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*The following is an explanatory article regarding the regulations on Dechlorane Plus.

What is Dechlorane Plus?

~Flame retardants regulated under the POPs Convention~

Conclusion: Dechlorane Plus is a flame retardant used in polymer products and has recently become subject to international restrictions as a "persistent organic pollutant (POPs)."

Dechlorane Plus has been widely used as a flame retardant additive, but in recent years environmental and health concerns have led to increased global scrutiny and regulation.

This article provides an overview of Dechlorane Plus and the background to its regulation .

What is Dechlorane Plus?

Dechlorane Plus is a chlorine-rich flame retardant primarily used in:

• Automotive parts (wire coating, interior parts)

• Polymers for electronic devices (connectors, cases, etc.)

• Building materials, adhesives, rubber products, etc.

Due to its high flame retardancy and stability, it has been added to various products for many years.

Why is it regulated?

Dechlorane Plus is **difficult to decompose and remains in the environment for a long time (high persistence)** and has also been reported to bioaccumulate and travel long distances.

For this reason, it was newly added as a "persistent organic pollutant (POPs)" under the Stockholm Convention (POPs Convention) in 2023, and became a regulated substance .

Contents of the regulation

The Stockholm Convention imposes the following restrictions:

• In principle, manufacturing and use are prohibited (with some exceptions)

• Restrictions on content in target products (threshold: 0.001%, etc., varies by country or region)

• Be careful of unintentional contamination

The EU and Asian countries are also tightening restrictions on imports and exports and the obligation to disclose information on SDSs (Safety Data Sheets) through the REACH Regulation and their own chemical substance regulations.

Points that users should pay attention to

• Checking ingredients of raw materials and flame retardants

• Obtaining a certificate of content from suppliers

• Addressing the risk of unintentional contamination

If a product contains Dechlorane Plus, it may violate export regulations, so the company's quality control and compliance systems will be called into question.

summary

Dechlorane Plus is...

• Highly flame-retardant, but has a large impact on the environment

• Internationally regulated as a POPs under the Stockholm Convention

• There is a high possibility that this will have an impact on imports and exports of products containing the substance in the future.

As chemical substance management becomes increasingly strict, companies are being asked to understand the composition of the raw materials they use and take appropriate measures.

If you have any questions about the review of flame retardants used in products or regulatory compliance, please feel free to contact us.