ECHA has launched <link https: echa.europa.eu applications-for-authorisation-consultation _blank>public consultations on three applications for authorisation for the following substances and uses:

• sodium dichromate used as a corrosion inhibitor in ammonia absorption deep cooling systems, applied for the dewaxing and deoiling process steps of petroleum raffinate;
• bis(2-methoxyethyl) ether (Diglyme) used as a solvent for the synthesis of the anti-HIV active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) dapivirine;
• dibutyl phthalate (DBP) used in the manufacture of ceramic sheets for the production of multi-layer ceramic capacitors.

The deadline for comments is 11 April 2018.