ECHA adds n-hexane and bisphenol AF (and its salts) to the REACH SVHC Candidate List (total 253 entries)

ECHA updated the REACH Candidate List (SVHC) by adding two new entries: (1) n-hexane (EC 203-777-6; CAS 110-54-3) identified under Article 57(f) (human health; STOT RE), and (2) 4,4'-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol and its salts (bisphenol AF and its salts) identified under Article 57(c) (toxic for reproduction). The Candidate List total increased to 253 entries. This update triggers standard REACH Candidate List compliance actions, including Article 33 communication for articles containing listed SVHCs >0.1% w/w, potential Article 7(2) notifications for article producers/importers where conditions are met, and SDS updates for substances/mixtures supplied in the EU/EEA.