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IEC 62474 Database Update with Exemption Lists – July 2019

The IEC 62474 (Material Declaration) Database was updated on July 21-22, 2019. This was a very extensive and complex update:

  • There were a significant number of additions and changes made to the IEC 62474 declarable substances list (DSL) and references substance list (RSL) during this update. The new DSL/RSL version is D18.00.
    • One of the four SVHCs added to the REACH Candidate List in July 2019 is a possible constituent of electrotechnical products and therefore included in the DSL;
    • Several other substance groups and substances were added due to emerging regulatory changes;
    • A major review of substance names and synonyms was performed. Changes reflecting this review were included in this update;
    • DSL and RSL entries that are new or changed have a last revised date of 2019-07-21;
    • Entries that were removed can be identified by comparing the new DSL and RSL with D17.01 (see archive section).
  • An update to the complementary list was also posted (CL18.00). This is a list of REACH Candidate List SVHCs that were screened out and not added to the EEE industry DSL.
  • The initial release of exemption lists for EU RoHS Annex III and China RoHS were published as of July 22, 2019. The EU RoHS Annex IV exemption is in final review and will be published soon.
  • There were no changes made to the Material Class List (MCL) — update coming soon
  • The data exchange format (DX) had a major revision (X8.00) based on the revised IEC 62474:2018 standard published last year.
    • The revised XML schema and developer’s table were posted on April 14, 2019.
    • The revision supports a new  Declaration for Compliance module that enables suppliers to provide a summary declaration against a DSL.  It is similar to the IPC-1752A Class C declaration.

Additional information on the Database update is provided below.  For technical support, consulting, or training on this database update or on the full set of new features and changes that were recently added to IEC 62474 or the revised IEC 62474-2018 data exchange format and XML schema, please contact ECD Compliance.

Declarable Substances List (D18.00)

The DSL is used globally by EEE manufacturers, suppliers, and IT solution providers as a common list of substances that should be declared throughout the supply chain, allowing downstream manufacturers to access product compliance to substance regulations around the world. The DSL includes declarable substances and substance groups together with reporting thresholds, reportable applications, and other information that is important for creating a material declaration.

Three new Declarable Substance Groups (DSG) were added to the DSL based on regulatory developments.  This includes TNPP, one of the four SVHC added to the REACH Candidate List on July 16, 2019.  TNPP was the only SVHC that the IEC 62474 Validation Team (VT62474) found may be a constituent of an EEE product above the reporting threshold.  The other three SVHCs were added to the Complementary List (CL18.00) of SVHCs that have been screened out by the team.  Anyone that is aware of new information that a screened out SVHC may exist in EEE above threshold, should contact the VT or ECD Compliance.

The new DSG entries added to the DSL are listed in the table title “New DSL entries”.

New DSL Entries (D18.00)

IDSubstance GroupSpecific SubstanceCAS numberReportable ApplicationsReporting Threshold
00160Perfluorooctanoic acid and its saltsSee Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsSee Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsAll0.0000025 mass% of PFOA including its salts in article or mixture
00161PFOA-related substancesSee Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsSee Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsAll0.0001 mass% of one or a combination of PFOA-related substances, in article or mixture
00162Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite (TNPP) with ≥ 0.1% w/w of 4-nonylphenol, branched and linear (4-NP)See Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsSee Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsAll0.1 mass% of article

Several other updates to declarable substance entries were also made, mostly to adjust declarable substance and declarable substance group names to align with the names used in regulations. There was also an extensive update to the formatting of CAS numbers and Basis Descriptions (i.e. the regulations that are the basis for adding the substance to the DSL).  The use of a standardized format will make it easier for IT systems to automatically parse and extract the relevant information.

The recently added substance clarification data field in the DSL now includes the substance description specified in the REACH Candidate List.  This is a normative field in the DSL and needs to be used to determine whether or not a given substance or mixture falls under the DSL entry.  Substance clarification may also include other information and notes to assist users with the DSL entry. The substance clarifications were simplified in D18.00 compared to version D17.01 – this will make it easier to identify which DSL entries have a substance clarification.

Other changes to DSL entries in this update include:

  • DIBP was added to “Phthalates, Selected Group 1 (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DIBP)” (ID=00036)
  • Several substance and substance group names (including several PAH substances) were adjusted to match the current names in legislation

The revised entries are shown in the table titled “Modified DSL Entries (D18.00)

Modified DSL Entries (D18.00)

