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| Attention! The EU REACH Annex XVII is proposed to add restrictions on 2,4-dinitrotoluene. |
| 2025/11/5 14:54:46 |
On September 15, 2025, the World Trade Organization (WTO) issued G/TBT/N/EU/1154, which proposed by the European Commission to amend Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, aiming to add a restriction on 2,4-dinitrotoluene.
The draft of this notification initiates a 60-day public consultation period (ending on November 14, 2025), and it is proposed to be formally adopted in the fourth quarter of 2025 and will come into effect 20 days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Regarding 2,4-dinitrotoluene
According to the EU Regulation (EC) 1272/2008, 2,4-dinitrotoluene (2,4-DNT) is classified as a Category 1B carcinogen. 2,4-DNT meets the criteria for Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) under the REACH Regulation and has been included in Annex XIV of the regulation. This substance has acute toxicity through multiple routes (ingestion, skin contact, inhalation), is classified as a suspected carcinogen, germ cell mutagen, and reproductive toxicant, and long-term exposure can cause organ damage. It also has extremely high toxicity and long-term effects on aquatic environments.
2,4-DNT is present in electronic devices, ceramic products, and vehicles, etc. During the consultation process of the REACH Annex XVII restriction proposal, its special applications in seat belt pretensioners and ammunition were confirmed. When used as a plasticizer or additive in plastic materials, due to its high migration potential, it poses a relatively high exposure risk.
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