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Runion PFAS DGE 22 fvrier 2023 Tous droits rservs France Chimie | Ne pas diffuser Rappel : respect du droit de la concurrence Les participants la runion s'interdisent d'changer ou de communiquer des informations susceptibles de constituer une infraction au droit de la concurrence. Est plus particulirement prohib le fait de : Echanger sur les cots, prix et dlais de paiement pratiqus par une entreprise ; Echanger sur des donnes de production (volumes, investissement, distribution, capacits de stocks, etc.) relatives une entreprise ; Echanger des informations relatives la politique commerciale d'une entreprise (politique tarifaire, tarif transport, offre contractuelle, liste de clients ou fournisseurs, etc.) ou la politique salariale ; Boycotter ou inciter au boycott d'une entreprise. Tout participant estimant que certains propos tenus en sance constituent une entorse cette rgle dontologique interpelle immdiatement l'assemble afin qu'il soit mis fin au trouble caus. Tout participant est en droit de faire interrompre la sance et de quitter la runion si le sujet est poursuivi. Tous droits rservs France Chimie | Ne pas diffuser Participants Sylvie MACAUDIERE - ARKEMA Clmence LIEBERT - PLATEFORME AUTOMOBILE Franois PONTAIS - SOLVAY Nicolas ROBIN - FLUOROPOLYMERS GROUP Philippe PRUDHON - FRANCE CHIMIE Josphine REINAUD - FRANCE CHIMIE Tous droits rservs France Chimie | Ne pas diffuser Agenda Le monde des PFAS et leurs utilisations La restriction europenne L'impact de la restriction sur: Les fabricants de PFAS Un des secteurs utilisateurs de PFAS Tous droits rservs France Chimie | Ne pas diffuser Points abords 1. About the fluoropolymer products group 2. Fluoropolymers enabler of Green deal and used in cutting-edge economic sectors 3. Overview of the proposed PFAS restriction 4. All PFAS are not the same 5 1. About the fluoropolymer products group * PLASTICS EUROPE Enabling a sustainable future Fluoropolymers Product Group The Fluoropolymers Product Group (FPG) The Fluoropolymers Product Group (FPG) represents Europe's leading fluoropolymer producers and experts. As the voice of the industry across Europe, the Fluoropolymers Product Group advocates for a balanced regulatory environment based on scientific facts to ensure that European industries remain competitive and sustainable. Part of PlasticsEurope, the group's members are 3M, AGC, Arkema, Chemours, Daikin Chemicals, DuPont, Gujarat Fluorochemicals, Honeywell, W. L. Gore & Associates, and Solvay. 7 2. Fluoropolymers enabler of Green deal and used in cuttingedge economic sectors LASTIC$ EUROPE Irreplaceable fluoropolymers ONE-OF-A-KIND POLYMERS Fluoropolymerasre uniquechemicalsubstancesused across numeroustechnologiesi,ndustriapl rocessesand everydayapplicationsfrom the aviation industry to transportation, medical devices and energy production and technical apparel. With a uniqueset of propertiest,hey are durable, chemically inert and mechanically strong. Fluorpolymers help to keepus safeand enableinnovation. SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS AEROSPACE PLASTICS EUROPE Enabling a sustainable future Fluoropolymers Product Group WHY DO WE USE FLUOROPOLYMERS? Ensure , reliabilityand perfonmancaecross a variety of sectors Low-riskpolymer for human health & environment Help drive EU indusllycompetitivenesasndinnovation Critical to numerous technologies enablingthe Green Deal, reducing waste and emissions Few, if any, viablealternatives CHEMICAL INDUSTRY POWER INDUSTRY ENERGY Usesof fluoropolymers DIGITALISATION FOODSAFETY MEDICAL USE Promoting sustainable and smart mobility through electric vehicles. Extending the lifespan of medicel equipment end devices, reducing the need for replacements, risk of failure and cross infections. Enabling a data driven economy though the manufacturing of microprocessors and sem-<:onductors. Tous d rFoaictilsitatringstheerRvensovaFtiroan nWcavee Canhd itmhe iceons|trNucetiopn aofsenderigfyfuefsficeiernt buildings. MOBIUTY Drivinginnovation and helping decarbonise the aviation industry. Assisting the chemicals industry in preventing COCTOsioin harsh environments. Ensuring food and ph11rm11ceuticalrsemain fresh and uncontaminated. Protectingwori<ersin professionalprotectiveend high-performanceclothing. 