IDSubstance GroupSpecific SubstanceCAS numberReportable ApplicationsReporting Threshold
00016Dimethylfumarate (DMF)624-49-7All0.00001 mass% of the part
00036Phthalates, Selected Group 1 (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DIBP)See Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsSee Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsChildren's toy or child care article0.1 mass% as the sum of the phthalate concentrations in plasticized material
00044Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)See Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsSee Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsAll0.1 mass% in homogenous material
00045Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)See Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsSee Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsAll0.1 mass% in homogenous material
00048Polychlorinated naphthalenesSee Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsSee Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsAllIntentionally added
00056Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate115-96-8All0.1 mass% of article
000801,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dipentyl ester, branched and linear84777-06-0All0.1 mass% of article
00081Diisopentyl phthalate605-50-5All0.1 mass% of article
00105Imidazolidine-2-thione (2-imidazoline-2-thiol)96-45-7All0.1 mass% of article
00108Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP)50-32-8Rubber or plastic parts that come into direct, prolonged or repetitive skin or oral cavity contact except those for toys or childcare articles0.0001 mass% of the plastic or rubber part
00109Benzo[e]pyrene (BeP)192-97-2Rubber or plastic parts that come into direct, prolonged or repetitive skin or oral cavity contact except those for toys or childcare articles0.0001 mass% of the plastic or rubber part
00110Benzo[a]anthracene (BaA)56-55-3Rubber or plastic parts that come into direct, prolonged or repetitive skin or oral cavity contact except those for toys or childcare articles0.0001 mass% of the plastic or rubber part
00111Chrysen (CHR)218-01-9Rubber or plastic parts that come into direct, prolonged or repetitive skin or oral cavity contact except those for toys or childcare articles0.0001 mass% of the plastic or rubber part
00112Benzo[b]fluoranthene (BbFA)205-99-2Rubber or plastic parts that come into direct, prolonged or repetitive skin or oral cavity contact except those for toys or childcare articles0.0001 mass% of the plastic or rubber part
00113Benzo[j]fluoranthene (BjFA)205-82-3Rubber or plastic parts that come into direct, prolonged or repetitive skin or oral cavity contact except those for toys or childcare articles0.0001 mass% of the plastic or rubber part
00114Benzo[k]fluoranthene (BkFA)207-08-9Rubber or plastic parts that come into direct, prolonged or repetitive skin or oral cavity contact except those for toys or childcare articles0.0001 mass% of the plastic or rubber part
00115Dibenzo[a,h]anthracene (DBAhA)53-70-3Rubber or plastic parts that come into direct, prolonged or repetitive skin or oral cavity contact except those for toys or childcare articles0.0001 mass% of the plastic or rubber part
00116Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP)50-32-8Rubber or plastic parts of toys and childcare articles that come into direct, prolonged or repetitive skin or oral cavity contact0.00005 mass% of the plastic or rubber part
00117Benzo[e]pyrene (BeP)192-97-2Rubber or plastic parts of toys and childcare articles that come into direct, prolonged or repetitive skin or oral cavity contact0.00005 mass% of the plastic or rubber part
00118Benzo[a]anthracene (BaA)56-55-3Rubber or plastic parts of toys and childcare articles that come into direct, prolonged or repetitive skin or oral cavity contact0.00005 mass% of the plastic or rubber part
00119Chrysen (CHR)218-01-9Rubber or plastic parts of toys and childcare articles that come into direct, prolonged or repetitive skin or oral cavity contact0.00005 mass% of the plastic or rubber part
00120Benzo[b]fluoranthene (BbFA)205-99-2Rubber or plastic parts of toys and childcare articles that come into direct, prolonged or repetitive skin or oral cavity contact0.00005 mass% of the plastic or rubber part
00121Benzo[j]fluoranthene (BjFA)205-82-3Rubber or plastic parts of toys and childcare articles that come into direct, prolonged or repetitive skin or oral cavity contact0.00005 mass% of the plastic or rubber part
00122Benzo[k]fluoranthene (BkFA)207-08-9Rubber or plastic parts of toys and childcare articles that come into direct, prolonged or repetitive skin or oral cavity contact0.00005 mass% of the plastic or rubber part
00123Dibenzo[a,h]anthracene (DBAhA)53-70-3Rubber or plastic parts of toys and childcare articles that come into direct, prolonged or repetitive skin or oral cavity contact0.00005 mass% of the plastic or rubber part
00138Benzo[def]chrysene (Benzo[a]pyrene)50-32-8All0.1 mass% of article

Reference Substances List (D18.00)

Reference Substances were added for each of the new substance group entries and to a few existing substance groups — see table titled “New Reference Substances in RSL (D18.00).

New Reference Substances in RSL (D18.00)

IDSubstance GroupSpecific SubstanceCAS number
R00513Phthalates, Selected Group 1 (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DIBP)Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)84-69-5
R00496Chlorinated Flame Retardants (CFR)1,4:7,10-Dimethanodibenzo[a,e]cyclooctene, 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10,13,13,14,14-dodecachloro-1,4,4a,5,6,6a,7,10,10a,11,12,12a-dodecahydro-13560-89-9
R00497Chlorinated Flame Retardants (CFR)1,4:7,10-Dimethanodibenzo[a,e]cyclooctene, 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10,13,13,14,14-dodecachloro-1,4,4a,5,6, 6a,7,10,10a,11,12,12a-dodecahydro-, (1R,4S,4aS,6aS,7S,10R,10aR,12aR)-rel-135821-74-8
R00498Chlorinated Flame Retardants (CFR)1,4:7,10-Dimethanodibenzo[a,e]cyclooctene, 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10,13,13,14,14-dodecachloro-1,4,4a,5,6,6a,7,10,10a,11,12,12a-dodecahydro-, (1R,4S,4aS,6aR,7R,10S,10aS,12aR)-rel-135821-03-3
R00499Perfluorooctanoic acid and its saltsPentadecafluorooctanoic acid335-67-1
R00500Perfluorooctanoic acid and its saltsAmmonium pentadecafluorooctanoate3825-26-1
R00501Perfluorooctanoic acid and its saltsSodium pentadecafluorooctanoate335-95-5
R00502Perfluorooctanoic acid and its saltsPotassium pentadecafluorooctanoate2395-00-8
R00503Perfluorooctanoic acid and its saltsSilver pentadecafluorooctanoate335-93-3
R00504PFOA-related substancesPentadecafluorooctanoic acid335-67-1
R00505PFOA-related substancesAmmonium pentadecafluorooctanoate3825-26-1
R00506PFOA-related substancesSodium pentadecafluorooctanoate335-95-5
R00507PFOA-related substancesPotassium pentadecafluorooctanoate2395-00-8
R00508PFOA-related substancesSilver pentadecafluorooctanoate335-93-3
R00509PFOA-related substancesPentadecafluoroctanoyl fluoride335-66-0
R00510PFOA-related substancesMethyl pentadecafluorooctanoate376-27-2
R00511PFOA-related substancesEthyl pentadecafluorooctanoate3108-24-5
R00512PFOA-related substances3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-Heptadecafluordecan-1-ol678-39-7
R00514Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite (TNPP) with ≥ 0.1% w/w of 4-nonylphenol, branched and linear (4-NP)Phenol, 4-nonyl, phosphite3050-88-2
R00515Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite (TNPP) with ≥ 0.1% w/w of 4-nonylphenol, branched and linear (4-NP)Phenol, p-isononyl-, phosphite31631-13-7
R00516Tris(4-nonylphenyl, branched and linear) phosphite (TNPP) with ≥ 0.1% w/w of 4-nonylphenol, branched and linear (4-NP)Phenol, p-sec-nonyl-, phosphite106599-06-8

