On July 7, 2017, ECHA added one new substances of very high concern (SVHC) to the REACH candidate list. The SVHC list is now at 174 substances. The new SVHC and common usage is found in the table below.
| SVHC | CAS No. | Reason for Inclusion | Where Used |
| Perfluorohexane-1-sulphonic acid and its salts | 355-46-4 (for the acid) No specific CAS for the salts of the acid | vPvB (very persistent and very bioaccumulative) | · Formerly used in firefighting foam and carpet treatment· Stain and water repellent· Some R&D applications as a process chemical· Paper and packaging· Non-stick cookware |
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