3. Overview of the proposed PFAS restriction PLASTICS EUROPE enobllng o suatolnoblr. ruture 10 Overview of the proposed PFAS restriction Since 2020, the competent authorities of the five countries (Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark) have been preparing a REACH restriction dossier for all PFAS. The restriction proposal was submitted to ECHA on 13 January, 2023; REACH restriction "is considered to be the most effective and efficient way to manage such a large and complex group of substances that are used in numerous applications." The restriction would cover PFAS manufacturing, use, and placement on the EU market; They argue that the persistence of all PFAS poses an unacceptable risk to the environment and humans; The competent authorities intend to make no differentiation between different types of PFAS and their toxicological profiles. Overview of the proposed PFAS restriction PFAS definition (in the restriction proposal): Any substance that contains at least one fully fluorinated methyl (CF3-) or methylene (-CF2-) carbon atom (without any H/Cl/Br/I attached to it). PFAS shall not be manufactured, used or placed on the market as substances on their own. The five competent authorities considered: o RO1: Ban of PFAS with 18 months transition period o RO2: Ban of PFAS in some applications with derogation of 5 or 12 years (+18 months) If a derogation is not granted, industry has 18 months for transition after Entry Into Force (EIF) EIF is expected Q3/Q4 2025-Q1/Q2 2026 Overview of the proposed PFAS restriction - Sectors The following sectors are considered in the PFAS REACH restriction proposal. PFAS manufacture Consumer mixtures Medical devices Construction products PFAS sectors/applications Textile, upholstery, leather, apparel and carpets (TULAC) Food contact materials and packaging Metal plating and manufacture of metal products Cosmetics Transport Lubricants Ski wax Electronics and semiconductors Petroleum and mining Applications of fluorinated gases Energy sector 13 4. All PFAS are not the same Image JoBischPeuchet- Pixabay How are Fluoropolymers Different to Other PFAS Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a huge and diverse group of chemical compounds. Despite their chemical structure, fluoropolymers are different to other PFAS and have specific toxicological and environmental profiles. 96% of the global commercially fluoropolymers meet the OECD polymers of low concern (PLC) criteria. They possess distinct physical, chemical and biological properties and should not be grouped with other PFAS for hazard assessment or regulatory purposes. Fluoropolymers that meet the OECD PLC criteria are non-toxic, bio-compatible, non-soluble and immobile molecules and they are deemed as such to have insignificant environmental and human health impacts. PLASTICS EUROPE Eriabllng a sustainable futurs FluoropolymiEiirs Prod uct Grou p 15 Scientific Study: Fluoropolymers are Polymers of Low Concern (PLC) OECD Polymer of Low Concern (PLC) criteria were created to facilitate polymer hazard assessment that identifies low risk polymers that in turn assists in prioritizing regulatory activity on high-risk substances. F>olymer oornposllion -n,I MW,M,.,, MWD / ~ ...,.1.% olligomer -J + erec~rlc.,i! charge ..., " Reaotive Funclional Functional Group Groups Eqli valent (RFG) Weight (FGEW) LowMW le.ichable~ Water /l'ipid s,ol ubility, oct8nol w.iter p<.'lr!ilion Par1icla size. Polymer sl@bilily "harmal .stability Abiotic stabilily 8iotic st;;1bility 16 Grouping of PFAS - A View from the Scientific Community PLASTICS EUROPE Er.abllng a sustairiable futurs Fluoropolymfiirs Product Group A panel of leading PFAS scientific experts convened to provide insight and guidance on PFAS grouping for the purposes of protecting human health. Most of them agreed that "all PFAS" should not be grouped together for risk assessment purposes, that persistence" is not sufficient for grouping PFAS for the purposes of assessing human health risk, agreed that it is inappropriate to assume equal toxicity/potency for PFAS without confirmatory information. Challenges on grouping No global harmonized definition of PFAS exists, which is problematic for risk assessment purposes. Toxicity, bioaccumulation, toxicokinetics, and exposure profiles could vary among PFAS. Those characteristics should be considered when assessing human health risk. Similarly, grouping all PFAS together as "persistent" is not supported as practical nor appropriate for assessing human health. Most PFAS risk assessments will need to employ substantial assumptions and defaults. These assumptions are often multiplicative and can lead to overestimates of both potency and exposure, and therefore, over-regulation. 