Most of the changes to existing RSL entries were due to adjustments in the names of Declarable Substance Groups. This included:

  • Azocolourants and Azodyes which form certain aromatic amines
  • Phthalates, Selected Group 1 (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DIBP)
  • Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
  • Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
  • Polychlorinated naphthalenes

Additional changes to the RSL:

  • The name of the reference substance “Mercuric chloride” (ID=R00174) was changed to “Mercury, chloro(cyclohexylmethyl)-“
  • The duplicate reference substance Lead phosphate (ID=R00157) was deleted – this substance is also listed as Lead (II) phosphate (ID=R00165) (same CAS number) . Lead phosphate was added as a synonym to entry R00165 for completeness.

Exemption Lists

The initial release of exemption lists for EU RoHS Annex III and China RoHS were posted. The EU RoHS Annex IV exemption list is in final review and will be published soon.

When creating a material declaration, the following identity information is applicable:

  • List Authority=”IEC62474″;
  • List Identity=”EU-RoHS-AnnexIII” or “China-RoHS”
  • List Version=”E1.0″.
  • The Entry IDs of individual exemptions are provided in column D of the list.

Based on user input, some of the IEC 62474 exemptions lists have exemptions that are split into sub-exemptions when there are multiple expiry dates or technical requirements that change over time. Each sub-exemption has a sub-exemption ID (referred to as sub-identity). This has the benefit of enabling suppliers who are creating material declarations for their products to more precisely identify the specifics of the exemption they are declaring, including the product categories for which the exemption is valid.  However, the sub-exemption concept has the disadvantage of making the exemption lists more complex, although suppliers do not need to use the sub-exemptions. If a supplier’s part or material is used in many different product categories, they can select the original exemption (sub-identity=’00’).

For additional information on sub-exemptions, see the IEC 62474 blog article on exemption lists.

Given that this is the first release of the IEC 62474 exemption lists, there may be some adjustments based on feedback. Please check the IEC 62474  database regularly for any updates.

Background

The IEC 62474 DSL is an internationally recognized and harmonized list of substances and substance groups that are regulated and may be constituents of electrical and electronic products and systems. Electrical and electronic manufacturers and suppliers use the DSL in their design and supply chain management operations to specify and control substances of concern. The list is updated as needed based on regulatory changes. For additional information about IEC 62474, see the article About IEC 62474. The IEC 62474 database is available online; the standard itself which specifies the material declaration requirements and rules may be purchased in the same manner as any other IEC standard — from the IEC webstore or a reseller.

 Additional Information

The updated DSL version is D18.00. The new and modified entries have a last revised date of 2019-07-21.

If anyone is aware of errors or omissions in the database (e.g. a regulated substance that is not included in the DSL but has potential EEE applications) or a regulatory reference that is out of date, please send an email to ECD Compliance and we will raise the issue with the  IEC 62474 validation team.

For further support on IEC 62474 or your substance management program, please contact ECD Compliance.

New Features in IEC 62474 Database Upgrade on March 15, 2019

The IEC 62474 database received a software upgrade on Friday March 15, 2019. You will notice that some of the menu names in the left hand ribbon have changed — the naming is now more consistent — and menu options have been added for exemption lists and supplementary lists and information (which now includes the REACH SVHC Complimentary List).

New Information in Declarable Substance List

The Declarable Substance List has two new data fields as specified in IEC 62474:2018. These fields are: “Substance Clarification” and “Mass Info Requirements”. Both fields are currently blank but will be updated in late March to include the new information.

New Location for EU REACH Complimentary List  (D17.00)

The EU REACH Complimentary List (CL) is now posted in the section in “Supplementary Lists and Information” instead of in the Archive section. The Complimentary List includes the REACH Candidate List substances that the validation team (VT) for IEC 62474 is screening out and not including on the DSL.  These are the Candidate List entries for which the evidence available to the validation team (VT) suggests that the substances are not present (above threshold) in materials that may be used in EEE products. If anyone is aware is aware of substances that are listed on the CL and may be present in EEE, please contact the VT 62474 with the information.  An email address for technical feedback is provided on the contact page of the IEC 62474 database.

Background on IEC 62474

IEC 62474 is an International Standard for the electrical and electronics industry on material declaration that includes an internationally recognized Declarable Substance List (DSL), a material declaration procedure and an XML-schema for data exchange. IEC standards are recognized by the WTO for International harmonization and regulatory cooperation.

