REACH

In 2007, the regulation harmonised and simplified the chemicals legislation in force to that point. It also replaced various decrees. The goal of REACH is to better protect human health and the environment. The REACH regulation therefore regulates the use of chemical substances that are used in industrial processes and products as well as in everyday products, e.g. clothing, furniture and electrical appliances. The regulations state that manufacturers, importers and downstream users are responsible for the chemicals used. It must be ensured that the manufactured chemicals that are placed on the market are used safely. The scope includes manufacturers and/or importers who manufacture more than one tonne of substances per year in the European Union or import this quantity into the European Union. The REACH regulation is considered to be modern but also one of the strictest chemical laws in the world.

chainflex cables with a flame-retardant TPE outer jacket contain decabromodiphenylethane.

"The product contains decabromodiphenylethane in a concentration of more than 0.1% (CAS-No. 84852-53-9), a substance of very high concern (SVHC) included in the REACH Candidate List."

What does this mean for the utilisation of these cables?

The use of flame-retardant TPE cables is still permitted. Inclusion in the list of candidates does not constitute a prohibition, but only an obligation to provide this information.

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