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Gi ~ "oar AuenCharles@epamail.epa.gov on 05116/:Z000 11:59:16 AM To BV Capra USGA Corpse To: cc: Sibir Phase Pros Subject: Bill WeppnertUS-Corporate/3MIUS@3M-Corporate Phaseout of PFOS BFPYi2I1l,.l,aattttaacckheedd iise iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn rreeggaarrddiinngg PRFOOSS II ffoorrwvaarrddeedd ttoo GOEBCDD eMeambbeerr ccoouunnttryy Se EI Tm. representatives (including Commission) and reps of international agencies. Cr TRS by an alOTRRENTS a 0736/3 Forwarded by Charles Auer/DC/USEPA/US on 05/16/2 000 01:04 Charles Auer fiir 05/16/2000 ll:06 AM Tor Cortes Son rh, taldan eh bce n., To: Charles Auer/DC/USEPA/US@EPA, blnetti@iss.it, John. Bucciniec.gc.ca, I ---- ~IMC~J~F~-3~+5E~JICH~1STIDz+2C+20K~nstantina-fax+5E3A23+5E3~86~2968+5E~@~ecd.~rg stung. 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Leeuwen@rivm.nl, vickersc@worksafe.gov.au, jwillis@unep.ch, rin San FS ep Loree Boson younesm@who.ch, Dian.TirPdN-HEIM@oecd.org, Naoyuki.YASODA@oecd.org, Dy Sinan. Svea eoea nanosn Lesley. O~-YON@oecd.org, Oscar Hernandes/DC/USEPA/US@EPA cor Tey vane, eb eens anne ten robert.visser@oecd.org, robert.dor~kers@cec.eu.int, Susan orn aE. FEL Sterne OATS, ep Wayland/DC/USEPA/US@EPA, William Sanders/DC/USEPA/US@EPA, Pep ptr aah ieee FulIer/DC/USEPA/US@EPA, milroy.breck@epamail.epa.gov, jit i am ig232001@wp-gate.bmu.de, Priscilla FIaLtery/DC/USEPA/US@EPA sures aasnout of ron Subject: Phaseout of PFOS 1 woul ike to Grn you asset 0 an eperane.develepment. nom 3 which I would like to draw your attention to an important development in the US which Corns + seen Moscemsiotive wh Foie Steer Te Be concerns a persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemical. I will be mattis tha Si betters see ering on Secure preity at approachin@ the OECD Secretariat about setting up a discussion opportunity at a ortso oo She eres Eos Pads some point during the upcoming meeting of the Task Force on Existing Chemicals. TIEIL IL ihe Seen i A brief summary of the information follows below and this is accompanied by a 11669911..00000011 T3rz Tab 372 Exhibit 1691 NG2ASTOTZ 3M MN02457072  y eun3SuMhsnm'asbeespprSrraeeoossffrssaGdoossictemuaammtbtseeeanmntcceetknansatsr,.wwohhnaiaidcncnhddhipSpsnreercovvoeveervirrmidsasdle]tiaacroddeenddppiioovtrriiteoosTennesass)liubbsmmeiiipinntotffirtooeeer~dedeaatttftiiooroconaEmEFPASA((HEEbbPEyyAvM'ias3l3)Mpprrwwfoehhosriilssccihhosnstpptarratotoeevvmmiieeddnneett,, mCoirmeasadceetlayilesde bpaecrkgrEoiuinesd ainxfcramcaetinoonx).boinThgesurnekpor0tsthferocme.r3sM. will fol!ow separately as ,pdf files and are not being sent to the cc's. vV1FFooo2ollllmuiulenonomtuwtaatiatrznraiggiclliynayueerggppeoohhttaaiiss+aaeettviiiooooudutnntsssprpvweeaiirrrtftfehlhluuoooBEPrfrEAoo,oupAcceott3NbaaMunneyyCCtlsoosr.rppsseoenrrllaTaffctooiiinnscoaanncteeastooo(d(cdPRauaFUynOySSc))tasnnnaccnenhhooteeuummnniiccisseesetddsrtyytth,,hheaattwhrheisidicuctchlhvtwiii1lols2lFluuss4eedd Etocomeasnautfea]ctuprreoduacwtiidoen successful production sreanegieacaofantpyrodsufcitosr.s stewardship effort bbeeTitthwiwseeeeenannn3ooMwunaacnneddmeBETnPRAtM.. oisETytPAhAeWssHiurppeIppsooulrrttttseolftthhiaisss effort which began as a result of data 3M supplied to the Agency which indicated cottiiavhennnaenfftdordoerermnmnttacachhtytayeiisooetStnnooa,,cgaahcccceccomotuueiuurmmcllmuiadd.lllasapptFtooehetateereenniitCtnnivoiaemahhrllpuayllamayyannpnyesproaopascsnnlieeddasntaaaaennniirFtmmi0iaassllkkienxttfttoolihseewhhssuouuurmcreseeanlsssvndiwrahaihoanaedddnsae,,milectfnbhhbrtaao,samsaenenpddhddarvoooctehdnhneeuacrreteeeciscnneetcvvnnrniittorrnooogfnmmeetnnhttese over the long term. The company plans to exit worldwide from production of these WU orion i es A chemicals by the end of the year. 