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== A r : .71 == ownstream user in.ustry sign on etter == DO ument == ownstream user in.ustry sign == Til: Fra: Titel: Sendt: Bilag: restrictiePFAS ( E7 ), DE ( El ( El ), ' P1 ( El ), Toke Winther (M@mst.dk), P2 ( E2 ), P3 ( E3 ) P4 ( E4 ) downstream user industry sign on letter 15-10-2021 19:04 alfa- downstream user industry sign on letter.pdf; approflon - downstream user industry sign on letter.pdf; binox - downstream user industry sign on letter.pdf; Cavagna Group Omeca - downstream user industry sign on letter.pdf; DIFLON - downstream user industry sign on letter.pdf; Esa PFAS - downstream user industry sign on letter.pdf; FHT - downstream user industry sign on letter.pdf; fluorseals - downstream user industry sign on letter.pdf; isoflon - downstream user industry sign on letter.pdf; ivr downstream user industry sign on letter.pdf; Robecchi - downstream user industry sign on letter.pdf; valvole italia - downstream user industry sign on letter.pdf; Dear authorities Here attached our, and some of our customers, signed letter where we request for a complete exemption of fluoropolymer from the current PFAS restriction proposal. Best Regards P4 P5 Til fluorseals D +39 Ti IM E4 fluorseals it I Ind f Via Tribolina, 20/22 24064 Grumello del Monte (BG) - Italy This message is intended only for the addressees and may contain confidential information. Any review, re-transmission, dissemination or the use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail by mistake, kindly inform the sender as well as deleting it from your computer system network. fluorseals in its role as Controller of personal data processing, is compliant with the Regulation (EU) 2016/679. For more information please consult the privacy policy available at www.fluorseals.it/Drivacv == AKT 3893670 == [ downstream user industry sign on letter ] == Dokument 2 == [ alfa- downstream user industry. . . == alfa COLORPAINT DISPENSER Kind attention: Mr. P1 - Netherlands Dr. P2 - Germany Mrs. . P3 - Sweden Mr. Take Winther - Denmark Mr. P4 - Norway Mr. P5 - ECHA restrictiePFASrivrn_nl ChemG@baua.bund.de El towinRmst.dk E2 E3 Bologna, f115.09.2021 Through: fluorseals S.p.A - Via Tribolina, 20/22 - 24064 Grumello del Monte (BG) - Italy The members of fluorseals S.p.A mainly focus on processing of Fluoropolymers, part manufacturing and its applications, the involvement of downstream users in PFAS process. Subject: PFAS restriction proposal & request for exemption of FLUOPOPOLYMERS Reference: PFAS - Registry of restriction intentions until outcome (Rol) dated 15th July 2021 Dear Sir/Madam, With regards to Registry of Intention (Rol) filed by 4 EU Member States (Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark) & Norway for the restriction of PFAS, we, a member of fluoropolymer downstream user industry, hereby, would l ike to share some salient facts related to the importance of fluoropolymers, critical functionalities, performance and benefits of its applications to society, while acknowledging concerns regarding PFAS emissions related to the use offluoropolymers and their end of life. Registry of Intention for PFAS restriction was announced by ECHA on 15th July 2021, to prepare a restriction proposal for PFAS. Fluoropolymersare also included in the scope.The restriction proposal is intended to be submitted to ECI-IA by 1.5'h July 2022. Fluoropolyrners are a distinct subset of PEAS and are inherently safe, non-mobile, non-bio accumulative and nontoxic. Fluoropolymers are different from other PFAS as they do not share the toxicological and environmental profiles associated with PFAS of concern. Fluoropolymers have unique set of physicochemical properties, they meet OECD polymer of low concern criteria, and are considered to have insignificant environmental and human health impact, Fluoropolymers ensure safety, reliability, durability and critical performance in numerous technologies, industrial processes and everyday applications that are important for human health, safety, and the environment. With a unique combination of functionalities, fluoropolymers are irreplaceable across many key sectorsiapplications. Alternatives to fluoropolyrners, if exist, escalate safety risks, carbon footprint, technology regression, and do not match the advanced