Eight new intentions for identification as a substance of very high concern has been received. The substances and examples of their uses are:

• 4,4'-(1-methylpropylidene)bisphenol; (bisphenol B). The substance is not registered under REACH;
• medium chain-chlorinated paraffins (MCCP). The substances are used in polymers/rubbers, adhesives and sealants, coating products, working fluids and textile treatment products and dyes;
• phenol, alkylation products (mainly in para position) with C12-rich branched or linear alkyl chains from oligomerisation, covering any individual isomers and/ or combinations thereof (PDDP). The substances are used in the manufacture of chemicals, rubber products and plastic products;
• 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde and its individual stereoisomers. The substance is used in the manufacture of fragrance substances for use in cleaning and personal care products;
• 2,2-bis(bromomethyl)propane1,3-diol (BMP); 2,2-dimethylpropan-1-ol, tribromo derivative/3-bromo-2,2-bis(bromomethyl)-1-propanol (TBNPA); 2,3-dibromo-1-propanol (2,3-DBPA). The substances are used in the manufacture of plastic products and chemicals;
• 1,4-dioxane. The substance is used in laboratory chemicals, pH regulators, water treatment products and as a solvent for the manufacture of other chemicals;
• glutaral. The substance is used as a biocide, in leather tanning and in X-ray film processing. A call for evidence to support a potential restriction proposal will be launched in the coming weeks for this substance and will be announced separately at that time; and
• orthoboric acid, sodium salt. The substance is not registered under REACH.

The deadline for comments is 23 April 2021.