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It was detected in naive (unex_oosed) laboratory rats (the PFOS contamination was traced back to fish meal used in the rat chow). PaB2F22O02TS5-sgeaceansnueseasreeakrddtaeiopportnoonassttnrrnoeeaappttrraaoollddAuuecccdattgeisiavvteteehhssreeff((fCfaaeoenncscddtmtcsesootrhrFieaeanttrrtdsdhseetitevvuuseddllyyscoeppuG(mdmNOyaeOR,nnARitEaLaL4ll13ooffeefsfffe00ee.o.cci1gttessm/n))gyk/akiii/gnnn/dcdoEbrafiytyftusapp4narr0niiddnnggLLOORAEEiiLnLn. Sfgoefersneie0cr.av4atrtmioegon/pnkrgdd/iiodeidady)Aw.hLih LlSeAtaatthigSt thhhaeerLLOdOoARss EEeLsmmaainnnyytooheffisttthhseetaudppyrr,oocggoeaenlnn!Ayy fppfrroooegmeeicnthhyoeegisnseeecfcoiornrnsddti generation died. It is very unusual to see such second generation effects. h9ASPa7Flel0Oo-8fSsA-clasTciccuEfccmreuulmmauootixfl"iaaoct4nee,ssyJeoaatntroco7seaaTtihnnohixihghgiouhhommieaddtnnaeyssgg..prereeoeepI1et6itrnntttihhhheuuuosssmeasnaCaasgposppeeasaannnnrsddseexaantcntfirooemaaaGccllrooesmEm..bbiiimnnaee6sItyPPGeeberhrassarsiisrssetsaoseunnnncceeeest,.tiimmuatteedd Bioaccumulation, and Toxicity properties to an extraordinary degree. Sevres. Lvn gn toche ico finding, 1Inacd 8 ior Several years ago, in response to the blood findings, 3M launched a major research effort on PFOS to characterize its environmenta! presence, environmental and human effects, and environmental fate. eEPFPrreAeeltlsRiiEnmVioifInnEaaWereyyvidddeaanttcaaetiaonfadiiwecaiatdteeedrdpittoeos3dE3PMBAotSmhhaaattsv9Pp7Fa0OsS8eriLsss oosffndssiibggannbiiiffeiiaccraainnottnsccooofnncceeSrronnciooennittythhee1a 0 b2i2ansggdieeisnnceearrotaafettdiiepoovonnitdeerrnnaattctieasstlotulufedyyyw..icdcees5Ippnreaeaadaddbddiiittheiiuoomnnma,,anrg$Eei2PxnA0ps?0os3sourfppeereeelalxinpnmdotisnnuinarneredyyic(rar8tii6isskok)nsaassfsosoferessvsstmemoerexnknitetcristysnind pe ossiby ly the gTeTsral pSopsaeciona. TLher Lers sony sR emeptiA ons 1d cSTonsterasie indicated potentially unacceptable margins of exposure (MOEs) for workers and possibly the general population. There are many assumptions and considerable uncertainty in these arguments and analyses. It is not possible at present to Tewsrz Tab 372 11669911..00000022 I3MM_MMNN0022445577007733 @ @ Ep jl~ge the ade~lacT or accuracy of the ~OE analTses or whether the axposurm ShamsSom ssmies some, levels ussd in the above estimations mat be considered representative of the ERrIT a no rm affected populations at large. EPA requested detailed information from 3M and a large body of information has been received but not reviewed. sm3eeMcchhhaaasnniisrnmaise{(deeffqffueeeccstttssiooonnnscchhrooellgeeassrttdeeirrnooglltbbhiieoosspyyonnsttshhieebssliiess))reflfeoovrranPPcFFeOOSG?t7so hllueemttahhnaalsl eoefffffeeaccttproiipnnosttehheed TL 2-generation study. The proposed mechanism, the company argues, affects ew reproductive outcomes in litter bearing animals due to its inhibitory effect on TE bas mar Bhi a burst of cholesterol biosynthesis in the critical period just before birth. SIoTSi SeEmt Sheteh netpeeeh The proposed mechanism would, if demonstrated, have broad implications for and present significant potential concerns for humans and environmental organisms. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS frsregyic OT . Following a series of discussions with EPA, and based On concerns about the Hama Lm I ee sre widespread presence and lon~er term risks presented by PFOS, 3M decided that it Cm we pe TE would exit worldwide from this market by about the end of the year, although it En Te a ne may need to extend the time period for some critical uses (e.g., fire fighting Bsn mle tn foam). The company had previously launched a major research efforts on PFOS to Fh To ma ee men en me provide an in-depth understanding of the problem and its human and environmental fo EA EE ey consequences; this research effort would be continued despite the commercial ESET Hans ra enrm ceeEclRs decision. 