The IEC 62474 DSL is an internationally recognized and harmonized list of substances and substance groups that are regulated and may be constituents of electrical and electronic products and systems. Electrical and electronic manufacturers and suppliers use the DSL in their design and supply chain management operations to specify and control substances of concern. The list is typically updated as needed based on regulatory changes. For additional information about IEC 62474, see the article About IEC 62474.

IEC 62474 Declarable Substances List Update – January 2019

The IEC 62474 Declarable Substance List (DSL) was updated to Version D17.00 on January 15, 2019. The update includes relevant SVHCs from the January 15 update to the EU REACH Candidate List.

Declarable Substance List (DSL)
Five of the six SVHCs added to the Candidate List were also added to the IEC 62474 DSL based on their potential presence in EEE products. The substance review for possible EEE uses was conducted by the IEC 62474 Validation Team (VT62474) with experts from Asia, Americas, and Europe. Note: if anyone is aware of information that may be relevant to whether or not one of the substances may be present in EEE products, please forward the information to the VT (by sending an email to iec62474(at)rohs.ca).

The additions to the DSL are listed in Table below.

IDSubstanceGroupSpecific SubstanceCAS numberReportable ApplicationsReporting Threshold
001552,2-bis(4'-hydroxyphenyl)-4-methylpentane 6807-17-6All0.1 mass% of article
00156Benzo[k]fluoranthene207-08-9All0.1 mass% of article
00157Fluoranthene206-44-0; 93951-69-0All0.1 mass% of article
00158Phenanthrene85-01-8All0.1 mass% of article
00159Pyrene129-00-0; 1718-52-1All0.1 mass% of article

Reference Substances List (RSL)

No changes were made to the reference substance List during this update

Material Class List (MCL)
No changes were made to the MCL during this update to the IEC 62474 database. However, a major revision to the Material Class List is currently underway — the changes will better support Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of EEE products.

Upcoming Major Changes to the IEC 62474 Database
The IEC 62474 standard was due for its periodic review (like any other IEC standard). The standard was revised based on feedback from stakeholders and IEC 62474 Ed.2 was published in November 2018 and is currently available from IEC webstore and standards resellers.

For immediate guidance, ECD Compliance supports manufacturers, solution providers, and suppliers on the implementation of IEC 62474. We can work with you on the transition to the new requirements and provide implementation guidance. For additional information, contact ECD Compliance.

The IEC 62474 Database
The IEC 62474 DSL is available on the IEC 62474 database at: http://std.iec.ch/iec62474. The new entries have a last revised date of 2019-01-15.

IEC 62474 Support for EU SCIP Database

EU SCIP Database Requirements

The reporting obligations for manufacturers, importers and distributors to have submitted information about their products and first Articles that contains REACH Candidate List SVHCs starts on January 5, 2021. This new regulatory requirements will be a significant challenge for many industries, including automotive, aerospace, defense, heavy equipment, and electronics given that many of these products contain one or more SVHCs due to a lack of technical alternatives. The specifications include several new data requirements that supply chains do not typically report. The ECHA is developing the SCIP database and has said they expect to have it ready for formal submission by October 2020. For additional information on the SCIP, related articles are available on the ECD Compliance news blog.

Support for Supplier Data Declaration for EU SCIP Database Continue reading

IEC 62474 Ed. 2 Pre Release Version is Publicly Available

The IEC 62474 Edition 2 is out for final voting as a Final Draft International Standard (FDIS).  The IEC (Interrnational Electrotechnical Commission) has made the draft publicly available as a Pre Release Version (PRV) from the IEC webstore at https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/63827

Several new features have been added to the standard, including:

  • a new “Declaration for compliance” option;
  • additional support for substance in article (SiA) to meet EU REACH regulation requirements, including an isArticle flag
  • support for other Declarable Substance Lists (DSL)
  • ability for requester to request declaration content
  • ability for requester to request declaration content
  • information on what declaration data is provided in a declaration file
  • exemption lists (that are available to regulators and material declaration users)
  • additional data fields in the IEC 62474 DSL for declarable substance descriptions and to provide clarification of mass reporting requirements

For the declaration data exchange format, the standard now includes a “Declaration for compliance” option in addition to the “Composition declaration”.  The standard requires that at least one of these declaration is included in the declaration file.  For those who are familiar with IPC-1752A, the “Declaration for compliance” is similar to the Class C declaration.

“Substance Group” elements have been removed from the declaration hierarchy of a composition declaration in the material declaration file.  Declarable Substance Groups (DSGs) are still an important part of the IEC 62474 DSL, but removing substance groups  from the hierarchy of a composition declaration was necessary because of the large number of emerging substance groups in regulations and the fact that many substance groups overlap with the substances that they include. This overlap created issues in the declaration hierarchy as to where to assign a substance that was part of several declarable substance groups.

The IEC 62474 Validation Team (VT62474) is currently updating the xml schema and developer’s table and other parts of the database to implement the new requirements in IEC 62474 Ed. 2. We’ll be posting additional information as the new standard rolls out.

Support on Interpretation and Guidance for Users and Solution Providers

ECD Compliance provides support and guidance on interpretations to software solution providers, manufacturers and suppliers for the implementation of IEC 62474 and other material declaration standards.   We can work with you on the transition to the new requirements. For additional information, contact ECD Compliance.

Voting on the IEC 62474 Ed. 2 FDIS

The FDIS is currently open for comments and voting by National Committees. The voting period closes on October 12, 2018.  ECD Compliance will be providing comments for National Committee submission.