performance offluoropolymers. Most importantly, restriction on fluoropolymers will make EU industry lase its technological superiority over other economies and could put Europe's climate and energy goals at risk. Overall, fluoropolymers contribute heavily to Europe's soda-economic status and are critical for the betterment of the society. The fluoropolymer downstream user industry acknowledges the concerns regarding PFAS emissions due to the use of fluoropolymers and end of life processes. We wish to assure the authorities and EU Member States that, we are implementing Best Available Tachnologiesto ensure reduction in PEAS emissions in a systematic way and eventually Alfa s.r.I. Head qua rDerv. Vla Caduti diI UstIca, 20 1-40 ene Iflo). Italy Tel-+ 9- (00 51 01328494 Fax Registered ()filet: Via Luigi Carla Farin I. 4, I. 40124 - Ealogna, hat). VAT: IT-0336447120S - SDJ:LISALEPY- FLEA Ea 513367 - Shared Capital E1-000.00,0,00 Website. Www.allfadispenarr.cuiri E.mall Iaii@allfacks penscr.com - Certified e-enall. fal4srl@legalaudit. alfa inummommilm COLORPAINT DISPENSER eliminating them to achieve EU's sustainability goals. Parallelly, we are consciously working on recyclability and reusability to meet circular economy goal. Fluoropolymers play an important role in achieving EU Green Deal objectives and UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) because of their vital use in Lithium-ion batteries, Green hydrogen, Fuel Cell, Solar and Wind energy. No new-age technologies are possible without the use offluoropolymers. Restriction on the use of fluoropolymers would adversely impact implementation ofthesetechnologies crucial for planet's future as well as in all existing applications vital for the society. Considering the benefits of fluoropolymer applications to environment and society, low PEAS emissions and initiatives being taken by the processing industry to further minimize emissions and closing the loop by implementing circular economy wherever possible, we request for a complete exemption of fluoropolymers from the PEAS restriction proposal. Fluoropolymers processed by us: Virgin PTFE Service application industries: Coating Industries Sincerely yours, 07 4 . Name and signatpre' Company name and address Alfa Srl -- Via Farini 4-- 40124 Bologna (IT) Alfa 5.r i twig-UM-14ra: Vla Cad I-401111Mena Min Italy TeL .39 (11.11 Fax ERWstemad Office! Via Santa Chtara, 2 I- 40137 - Holugna, Italy VAT: ]3'03364471205 - REA En: 51336E - Shared Capita] i 500 000.00 Ep. Webalte: www.alfalis pensertim - E-mail.: IriftValrad1SpnSet.COM - Certined 4- aiLia 14Erl@lescal matit == A r : .71 == eownstream user in.ustry sign on etter == BO ument == appro on - .ownstream user in... == Approflon _ Date: .07/09/2021 Kind attention: Mr. P1 - Netherlands Dr. P2 - Germany Mrs. P3 - Sweden Mr. Toke Winther - Denmark Mr. P4 - Norway Mr. P5 - ECHA E7 El El =Rmst.dk E2 E3 Through: fluorseals S.p.A - Via Tribolina, 2O/22 - 24064 Grumello del Monte (BG) - Italy The members of fluorseals S.p.A mainly focus on processing of Fluoropolymers, part manufacturing and its applications, the involvement of downstream users in PFAS process. Subject: PFAS restriction proposal & request for exemption of FLUOROPOLYMERS Reference: PFAS - Registry of restriction intentions until outcome (Rol) dated 15th July 2O21 Dear Sir/Madam, With regards to Registry of Intention (Rol) filed by 4 EU Member States (Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark) & Norway for the restriction of PFAS, we, a member of fluoropolymer downstream user industry, hereby, would like to share some salient facts related to the importance of fluoropolymers, critical functionalities, performance and benefits of its applications to society, while acknowledging concerns regarding PFAS emissions related to the use of fluoropolymers and their end of life. Registry of Intention for PFAS restriction was announced by ECHA on 15th July 2O21, to prepare a restriction proposal for PFAS. Fluoropolymers are also included in the scope. The restriction proposal is intended to be submitted to ECHA by 15th July 2O22. Fluoropolymers are a distinct subset of PFAS and are inherently safe, non-mobile, non-bio accumulative and non-toxic. Fluoropolymers are different from other PFAS as they do not share the toxicological and environmental