How to obtain EU REACH chemical test report for steering wheel coating
Date：2025-10-20 10:32:38 Classification
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REACH is the European Union's regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). It is a proposed regulation covering the safety of chemical production, trade, and use. The complete process and core requirements for obtaining an EU REACH chemical test report for steering wheel coatings are summarized based on historical conversations and search results:
I. Core REACH Testing Items for Steering Wheel Coatings
1. SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern)
- Testing for 235 substances on the SVHC list, with a requirement that the content of each substance be ≤ 0.1% (w/w).
- Special Risk Substances for Steering Wheels:
- Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs): Common residues in tires/coatings (limit 0.1 mg/kg);
- Phthalates (DEHP/DBP/BBP): Plasticizers (limit 0.1%);
- Organotin Compounds (e.g., DOT): Coating curing catalysts (limit 0.1%).
2. Heavy Metal Migration Testing
- Lead (Pb) ≤ 0.1%, Cadmium (Cd) ≤ 0.01%, Hexavalent Chromium (Cr VI) ≤ 0.1%.
3. Other Mandatory Inspection Items
- Azo dyes (banned), formaldehyde emission (≤0.1%).
> Steering wheel special features: Due to long-term skin contact, nickel emission must be additionally assessed (≤0.5μg/cm²/week).
II. Detailed Testing Process (5-7 working days)
Step 1: Material Pre-screening (Critical!)
- Provide a coating ingredient list (BOM), including:
- Substrate type (polyurethane/PVC/silicone, etc.);
- Supplier information for additives (flame retardants, colorants, curing agents).
Step 2: Sample Submission Requirements
- Sample Quantity: 3 finished steering wheels (completely coated) + 100g of coating raw material.
- Special Treatments:
- Simulated aging test (85°C/UV irradiation for 48 hours).
Step 3: Select a Certified Laboratory
- CMA/CNAS qualifications (Recommended: Dezewei CNAS Registration Number: L8083).
- Test Methods:
- SVHC Screening: GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry) + ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma);
- Nickel Release: EN 1811 Human Body Simulant Fluid Test.
Step 4: Report Review and Corrective Actions
- Compliance Determination: All substances ≤ limit → Issue REACH test report (with SCIP notification number).
- Exceedance Action:
- Substitution of high-risk raw materials (e.g., carbon black slurry containing PAHs → use of inorganic pigments);
- Add supply chain statement: "This product does not contain SVHC substances."
III. Non-Compliance Risks and Cost Optimization
| Risk Items | Consequences
| Failure to Report SVHCs | Customs Detention + Fine of Up to €20,000
| Excessive Nickel Release | EU Market Recall + Litigation
| Expired Report | Customs Clearance Rejection (SVHC List Updated Quarterly)
- Testing Fees:
- Basic Package (250 SVHCs): 1,000-2,000 RMB;
- Additional Testing Items (PAHs/Nickel Release): +500 RMB/item.
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