17 --- Grouping independ of en =--_-_-_-_---- PFAS for human health risk assessment: t panel of experts - Regulatory Toxicology Find and ings Pha from an rmacolog y, Volume 134, October 2022. A Critical Review of the Application of Polymer of Low Concern Regulatory Criteria to Fluoropolymers II: Fluoroplastics and Fluoroelastomers - Society of Environmental Toxiology and Chemistry, 9 June 2022 Reconciling Terminology of the Universe of Per- andPolyfluoroalkyl Substances: Recommendations and Practical Guidance - OECD - Series on Risk Management - Number 61, 2021 18 FPG'S PRINCIPLES 1 ~ BEST AVAILABLE TECHNIQUES Continueto mamtam,1mproveand/or developBestAva1lableTechniques,n the manufacturingprocessesand managemenot r env,ronmental em1ssionsr~atedto fluoropolymers. The fluoropolymer industry, represented by the P1asticsEurope Fluoropotymor Products Group, is committed to develop and implement innovative solutions to minimize the environmental footprint associated to Huoropolymer production and to reduce their potential emissions, based on the Best Available Techniques {BAT s). 2 ~ CONTAINMENT,CAPTURE & RECYCLETECHNOLOGIES Contmuousty1mproveand developconta,nment. capture,andrecydetechnotog1etso mm1mtze emissions into theenvironmentfrom PFAS substances mtentionallyand non-mtenbonallpyresent m fluoropotymers1ndud1nfgluonnatedraw matenafs, polymerizationaids,mooornersi,ntermediatesa, nd prooesschemicalsas wellas by-products. 4 ~ ENHANCED RECYCLABILITY AND REUSABILITY Continueto proaclJvelyworkwith ils downstreamusersto 1ncreaserecydability and reuseof its productsanddevelopR&D programsin line withtheobjectivesof a circular economy 1:~ ENSUREWORKERS MINIMAL '- EXPOSURETO CHEMICALS Continueto minimtzetheexposure levels for workers to cherrncalsused in thefluoropol)'TOOmfSanufactunng prooess. 4'~ SAFE SUBSTITUTIONOF PFAS-BASED '- POLYMERIZATIONAIDS lnl8t1Slfoyor effortsto ,nvestigateanddevelopR&D programsfo, the advanoemenot f lechnolog1efsor the replacemenot f PFAS-basedpotymerizabonaidsduring HUOfopolymperoductionW. hereprovenlechmcally feasible,env1ronmentallysound,and VJableat an 1ndustnal andcommerciasl cale,FPGcommitsto replacethe useof PFASas polymerizalionaids. 6 ~ MONITOR COMMITMENTS THROUGH THIRD-PARTY ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS lntroduceor expandalreadyeXJSbng thnd-partyassessmenpt rogramsto helpverifyprogressin members' commitments. Tous Each member company takes actions to implement these responsible manufacturing principles. ln addition, the Fluoropolymer Prcxtucts Group members aim to demonstrate progress on these actions by reporting on their achievemenlS. As a first step, the Fluoropolymer Products Group is currently working on a review of wastewater related monitoring activities. The objective is the identification of best practices and possibly reoommendations for procedural changes. droits rservs France Chimie | Ne pas diffuser 7 ~ OPEN AND TRANSPARENT DIALOGUEWITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS Continueto engagem an openand transparendt ialoguewrthpol,cymakers, employees,NGOsandotherkey stakeholdefs Examples of PFAS uses in Automotive sector Quantity of application PFAS locations ENGINE INTERIOR CHASSIS OTHERS EXTERIOR CABLE BATTERY MAC FUEL CELL Cable Chassis Engine lnterior Exterior Battery .... Others MAC Fuel cell 20 Examples of PFAS uses in Automotive sector PFAS usage in ICE/EV 1/3 specific to ICE 2/3 needed for EV Exemples: Lambda sensor Fuel gaskets Chain tensionner Exemples: Fuel cell membrane PVDF battery cathod EV EV/ICE ICE Hydroge n Exemples: Semi conductors ABS actuator & controller Brake sensor Tire valve Camera Air conditionning compressor 21 Example