profiles associated with PFAS of concern. Fluoropolymers have unique set of physicochemical properties, they meet OECD polymer of low concern criteria, and are considered to have insignificant environmental and human health impact. Fluoropolymers ensure safety, reliability, durability and critical performance in numerous technologies, industrial processes and everyday applications that are important for human health, safety, and the environment. With a unique combination of functionalities, fluoropolymers are irreplaceable across many key sectors/applications. Alternatives to fluoropolymers, if exist, escalate safety risks, carbon footprint, technology regression, and do not match the advanced performance of fluoropolymers. Most importantly, restriction on fluoropolymers will make EU industry lose its technological superiority over other economies and could put Europe's climate and energy goals at risk. Overall, fluoropolymers contribute heavily to Europe's socio-economic status and are critical for the betterment of the society. 730 rue des Barronnieres 01700 BEYNOST (Fr) - 0472456038 - +33 (0)4 72 45 60 38 - www.approflon.com on SARL a capital de 15 OOO C Sret 480.E957' X'{)31 - TVA n' FR8948D469576 - APE 46752 The fluoropolymer downstream user industry acknowledges the concerns regarding PFAS emissions due to the use of fluoropolymers and end of life processes. We wish to assure the authorities and EU Member States that, we are implementing Best Available Technologies to ensure reduction in PFAS emissions in a systematic way and eventually eliminating them to achieve EU's sustainability goals. Parallelly, we are consciously working on recyclability and reusability to meet circular economy goal. Fluoropolymers play an important role in achieving EU Green Deal objectives and UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) because of their vital use in Lithiumion batteries, Green hydrogen, Fuel Cell, Solar and Wind energy. No newage technologies are possible without the use of fluoropolymers. Restriction on the use of fluoropolymers would adversely impact implementation of these technologies crucial for planet's future as well as in all existing applications vital for the society. Considering the benefits of fluoropolymer applications to environment and society, low PFAS emissions and initiatives being taken by the processing industry to further minimize emissions and closing the loop by implementing circular economy wherever possible, we request for a complete exemption of fluoropolymers from the PFAS restriction proposal. Fluoropolymers processed by us: Virgin PTFE, PTFE with charge, PCTFE, PFA, FEP, ETFE, PVDF, PEEK Service application industries: Chemical, Oil Industry, Medical, Food, Automotive, Aeronautic, Electronic; Mechanical, Construction. Sincerely yours, Name and signature P6 730 rue des Barronnires 01700 BEYNOST (Fr) - 0472456038 - +33 (0)4 72 45 60 38 - www.approflon.com == AKT 3893670 == [ downstream user industry sign on letter ] == Dokurnent 4 == [ binox - downstream user indus... == BINOX pwozi Kind attention' Mr. P1 - Netherlands Dr, P2 - Germany Mrs. 131 - Sweden Mr. Toke Winther - Denmark Mr. P4 - Norway Mr. PS - ECHA restrictiePFAS@rivm nl CherriG@baua.bund.de El towintrnst.dk E2 E3 Through: fluorseals S.p.A Vla Tribolina, 20/22 - 24064 Grurnello del Monte (BO) - Italy The members of fluorseals S.p.A mainly focus on processing of Fluoropolymers, part manufacturing and its applications, the involvement of downstream users in PFAS process. Subject: PFAS restriction proposal & request for exemption of FLUOROPOLYMERS Reference; PEAS - Registry of restrictin intentions until outcome (Rol) dated 1Sth July 2021 Dear Sir/Madam, With regards t Registry of Intentin (Rol) filed by 4 EU Member States (Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark) & Norway for the restriction of PEAS, we, a member of fluoropolyrner downstream user industry, hereby, would like to share some salient facts related to the importance of fluoropolymers, critical functionalities, performance and benefits of its applications to society, while acknowledging concerns regarding PEAS emissions related to the use f fluropolyrners and their end of life. Registry of Intention for PFAS restriction was announced by ECHA on 15th July 2021, to prepare a restriction