IEC 62474 Declarable Substance List (DSL) – July 2018 Update

The IEC 62474 Declarable Substance List (DSL) was updated to Version D16.00 on July 8, 2018. The update includes relevant SVHCs from the recent update to the EU REACH Candidate List and a few other changes to declarable substance and reference substance entries as described below.

Declarable Substance List (DSL)
Eight of the ten SVHCs added to the REACH Candidate List on June 27th were included in the DSL based on their potential presence in EEE products. The substance review for possible EEE uses was conducted by the IEC 62474 Validation Team (VT62474) with experts from Asia, Americas, and Europe. Note: if anyone is aware of information that may be relevant to whether or not one of the substances may be present in EEE products, please forward the information to the VT (by sending an email to iec62474(at)rohs.ca).

One of the additions, the phthalate DCHP, had been proposed for the Candidate List in 2016, but the Member State Committee (MSC) representing the EU countries couldn’t agree as to whether or not it met the requirements for listing. The substance was referred to the European Commission who made the final decision and issued Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/636 in April to add the substance.

The additions to the DSL are listed in Table below.

One entry was deleted from the DSL. The restriction of BNST (Benzenamine, N-phenyl-, reaction products with styrene and 2,4,4-trimethylpentene) was repealed by Canada and the DSL entry (ID=00127) was accordingly deleted from the DSL.

IDSpecific SubstanceCAS numberCommon SynonymsTypical ApplicationsReportable ApplicationsReporting Threshold
00148Benzo[ghi]perylene191-24-2Impurities in carbon black, which is used as coloring agent in plastics and softener in rubbersAll0.1 mass% of article
00149Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane556-67-2D4Siloxanes are monomers used to manufacture silicones. They may remain as unreacted in silicone polymers and copolymers, used in many electrotechnical equipment product categories.All0.1 mass% of article
00150Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane541-02-6D5Siloxanes are monomers used to manufacture silicones. Residuals may remain in silicone polymers and copolymers.All0.1 mass% of article
00151Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane540-97-6D6Siloxanes are monomers used to manufacture silicones. They may remain as unreacted in silicone polymers and copolymers, used in many electrotechnical equipment product categories.All0.1 mass% of article
00152Disodium octaborate12008-41-2Wooden veneer sheets and pressed wooden panels (as a constituent within the starch adhesive), as a flame retardant, as stabilizer in aminoplastic resins, and as a biocide in professional and industrial wood preservation.All0.1 mass% of article
00153Terphenyl, hydrogenated61788-32-7 Plasticizers, sealants, epoxy adhesives, paints and heat sinksAll0.1 mass% of article
00154Lead7439-92-1Steel, aluminum and copper alloys, lead acid batteries, solder and other applicationsAll0.1 mass% of article
00139Dicyclohexyl phthalate84-61-7DCHPPlasticizer, dye, pigment, paint, ink, manufacture of adhesive, lubricantAll0.1 mass% of article

Reference Substance List (RSL)
Nine reference substances were deleted from the Reference Substance List (RSL). The substances are SVHCs that are on the REACH Candidate List; however, they have been previously screened out because no applications were found whereby the substances would remain in EEE products at or above the reporting threshold level. To avoid confusion that can arise when a regulated substance is on the RSL but not on the DSL, the VT 62474 agreed to remove the substances from the RSL for consistency.

One other RSL entry was modified. The RSL entry R00147 (substance name “Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD)”) was modified to remove the CAS registry number “3194-55-6”. In January 2018, a new entry (R00492) was added to the RSL with the specific substance represented by this CAS number  (1,2,5,6,9,10-hexabromocyclodecane), so listing the CAS number against the generic substance entry was no longer needed. To avoid confusion from having the same CAS number listed in two different RSL entries for the same substance group, the CAS number was removed from the generic entry.

Additions and modifications to the Reference Substance List (RSL) are shown in the Table below.

Type of ChangeIDSubstance GroupSpecific SubstanceCAS number
DeletedR00099Cadmium/Cadmium compoundsCadmium chloride10108-64-2
DeletedR00100Cadmium/Cadmium compoundsCadmium sulfate10124-36-4, 31119-53-6
DeletedR00103Chromium (VI) CompoundsChromium trioxide1333-82-0
DeletedR00104Chromium (VI) CompoundsSodium chromate7775-11-3
DeletedR00105Chromium (VI) CompoundsSodium dichromate10588-01-9, 7789-12-0
DeletedR00107Chromium (VI) CompoundsPotassium dichromate7778-50-9
DeletedR00108Chromium (VI) CompoundsPotassium chromate7789-00-6
DeletedR00162Lead/Lead CompoundsLead (II) oxide1317-36-8
DeletedR00204Ozone Depleting Substances (CFC, Halon, HBFC, HCFC & others)1-Bromopropane106-94-5
ModificationR00147Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD)Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD)25637-99-4

Material Class List (MCL)
No changes were made to the MCL during this update to the IEC 62474 database. However, a major revision to the Material Class List is currently underway — the changes will better support Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of EEE products.

Upcoming Major Changes to the IEC 62474 Standard and Database
The IEC 62474 standard was due for its periodic review and revision a couple years ago (like any other IEC standard) and the IEC/TC111 Maintenance Team has been working hard to improve the standard based on feedback we’ve received from many users and other stakeholders.

