On February 4, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) officially added n-hexane and 4,4′-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethylidene]bisphenol (BPAF) and its salts to the candidate list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs), thus making them SVHCs. As of now, the SVHC list has been updated to 253 items.
The substances added to the SVHC candidate list on February 4, 2026, and their hazardous properties are described below.

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