proposal for PFAS. Flurpolymers are also included in the scope. The restriction proposal is intended to be submitted to ECHA by 15th July 2022. Fluoropolymers are a distinct subset of PEAS arid are inherently safe, non-mobile,. non-bio accumulative and non-toxic. Fluoropolymers are different from other PFAS as they do not share the toxicological and environmental profiles associated with PFAS of concern. Fluoropolymers have unique set of physicochemical properties, they meet OECD polymer of low concern criteria, and are considered to have insignificant environmental and human health impact. Fluoropolymers ensure safety, reliability, durability and critical performance in numerous technologies, industrial processes and everyday applications that are important for human health, safety, and the environment. With a unique cmbinatin of functionalities, fluoropolymers are irreplaceable across many key sectors/applications. Alternatives to fluoropolymers, if exist, escalate safety risks, carbn footprint, technology regression, and do not match the advanced performance of fluoropolymers. Most importantly, restriction on fluoropolymers will make EU industry lose its technological superiority over other economies and could put Europe's climate and energy goals at risk. Overall, fluoropolymers contribute heavily to Europe's socio-economic status and are critical for the betterment of the society. The fluorpolymer dwnstream user industry acknowledges the concerns regarding PFAS emissions due t the use of fluoropolymers and end f life processes. We wish to assure the authorities and EU Member States that, we are implementing Best Available Technologies to ensure reduction in PFAS emissions in a systematic way and eventually eliminating them to achieve EU's sustainability Parallelly, we are consciously working n recyclability and reusability to meet circular economy goal. Fluoropolymers play an important role in achieving EU Green Deal objectives and UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN 5DG) because of their vital use in lithium-ion batteries, Green hydrogen, Fuel Cell, Solar and Wind energy. No new-age technologies are possible without the use of fluoropalymers. Restriction on the use of fluoropolymers would adversely impact implementation of these technologies crucial for planet's future as well as in all existing applications vital for the society. Considering the benefits of fluoropolymer applications to environment and society, low PFAS emissions and initiatives being taken by the processing industry to further minimize emissions and closing the loop BINOX S.r.l. Via Industriale, 4 2.5060 POLAVENC[BS1 Telefono Telefax R.E.A. Brescia 309902 Reg. Imp. 38479 C.F. 02992570172 P. 1VA 00715810982 *I BINOX by implementing circular economy wherever possible, we request for a complete exemption of fluoropolymers from the PFAS restriction proposal Fluor000lymers processed by us: Service application Industries: ttiDL4.) T116 k-Z Sincerely yours,. Name and signature PG Qx 1..,.gAtgaA.4..... .. . . Company name and address BINOX Via Industriale, 4 - Tel. 25060 POLAVENO (Brescia) C.F.; 02992570172 -Pl.:00715810982 CCIAA r009902 - Reg. Trib. 384 ?IL) BING X Via Iniclustriale, 4 25060 POLAVENO(BS) Telefono Telefax R.E.A. Brescia 309902 SINURT Reg. Imp. 38479 G.F. 02992570172 P. IVA 00715810982 == AKT 3893670 == [ downstream user industry sign on letter ] == Dokument 8 == [ F HT - downstream user industr... == ar BHTITALIA Or QC 44f1 Hanwirp TecnSnoAopIi L Travaglictb, 7t September 2021 Kind attention: Mr, P1 - Netherlands Dr, P2 - Germany Mrs. P3 - Sweden Mr. Take Winther - Denmark Mr. P4 - Norway Mr. P5 - ECHA restrictiePEAS@rivm.nl ChernG@baud.bUnd.de EI towinOmst.dk E2 E3 Through: fluorseals 5,p.A - Via Tribolina, 20/22 - 24064 Grumello del Monte (BG) - Italy The members of fluorseals S.p.A mainly focus on processing of Fluoropolyrners, part manufacturing and its applications, the involvement of downstream users in PEAS process. Subject: PFAS restriction proposal & request for exemption of FLUOROPOLYMERS Reference: PEAS - Registry of restriction intentions until outcome (Rol} dated 15th July 2021 Dear Sir/Madam, With regards to Registry of Intention (Rol) filed by 4 EU Member States (Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark) & Norway for the