Attachment 1: Non-confidential attachment to the Contribution by Wacker Chemie AG to the Public Consultation on the Restriction Proposal of PFAS under REACH Regarding consultation form para 6, Missing uses Generally, the use of polymeric PFAS substances (fluoropolymers) in chemical plant engineering (gaskets, pipe and reactor inliners, valves, pumps and other devices) is missing.

rHHIIII iniiiI 1111 Seeaaliinng Association e.V.

EFCTC HFC and HFO Substances degradation products and TFA yields mimimum structural requirement to potentially form significant yield of TFA is a CF3C group with a halogen such as Designation HFC-125 HFC-134a HFC-227ea HFC-236fa HFC-245fa HFC-365mfc HFO-1234ze(E) HFO-1336mzz(Z) HFO- 1336mzz(E) HCFO-1233zd(E) REFERENCES s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 p with a halogen such as F or Cl also attached to the C eg CF3CF Complete Name Formula CAS Final Degradation Products number pentafluoroethane 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane CHF2CF3 CH2FCF3 CF3CHFCF3 CF3CH2CF3 CHF2CH2CF3 CF3CH2CF2CH3 354-33-6 811-97-2 431-89-0 290-39-1 460-73-1 406-58-6 CO2, HF HCOOH, CO2, HF, CF3COOH CO2, HF, CF3COOH CO2,HF, CF3COOH CO2,HF, CF3COOH CO2,HF, CF3COOH Trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene Cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobut-2-ene Trans- CF3CH=CFH Cis-CF3CH=CHCF3 29118-24- CO2, HCOOH, HF 692-49-9 CO2, HF, insignificant formation of CF3COOH Trans-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobut-2ene TransCF3CH=CHCF3 66711-86- CO2, HF, insignificant 2 formation of CF3COOH Trans 1-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1- Trans-CHCl=CHCF3 102687- CO2, HF, HCl, zero or ene 65-0 insignificant CF3COOH The TFA yields have been determined using models and/or laboratory experiments.

Contents le.

OVERVIEW OF THE GLOBAL TFA MARKET Related with the TFA global market, projections show that the main use will be in Medical Intermediates (see the graphic below).

Human Health Medicinal Products Sector Survey Impact of Proposed PFAS Restric=on on Pa=ent Access to Medicines & EU Strategic Autonomy Disclaimer: This document was prepared in good faith by represented associa6ons for the purposes of preparing the public consulta6on response to the PFAS Restric6on proposed under Title VIII of the REACH Regula6on.

1 6: Missing uses - Analysis of alternatives and socio-economic analysis The VDMA represents more than 3,600 German and European mechanical and plant engineering companies.

Additional information on 6.

Lead in shot consultation over, communication update of the proposal Tattoo inks campaign with a few Member States starting in November (link sent) Upcoming campaign on poisons centres and UFI DG ENV: new deputy ED for DG ENV, focuses on chemicals EP resolution on animal testing, Commission preparing a reply, goes to EP towards the end of October Round table stakeholder discussion on enforcement in preparation DG GROW: Tattoo conference mid-November by BfR, joins Resorcinol still pending, no conclusion on that yet, for December REACH committee Talk to you soon & Communications Unit European Chemicals Agency P.O.

CAUTION: This email originated from outside ECHA.

Harnessing PFAS Materials for Advanced Electrolyte Applications for Lithium-ion Batteries Contents Executive summary........................................................................................................................2 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................4 1 Characteristics of fluorinated solvents.................................................................................5 2 Application of PFAS materials in various battery systems..................................................6 3 Application of PFAS materials to silicon-based anodes......................................................6 4 Conclusion...........................................................................................................................10 5 Reference............................................................................................................................10 1 Executive Summary The rapid growth in the demand for lithium-ion batteries, particularly in automotive and stationary applications, has spurred intensive research efforts to enhance battery performance, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

Kuraray Europe GmbH, Philipp-Reis-Str. , Hattersheim, Germany Kuraray Europe GmbH position on REACH ANNEX XV report consultation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Hattersheim in August Summary The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) plans to restrict or ban PFAS in the future.