No Worries About SVHC List! Everlight Chemical Provides Comprehensive Plastic Weatherability Solutions

 

Global Regulations Are Becoming Increasingly Strict, Companies Must Respond Without Delay

 

 

As global attention to environmental protection and sustainable development continues to increase, regulations on air pollution, waste management, and chemical use are becoming stricter. The Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) list in the EU REACH regulations continues to expand, including more chemicals with potential risks to human health or the environment.

 

Any substance included in the SVHC list, whether as a single chemical or in products containing such substances, must be registered and reported according to regulations, and is subject to strict usage restrictions. If companies fail to adjust product formulations and supply chains in time, they may face risks such as declining market competitiveness and export barriers, which is why the industry pays close attention to changes in the list.

 

 

Green chemistry and sustainable cycles have become the current global trend

 

 

Traditional Light Stabilizers Listed in SVHC, Widespread Industry Impact

 

Light stabilizers are widely used in plastics, coatings, adhesives, and other products to prevent UV degradation, yellowing, and embrittlement, enhancing weatherability and service life. However, some traditional light stabilizers with very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) properties, which may pose potential risks to the environment or human health, have been listed in the SVHC list by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).

 

For example, two substances added on January 23, 2024 — UV-329 and UV-326 (as shown in the figure below), are widely used in coatings, lubricants, adhesives, and cleaning agents. Once listed, manufacturers, suppliers, and downstream industries of related products will face direct impact.

 

 

UV Absorbers Added to the SVHC List on January 23, 2024

 

 

Everlight Chemical Actively Responds, Creating Sustainable Weatherability Solutions for the Plastics Industry

 

Facing increasingly strict chemical regulations, Everlight Chemical has already made forward-looking arrangements, focusing on developing light stabilizers with high performance and low environmental impact, helping customers respond to regulatory changes while strengthening product competitiveness. Our innovative light stabilizers have the following three major features:

 

✔ High Weatherability: Effectively prevents UV degradation, extending product life

✔ Environmentally Safe: Contains no SVHC substances, complies with international standards such as REACH, ROHS, and low VOC

✔ Green Process: Reduces carbon emissions and waste generation during production, achieving sustainability goals

 

 

For the plastics industry, Everlight Chemical has launched three major innovative eco-friendly light stabilizers to comprehensively upgrade your product formulations:

 

Eversorb® VL3 - Light Stabilizer Specifically for PVC

⬣ Application Range: PVC products

⬣ Product Features: Excellent weatherability performance, complies with environmental regulations, contains no SVHC substances, especially suitable for outdoor PVC applications in long-term exposure environments, such as building materials, pipes, and window frames.

 

 

 

Eversorb® SC3 - Light Stabilizer Specifically for White ABS

⬣ Application Range: White ABS materials

⬣ Product Features: Meets high-efficiency weatherability requirements, effectively prevents yellowing and degradation, maintains product whiteness and brightness, suitable for household appliance casings and automotive interiors.

 

 

Eversorb® 991 - Light Stabilizer Specifically for Polyolefins & PCR Recycled Materials

⬣ Application Range: Polyolefins (PE, PP) and PCR recycled materials

⬣ Product Features: Significantly enhances the weatherability and stability of recycled materials, reduces degradation and discoloration issues, has high compatibility with various additives, suitable for sustainable packaging and recycled plastic applications, supporting the development of circular economy.

 

 

Moving Toward a Green Future Together, Creating Sustainable Value

 

While the expansion of the SVHC list brings challenges to the light stabilizer industry, it also becomes an important opportunity to promote green transformation. Everlight Chemical continues to develop environmentally friendly light stabilizers for plastics that comply with international regulations through innovative technology, product upgrades, and green processes, helping customers' products enter the global market smoothly and maintaining competitive advantages in a strict regulatory environment.

 

We not only provide high-performance plastic weatherability solutions but also help customers optimize formulations and enhance product value through technical support. In the future, Everlight Chemical will continue to promote low-carbon, green energy, and environmental protection actions, working with customers to realize the vision of green chemistry and create a better sustainable future. Welcome to contact our technical service team for professional consultation and customized solutions for your specific needs.