Comment on Proposed Restriction of PFAS Aug 25, 2023 Japan Valve Manufactures' Association (JVMA) Japan Valve Manufacturers Association (JVMA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the PFAS restriction proposal. 1.

Comment on Proposed Restriction of PFAS Aug 25, 2023 Japan Valve Manufactures' Association (JVMA) Japan Valve Manufacturers Association (JVMA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the PFAS restriction proposal. 1.

2023 8 25 PFAS (JVMA) (JVMA)PFAS 1. 1954 70 115 68 4 - - - - - PFAS 2.

Apr 25, 2023 Comment on Proposed Restriction of PFAS Conference of Fluoro-Chemical Product Japan (FCJ) On behalf of chemical manufacturers, we, Conference of Fluoro-Chemical Product Japan (FCJ), have been working tirelessly to comply with national chemical regulations.

Uses identification Application area/main use PFAS used( chemical, commercial or technical name) Tonnage of PFAS used per year Justificatican for PFAS use (performance, requirement, special properties) Alternatives Analysis Feasibility of potential alternatives( technical, economic, regulatory impact) Waste phase(as percentages) is treated through incineration, landfilling and recycling Emissions(manufacture phase, the use phase and the end-of-life phase) filter media During further processing, Coating filter material, Evaluation currently not Depending on the total emissions may occur in the cleanability, high filtration possible.

Apr 25, 2023 Comment on Proposed Restriction of PFAS Conference of Fluoro-Chemical Product Japan (FCJ) On behalf of chemical manufacturers, we, Conference of Fluoro-Chemical Product Japan (FCJ), have been working tirelessly to comply with national chemical regulations.

Apr 25, 2023 Comment on Proposed Restriction of PFAS Conference of Fluoro-Chemical Product Japan (FCJ) On behalf of chemical manufacturers, we, Conference of Fluoro-Chemical Product Japan (FCJ), have been working tirelessly to comply with national chemical regulations.

Serveurs haute performance Comments on PFAS ECHA consultation.

VDMA Welding and Pressure Gas Equipment Statement on the regulation of PFAS under the Reach Regulation Consultation process from 22.03. - 25.09.2023 The Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) represents around 3,600 member companies in the medium-sized mechanical and plant engineering sector in Germany and Europe.

FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene) as insulation material for SPE (single pair ethernet) cable No time-limited (or 12-year) derogation request under the PFAS restriction proposal Daikin Chemical Europe GmbH, Dusseldorf, Germany September 2023 Executive summary Daikin Chemical Europe welcomes the opportunity to submit comments to the REACH restriction proposal on all PFAS.

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

PFAS-Containing Articles Used in Semiconductor Manufacturing Semiconductor PFAS Consortium Articles Working Group July 31, 2023 Acknowledgments: The authors would like to acknowledge the contributions from Semiconductor PFAS Consortium Articles Working Group members and Chemservice Group GmbH for their efforts to compile this information.

September 2023 Public consultation input provided by FPP4EU to the restriction on Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Introduction FPP4EU, the FluoroProducts and PFAS for Europe Sector Group of Cefic, welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the public consultation on the universal REACH restriction on Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

