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1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11-branched and linear alkyl esters

CAS 68515-42-4 · EC 271-084-6

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Part of family: Phthalates

What it is + why it's regulated

1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C7-11-branched and linear alkyl esters is a chemical used mainly as a plasticizer, which is added to plastics like PVC to make them flexible and durable. You might find it in products such as flooring, cables, toys, or packaging. It is regulated by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under the REACH regulation because it is classified as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC). This means it has properties that could be harmful to human health or the environment, such as being toxic to reproduction. ECHA adds such substances to the Candidate List to alert manufacturers and consumers, and to encourage safer alternatives. The goal is not to ban these chemicals outright but to manage risks and eventually phase them out where possible. This summary draws on public regulatory data; the linked source is authoritative. Source: ECHA Candidate List of SVHC (REACH) - https://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table

Authoritative source

Issuing body: EU REACH SVHC Candidate List
Primary register: https://echa.europa.eu/candidate-list-table

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What this is NOT

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