| Information relating toUK Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals (REACH) |
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| UK REACH ebulletin Issued: 17 August 2023 This ebulletin contains information relating toUK Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals (REACH). |
| The Agency for UK REACH has published a final opinion on the below application for authorisation. Reference: AFA006-01
Substance: Trichloroethylene (TCE) (EC: 201-167-4, CAS: 79-01-6)
Use: Use of trichloroethylene as an extraction solvent for removal of process oil and formation of the porous structure in polyethylene-based separators used in lead-acid batteries HSE sent the final opinion to the appropriate authorities on 27 April 2023.
The Defra Secretary of State with the consent of the appropriate authorities has 6 months from receipt of the final opinion in which to make a decision on whether to grant the authorisation.
The opinion and other related documentation can be found on the HSE website: List of UK REACH authorisations granted and applications in progress If you have any questions relating to this ebulletin, pleasecontact us. |
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