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Request for exemption - EBulb Markus Fiebig (Senior Business Development Manager, JOB Group) Summary of request for exemption - EBulb Why we believe an exemption for EBulb can be justified: Goal of this presentation: Request for exemption, unlimited Relevance for society: High because EBulb reduces the risk of fires caused by electricity and enables digitalization in sensitive areas Impact for environment: Low Expected emissions in the air by 2030: 92,50 mL(mililiters!) Number manufacturers: One. JOB GmbH is the only manufacturer worldwide to manufacture EBulbs The environmental damage of a developed fire is expected to be tremendously bigger than PFAS emission (0,37 mL) due to EBulbs Fires caused by electricity Every year, over 5,000 people die from residential fires in Europe. About 200.000 reported house fires in Germany p.a. 1 in every 3 fires are caused by electricity Many fires start inside electrical devices CO, HCN, acid gases, NOx, SOx, aldehydes, isocyanates, ... ,,When a modern building burns, there are a large variety of hazardous substances that can be released. These substances may include contaminants such as: general pollutants/indicators, metals, Trends particulates, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), chlorinated dioxins and furans, brominated dioxins and furans, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polyfluorinated compounds." ,,Number of electrical fires remain stable" AXA insurance white paper: Fire: Environmental exposures andrisk management. Electronic designs get better and should decrease number of cases Pollution due to fires remain high due to: However, number of electrical devices in the field increase (digitalization) Number of fires and released hazardous substances Number of electrical devices in standby increase Current fire protection concepts start to extinguish the Number of lithium ion based rechargeable electronics increases fire when the fire left the electrical device (too late?) While electrical designs get better, the number of fires caused by electricity remains the same. An increasing number of electrical devices in the field and more and more devices in standby can be seen as a reverse movement. One good idea to tackle this situation: ,,Deviceintegrated Fire Protection" Extinguishing fires at source of origin from inside utilizing e.g. EBulb technology. Protected volume: up to 2,2 Liter small EBulb glass tube tip EBulb - the world`s smallest fire extinguisher* *a CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT, UL 60692 How does an EBulb function: JOB's EBulb is a glass bulb (like a fire sprinkler bulb), coated with a conductive layer and filled with FK5112. This nontoxic, nonconductive extinguishing liquid is released into the electrical enclosure when the defined temperature is reached (e.g. fire) and the EBulb bursts. After being initiated, the EBulb extinguishes the fire, and interrupts the electric current. The extinguishing agent immediately converts into gas. As a result of cooling and (partly) by oxygen reduction, a fire on a PCB or within an enclosure will be extinguished within seconds. And, because the current flow over the EBulb is interrupted, the electric fire cannot reignite! air bubble electrical coating bottom Watch EBulb video https://youtu.be/gWCyjGd9NuU shoulder glass tube EBulb got intensively tested and is widely accepted and certified by: EBulb capabilities: Inside the electrical device (on the pcb) Directly at source of highest risk! Irreversibly cuts power supply Stops reignition! Extinguishes the fire! EBulb benefits for manufacturers: Safer products securing lifes, property and lowering business interruption Reduce flame retardant materials Cost saving - Lowering the risk of product recalls and lower product recall costs Acceptance by insurances Summary of Research Extinguishing agent FK5112 is perfluoro(2methyl3pentanone) (in shortPFMP) To determine the environmental fate of perfluoro (2methyl3pentanone) (in short PFMP) and define its potential longterm effects in the environment, this Scientific Opinion (Step 1) evaluates classification drivers of ecotoxicity, such as absence of degradability, mobility, and potential for bioaccumulation (see `FATE' in Table 1 1) as well as ecotoxiological information on short or chronic aquatic toxicity (see `ECOTOX' in Table 1 1). The intrinsic properties of PFMP are presented using key parameters. Where information was available on the agreed classification and labelling in relation to environmental effects, this data was also included in Table 1 1 (see `Nature and level of risks'). entfernen Summary of Research The data summaries from recognized, peer reviewed sources or published reliable test data provide sufficient level of information (and validity of the data) regarding PFMP. The integrated overview explaining the conclusions can be found in the comprehensive research document (Section 6). In brief, PFMP has a very low solubility in water and due to its volatile properties, PFMP can be considered mobile in the air, but not in the aquatic environment; hence water is not a relevant environmental compartment for PFMP. In addition, there is good evidence for degradation of PFMP by direct photolysis in the atmosphere associated with a short degradation halflife (dominant degradation pathway) and by hydrolysis (insignificant degradation pathway), and absence of persistence of PFMP itself. The bioaccumulation potential of PFMP is predicted to be low. Thus, there