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EU restricts 2,4-dinitrotoluene in articles under REACH Annex XVII
EU REACH ANNEX XVIIEuropean CommissionEU
Announced
Apr 20, 2026
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Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/859 amends Annex XVII to REACH, establishing new restrictions on 2,4-dinitrotoluene in articles. 2,4-Dinitrotoluene is classified as a probable human carcinogen and is primarily used as an intermediate in the manufacture of toluene diisocyanate (TDI) for polyurethane foam production. Manufacturers and importers of articles containing this substance must review their products and supply chains to ensure compliance with the new restriction conditions under Annex XVII.
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EU restricts 2,4-dinitrotoluene in articles under REACH Annex XVII
7/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards 2,4-dinitrotoluene in articles Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/859 of 20 April 2026 amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical