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DINP, DIDP and DPHP - Safe for use - REACH Registered

High phthalate plasticisers DINP, DIDP and DPHP:

• • REACH registered with data well beyond REACH requirements (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006)

• • Not hazardous – no classification required for any safety, health or environmental effects under the new Classification, Packaging and Labelling Regulation (EC No 1272/2008)

• • Safe for use in all current applications*

• • Not on the REACH Candidate or Authorisation Lists (and do not meet the criteria for inclusion)
  
  

Retailers and brandholders:

• • Can continue to offer articles made with high phthalate plasticisers with the utmost confidence

• • Have no communication requirements under REACH for articles

• • Have no notification requirements under REACH for imported articles

REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation of Chemicals) is the EU Regulation on chemicals and their safe use (EC 1907/2006). Its purpose is to ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment while enhancing competitiveness and innovation.

REACH Registered, March 2010

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*REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 – Annex XVII, art. 52 restricts the use of high phthalates DINP and DIDP in toys and childcare items that can be placed in the mouth. Click here for additional information.

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