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Global PFAS regulations: A manufacturer's perspective AGC Chemicals Europe, Ltd. Contents Introduction to AGCCE Applications and Products Case studies Fluon Polytetrafluoroethylene FORBLUETM FLEMION Ion Exchange Membrane AMOLEATM yd Regulations and challenges UK and EU Asia and Oceana Summary 2 AGC Chemicals Europe AGC Chemicals Europe, Ltd : Wholly owned by AGC Inc. of Japan Established in 2007 UK and NL offices merged & became "AGC Chemicals Europe" Head Office in Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire ICI, previous owner of this UK production site, established a joint venture with AGC in 1981. In 1999, AGC became the sole owner of this joint venture plus the PTFE businesses in the US and the UK. Approx. 200 employees Production: Fluon PTFE/ETFE Fluoropolymers Sales & Marketing: - Fluon PTFE/ETFE/PFA Fluoropolymers - AFLAS Fluoroelastomers - Fluorochemicals (Coatings, Films, etc.) - Other Speciality Chemicals 3 Head Office (UK) Commercial Centre (NL) AGC Chemicals Europe Product Range from AGC Chemicals Europe Fluon PTFE Resins Compounds Micropowders Dispersions Main Applications: Seals, Washers, Tape Semi-Finished Parts Thermoplastic Blends Dry Lubricants Glass cloth Fabric Coating Fluon PFA Resins Compounds Powders Main Applications: Wire & Cable Insulation Moulded Parts Packings Corrosion-Proof Coatings Film Fluon ETFE Resins Compounds Powders Main Applications: Wire & Cable Insulation Moulded Parts Packings Corrosion-Resistant Linings Fuel Hose & Coolant Hose AFLAS Fluoroelastomers Main Applications: O-Rings Cables Packings Seals Pump Covers Fluon ETFE FILM Main Applications: Architectural Film Release Film F-CLEANTM Main Applications: Greenhouse Film Solvents Main Applications: Precision Cleaning (Metals, Plastics) Drying Agent (After Cleansing with Alcohol / Hydrocarbons) De-Watering (After Aqueous Cleaning) AsahiGuard Main Applications: Waterproof Stain-Repellent Coating for: Textiles & Apparel Automotive Parts Synthetic & Natural Leather AMOLEATM 1224yd Main Applications: Air Conditioning Refrigeration See www.agcce.com for further details 4 LUMIFLONTM FEVE Resin Main Applications: UV/Corrosion- Resistant Coating for: Bridges Buildings Ships Airplanes Windmills FORBLUETM FLEMION Ion Exchange Membranes Main Applications: Desalination Chemical Separation Electrodialysis AGC Chemicals Europe Product Range from AGC Chemicals Europe - PTFE PTFE comes in many varieties: Micropowders Fine powders Aqueous dispersions Granular Unique combination of properties: Heat resistance - usable in a wide temperature range Chemical resistance to most chemicals and solvents Nonflammability Low Dielectric Constant Low Friction Non stick Weather resistance 5 AGC Chemicals Europe Product Range from AGC Chemicals Europe - Ion Exchange Membranes Fluorinated cationic ion exchange membranes for chlor-alkali production Advantages Resistant to chlorine & caustic soda Energy savings from low electric resistance High current efficiency More stable performance; minimises the impact of brine impurities High quality NaOH & KOH production Features High resistance to both chemicals & acids High mechanical strength & stability Highly efficient at dissociation of strong acids Achieves both high ionic conductivity & ionic selectivity Flexible, even though it is an ion exchange membrane Applications Manufacture of caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) Manufacture of caustic potash (potassium hydroxide) Manufacture of chlorine 6 AGC Chemicals Europe Product Range from AGC Chemicals Europe - HFO Applications Centrifugal Chillers Rankine Cycle System Waste Heat Recovery Pumps Blowing Agent 7 AGC Chemicals Europe UK - European PFAS Regulations UK PFAS Strategy - draft RMOA expected spring 2022 PFOA POP restriction F-Gas regulations (expected to be updated in 2022) UK REACH EU PFHxA - waiting for SEAC opinion 5 member state `all PFAS' - restriction proposal expected January 2023 PFOA POP restriction F-Gas regulations (expected to be updated in 2022) EU REACH 8 AGC Chemicals Europe PFAS and Grouping Nearly all PFAS under discussion for Restriction in the EU 9 AGC Chemicals Europe Asia Oceania PFAS regulations Japan Thailand China Taiwan Singapore Vietnam Indonesia All have regulations relating to PFOA Source: Envix PFOA | EnviX 10 AGC Chemicals Europe Japan - CSCL Timeline for PFOA its salts and related substances: PFOA and its salt Class 1 Specified Chemicals, Imports restriction, and others 2021 April Publication No threshold is set under 2021 October Enforcement the Chemical Substances Control Law CSCL. PFOA and related substances Class 1 Specified Chemicals, Essential uses, Imports restriction, and others 2022 Autumn Publication 2023 Spring Enforcement BAT Report: You can submit a report that contains reduction efforts and control management measures on any products with unintentional residue. Upon receipt the report, the products are exempted from the Class 1 specified chemicals. 11 AGC Chemicals Europe Concluding remarks PFAS are diverse and should be regulated in groups rather than as a whole. Fluoropolymers and other PFAS have unique combinations of properties in which many cases, do not have technical equivalent alternatives. Many of the diverse applications of fluoropolymers and other PFAS are critical for modern society and for meeting the EU Green Deal objectives. Thank you and do get in touch to hear more. Dr Martyn Shenton Product and Process Steward, AGC Chemicals Europe, Ltd www.agcce.com 12 AGC Chemicals Europe Thank you for your attention! Your Dreams, Our Challenge