPI-s-statement-following-the-Risk-Assessment-Committee-RAC-meeting-on-5-8-March?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/42/81/ECPI-s-statement-following-the-Risk-Assessment-Committee-RAC-meeting-on-5-8-March?cntnt01language=en_GB On 5-8 March, the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) adopted an Opinion on the ECHA Draft Report on the re-evaluation of the restrictions on DINP and DIDP in toys and childcare articles which can be placed in the mouth. This re-evaluation of the restrictions on non-classified high phthalates is required by entry 52 of Annex XVII of REACH, which incorporated the original restrictions in Directive 2005/84/EC.

]]> Proin convallis, ipsum non scelerisque cursus, nibh quam commodo massa, ut http://www.plasticisers.org/media/45/81/Proin-convallis-ipsum-non-scelerisque-cursus-nibh-quam-commodo-massa-ut?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/45/81/Proin-convallis-ipsum-non-scelerisque-cursus-nibh-quam-commodo-massa-ut?cntnt01language=en_GB Mulla rutrum eleifend augue, non consequat augue pharetra a. Nulla facilisi. Vestibulum http://www.plasticisers.org/media/46/81/Mulla-rutrum-eleifend-augue-non-consequat-augue-pharetra-a-Nulla-facilisi-Vestibulum?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/46/81/Mulla-rutrum-eleifend-augue-non-consequat-augue-pharetra-a-Nulla-facilisi-Vestibulum?cntnt01language=en_GB ICCA Comments on WHO/UNEP Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Report http://www.plasticisers.org/media/44/81/ICCA-Comments-on-WHO-UNEP-Endocrine-Disrupting-Chemicals-Report?cntnt01language=en_GB http://www.plasticisers.org/media/44/81/ICCA-Comments-on-WHO-UNEP-Endocrine-Disrupting-Chemicals-Report?cntnt01language=en_GB Several scientists this week published a report, under the auspices of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), regarding the health effects of human exposure to certain chemicals. Titled “State of the Science of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals”, the report attempts to update the 2002 State of the Science report.

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