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Compound record

Melamine

Also known as AX2

108-78-1 ยท candidate list substance

AX2 SVHC Candidate ListEU monitoring MELAMINE1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamineCyanuramide
CAS 108-78-1
Formula C3H6N6
Molecular weight 126.12 g/mol
InChIKey JDSHMPZPIAZGSV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Why monitored

Why this substance is monitored in the EU

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.

Rows behind the rationale

Imported framework context and legal signals

FrameworkStatusListedReasonSource
CandidateList Candidate List substance 17 Jan 2023 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) Candidate List entry - Melamine