pinfa has updated our Q&A on regulatory classification of melamine and implications for melamine-based PIN FRs. Additional information is included on the implications on melamine-based flame retardants of possible inclusion of melamine itself in REACH Annex XIV (possible authorisation requirement for melamine, see ECHA consultation closed 5th April 2024, below). The pinfa Q&A confirms that melamine-based FRs are not affected unless they contain ≥0.1% free melamine. Indeed, several melamine-based FRs are validated in labels or certifications such as TCO or Ökotex. The updated Q&A also notes that melamine cyanurate has now been self-classified by the manufacturers as H351, H361f, H373 (*) and that this does not imply REACH authorisation (the substance is not considered SVHC).
* Carc. Cat. 2 and Repr. Cat. 2 (suspected human carcinogen and suspected reprotox, GHS
“pinfa frequently asked questions (FAQ) about melamine-based flame retardants and recent regulatory risk management measures on melamine, updated 17th April 2024 https://www.pinfa.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/pinfa-Melamine-based-FRs_QA_final.pdf
For information concerning melamine itself, see EMPA (European Melamine Producers Association) regulatory page https://melamine.cefic.org/regulatory-status/
ECHACHEM database https://chem.echa.europa.eu/ – Melamine cyanurate HERE.
ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) “Consultation on draft recommendation for inclusion in the Authorisation list” of Melamine and four other substances, closed 5th April 2024. https://echa.europa.eu/draft-recommendation-for-inclusion-in-the-authorisation-list-consulation