is no potential for secondary poisoning, e.g. for birds eating mussels or worms, for mammals eating worms or fish, and for fish eating invertebrates. In addition, PFMP has virtually no risk of aquatic toxicity. Regardless, PFMP was classified in the category `Chronic Hazard 3' under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) based on in silico analyses using quantitative structureactivity relationship (QSAR). Based on these consideration, preliminary assessment (also refer to document, section 5.1.1.5) indicates that PFMP itself should not be considered a substance that is persistent in the environment or mobile in the aquatic environment or toxic (i.e. PFMP itself is not PMT), nor as a substance that would be very persistent in the environment and very mobile in the aquatic environment (vPvM) or bioaccumulative (B). Therefore, PFMP itself does not pose an inherent hazard to drinking water resources and no secondary poisoning along the food chain is expected. Overall, current data (as of June 2023) indicate a low potential for increases in PFMP concentrations in the environment and/or potential irreversible exposure of wildlife and humans via the environment. EBulb applications and case studies Media Technology Medical Technology Home Appliances Power Adapters Automotive Media Technology EBulb in media technology enables digitalization in sensitive areas (e.g. airports, trainstations, hospitals, fairs, etc.) new: VdS 6024 guideline Describes how digitalization in sensitve areas can be enabled using integrated fire protection Case study LED wall at airport Frankfurt terminal 1 Situation: Due to digitalisation initiatives more and more screens want to be installed in sensitive areas. In escape and emergency routes additional fire load (e.g. LED walls) need additional fire protection. Solution: Integrated fire protection and EBulb can enable digitalisation. The LED wall from SAMSUNG with integrated EBulbs fullfills all fire protection requirements and was allowed to be installed above the passenger walkway. Many similar projects have been completed at German airports, hospitals, train stations, shopping centers and apartment blocks. Home Appliances & Automotive EBulb are used in different applications Home appliances: EBulbs are used in refrigeration, television and dishwashers to mitigate the risk of electrical fires and make safe home appliances safer. Automotive: Increasing demand for emobility also increases the risk of fires due to technical failures of lithium ion batteries. EBulb integrated in a TPlink (see AutoBild article) can mitigate the risk of a thermal runaway of lithium ion batteries causing devastating fires. watch video how the technology works read AutoBild article EBulb in context to PFAS EBulbs are filled with FK5112 (CAS: 756138) One EBulb is filled with just 0,37 mL of FK5112 500.000 EBulbs are currently in the field and designed in electronics (just 185 Liter! in total) EBulbs are not planned to be released during product lifetime (see REACH and RoHS) Statistically it can be expected that about 10 ppm of EBulbs will be activated due to fire incidents. In other words In London nearly one fire a day involving white goods Source: London Fire Brigade Equals 5 EBulbs and 2 mL of FK5112 The environmental damage of a developed fire is expected to be tremendously bigger than PFAS emission (0,37 mL) due to EBulbs Activations in the field Year EBulbs in the field 2024 2026 2028 2030 2 mio. pcs 6 mio. pcs 8 mio. pcs 9 mio. pcs Expected Emissions a.) Activations in the field b.) Emissions due to improper recycling c.) Emissions during production process (audits at JOB factories welcome) FK5112 in the field (worst case) 740 Liter 2.220 Liter 2.960 Liter 3.330 Liter Expected released FK5112 (realistic case, 10 ppm) 7,4 mL (milliliters!) 22,20 mL 29,60 mL 33,30 mL Emissions due to improper recycling We expect that about 90% of all home appliances in Europe get properly recycled / delivered at recycling center. 10% get impropperly recycled and would be a future potential for emission of FK5112 from EBulbs A circular economy process needs to be setup Emissions during production process Further details see next slide EBulb production EBulb production simply explained: Raw glass gets formed into bone shape structure Glass tube gets filled with FK5112 The filling process is done under vaccuum to limit emmisions. The glass tube welding process seales the FK5112 in the glass tube The EBulb gets coated for electrical conductivity The EBulb gets checked and packed Room for improvement to lower FK5112 emissions FK5112 gets delivered in large canisters and decanted into the filling machine. Some leakage can occur During the filling and sealing process the bulb is open to one side and some leakage can occur All emmisions get distributed in the air (life time in air < 36 hrs). No direct distribution in water cycles possible. About 1020% of quantity needed for production is lost by emission 2024: improvement potential 10% 2026: improvement potential 8% 2028: improvement potential 6% Why is the EBulb technology important to society Enabling digitalization in sensitive areas: Improved fire protection allows installation in sensitive areas. In areas where many people come together (shopping centers, train stations, airports, fairs, hospitals, museums, etc.) electrical devices (e.g. fire loads that can self ignite due to electricity) need additional measures to mitigate risk of fires. Integrated fire protection and EBulbs can enable installations also in escape and