REACH - 2010 registration: list of substances identified

The list of substances which companies intend to register under REACHⁱ in 2010 has been published by ECHAⁱ. This list is based on feedback received from companies and registrations already submitted.

The publication of this list allows downstream users, manufacturers and importers to check that registrations are being prepared for substances which must be registered in 2010. It is important as substances which are not registered by the end of the year when they should be, cannot legally be manufactured, imported or used within the EU after 1 December 2010.

Flue dust, Portland cement (EINECS 270-659-9) is on the list as well as fly ash (ashes (residues) EINECS 268-627-4), blast furnace slag (Slags, ferrous metal, blast furnace, EINECS 266-02-0) and calcium sulfate (EINECS 231-900-3; 603-783-2 (gypsum)).

Unfortunately, several substances which are clearly exempt from Registration (see Guidance document on REACH Annex V) as Cement, alumina, chemicals (EINECS 266-045-5) and petroleum coke (EINECS 265-080-3) are also on the list. In addition, several reaction products or reaction masses containing cement clinker or Portland cement will apparently also be registered. The REACH Alliance, member of the Directors Contact Group, is in contact with ECHA regarding these inconsistencies.