The FDIS version (Final Draft International Standard) of the revised standard was completed in March and is currently in translation; it should be available for voting at the end of July (voting is by country). In the interim, the VT62474 is busy drafting the changes to the XML schema to meet the new requirements and compiling other information that will be added to the database such as new data fields for the DSL and exemption lists. We will be posting additional information on this site over the next few months.

For immediate guidance, ECD Compliance supports manufacturers, solution providers, and suppliers on the implementation of IEC 62474. We can work with you on the transition to the new requirements and provide implementation guidance. For additional information, contact ECD Compliance.

The IEC 62474 Database
The IEC 62474 DSL is available on the IEC 62474 database at: http://std.iec.ch/iec62474. The new and modified entries have a last revised date of 2018-07-08.

How To

IEC 62474 includes a material declaration procedure (rules) and an XML schema for data exchange. The procedure is specified in the document portion of IEC 62464 and the XML schema is available from the IEC 62474 database. The IEC 62474 XML schema is similar to the well known IPC 1752 XML format.

A key objective in the development of IEC 62474 was to ensure that the recipient of a material declaration has sufficient information to properly assess the conformity of a material or product. For example, a material declaration that reports only a single ‘highest’ concentration of lead in the product can be deceiving – the highest concentration may be covered by a RoHS exemption, potentially masking a lower concentration of lead in another material.

The blog will provide some posting that provide specific information on how to create and interpret material declarations that conform to IEC 62474. This section is still UNDER DEVELOPMENT and currently only addresses a few specific topics. Please contact us for additional information and support on implementing IEC 62474.

IEC 62474 Declarable Substance List (DSL) Update – January 2018

On January 15th, 2018, the IEC 62474 Declarable Substance List (DSL) was updated to Version D15.00, coincident with the update to the EU REACH Candidate List. Four of the seven recently added SVHCs were added to the DSL based on their potential presence in EEE products (entries with ID 00144, 00145, 00146, and 00147). Several other updates to declarable substance entries were also made, mostly to align SVHC entries with the substance name / description segmentation implemented in the REACH Candidate List last year.

Additions to the DSL are listed in the table below

New DSL Entries - January 15, 2018

IDSubstance GroupSpecific SubstanceCAS numberReportable ApplicationsReportingThreshold
00144Chrysene218-01-9; 1719-03-5All0.1 mass% of article
00145Benz[a]anthracene56-55-3; 1718-53-2All0.1 mass% of article
00146Cadmium hydroxide21041-95-2All0.1 mass% of article
00147Dodecachloropentacyclo[12.2.1.16,9.02,13.05,10]octadeca-7,15-dieneSee Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsSee Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsAll0.1 mass% of article

For DSL entries where the REACH Candidate List entry was split into a SVHC name and a description, the information in the “description” field of the REACH Candidate List is now included in the “Comment” field of the DSL entries — you will need to review the comment field of the online DSL to see the changes. For example, the substance group which used to have the lengthy name of “Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) and all major diastereoisomers identified: Alpha-hexabromocyclododecane Beta-hexabromocyclododecane Gamma-hexabromocyclododecane” has been shortened to just “Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD)” to align with changes made to the online REACH Candidate List. The substance clarification/description “and all major diastereoisomers identified” has been added to the comment field. The validation team has requested that the database be expanded to create a new separate “description” column in the DSL. Once this new column is available, we will move the substance description information to this column for better visibility of the information.

For DSL entry ID 00141  (BPA), the type of apostrophe in the substance name  “4,4′-isopropylidenediphenol” was corrected.

Modified DSL Entries - January 15, 2018

IDSubstance GroupSpecific SubstanceCAS numberReportable ApplicationsReportingThreshold
00007Boric Acid10043-35-3, 11113-50-1All0.1 mass% of article
00020Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD)See Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsSee Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsAllIntentionally added or 0.01 mass% of article
00051Zirconia Aluminosilicate Refractory Ceramic FibresAll0.1 mass% of article
00079Silicic acid (H2Si2O5), barium salt (1:1), lead-doped68784-75-8All0.1 mass% of article
00092Hexahydromethylphthalic anhydrideSee Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsSee Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsAll0.1 mass% of article
000984-Nonylphenol, branched and linear, ethoxylatedSee Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsSee Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsAll0.1 mass% of article
00110Benzo[a]anthracene56-55-3Rubber or plastic parts that come into direct, prolonged or repetitive skin or oral cavity contact except those for toys or childcare articles0.0001 mass% of the plastic or rubber part
00111Chrysen218-01-9Rubber or plastic parts that come into direct, prolonged or repetitive skin or oral cavity contact except those for toys or childcare articles0.0001 mass% of the plastic or rubber part
001311,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-C6-10-alkyl esters or mixed decyl and hexyl and octyl diesters68515-51-5, 68648-93-1All0.1 mass% of article
001414,4'-isopropylidenediphenol80-05-7AllIntentionally added or 0.1 mass% of article

The DSL is used globally by EEE manufacturers, suppliers, and IT solution providers as a common list of substances that should be declared throughout the supply chain, allowing downstream manufacturers to access product compliance to substance regulations around the world. The DSL includes declarable substances and substance groups together with reporting thresholds and reportable applications.

Additions and modifications to the Reference Substance List (RSL) are listed in the table below.

