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From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Marc Schmidt < @aafeurope.com> den 20 oktober 2022 14:52 Jenny Ivarsson PFAS restriction proposal: AAF opinion paper on PTFE based air filters PTFE filter PFAS opinion paper Daikin AAF - 2022-10-20final.pdf Importance: High Dear Mrs. Ivarsson, Please allow me to write to you on behalf of AAF International, in the perspective of the REACH restriction proposal on PFAS. AAF International is the world's leading manufacturer of filtration technologies, covering a broad scope of filtration technologies. AAF belongs to the Daikin group. In addition to the previously submitted contributions of Daikin, AAF has compiled the attached report, focused on PTFE membrane-based air filters. The report aims to explain the need for an exemption of PTFE membrane-based air filters. It elaborates on the unique properties and benefits of these filters, in terms of filtration but also energy efficiency. These filters are currently used in the terminal stage of multi-stage filtration systems for clean environments required in sectors such as microelectronics, pharmaceuticals or nuclear. Confidential information included in the report is marked in pink. While we are aware that the preparatory work on the restriction proposal may soon be completed, we hope you will find the provided information useful and would welcome the opportunity of a meeting to discuss our exemption request in more detail. We thank you in advance for considering our request and remain at your disposal. Yours sincerely, Marc Schmidt ************************************* Dr.-Ing. Marc Schmidt Vice President Technologies Europe AAF --Lufttechnik GmbH Odenwaldstrasse 4 64646 Heppenheim Germany 78 -- mobile aafeurope.com www.aafeurope.com AAF I NTERNATION AL