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Silicon carbide fibres (with diameter <3 μm, length >5 μm and aspect ratio ≥ 3:1)

CAS Nr.

409-21-2 / 308076-74-6

Restricted as per EC regulation 1223/2009?

Yes

Entries

II/1658

Other observations

Date of update Deadline Content of update Reference Source Obelis articles
29/10/2021 01/03/2022 Omnibus Act IV. Silicon carbide fibres (with diameter < 3 μm, length > 5 μm and aspect ratio ≥ 3:1) has been added to the Annex II. Banned in cosmetics as of March 1, 2022. Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1902 EC Omnibus IV: new ingredients banned in cosmetics