Updates to Reference Substance List (RSL) - January 15, 2018

IDSubstance GroupSpecific SubstanceCAS number
R00147Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD)Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD)25637-99-4,
3194-55-6
R00148Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD)alpha-hexabromocyclododecane134237-50-6
R00149Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD)beta-hexabromocyclododecane134237-51-7
R00150Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD)gamma-hexabromocyclododecane134237-52-8
R00492Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD)1,2,5,6,9,10-hexabromocyclodecane3194-55-6
R00493Dodecachloropentacyclo[12.2.1.16,9.02,13.05,10]octadeca-7,15-diene1,4:7,10-Dimethanodibenzo[a,e]cyclooctene, 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10,13,13,14,14-dodecachloro-1,4,4a,5,6,6a,7,10,10a,11,12,12a-dodecahydro-13560-89-9
R00494Dodecachloropentacyclo[12.2.1.16,9.02,13.05,10]octadeca-7,15-diene1,4:7,10-Dimethanodibenzo[a,e]cyclooctene, 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10,13,13,14,14-dodecachloro-1,4,4a,5,6, 6a,7,10,10a,11,12,12a-dodecahydro-, (1R,4S,4aS,6aS,7S,10R,10aR,12aR)-rel-135821-74-8
R00495Dodecachloropentacyclo[12.2.1.16,9.02,13.05,10]octadeca-7,15-diene1,4:7,10-Dimethanodibenzo[a,e]cyclooctene, 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10,13,13,14,14-dodecachloro-1,4,4a,5,6,6a,7,10,10a,11,12,12a-dodecahydro-, (1R,4S,4aS,6aR,7R,10S,10aS,12aR)-rel-135821-03-3

In addition to the RSL additions and modifications, “sodium perfluorohexane-1-sulphonate” (R00491)  was deleted as a reference substance for the substance group “Perfluorohexane-1-sulphonic acid and its salts”.

Background

The IEC 62474 DSL is an internationally recognized and harmonized list of substances and substance groups that are regulated and may be constituents of electrical and electronic products and systems. Electrical and electronic manufacturers and suppliers use the DSL in their design and supply chain management operations to specify and control substances of concern. The list is typically updated as needed based on regulatory changes. For additional information about IEC 62474, see the article About IEC 62474. The IEC 62474 database is available online; the standard itself which specifies the material declaration requirements and rules may be purchased in the same manner as any other IEC standard — from the IEC webstore or a reseller.

 Additional Information

The updated DSL version is D15.00. The new and modified entries have a last revised date of 2018-01-15.

If anyone is aware of errors or omissions in the database (e.g. a regulated substance that is not included in the DSL but has potential EEE applications) or a regulatory reference that is out of date, please send an email to ECD Compliance and we will raise the issue with the  IEC 62474 validation team.

For further information on IEC 62474 or for support on your substance management program, please contact ECD Compliance.

IEC 62474 Declarable Substance List – Sept 2017 Update

The IEC 62474 Declarable Substance List (DSL) was updated on September 3, 2017. The updated version (D14.00) includes the additional SVHC added to the REACH Candidate List in July (Perfluorohexane-1-sulphonic acid and its salts) and changes to two existing DSL entries and some maintenance to reference substance list entries, including:

  • The nickel substance entry (nickel metal) is replaced by a nickel/nickel compounds declarable substance group with tenreference substances;
  • The numerical part of the reporting threshold of Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) was reduced to 0.01 mass% of article to align with the EU POPs regulation; and
  • The reference substance name “Lead hydrocarbonate” was replaced by “Trilead bis(carbonate) dihydroxide” and the duplicate reference substance “Lead (II) carbonate basic” (same CAS, different name) was delected.

The DSL is used globally by EEE manufacturers, suppliers, and IT solution providers as a common list of substances that should be declared throughout the supply chain, allowing downstream manufacturers to access product compliance to substance regulations around the world. The DSL includes declarable substances and substance groups together with reporting thresholds and reportable applications.

Additions and modifications to the DSL  are listed in the table below

IDSubstance GroupSpecific SubstanceCAS numberReportable ApplicationsReporting Treshold
00020Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) and all major diastereoisomers identified: Alpha-hexabromocyclododecane Beta-hexabromocyclododecane Gamma-hexabromocyclododecaneSee Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsSee Reference SubstancesAllIntentionally added or 0.01 mass% of article
00031Nickel/Nickel CompoundsSee Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsSee Reference SubstancesAll, where prolonged skin contact is expectedIntentionally Added
00143Perfluorohexane-1-sulphonic acid and its saltsSee Reference Substance worksheet for more detailsSee Reference SubstancesAll0.1 mass% of article

Additions and modifications to the Reference Substance List are listed in the tables below

IDSubstanceGroupSpecificSubstanceCASnumber
R00478Nickel/Nickel CompoundsNickel7440-02-0
R00479Nickel/Nickel CompoundsNickel (II) oxide1313-99-1
R00480Nickel/Nickel CompoundsNickel (II) chloride7718-54-9
R00481Nickel/Nickel CompoundsNickel (II) chloride, hexahydrate 7791-20-0
R00482Nickel/Nickel CompoundsNickel(II) sulfate7786-81-4
R00483Nickel/Nickel CompoundsNickel(II) sulfate, hexahydrate10101-97-0
R00484Nickel/Nickel CompoundsNickel(II) sulfate, heptahydrate10101-98-1
R00485Nickel/Nickel CompoundsAntimony nickel titanium oxide yellow8007-18-9
R00486Nickel/Nickel CompoundsNickel niobium titanium yellow rutile68611-43-8
R00487Nickel/Nickel CompoundsCobalt titanate green spinel68186-85-6
R00488Perfluorohexane-1-sulphonic acid and its saltsPerfluorohexane-1-sulphonic acid355-46-4
R00489Perfluorohexane-1-sulphonic acid and its saltsammonium perfluorohexane-1-sulphonate68259-08-5
R00490Perfluorohexane-1-sulphonic acid and its saltspotassium perfluorohexane-1-sulphonate3871-99-6
R00491Perfluorohexane-1-sulphonic acid and its saltssodium perfluorohexane-1-sulphonate2923-26-4
R00154Lead/Lead CompoundsTrilead bis(carbonate) dihydroxide1319-46-6