COMMENT TO THE PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE REACH RESTRICTION PROPOSAL ON PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) Public version Submitted by: Date: Substance: PSG Germany GmbH September 2023 Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) PSG Germany GmbH - No copying / Use allowed Comment to the public consultation on the REACH restriction proposal on PFAS - PTFE used in components for the production of air-operated-diaphragm pumps Contents LIST OF TABLES ....................................................................................................................... 3 LIST OF FIGURES ..................................................................................................................... 4 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS........................................................................................................... 5 1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 6 2 SCOPE AND AIMS................................................................................................................ 6 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE SUBSTANCE ........................................................... 7 3.1 Key properties of PTFE .................................................................................................... 10 3.2 Functionality of PTFE in PSG Germany GmbH's pumps ......................................................... 10 3.3 Product applications and sectors of use.............................................................................. 12 3.4 Tonnage Overview.......................................................................................................... 14 3.5 The value chain of AODD pumps....................................................................................... 15 3.6 Key stakeholders involved in the supply chain .................................................................... 15 3.7 Market and financial considerations ................................................................................... 16 3.8 Efforts made to identify alternatives .................................................................................. 16 4 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS ............................................................................................. 19 4.1 Emissions as a proxy for risk............................................................................................ 19 4.2 Restriction scenario ........................................................................................................ 19 4.3 Impact Assessment ........................................................................................................ 20 4.3.1 Producer surplus losses ................................................................................................ 20 4.3.2 Societal costs of unemployment .................................................................................... 20 4.3.3 Additional investment and operating costs ...................................................................... 21 4.3.4 Impacts on the supply chain ......................................................................................... 21 4.4 Combined Impact Assessment.......................................................................................... 21 5 LIFECYCLE STAGES OF PTFE PUMPS..................................................................................... 23 PSG Germany GmbH - No copying / Use allowed 1 Comment to the public consultation on the REACH restriction proposal on PFAS - PTFE used in components for the production of air-operated-diaphragm pumps 5.1 Design and assembly phase ............................................................................................. 23 5.2 Use phase ..................................................................................................................... 23 5.3 End of life phase ............................................................................................................ 23 5.3.1 Incineration ................................................................................................................ 24 5.3.2 Landfilling .................................................................................................................. 24 5.3.3 Recycling ................................................................................................................... 24 5.4 CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................ 24 6 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................... 25 7 APPENDICES .................................................................................................................... 27 7.1 Appendix 1: Material data sheet for PTFE ........................................................................... 27 PSG Germany GmbH - No copying / Use allowed 2 Comment to the public consultation on the REACH restriction proposal on PFAS - PTFE used in components for the production of air-operated-diaphragm pumps LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Polymer of Low Concern Criteria for Polytetrafluoroethylene (adapted from Henry et al. 2018). .................................................................................................................................... 7 Table 2: Substance identity. ....................................................................................................... 9 Table 3: Physicochemical properties of the PTFE.......................................................................... 10 Table 4: Standard working environment of PSG Germany GmbH's pumps. ...................................... 11 Table 5: Sectors and sub-use sectors which use PSG Germany GmbH's PTFE air diaphragm pumps. ................................................................................................................................. 12 Table 6: Tonnage (kg) and distribution of the use of PSG Germany GmbH PTFE material in the EU by industries. ......................................................................................................................... 14 Table 7: Physicochemical properties of PEEK............................................................................... 18 Table 8: Physicochemical properties of low density PE. ................................................................. 19 Table 9: Socio-economic impacts of a PFAS restriction for PSG Germany GmbH. .............................. 22 PSG Germany GmbH - No copying / Use allowed 3 Comment to the public consultation on the REACH restriction proposal on PFAS - PTFE used in components for the production of air-operated-diaphragm pumps LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Structural formula of PTFE. ........................................................................................... 9 Figure 2: Structural formula of PEEK. ........................................................................................ 18 Figure 3: Structural formula of PE. ............................................................................................ 18 PSG Germany GmbH - No copying / Use allowed 4 Comment to the public consultation on the REACH restriction proposal on PFAS - PTFE used in components for the production of air-operated-diaphragm pumps LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AoA AODD CAGR CSR EBIT ECHA EEA EU EUR FDA FGEW FTE FP LCI NPV PEEK PFAS PLC PTFE PFPE REACH RFG SEA US USA USP Analysis of Alternatives Air-Operated Double Diaphragm Compound Annual Growth Rate Chemical Safety Report Earnings Before Interest and Taxes European Chemicals Agency European Economic Area European Union Euro Food and Drug Administration Functional Group Equivalent Weight Full-Time working Equivalent Fluoropolymer Labour Cost Index Net Present Value Polyetheretherketone Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances Polymer of Low Concern Polytetrafluoroethylene Perfluoropolyether Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Reactive Functional Groups Socio-Economic Analysis United States United States of America US Pharmacopeial Convention PSG Germany GmbH - No copying / Use allowed 5 Comment to the public consultation on the REACH restriction proposal on PFAS - PTFE used in components for the production of air-operated-diaphragm pumps 1 INTRODUCTION PSG Germany GmbH, also referred to under its brand name Almatec, is a subsidiary of PSG and located in Duisburg, Germany.

RATTUNDE AG Overview materials Assembly Initial filling Compoments :R Materials used WDM washing machine with dryer Pneumatics WEDOLIT K102 Wilhelm-Dietz GmbH & Co.KG PLANTO HYD 46 S Fuchs Europe Schmierstoffe GmbH Welding rack Pumps Radiator Fan Filter System Seals & gaskets Valves Pressure regulators Valve terminals Hoses Fittings Seals Manifold plates Pressure sensor Injection lubricator Oil reservoir Milled parts Power blocks 1.4301/X5CrNi18-10, cast aluminum, 2.0380/MS58, CSM, EPDM, Nylon, Viton, cast iron, NBR, FPM PTFE, NBR, HNBR, PBT, PA, PA6-3-T, PE, PC, PP, C3604, POM, PUR, stainless steel 303 & 304, C45, zinmc die casting, brass nickel plated, aluminum die casting, 1.0038/S235JRG2, 1.0570/S355J2G3, 1.4301/X5CrNi 18-10, 1.4542/X5CrNiCuNbl 6-4 1.7131/16MnCr5 Microdosing system & tool interna cooling WEDOLIT N52 WEDOLIT K102 Wilhelm-Dietz GmbH & Co.KG Reservoir Process pumps Hoses Metering pumps Micro ring gear pumps Fittings Milled parts Nozzle bodies 1.0038/S235JR, 1.0570/S355JRG3, stainless steel, Viton, PUR, ADC12 (Aluminum), PTFE, NBR, PFA, POM, PUR, galvanized steel, 2.0401/CuZn39Pb3 (Ms58), 1.4301/X5CrNi 18-10, 1.4305/X8CrNiS18-9, 1.4310/X10CrNi18-8, 3.3535/AlMg3, stainless steel 316L, carbide NiBase, alumina ceramic, epoxy resin, graphite reinforced PTFE, FKM Johannes Proksch, Design, Ludwigslust, 22.09.2023 Rattunde AG Bauernallee 23 19288 Ludwigslust Deutschland Seite 1 von 1 T +49 3874 4240-0 F www.rattunde.one Sitz: Ludwigslust Handelsregister: Amtsgericht Schwerin, HRB 13106 Vorstand: Martin Proksch, Ulrich Raitunde Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrates: Dr.