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

On 4 February 2026, ECHA updated the REACH Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) by adding two new entries: (1) n-hexane (EC 203-777-6; CAS 110-54-3), identified under REACH Article 57(f) (human health) due to specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure; and (2) 4,4′-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]diphenol and its salts (group entry including bisphenol AF and salts), identified under REACH Article 57(c) (toxic for reproduction). The Candidate List total increased to 253 entries. Compliance teams should assess impacts on downstream REACH SVHC obligations triggered by Candidate List inclusion, including Article 33 communication obligations for SVHCs in articles above 0.1% w/w, Article 7(2) notification duties for SVHCs in articles (within six months of inclusion date as described by ECHA), and ensuring SDS are updated when supplying the substances as such or in mixtures. The official Candidate List table serves as the authoritative record of inclusion and entry details.