restriction of PFAS, we, a member of fluoropolyrner downstream user industry, hereby, would like to share some salient facts related to the importance of fluoropolymers, critical funclionalities, performance and benefits of its applications to society, while acknowledging concerns regarding PEAS emissions related to the use of fluoropolymers and their end of life. Registry of Intention for PEAS restriction was announced by ECHA on 15Th July 2021, to prepare a restriction proposal for PFAS. Fluoropolymers are also included in the scope. The restriction proposal is intended to be submitted to ECHA by 15,h July 2022. Fluoropolymers ore a distinct subset of PFAS and are inherently safe, non-mobile, non-bio accumulative and non-toxic. Fluoropolymers are different from other PFAS as they do not share the toxicological and environmental profiles associated with PEAS of concern, Fluoropolymers have unique set of physicochemical properties, they meet OECD polymer of low concern criteria, and are considered to have insignificant environmental and human health impact. Fluoropolyrners ensure safely, reliability, durability and critical performance in numerous technologies, industrial processes and everyday applications that are important for human health, safety, and the environment. With a unique combination of functionalities, fluoropolymers are irreplaceable across many key sectors/applications. Alternatives to fluoropolymers, if exist, escalate safety risks, carbon footprint, technology regression, and do not match the advanced performance of fluoropolymers. Most importantly, restriction on fluoropolymers will make EU industry lose its technological superiority over other economies and could put Europe's climate and energy goals at risk. Overall, fluoropolymers contribute heavily to Europe's socio-economic status and are critical for the betterment of the society. The fluoropolymer downstream user industry acknowledges the concerns regarding PEAS emissions due to the use of fluoropolymers and end of life processes. We wish to assure the authorities and EU Member States that, we are implementing Best Available Technologies to ensure reduction in PFAS emissions in a FI-IT Italia B.r,l. Re9Istarad Office: 10, Via Vittor Pigani - 20124 Milan - Italy - VAT Na. 09191190998 Operational Headquarters: 52, Via cleIVArtigianato - 25039 Travagliatm [lEiraiscia] - Italy -red. - Fax - (FHT ITALIA 5RL pmerocaroanmarounprechnzicoes systematic way and eventually eliminating them to achieve EU's sustainability goals. PorcineIly, we are consciously working on recyclability and reusability to meet circular economy goal. Fluoropolymers play an important role in achieving EU Green Deal objectives and UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) because of their vital use in Lithium-ion batteries, Green hydrogen, Fuel Cell, Solar and Wind energy. No new-age technologies are possible without the use of fluoropolymers. Restriction on the use of fluoropolymers would adversely impact implementation of these technologies crucial for planet's future as well as in all existing applications vital for the society. Considering the benefits of fluoropolymer applications to environment and society, low PFAS emissions and initiatives being taken by the processing industry to further minimize emissions and closing the loop by implementing circular economy wherever possible, we request for a complete exemption of fluoropolymers from the PFAS restriction proposal. Fluoropolymers processed by us: High Pressure PTFE flexible hoses, PTFE tubing, FEP tubing, PEA tubing, Convoluted PTFE tubing, semifinished products like sheets, skived tapes, extruded rods and tubes, molded rods and tubes. Service application industries: hydraulic & pneumatic, industrial and medical gases, automotive, oil&gas, chemical, packaging, food & beverage, medical devices, textile machinery, paper machinery, ceramic industry Scincerely yours, Italta Srl Via Vittor Pisani 10, 20124 Milano (Ml) FHT Registered Office: 10. Vie Vittor Piano-Li - 20124 Milan - Italy - VAT No, 091 e 1150265 Operaticinol HeietrIquerters: 52, Viz dell'Artigianato - 25039 Tr-avagliatin (Etragimie) - ItAly Tel, - Fax = Email nole@fhtitalia.,c.Oirl == AK 3893U == cownstream user industry sign on etter == o ument == Ivry 'Downstream user in ustr. . . == IVR