On February 25, 2025, ECHA launched a public consultation on ethanol (CAS: 64-17-5, EC: 200-578-6) as a candidate for substitution in the following applications:
- PT1 (Human hygiene)
- PT2 (Disinfectants and algaecides not intended for direct application to humans or animals)
- PT4 (Food and feed area)
Comments can be submitted until April 28, 2025, the consultation end date.
To stay updated on developments related to this substance, visit the ECHA website