of PFAS uses in Automotive sector Reason for using PFAS in vehicles The combined use properties Low friction Heat resistance Low permeation Chemical / fuel stability Durability 22 CRER RVLER PARTAGER @francechimie www.francechimie.fr To#uGs drarocites arlsaeCrvhsimFrainece Chimie | Ne pas diffuser *FRENCH FAB Responsible Care OUP. COMMITMENTTO SUSTAINASIL!TY Annexe 1 Exemples de secteurs, utilisateurs de Fluoropolymres, impacts par la restriction Tous droits rservs France Chimie | Ne pas diffuser Examples of fluoropolymers in the Chemical Process Industry Types of fluoropolymers and applications PTFE PFA/MFA ETFE ECTFE FEP FKM PVDF Gaskets Vessel liners Pump lining Valve and pipe lining Coating Expansion joints and bellows Filters in flue gas systems Electrolyser in Chlor-Alkali Industry Heat exchangers in power plant de-sulferisation units 25 PLASTICS EUROPE Enabling a sustainable future Fluoropolymers Product Group Chemical Process Industry Key benefits of fluoropolymers In general, fluoropolymers in chemical manufacturing equipment are used to protect steel housing against a harsh chemical environment. They prolong the life of equipment, including pipes, fittings etc., prevent chemicals spilling into the environment and keep workers safe. The key properties of FLPs are their ability to function under continuous service temperature (up to 260C for PTFE) and resistance to harsh chemicals. Issues with alternatives In harsh enviroments, materials that do not withstand these enviroments as well are sometimes used. This results in more frequent shutdowns of complicated processes - which is inherently unsafe - and may cause unwanted spills and accidents. An alternative, in some cases, is the use of exotic alloys which significantly drives costs up. The chemical industry is highly efficient and added capital cost will reduce profitability in comparison to non-European peers. 26 PLASTICS EUROPE Enabling a sustainable future Fluoropolymers Product Group Examples of fluoropolymers in aerospace Types of fluoropolymers and applications PTFE PFA/MFA ETFE ECTFE FEP PVF Fly by wire systems Wi-Fi wiring In-flight entertainment wiring Fuel hoses Interior film Jet engine parts Overhead bins Liq oxygen seals 27 PLASTICS EUROPE Enabling a sustainable future Fluoropolymers Product Group Aerospace industry Key benefits of fluoropolymers Fluoropolymers in aircrafts are used to ensure: Safety - in particular fire safety Weight savings - often in combination with safety Hygiene - Easy clean surfaces Issues with alternatives Alternative materials in most cases increase the weight of the aeroplane and have an adverse effect on fuel economy, by increasing the carbon footprint. Most importantly are the low smoke and fire resistance properties of Fluoropolymers in critical systems as well as in aircraft interiors - which will give extra seconds to vacate an aeroplane that save lives 28 PLASTICS EUROPE Enabling a sustainable future Fluoropolymers Product Group Examples of fluoropolymers in Electronics Types of fluoropolymers and applications PTFE FEP PFA ETFE PVDF Cabling: Plenum USB-C MT riser cables manufacturing PC casings HF wiring boards IC cushioning Mobile telephone antennas 29 PLASTICS EUROPE Enabling a sustainable future Fluoropolymers Product Group Electronics industry PLASTICS EUROPE Enabling a sustainable future Fluoropolymers Product Group Key benefits of fluoropolymers Excellent dielectric properties in combination with other properties, as resistance to high soldering temperatures and flammability/low smoke are the reasons Trad-off/ issues with alternatives FLPs are used in a wide area of applications. Issues with alternatives Alternatives impact performance and fire safety. Other materials lack excellent electrical and thermal insulating properties, which are crucial for miniaturisation in electrification and digitalization. Ordinary wires aren't equipped to handle the highpower consumption and high frequencies of 5G radios and cells, USB-C cables and plenum cables and are flammable. 