Decision

UK REACH authorisations for PPG Industries (UK) Ltd, Boeing Distribution (UK) Inc, Wesco Aircraft EMEA, LTD (UK), 11 August 2021

Decision on application for authorisation under UK REACH.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 20 August 2021

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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UK REACH authorisations for PPG Industries (UK) Ltd, Boeing Distribution (UK) Inc, Wesco Aircraft EMEA, LTD (UK)

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Details

Decision on a transitional application for authorisation under UK REACH.

Substance name

4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated (4-tert-OPnEO).

Authorised uses

The formulation of a hardener component containing 4-tert-OPnEO in aerospace and defence two-part polysulphide sealants (use 1).

Mixing, by aerospace and defence companies, and their associated supply chains, including the Applicants, of base polysulfide sealant components with 4-tert-OPnEO-containing hardener, resulting in mixtures containing <0.1% w/w of 4-tert-OPnEO for aerospace and defence uses that are exempt from authorisation under Art. 56(6)(a) of EUR 2006/1907 (use 2).

Holders of the authorisation and authorisation numbers

• PPG Industries (UK) Ltd. (UKREACH/21/02/0, UKREACH/21/02/3)
• Boeing Distribution (UK) Inc. (UKREACH/21/02/1, UKREACH/21/02/4)
• Wesco Aircraft EMEA, LTD (UK) (UKREACH/21/02/2, UKREACH/21/02/5)

Date of decision

11 August 2021

Published 20 August 2021