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Compound record

Melamine

Also known as AX2

108-78-1 ยท candidate list substance

SVHC Candidate ListEU monitoring
Status

Current EU framework read, dates, and source-backed status context.

Lookup labels

AX2 MELAMINE1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamineCyanuramide
Dossier Status Obligations Why Alternatives Changes Similar Sources
CAS 108-78-1
Formula C3H6N6
Molecular weight 126.12 g/mol
InChIKey JDSHMPZPIAZGSV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Current status

EU status, SVHC, REACH, and POPs view

Melamine is currently surfaced as candidate list substance in the EU.

The current imported view anchors this substance in CandidateList. The live rationale focuses on Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to human health (Article 57(f) - human health) Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to the environment (Article 57(f) - environment), and this page is designed for fast status checks before deeper source review.

This page should answer the direct status question quickly, then show the framework rows that support the answer without forcing the user through a spreadsheet-like table first.

Candidate List substancestatuslatest imported framework state
8 Mar 2026last checkedlatest authority check date captured
Who should care
  • Article suppliers and importers
Imported rationale

Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to human health (Article 57(f) - human health) Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to the environment (Article 57(f) - environment)

What to do next

Operational routes from the current status

Article duties

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Imported framework rows

Authority-backed detail

CandidateList 17 Jan 2023

Candidate List substance

Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to human health (Article 57(f) - human health) Equivalent level of concern having probable serious effects to the environment (Article 57(f) - environment)

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