3M has expressed interest in collaborative efforts with EPA as they withdraw from the market and in the development of safer substitutes. NEXT STEPS FOR EPA ETI comics stn to cori i as 3 EPA is preparing a ~ommunications strategy for conveying clear messages in AT ie Tn response to BM?S announcement. We will he alerting other U~ Agencies (FDA, ee. CPSC, OSHA, NIOSH), OECD governments, and international asencies (UNEP, IPCS). Ee mr SR pnt Spel he We do not believe that PFOS presents an imminent harm from use in consumer eM products during the phaseout (it is used in high molecular weight polymers which Cpr nt we te do not appear to result in exposure to PFOS during normal use; residual PFOS SEETLI nem es am mel contamination occurs at very low levels). At the same time, we agree that SmI Se ne, oontinued manufacture and use of PFOS represents an unacceptable technology TIT SE mr hSs nel that should be eliminated to protect human health and the environment from PT pe Ee potentially severe long term consequences. Regulatory action would have been SHEALID Sn See, om el difficult and time consuming at best and, given EPA?s view that a rapid phase es Ly Se, out is necessary and appropriate, EPA believes that 3M has taken a responsible BR RE ~orporate decision in quickly moving away from this technology. 1 crt oie spits cote soa sanyo sos EPA is currently examining appropriate regulatory steps necessary to ensure PTTL protection of human health and the environment. PFOA 8 peti sis 1 tty sess sy 7 PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) is closely related structurally to PFOS and is I iin smes mr used as a solvent for certain polymerization reactions. EPA has requested ELIT I rsee, information from producers and will be preparing an assessment~ Based on EF Be preliminary information, PFOA presents a different hazard, exposure, and risk BE I me picture compared to PFOS. 3M has also committed to ending production of PFOA. rr TR OL ES EEE There are other producers in the US and EPA is examining its options regarding on action on PFOA. EPA Press Statement May 16, 2000 ies eto en a 3, Sst St tt Following negotiations between EPA and 3M, the company today announced that Tm Tab 372 11669911..00000033 au unczssrors 3M MN02457074 10 03 wha hae ut a isd ttt Eo eso it will voluntarily phase out and find substitutes for perfluorooctanyl @ HEwEmnusimsmmrstosol sulfonate (PFOS) chemistry used to produce a range of products, including some ey a of their Scotchgard lines. 3M data supplied to EPA indicated that these chemicals are very persistent in the environment, have a strong tendency tc EL Te Th accumulate in human and animal tissues and could potentially pose a risk tc Th iran op he 1m ei pn opr human health and the environment over the long term. EPA supports the company?s PTmt aen sve wharves bee om 1 pen plans to phase out and develop substitutes by year?s end for the production of their involved products. rtssets cmt 5 0.413 sn sa fre pone 2 "Today?s phaseout announcement by 3M will ensure that future exposure to these chemicals will be eliminated, and public health and the ~nviro*m~ent will a} Te as Sen SO, be protected," said EPA Administrator Carol M. Browner. "EPA will work with the Te Sire or teen rms ot ot pres oo company on the development of substitutes to ensure that those chemicals are fe LLeTbaieinln oSh one av Ee Eo ein hd penn safe for the environment. 3M deserves great credit for identifying this problem and coming forward voluntarily." ro Somes gues 10 gees Te o pete te Hie igen PFOS chemicals are used to produce a range of products from fire fighting sone gE TEE OER he EI He foams, coatln~s for fabrics, leather, and some paper products, to industrial or re irom ef Bee, 0 eT uses such as mist suppressants in ecid baths. The company is continuing a major Tne re, AS te, eeJn ese wi, research effort on these chemicals to enhance the understanding of any potential i eee een he hf mo Ee risks that may be associated with this class of chemicals. EPA will also be es Bh ey ch spre re evaluating the chemicals to determine how individuals and the environment are o TEE heS en ove oe exposed and what potential adverse effects may exist. If future regulatory actions are required, EPA will take them. FOAt present, 3M is the only US manufacturer of PFOS. EPA will be contacting ne en a foreign governments and other chemical manufacturers, both domestically and fPisRtiLboiSmprtotiaRms taos Ar) internationally, to seek their support for a voluntary phaseout of PFOS and related chemicals. 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