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ANNEX 3- Answer to question 8 from Europump 8:Other identified uses - Analysis of alternatives and socio-economic analysis: Table 8 in the Annex XV restriction report provides a summary of the identified sectors and (sub-)uses of PFAS, their alternatives and the costs expected from a ban of PFAS. More details on the available evidence are provided in the respective sections in Annex E. For many of the (sub-)uses, the information on alternatives and socio-economic impacts was generic and mainly qualitative. In particular, evidence on alternatives was inconclusive for some applications falling under the following (sub-)uses: technical textiles, electronics, the energy sector, PTFE thread sealing tape, non-polymeric PFAS processing aids for production of acrylic foam tape, window film manufacturing, and lubricants not used under harsh conditions. More information is needed on alternatives and socio-economic impacts to conclude on substitution potential, proportionality, and the need for specific time-limited derogations. Therefore, specific information (if not already included in the Annex XV restriction report or covered in the questions above) is requested on alternatives and socio-economic impacts covering the elements listed in points a) to g) in question 6 above. Application (no finished Use list) Property Pumps in chemical process industry Pumps in energy generation Pumps in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industry Submersible pumps in dewatering Gaskets, seals, wear parts, diaphragm, inserts Gaskets, seals Coatings, seals, gaskets, diaphragm Seal, cable sheath Resistance against aggressive chemicals Temperature resistance Low coefficient of friction High temperature resistance even in the presence of air borne oxygen Resistance to high temperatures and aggressive chemicals being used in CIP and SIP Low coefficient of friction Weathering resistance and PFAS FKM, FFKM, PTFE, PVDF, PFA FKM, FFKM, PTFE, PFA PTFE, PVDF, FKM, FFKM, PFA PTFE, PVDF, FKM, FFKM, PFA Pump in other industries - Wastewater treatment - Dosing - HVAC - Cryogenic application - H2 production - other Seals, gaskets, diaphragms, cables, coatings, wear parts, bearings, ... low water uptake. Resistance against chemicals, temperature, weather, or a combination thereof. Safety. Use due to tribologic functionality. energy efficiency, duration, safety Use due to hygienic aspects. health PTFE FKM FFKM FPE (PFPE) ETFE ECTFE PVDF PFA PCTFE Spare parts for pumps Seals, gaskets, diaphragms, cables, coatings, wear parts, bearings, ... Resistance against chemicals, temperature, weather, or a combination thereof. Safety. Use due to tribologic functionality. energy efficiency, duration, safety Use due to hygienic aspects. health PTFE FKM FFKM FPE (PFPE) ETFE ECTFE PVDF PFA PCTFE Machining - - industry production of (PFAS AND NON-PFAS containing) materials production of (assembled) products spare parts Seals, gaskets, coatings, production aids, sliding parts, .... To be specified by machine manufacturers Temperature (changes), chemicals, steam, anti-stick properties, hygiene,... PTFE FKM FFKM FPE (PFPE) ETFE ECTFE PVDF PFA PCTFE Electronic industry - production of other electronics To be specified by electronics manufacturers.