emergency routes. The newly written VdS 6024 standard provides legal certainty for all stakeholders involved in such installations. Many projects made possible already: Airport Frankfurt, Airport Hamburg, Main train station Hamburg, Messe Berlin, UKE Eppendorf (hospital), Charit Berlin (hospital), etc. by et al SAMSUNG, Sharp / NEC, Daktronics, ... We expect that in the future about 70% of all media technology installed in sensitive areas will be equipped with integrated fire protection. Expected numbers: By 2030 about 60% of all digital signage projects in Europe at sensitive locations will be equipped with integrated fire protection (i.a. EBulbs). EBulbs enable digitalization. Why is the EBulb technology important to society Safer home appliances and electrical power supplies less damages For example the Grenfell Tower (2017, London) case caused by faulty refrigeration causing 72 fatalities. About 10 ppm of home appliances catch fire. These fires not only lead to devastating environmental damages, but moreover destroy lifes and property. Imagine, in 2030 about 9 million EBulbs can mitigate the risk of fires and save lifes and property. This advantage is confronted by the risk of 3.330 Liter of FK5112 in the field (but sealed inside EBulbs) and probably only 33,3 mL of FK5112 emitted in the air. Safer emobility possible The number of electrical vehicals will increase over the next years. Further, also the fires caused by electrical vehicales will increase. Many times the route cause is a faulty lithium ion battery. It`s almost impossible to stop a lithium ion battery fire. However there are two main measures possible: a.) controlled burn out b.) stop thermal runaway before it starts. EBulb integrated in a TPFuse can stop a thermal runaway before it gets out of control. EBulb integrated in electrical vehicle seires will mitigate the risk of of lithium ion battery fires. If you want to know how it works: watch the video or read AutoBild article  Safer products securing lifes, property and lowering business interruption reduction of flame retardant materials possible lower risk of fire hazards lower risk of fire caused fatalities, Every year, over 5.000 people die from residential fires in Europe (see europeanfiresafetyalliance.org) increased safety for fire fighters Every year, between 4070 fire fighters die in Europe on duty less damage costs less insurance claims increase in GDP Benefits for society Requirements of capabilities of extinguishing agent Capabilities/Agents Reason little space for storage needed EBulbs form factor requires little space for storage of the agent Ranked descending to importance high heat absorbing capacity nonconductive Small form factor of EBulb requires high heat absorbation capacity of extinguishing agent to cope with fire situation Aim to extinguishing electrical components. Nonconductivity needed to avoid short circuits due to extinguishing process liquid with low boiling point (> 35C, < 80C) Fast transition into gas and vaporization needed to quickly extinguish a fire inside electronics zero ODP no/low global warming potential noncorrosive absorption of gas molecules in the liquid under pressure in closed space nonflammable high molecular weight (> 200) high mobility (capability of distribution in closed environment) low compressibility of the liquid Zero ODP reduces the impact on environment No/low global warming potential reduces the impact on environment EBulb many times is used to extinguish in sensitive areas where collateral damage needs to be avoided In order for the EBulb to activate ambient temperature heats up internal liquid agent. Agent begins to expand due to heat increase. Air bubble compresses. At the moment of no air bubble internal pressure starts to increase until bulb bursts Surrounding environment will mostlikely be highly flammable, nonflammable agent is needed Uniform heat absorption and future recyling processes Due to its small form factor, a fast distribution of gas within the enclosure is necessary in order to fast and reliably extinguish the fire Physical functionalities of the EBulb requires fast vanishing of air bubble, hence low compressibility of liquid is necessary Alternative check for EBulb? Ranked descending to importance Capabilities/Agents Fluorinated FK5112 CO2 Water Halon extinguishing foams high heat absorbing capacity* X () () () nonconductive* X () X Liquid with low boiling point (> 35C, X X () X < 80C) zero ODP X X no/low global warming potential X X () noncorrosive X absorption of gas molecules in the X () X liquid under pressure in closed space nonflammable high molecular weight (> 200) X X X () high mobility X X (capability of distribution in closed environment) low compressibility of the liquid X () X chlorinated hydrocarbons () X X X X () Inert gas (e.g. Argon, N2, ...) X X X X Powder X X X () X X X *baseduponinternalanalysis No alternative available for device integrated fire protection FK5112 possible recycling cycle for EBulb EBulb manufacturer (JOB GmbH) Start Manufacturer of FK 5112 Electronic manufacturer End consumer This process will be feasible in case other FK5112 users participate. Alternative: high temperature waste treatment process followed by a chemical filter step to mineralize the flourine content Processing plant (Disassembly and return to manufacturer) Recycling yard J017 in Contact Details Markus Fiebig Senior Business Development Manager JOB GmbH Kurt-Fischer-Stra@e 30 22926 Ahrensburg 28 81 @job-group.com 18 Visit webpage: www.e-bulb.com Simply. More. Safety.