Restriction lists in Chemsoft

EU Water Framework Directive

Restriction list of priority substances with a negative impact on the aquatic environment. The directive aims for long-term, sustainable management of our water resources.
Directive 2000/60/EC (the Water Framework Directive) - EUR-Lex

REACH Annex XIV

Annex XIV lists substances with particularly hazardous properties that require authorisation from ECHA to be used or placed on the market. Exemptions exist. These are substances from the Candidate List that may become candidates for inclusion here.
Authorisation List - ECHA

REACH Annex XVII

Annex XVII is a list of substances subject to restrictions in the form of bans, limit values, or labelling requirements. Make sure that the use of these chemicals is not covered by the restrictions.
Restriction List - ECHA

REACH Annex XVII (Occupational use) *

A list of substances restricted under REACH, where we have only included substances restricted for so-called occupational use. Substances that have been removed, as they are only restricted for consumer use and therefore not relevant for occupational use, are those from entries 3, 9, 10, 11, 28, 29, 30, 40, 48, 55, 57, 69, 72, 75, 77 in REACH Annex XVII.
Restriction List - ECHA
(* The list will become available on 6 December 2024!)

REACH Training Requirements for Diisocyanates

Many diisocyanates are sensitising and can cause severe asthma in those exposed to these substances in their work. To protect workers, the EU has decided on training requirements for handling certain diisocyanates. The requirements are set out in the REACH Regulation as a restriction under entry 74 of Annex XVII and come into effect on 24 August 2023.
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32020R1149&qid=1789384557824

AFS 2023:10 Group A Substances

A list of carcinogenic substances that are prohibited from use. Exemptions may be granted by the Swedish Work Environment Authority. Exemptions exist, e.g. for research purposes.
Chemical substances, Group A - Swedish Work Environment Authority (av.se)

AFS 2023:10 Group B Substances

A list of substances classified as carcinogenic, sensitising, allergenic, or reproductively toxic, so-called chemical B-substances. A permit is required to handle certain of these.
Chemical substances, Group B - Swedish Work Environment Authority (av.se)

AFS 2023:14 Occupational Exposure Limits

A list of substances covered by occupational exposure limits, i.e. the maximum acceptable concentration of the substance in workplace air. Monitoring and documentation are required; support is available in the risk assessment.
Occupational exposure limits - Swedish Work Environment Authority (av.se)

REACH Candidate List

The Candidate List presents substances of very high concern with properties that may cause serious and lasting effects on human health or the environment, also known as SVHC substances. Specific requirements apply when manufacturing or importing articles containing more than 0.1% by weight of a substance. Updated twice a year.
Candidate List - ECHA

CMR Product

A product classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductively toxic (Carc. 1A/1B, H350; Muta. 1A/1B, H340; Repr. 1A/1B, H360).
Extended documentation is required:

• CMR-classified chemical products must not be used if it is technically possible to replace them. An investigation must show that substitution is not possible.
• CMR-classified chemical products must be handled in a closed system if technically possible.
• Written handling and protection instructions must be available for the entire handling chain.
• Handling must be monitored so that deviations involving increased risk are detected early.
• Individuals exposed to carcinogenic and mutagenic substances (CM) must be registered.

Carcinogenic substances - Swedish Work Environment Authority (av.se)

CMR Substance

CMR means that the substance is known or presumed to be carcinogenic, germ cell mutagenic, or reproductively toxic. Substances known or presumed to be carcinogenic to humans. (Carc. 1A/1B, H350; Muta. 1A/1B, H340; Repr. 1A/1B, H360)

SIN List (Substitute It Now)

A list based on the same criteria as substances on the Candidate List. The purpose of the list is to stay ahead of legislation, since the REACH process has long decision timelines.
What is the SIN List? (chemsec.org)

PRIO Risk Reduction

The Swedish Chemicals Agency's list of substances with hazardous properties. The risk and exposure need to be assessed when in use. Substitution should be considered. Some of the substances are prohibited for certain types of use.
PRIO's criteria for phase-out substances and priority risk reduction substances - Swedish Chemicals Agency

PRIO Phase-out

The Swedish Chemicals Agency's list of substances that are important to prioritise for phase-out, as they have particularly severe properties for health and the environment. Phase-out substances are substances that may eventually be identified as SVHC substances and gradually become subject to authorisation requirements. Some of the substances are prohibited for certain types of use.
PRIO's criteria for phase-out substances and priority risk reduction substances - Swedish Chemicals Agency

PRIO Phase-out Excluding Complex Hydrocarbons

The same list as PRIO Phase-out, except that complex hydrocarbons have been excluded. Mixtures of complex hydrocarbons can be chemically treated so that the concentrations of carcinogenic substances are reduced. When the concentrations of these substances fall below defined limit values, the complex hydrocarbon should no longer be classified as carcinogenic. Most complex hydrocarbons on the market are treated and should therefore not be regarded as phase-out substances.

PRIO PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)

PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, sometimes also called highly fluorinated substances. These can be harmful to humans and the environment and break down very slowly in nature (persistent) — they are sometimes referred to as "forever chemicals".
PFAS have many uses, including in firefighting foam, rainwear, non-stick coatings for frying pans, food packaging, cosmetic products, textile surface treatments, paints, and more.
ECHA has published a legislative proposal to ban thousands of PFAS substances, and with this restriction list you can already keep track of which of your products contain PFAS, so that phase-out can begin in good time where possible.

More information about the legislative proposal is available on the Swedish Chemicals Agency's website:
https://www.kemi.se/arkiv/nyhetsarkiv/nyheter/2023-02-07-nytt-eu-forbud-kan-stoppa-all-tillverkning-och-forsaljning-av-pfas

Read the proposal on ECHA's website:
https://echa.europa.eu/sv/registry-of-restriction-intentions/-/dislist/details/0b0236e18663449b

When we retrieve the list of ~11,000 substances (criteria = CAS and EC numbers), we check sources that align with the OECD's and ECHA's definition of PFAS, so we cover, for example, the OECD's list.
The list is based on CAS and EC numbers, which are matched against the substances in your chemical products' SDS section 3. The list is indicative, i.e. it does not take concentration levels into account.