On March 2, 2026, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) released an important regulatory proposal to implement mandatory classification and labeling management for the industrial fluorinated compound EEA-NH4 (ammonium fluorinated salt). This substance belongs to the PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) family and is widely used in plastic product manufacturing.
Basic Information of the Substance
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Chemical Name |
Ammonium 2,2-difluoro-2-[1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-2-(1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethoxy)ethoxy]acetate |
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Abbreviation |
EEA-NH4 |
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CAS Number |
908020-52-0 |
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Molecular Formula |
C₆F₁₁O₄H₄N |
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Molecular Weight |
363.08 g/mol |
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Purity |
≥90% to ≤100% w/w |
Proposed Mandatory Classification and Labeling
The proposal is currently open for public consultation, with a deadline of May 1, 2026. Any opinions supporting or opposing this classification proposal can be submitted through the official online survey.