Background

The IEC 62474 DSL is an internationally recognized and harmonized list of substances and substance groups that are regulated and may be constituents of electrical and electronic products and systems. Electrical and electronic manufacturers and suppliers use the DSL in their design and supply chain management operations to specify and control substances of concern. The list is typically updated as needed based on regulatory changes. For additional information about IEC 62474, see the article About IEC 62474. The IEC 62474 database is available online; the standard itself which specifies the material declaration requirements and rules may be purchased in the same manner as any other IEC standard — from the IEC webstore or a reseller.

 Additional Information

The updated DSL version is D14.00. The new and modified entries have a last revised date of 2017-09-03

If anyone is aware of errors or omissions in the database (e.g. a regulated substances that is not included in the DSL but has potential EEE applications) or a regulatory reference that is out of date, please send an email to ECD Compliance and we will raise the issue with the  IEC 62474 validation team.

For further information on IEC 62474 or for support on your substance management program, please contact ECD Compliance.

 

 

 

 

IEC 62474 Declarable Substance List – Jan 2017 Update

The IEC 62474 Declarable Substance List (DSL) was updated on January 12, 2017 following the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) addition of substances to the EU REACH Candidate List on the same day. The update includes those of newly added REACH SVHCs that may be constituents of EEE products. A few additional maintenance updates were also made.

The DSL is used globally by EEE manufacturers, suppliers, and IT solution providers as a common list of substances that should be declared throughout the supply chain, allowing downstream manufacturers to access product compliance to substance regulations around the world. The DSL includes declarable substances and substance groups together with reporting thresholds and reportable applications.

The update includes:

  • two of the four SVHCs added to the EU REACH Candidate List on January 12, 2017
  • reference substances for one of the SVHCs that is a group of substances
  • an update to the reportable application field of one of the Lead/Lead compound substance groups
  • deletion of two reference substances

The IEC 62474 data exchange format (XML schema and developer’s table) was not updated during this maintenance cycle. There were no changes made to the Material Classes.

Declarable Substance List (DSL)

Additions and modifications to the DSL  are listed in the table below

IDSubstance GroupSpecific SubstanceCAS numberReportable ApplicationsReporting Threshold
001414,4’-isopropylidenediphenol (BPA, Bisphenol A)80-05-7AllIntentionally added or 0.1 mass% of article
00142Nonadecafluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) and its sodium and ammonium salts See Reference SubstancesSee Reference SubstancesAll0.1 mass% of article
00021Lead/Lead CompoundsSee Reference SubstancesSee Reference SubstancesAll, except for: 1. batteries, 2. surface coating material of cables/cords with thermoset or thermoplastic coatings, and 3. paint and similar surface coatings of toys and other articles intended for use by children
0.1 mass% of total Pb in homogenous material

Bisphenol A (BPA) was added to the REACH Candidate List and, given that the substance has several applications in EEE manufacturing, was included in the IEC 62474  DSL.

For the Lead/Lead Compounds entry with ID=00021 a clarification was made to the reportable application field.  There are a total of five different Lead/Lead Compound entries with different reporting thresholds for different reportable applications. The clarification helps ensure that the correct threshold is being applied for each application.

Reference Substance List

Additions and deletions to the Reference Substance List are listed in the tables below

Reference Substance List - Additions

IDSubstanceGroupSpecificSubstanceCASnumber
R00474Nonadecafluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) and its sodium and ammonium salts Nonadecafluorodecanoic acid335-76-2
R00475Nonadecafluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) and its sodium and ammonium salts Decanoic acid, nonadecafluoro-, sodium salt3830-45-3
R00476Nonadecafluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) and its sodium and ammonium salts Ammonium nonadecafluorodecanoate3108-42-7
R00477Chlorinated Flame Retardants (CFR)Tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)phosphate13674-87-8

Reference Substance List - Deletions

IDSubstanceGroupSpecificSubstanceCASnumber
R00164Lead/Lead CompoundsLead hydroxidcarbonate1344-36-1
R00289Perfluorooctane sulfonates (PFOS)Perfluorooctanoic acid sodium salt335-95-5

Background

The IEC 62474 DSL is an internationally recognized and harmonized list of substances and substance groups that are regulated and may be constituents of electrical and electronic products and systems. Electrical and electronic manufacturers and suppliers use the DSL in their design and supply chain management operations to specify and control substances of concern. The list is typically updated as needed based on regulatory changes. For additional information about IEC 62474, see the article About IEC 62474. The IEC 62474 database is available online; the standard itself which specifies the material declaration requirements and rules may be purchased in the same manner as any other IEC standard — from the IEC webstore or a reseller.

 Additional Information

The updated DSL version is D13.00. The new and modified entries have a last revised date of 2017-01-12.

If anyone is aware of errors or omissions in the database (e.g. a regulated substances that is not included in the DSL but has potential EEE applications) or a regulatory reference that is out of date, please send an email to ECD Compliance and we will raise the issue with the  IEC 62474 validation team.

For further information on IEC 62474 or for support on your substance management program, please contact ECD Compliance.