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II Ref. Ares(2024)2545030 - 08/04/2024 Sent.: Fn To: 7, 2023 2.:58 PM a haw rc.airopa.eu>; PC PigiVaga_PU); ECHA Restriction PFAS ,C KIIJEChA rnp2.eu>; Dynamic Case <dc- Cc: Subject ions ed repert - Justification to exempt flunropolymers from PFAS restriction proposal Dear All, We would like to share with you a consolidated report justifying the exemption of fluorapolyrne.rs from the. wider PFAS restriction proposal supported by scientific reports and experimental data (please refer attachment). This report differentiates fluornpolymers from other PFAS of concern and provides justification far their exemption from the wider PFAS restriction based on the following six factors: 1. Fluoropolymers are safe 2. Fluoropolymers offer high socio-economic value 1. Fluorapolyrnars are irreplaceable 4. Fluorapolymers do not cegrade under intended use conditions S. Fluoropolymers can be cisposed safely at their end of life