Suppliers and users of 2-benzotriazol-2-yl-4,6-di-tert-butylphenol (UV-320) (EC 223-346-6, CAS 3846-71-7) should submit a REACH application for authorisation to maintain market access. The sunset date for the substance is 27 November 2023.
The chemical group of phenolic benzotriazoles, to which this substance belongs, are generally used as UV stabilisers since they can absorb the full spectrum of UV light. They are one of the most important UV absorbers, especially transparent plastic materials.
The substance has the following hazards:
- Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) according to Article 57 (d) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH); and
- Very persistent and very bioaccumulation (vPvB) according to Article 57 (e) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH).
UV-320 is used as a UV stabiliser for plastics, polyurethanes and rubber. The substance is a constituent in formulations used for coating surfaces.
Find this substance on the Authorisation List.
Complying with REACH authorisation
Companies that want to continue using a substance included in the REACH Authorisation List (Annex XIV) after the sunset date need to prepare an application for authorisation, submit it before the latest application date and have a positive authorisation decision by the European Commission, unless an exemption applies.
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