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110iso.Fwn 'PRODUITS P.T.F.E. Date: 15/09/2021 19, Z.A. Grange Neuve LL 38790 DIEMOZ Fr Tel. 33 (0) 478 962 www.isoflon.com E-mail : isoflon@isoflon.com Kind attention: Mr. Martijn Beekman - Netherlands Dr. Mandy Lokaj - Germany Mrs. Jenny Ivarsson - Sweden Mr. Toke Winther - Denmark Mr. Audun Heggelund - Norway Mr. Mark Blainey - ECHA rivm.nl Chem und.de pkemi.se miljodir.no ey echa.europa.eu Through: fluorseals S.p.A - Via Tribolina, 20/22 - 24064 Grumello del Monte (BG) - Italy The members of fluorseals S.p.A mainly focus on processing of Fluoropolymers, part manufacturing and its applications, the involvement of downstream users in PFAS process. Subject: PFAS restriction proposal & request for exemption of FLUOROPOLYMERS Reference: PFAS - Registry of restriction intentions until outcome (Rol) dated 3.5th July 2021 Dear Sir/Madam, With regards to Registry of Intention (Rol) filed by 4 EU Member States (Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark) & Norway forthe restriction of PFAS, we, a member of fluoropolymer downstream user industry, hereby, would like to share some salient facts related to the importance of fluoropolymers, critical functionalities, performance and benefits of its applications to society, while acknowledging concerns regarding PFAS emissions related to the use of fluoropolymers and their end of life. Registry of Intention for PFAS restriction was announced by ECHA on 15th July 2021, to prepare a restriction proposal for PFAS. Fluoropolymers are also included in the scope. The restriction proposal is intended to be submitted to ECHA by isth July 2022. Fluoropolymers are a distinct subset of PFAS and are inherently safe, non-mobile, non-bio accumulative and non-toxic. Fluoropolymers are different from other PFAS as they do not share the toxicological and environmental profiles associated with PFAS of concern. Fluoropolymers have unique set of physicochemical properties, they meet OECD polymer of low concern criteria, and are considered to have insignificant environmental and human health impact. Fluoropolymers ensure safety, reliability, durability and critical performance in numerous technologies, industrial processes and everyday applications that are important for human health, safety, and the environment. With a unique combination of functionalities, fluoropolymers are irreplaceable across many key sectors/applications. Alternatives to fluoropolymers, if exist, escalate safety risks, carbon footprint, technology regression, and do not match the advanced performance of fluoropolymers. Most importantly, restriction on fluoropolymers will make EU industry lose its technological superiority over other economies and could put Europe's climate and energy goals at risk. Overall, fluoropolymers contribute heavily to Europe's socioeconomic status and are critical for the betterment of the society. S.A.S AU CAPITAL DE 75 000 - APE 2229 A - RCS VIENNE B 307 179 093 - N TVA : FR 43 307 179 093 CONDITIONS DE VENTE - 1 ) JURIDICTION : Tout litige ou contestation sont exclusivement du ressort du Tribunal de commerce du siege de Pentreprise. Les differents modes de reglement, ainsi que le lieu de livraison ne peuye9t, en aucun cas, porter derogation a cette clause de juridiction. 2) RESERVE DE PROPRIETE : Conformement a nos conditions generates de vente, la loi n 80.335 du 12 mai 1980 relative a la clause de reserve de propriete est applicable aux marchandises decrites sur le present document, celles-ci restant en effet notre propriete jusqu'au paiement complet. NA payee sur les debits. 3) REGLEMENT : Le non-retour de cette facture dans le delai de 8 fours implique une connaissance definitive du bien-fonde de cette facturation, et toute somme non reglee dans le delai indique entrainera une penalite egale a une fois et demie le faux de Pinteret legal par moil de retard apres mise en demeure. Pour un reglement anticipe aucun escompte n'est accorde. Ces conditions sont sous reserve de conditions particulieres stipulees dans cette facture. Indemnites forfaitaire de recouvrement 40 IsoFLon PRODUITS P T. F.E. 19, Z.A. Grange Neuve 38790 DIEMOZ France Tl. 33 (0) 478 962 www.isoflon.com E-mail : Misoflon.com The fluoropolymer downstream user industry acknowledges the concerns regarding PFAS emissions due to the use of fluoropolymers and end of life processes. We wish to assure the authorities and EU Member States that, we are implementing Best Available Technologies to ensure reduction in PFAS emissions in a systematic way and eventually eliminating them to achieve EU's sustainability goals. Parallelly, we are consciously working on recyclability and reusability to meet circular economy goal. Fluoropolymers play an important role in achieving EU Green Deal objectives and UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) because of their vital use in Lithium-ion batteries, Green hydrogen, Fuel Cell, Solar and Wind energy. No new-age technologies are possible without the use of fluoropolymers. Restriction on the use of fluoropolymers would adversely impact implementation of these technologies crucial for planet's future as well as in all existing applications vital for the society. Considering the benefits of fluoropolymer applications to environment and society, low PFAS emissions and initiatives being taken by the processing industry to further minimize emissions and closing the loop by implementing circular economy wherever possible, we request for a complete exemption of fluoropolymers from the PFAS restriction proposal. Fluoropolymers processed by us: pure and filled PTFE Service application industries: Use in all industries with demanding applications requiring several properties at the same time such as: temperature resistance, chemical resistance, low friction, non-stick, electrical insulation, inertia. A few examples : -food processing to ensure non-stick properties, facilitate cleaning and avoid contamination problems -medical to work in demanding environments requiring stable and inert materials -chemical to ensure safety by providing high resistance to chemical corrosion -electrical to insulate due to its high dielectric strength -mechanical to reduce the coefficient of friction and therefore limit the use of lubricants in moving assemblies - aeronautics and space to work in applications requiring reliable products, simultaneously resistant to high temperatures and aggressive environments Lastly, our machining wastes are recycled Sincerely yours, Name and signature IMBERT Emmanuelle CEO Mr Guillaume JURINE CEO Company name and address ISOFLON ZA Grange Neuve -- 38790 DIEMOZ - France S.A.S AU CAPITAL DE 75 000 - APE 2229 A - RCS VIENNE B 307 179 093 - N TVA : FR 43 307 179 093 CONDITIONS DE VENTE - 1 ) JURIDICTION : Tout litige ou contestation sont exclusivement du ressort du Tribunal de commerce du sige de l'entreprise. Les diffrents modes de rglement, ainsi que le lieu de livraison ne peuvent, en aucun cas, porter drogation cette clause de juridiction. 2) RESERVE DE PROPRIETE : Conformment nos conditions gnrales de vente, la loi n 80.335 du 12 mai 1980 relative la clause de rserve de proprit est applicable aux marchandises dcriteg sur le prsent document, celles-ci restant en effet notre proprit jusqu'au paiement complet. TVA paye sur les dbits. 3) REGLEMENT : Le non-retour de cette facture dans le dlai de 8 jours implique une connaissance dfinitive du bien-fond de cette facturation, et toute somme non rgle dans le dlai indiqu entranera une pnalit gale une fois et demie le taux de l'intrt lgal par mois de retard aprs mise en demeure. Pour un rglement anticip aucun escompte n'est accord. Ces conditions sont sous rserve de conditions particulires stipules dans cette facture. Indemnits forfaitaire de recouvrement 40