Secle AmministraPwa: Vi Sroghiep III n.1 Louaiita Piano Rosa - 281010 Boca IN01 Sede Legale: Via Frame-sat Melzi el'Eril +1.7 - 20154 Milano OA} eanatI: weneftealrovalvole I11 salesarealvole weetcsite : www.rervaloole.d. Tel MUM Fax -93 Captala Sociaie E 2.300.000,00 i.v. Registo Impress: Maw - FLEA. Milano n. 191a135 Coke FEstale e Partite IVA: FT 06829530960 Cad. Destmataria F.E.. A4 7071-17 Reg. AEE: iT1811%00010074 Innovation Valuc Rwicmi; Data / Date 2021.09M Mr. P1 - Netherlands restrictiePFAS(drivm.ni Dr. P2 Germany ChemGibaua.bund.de Mrs, P3 - Sweden El Mr. Take Wirither - Denmark tOwiramist.dk Mr. P4 - Norway E2 Mr. P5 -- ECHA E3 Through: fluorseals S.p.A - Via Tribolina, 20/22 - 24064 Grumello del Monte (BG) - Italy The members of fluorseals S.p.A mainly focus on processing of Fluoropolymers, part manufacturing and its applications, the involvement of downstream users in PFAS process. Subject: PEAS restriction proposal & request for exemption of FLUOROPOLYMERS Reference: PFAS - Registry of restriction intentions until outcome (Rol) dated 15th July 2021 Dear Sir/Madam, With regards to Registry of Intention (Ro!) filed by 4 EU Member States (Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark) & Norway for the restriction of PFAS, we, a member of fluoropolyrner downstream user industry, hereby, would like to share some salient facts related to the importance of fluoropolymers, critical functionalities, performance and benefits of its applications to society, while acknowledging concerns regarding PFAS emissions related to the use of fluoropolymers and their end of life. Registry of Intention for PFAS restriction was announced by ECHA on 1511,July 2021, to prepare a restriction proposal for PFAS. Fluoropolymers are also included in the scope. The restriction proposal is intended to be submitted to ECHA by 15th July 2022. Fluoropolymers are a distinct subset of PFAS and are inherently safe, non-mobile, non-bio accumulative and nontoxic. Fluoropolymers are different from other PFAS as they do not share the toxicological and environmental profiles associated with PFAS of concern. Fluoropolymers have unique set of physicochemical properties, they meet OECD polymer of low concern criteria, and are considered to have insignificant environmental and human health impact. Ruoropolymers ensure safety, reliability, durability and critical performance in numerous technologies, industrial processes and everyday applications that are important for human health, safety, and the environment. With a unique www.itervalvole_ii IVR S.p.A. Secle Arnrnmorativa. Via Brughiera III n.1 Lcc4lita Piano Rosa -2%10 Boca INOF Sede Legate Via Francesco n,i - N154 Milano I f ly vendite( irrealvole.itlsalesanrvaivoleit Tel Fak -n 0327 898992 - 93 Capirae Sociaki f 2.300.000.00 kw. Ragistro imprwse: Milano R_E.A. Milano n. 1918.135 Godice Fiscale e Partita IVA; IT Cfgl?3531.9% Cod. Deshnelario F.E.: A4707H7 Reg. AEE: ITI8110000010971 IVR Innovation Value Research combination of functionalities, fluoropolymers are irreplaceable across many key sectors/applications. Alternatives to fluoropotymers, if exist, escalate safety risks, carbon footprint_ technology regression, and do not match the advanced performance of fluoropolymers. Most importantly, restriction on fluoropolymers will make EU industry lose its technological superiorly aver other economies and could put Europe's climate and energy goals at risk. Overall, fluoropolymers contribute heavily to Europe's socio-economic status and are critical for the betterment of the society_ The fluoropolymer downstream user industry acknowledges the concerns regarding PFAS emissions due to the use of fluoropolymers and end of life processes. We wish to assure the authorities and EU Member States that, we are implementing Best Available Technologies to ensure reduction in PFAS emissions in a systematic way and eventually eliminating them to achieve EU's sustainability goals_ Parallelly, we are consciously working on recyclability and reusability to meet circular economy goal. Fluoropolymers play an important role in achieving EU Green Deal objectives and UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) because of their vital use in Lithium-ion batteries, Green hydrogen, Fuel Cell, Solar and Wind energy. No new-age technologies