30 Examples of fluoropolymers in Semiconductors Types of fluoropolymers and applications PTFE PFA PVDF Semi-Conductor manufacturing Liquid handling systems Wafer carriers 31 PLASTICS EUROPE Enabling a sustainable future Fluoropolymers Product Group Semiconductors industry Key benefits of fluoropolymers High purity FLPs in semiconductor manufacturing is needed to keep aggressive fluids used in manufacturing ultra pure. It allows larger wafers and, therefore, ever-improving and affordable microchips and LEDs due to higher production yields in semiconductor manufacturing. PLASTICS EUROPE Enabling a sustainable future Fluoropolymers Product Group Trad-off/ issues with alternatives Issues with alternatives There are no alternatives if manufacturers want to get to current wafer size. A larger wafer diameter enables producing more semiconductor devices from a single wafer, enhancing productivity and efficiency. If foundries would still produce 1 inch wafer today, there is no chance they'd be able to support the volume of smart-phones, tablets and PCs. 32 Annexe 2 Grands axes de la restriction PFAS Tous droits rservs France Chimie | Ne pas diffuser Pre-published PFAS restriction proposal - Restriction & Derogations Sectors proposed for NO DEROGATION Applications in cookware, cosmetics, textiles packaging, chrome plating, ski wax, consumer mixtures, MDI propellants, electronics, coatings, films, tapes, etc This is a non-exhaustive list, please refer to the proposal for the full list The pre-publication version of the proposal states that given the sufficiently strong evidence pointing to the existence of technically and economically feasible alternatives, there are a broad range of uses where no derogation from restriction is proposed. 34 Pre-published PFAS restriction proposal - Restriction & Derogations Sectors proposed for TIME-LIMITED DEROGATION Polymerisation aids in the production of polymeric PFASs (the proposal however, excludes from such a derogation the use of polymerisation aids in the manufacturing of PTFE, PVDF and FKM). Some technical textiles; food contact materials, fire suppressing agents, insulating gases, some implantable medical devices, tubes and catheters, additives to hydraulic fluids for antierosion/anti-corrosion in hydraulic systems (incl. control valves) in aircraft and aerospace industry; refrigerants in mobile air conditioning (MAC)systems, refrigerants in some transport refrigeration, proton-exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, some lubricants, fluoropolymer applications in the mining and petroleum sector, etc This is a non-exhaustive list, please refer to the proposal for the full list The proposal states that given given the sufficiently strong evidence pointing to the non-existence of technically and economically feasible alternatives at EiF, a derogation is 35 Pre-published PFAS restriction proposal - Restriction & Derogations Sectors proposed for POSSIBLE DEROGATION Inconclusive evidence: Conflicting evidence from one or different lines of evidence, where conflicts cannot be explained and reconciled Examples include: Textiles for the use in engine bays for noise and vibration insulation used in the automotive industry; non-stick coatings in industrial and professional bakeware; hard chrome plating; foam blowing agents in expanded foam sprayed on site for building insulation; industrial and professional use of solventbased debinding systems in 3D printing; propellants for technical aerosols for applications where non-flammability and high technical performance of spray quality are required, hernia meshes; wound treatment products, cleaning and heat transfer: engineered fluids for medical devices, rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses and ophthalmic lenses; membranes used for venting of medical devices; etc There are proposals for potential derogations that require further investigation/presentation of evidence before making a decision on whether to grant them This is a non-exhaustive list, please refer to the proposal for the full list 36 Pre-published PFAS restriction proposal - Restriction & Derogations Sectors proposed for TIME-UNLIMITED DEROGATION There are also a number of time un-limited derogations from restriction: PFAS used as active substances in Plant Protection Products (PPP), Biocidal Products (BP) and human and veterinary Medicinal Products (MP), as these are addressed under their respective regulations. 37