European Union (EU) has expanded the scope of its
restrictions on eight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in granules or
mulches used in synthetic turf pitch infill materials.
The eight PAHs are:
- Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP)
- Benzo[e]pyrene (BeP)
- Benzo[a]anthracene
(BaA) - Chrysene (CHR)
- Benzo[b]fluoranthene
(BbFA) - Benzo[j]fluoranthene
(BjFA) - Benzo[k]fluoranthene
(BkFA) - Dibenzo[a,h]fluoranthene
(DBAhA)
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Published on July 21, 2021, Regulation (EU) 2021/119 restricts
these substances under entry 50 to Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 on
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). This
amendment restricts these substances to no more than 20 mg/kg (sum of the eight
PAHs). Batches must also be marked with a unique identification number.
This amendment includes the following definitions:
- ‘Granules’ – mixtures
that appear as 1 to 4 mm solid particles, which are made from rubber or other
vulcanized or polymeric material of recycled or virgin origin, or obtained from
a natural source - ‘Mulches’ – mixtures that
appear as 4 to 130 mm (length) by 10 to 15 mm (width) flake-shaped solid
particles, which are made from rubber or other vulcanized or polymeric material
of recycled or virgin origin, or obtained from a natural source - ‘Infill material in
synthetic turf pitches’ – consists of granules used in synthetic turf pitches
to improve the sport technical performance characteristics of the turf system - ‘Use in loose form on
playgrounds or in sport applications’ – any use of granules or mulches in loose
form on playgrounds or for sport purposes other than as infill material in
synthetic turf pitches
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The provisions in the law come into effect on August
10, 2022. However, under the terms of the law, granules or mulches that are in
use within the EU on August 9, 2022, as infill material in synthetic turf
pitches or in loose form on playgrounds or in sport applications, can remain in
place and continue to be used for these purposes.
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