are possible without the use of fluoropolymers. Restriction on the use of fluoropolymers would adversely impact implementation of these technologies crucial for planet's future as well as in all existing applications vital for the society. Considering the benefits of fluoropolymer applications to environment and society, low PFAS emissions and initiatives being taken by the processing industry to further minimize emissions and closing the loop by implementing circular economy wherever possible, we request fora complete exemption of fluoropolymers from the PFAS restriction proposal. Fluoropolymers processed by us: PTFE P101E Service application industries: Seats for Ball Valve Sincerely yours, Boca, 2021109/13 IVR S.p.A. Ti1 136 Company name and address IVR S.p.A. - Via Brughiera ill n.1 Locality Piano Rosa 28010 Boca (NC) 212 tI == owns ream user inc ustry sign on etter == o `urnent 1.3 == [ valvole italia - downstream us... == `PkVK_AITLVAOLLIAE WARMITALIA HVA.VOLE CUODINAMICIIE Date! 0609/2021 Kind attention; Mr. P1 - Netherlands P2 restrictiePFAS@rivm. ni El E2 E3 involvement of downstream users in PEAS process. estriction Intentions until outcome (Rol) dated 15th July 2021 for the restriction of PFAS, we, a member of fluoropolymer downstream user industry, hereby, would like to share some salient facts Registry of Intention for PEAS restriction was announced by ECHA on 15th July 2021, to prepare a restriction proposal for PFAS. Fluoropolymers are also included in the scope. The restriction proposal is intended to be submitted to ECHA by 15e' July 2022. Fluoropolymers are a distinct subset of PFAS and are inherently safe, non-mobile, non-bio accumulative and non-toxic. Fluoropolymers are different from other PFAS as they do not share the toxicological and environmental profiles associated with PEAS of concern. Fluoropolymers have unique set of physicochemical properties, they meet OECD polymer of low concern criteria, and are considered to have insignificant environmental and human health impact. Fluoropolymers ensure safety, reliability, durability and critical performance in numerous technologies, industrial processes and everyday applicationsthat are important for human health, safety, and the environment. With a uniquecombination of functionalities, fluoropolymers are irreplaceable across many key sectors/applications. Alternatives to fluoropolyrners, if exist, escalate safety risks, carbon footprint, technology regression, and do not match the advanced performance of fluoropolymers. Most importantly, restriction on fluoropolymers will make ELI industry lose its technological superiority over other economies and could put Europe's climate and energy goals at risk. Overall, Fluoropolymers contribute heavily to Europe's soda-economic status and are critical for the betterment of the society. The fluoropolymer downstream user industry acknowledges the concerns regarding PFAS emissions due to the use of fluoropolyrners and end of life processes. We wish to assure the authorities and EU Member States that, we are implementing Best Available Technologies to ensure reduction in PFAS emissions in a systematic way and eventually eliminating them to achieve EU's sustainability goals. Parallelly, we are consciously working on recyclabllity and reusability to meet circular economy goal. Fluoropolymers play an important role in achieving EU Green Deal objectives and UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SIM) because of their vital use in Lithium-ion batteries, Green hydrogen, Fuel Cell, Solar and Wind energy. No new-age technologies are possible without the use of fluoropolymers. Restriction on the use of fluoropolymers would adversely impact implementation of these technologies crucial for planet's future as well as in all existing applications vital for the society. Considering the benefits of fluoropolymer applications to environment and society, low PFAS emissions and initiatives being taken by the processing industry to further minimize emissions and closing the loop by implementing circular economy wherever possible, we request for a complete exemption of fluoropolymers from the PFAS restriction proposal. VALV0LEITALIA S.r.l. 01556750366_R IMP. 1)3556750366 Sede Legale. Via Lenin, 39 _4/012 Com 2841122 Modena_ltaly Td Fax www.va IvoTe italia.it