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Distillates and other fats and oils derivativesThe REVODS Consortium is supporting registrations for a number of fats and oils derivatives that are obtained primarily from the refining of oils and fats, which do not meet the exemption criteria stated in annex V.9. The broad groups of substances falling within our registration strategy for these types of substances are:
Provided below are brief descriptions of the compositions of these substances and the routes of production.
Manufacturing processAll crude oils and fats, obtained after rendering, crushing, or solvent extraction, contain variable amounts of constituents other than triglycerides. The objective of the deodorization process – often as the final phase of refining – is to remove the residual constituents from the oils and fats with the least possible negative effect on the glycerides. The following processes occur, in part simultaneously, during deodorization:
List of substances for registrationIt is intended that dossiers for the following substances will be submitted to ECHA in time to meet the November 2010 deadline:
It is intended that dossiers for the following substances will be submitted to ECHA in time to meet the 2013 deadline:
However, please note that according to annex V.9, "Vegetable fats, vegetable oils, vegetable waxes; animal fats, animal oils, animal waxes; fatty acids from C6 to C24 and their potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium salts; glycerol" are exempted under certain conditions set out in this Annex. Before registering a derivative from fats and oils processing, it is therefore advisable to consider the composition and means of production of the substance with regards to annex V.9 exemption, and its potential fulfillment with annex V.9 exemption criteria if relevant before proceeding with a registration. To know more about annex V exemptions, please refer to the REACH Regulation and Guidance for Annex V released by ECHA. |