CaV ANLAGEN,APPARATE, KOMPONENTEN In einem Prozessschritt mit Vakuumdestillationssystemen Aktuell ist in der Chemie kaum etwas prsenter als die Diskussionen rund um das Thema PFASund das Pro und KontraeinesVerbots.

Assogomma comments on the Annex XV Dossier of the universal PFAS restriction proposal September, 6th 2023 1 1.

DRAFT IPC Response to the Proposed Restriction of PFAS A responsible industry response to a universal PFAS restriction will require more time This comment is in response to the European Chemical Agency's (ECHA) public consultation on the proposal for a restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the Annex XV Restriction Report from 22 March 2023.

Background on Semiconductor Manufacturing and PFAS Semiconductor PFAS Consortium May 17, 2023 Acknowledgments: The consortium would like to acknowledge the contributions of the Semiconductor PFAS Consortium for their efforts to compile this information.

BRUSSELS, 19 September 2023 Public Consultation on the PFAS Restriction Proposal The effects of PFAS on human health and of their persistence in the environment continues to raise concern.

Assogomma comments on the Annex XV Dossier of the universal PFAS restriction proposal September, 6th 2023 1 1.

SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION OF THE EUROPEAN COSMETICS INDUSTRY EUROPE IS A GLOBAL FLAGSHIP MARKET FOR COSMETIC PRODUCTS Europe* 88bn US 97bn Brazil 23bn *EU-27, Norway, Switzerland & UK Japan 27bn South Korea 11bn China 71bn India 14bn SKIN CARE & TOILETRIES: largest share of the European market (2022) 25.6bn Skin Care 21.5bn Toiletries 15.7bn Hair Care 14.0bn Fragrances & Perfumes Cosmetics Europe, Market Performance Report 2022. 11.5bn Decorative Cosmetics > 44bn trade in cosmetic products within Europe in 2022 > 26bn total export of cosmetic products from Europe in 2022 France & Germany: Europe's main exporters Over 50% of total global exports from Europe SMES & BIG COMPANIES ARE KEY DRIVERS OF INNOVATION & ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE INDUSTRY More than 8,500 SMEs THE NUMBER IS GROWING The UK, France & Poland have the largest number of SMEs; followed by Italy and Spain 1413 1389 604 Cosmetics Europe, Market Performance Report 2022. 786 776 THE INDUSTRY SUPPORTS MILLIONS OF EUROPEAN JOBS UP & DOWN THE VALUE CHAIN Over 3 MILLION JOBS across Europe 254,259 people employed directly 2,778,674 people employed indirectly >606,000 people employed through induced effects Cosmetics Europe, Market Performance Report 2022.

JAPAN COSMETIC INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION May 31, 2023 Comments on Proposed Restriction of PFASs Dear Sirs and Madams: Japan Cosmetic Industry Association, JCIA, is representing interest of more than one thousand Japanese cosmetic companies.

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Certificate No: TAM0000104 Revision No: 1 This is to certify: That the Stern Tube Seal with type designation(s) Prime type Standard and Secure, Primair Standard and Secure, Primair Compact Issued to Aegir Marine B.V.

Initial Input to EU consultation related to the proposed PFAS restriction Submission on 12 June 2023 BLUE FOOT 1 unbreakable membranes TM Summary Response to Public Consultation on PFAS Table of contents 1 GENERAL INFORMATION _________________________________________________4 1.1 SCOPE OR RESTRICTION OPTION ANALYSIS ____________________________________ 4 1.2 HAZARD OR EXPOSURE ____________________________________________________ 9 1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL EMISSIONS ______________________________________________ 11 1.4 BASELINE_______________________________________________________________ 13 1.5 DESCRIPTION OF ANALYTICAL METHODS _____________________________________ 13 1.6 INFORMATION ON ALTERNATIVES __________________________________________ 14 1.7 INFORMATION ON BENEFITS _______________________________________________ 19 1.8 OTHER SOCIO ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (SEA) ISSUES ______________________________ 19 1.9 TRANSITIONAL PERIOD ___________________________________________________ 19 1.10 REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION_________________________________________________ 19 Response to Public Consultation on PFAS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 SCOPE OR RESTRICTION OPTION ANALYSIS PFAS type: Fluoropolymer: polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) (homo- and copolymer) Main application/Sector: Water treatment* Sub-use: industrial filter / membrane filtration Sector**: E: WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES 36: Water collection, treatment and supply - treatment of water for industrial and other purposes * Water treatment is not mentioned as `main application' in the Annex XV restriction report (table 2 and table 9). ** Sector is defined according to Eurostat Reference And Management Of Nomenclatures (RAMON) Statistical Classification of Economic Activities in the European Community (NACE), Rev. 2 (2008), (https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/ramon/index.cfm?

FINAL June 13, 2023 RE: Technical Support Document in Response to ECHA Annex XV Restriction Proposal for PFAS, Gujarat Fluorochemical's RAC Comment Letter OVERALL COMMENT In response to the Annex XV Restriction Report, proposal for a restriction on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), we offer the following comments.

Per- and polyFluoroAlkyl Substances (PFAS) Why HFO-1234ze shouldn't be subject to restriction All PFASs in scope of this restriction proposal are either persistent themselves or degrade to other persistent PFASs.

July 21, 2023 Dr.

Application for derogations from REACH PFAS restriction for fluoropolymer (PTFE) Topic: Application of Forever Derogation for Fluorine-containing Polymers (PTFE) Reasons: 1.