Substance Name |
CAS No. |
EC No. |
Specific Exemption Situations (Maximum Allowable Limit) |
Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) |
25637-99-4, 3194-55-6, 134237-50-6, 134237-51-7, 134237-52-8 |
247-148-4, 221-695-9 |
For the purposes of this entry, Article 4(1), point (b), shall apply to concentrations of hexabromocyclododecane equal to or below 75 mg/kg (0,0075 % by weight) where it is present in substances, mixtures, articles or as constituents of the flame-retarded articles. For the use of recycled polystyrene in the production of EPS and XPS insulation material for use in buildings or civil engineering works, point (b) shall apply to concentrations of hexabromocyclododecane equal to or below 100 mg/kg (0,01 % by weight). The exemptions laid down in this point 1 shall be reviewed and assessed by the Commission by 1 January 2026 2. Paragraphs 3 and 4 of Article 4(2) apply to the following situations: Expanded polystyrene (EPS) products containing HBCDD that were already in use in buildings before February 21, 2018, in accordance with Directives (EU) 2016/293 and 2016/C12/06, and Extruded polystyrene (XPS) products containing HBCDD that were already in use in buildings before June 23, 2016, may continue to be used. 3. Without prejudice to the other relevant provisions of the EU regarding the classification, packaging, and labeling of substances and mixtures, expanded polystyrene (EPS) products containing HBCDD that are placed on the market after March 23, 2016, shall be marked by labeling or other means of identification throughout their entire life cycle. |
Methoxychlor |
72-43-5, 30667-99-3, 76733-77-2, 255065-25-9, 255065-26-0, 59424-81-6, 1348358-72-4 |
200-779-9 |
For the purposes of this entry, Article 4(1), point (b), shall apply to concentrations of methoxychlor equal to or below 0,01 mg/kg (0,000001 % by weight) where they are present in substances, mixtures or articles.’ |
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