TABLE I Sectors and (sub)uses Table 1.

Chemical Compatibility Reference Chart Teflon PTFE Teflon* PTFE Chemical Compatibility Chart: Check the chemical compatibility of Teflon and PTFE with various chemicals, solvents, alcohols and other products.

EIGA EUROPEAN INDUSTRIAL GASES ASSOCIATION (EIGA) COMMENTS ON PFAS ANNEX XV RESTRICTION PROPOSAL EUROPEANINDUSTRIAL GASES ASSOCIATION AISBL AVENUE DE L'ASTRONOMIE 30 B - 1210 BRUSSELS Tel: +32 2 217 70 98 E-mail: Weiga.eu Intemet: www.eiga.eu EIGA Table of Contents 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1 2 Lubricants (Annex E.2.14.) .............................................................................................................. 1 2.1 Use of Lubricants containing PFAS in Gas Industry ................................................................ 1 2.2 Key Functionalities.................................................................................................................... 1 2.3 Emissions ................................................................................................................................. 1 2.4 Alternatives ............................................................................................................................... 2 2.5 Concluding Remarks ................................................................................................................ 2 3 PTFE-Tape (Construction products - Annex E.2.13.) ...................................................................... 3 3.1 Use of PTFE thread sealing tape in Gas Industry .................................................................... 3 3.2 Key Functionalities.................................................................................................................... 3 3.3 Emissions ................................................................................................................................. 4 3.4 Alternatives ............................................................................................................................... 4 3.5 Concluding Remarks ................................................................................................................ 5 4 PFAS lined hoses ............................................................................................................................ 6 4.1 Use of flexible hoses with PFAS for filling gas in cylinders ...................................................... 6 4.2 Key functionalities ..................................................................................................................... 6 4.3 Emissions ................................................................................................................................. 6 4.4 Alternatives ............................................................................................................................... 6 4.5 Concluding Remarks ................................................................................................................ 7 5 Cryogenic applications in the (Industrial Bulk) Gas Industry ........................................................... 8 5.1 Use of PFAS in the cryogenic part of the Gas Industry ............................................................ 8 5.2 Key functionalities ..................................................................................................................... 9 5.3 Emissions ................................................................................................................................. 9 5.4 Alternatives ............................................................................................................................... 9 5.5 Concluding Remarks ................................................................................................................ 9 6 Non-cryogenic applications in the (Industrial Bulk) Gas Industry .................................................. 11 6.1 Use of PFAS gaskets, sealing and o-rings in non-cryogenic application ............................... 11 6.2 Key functionalities ................................................................................................................... 11 6.3 Emission ................................................................................................................................. 11 6.4 Alternatives ............................................................................................................................. 11 6.5 Concluding Remarks .............................................................................................................. 12 7 Closing statement .......................................................................................................................... 13 Annex 1 Compatibility of materials with different gases ....................................................................... 14 EIGA 1 Introduction EIGA - is a safety and technically oriented organisation representing the vast majority of European and also non-European companies producing and distributing industrial, medical and food gases.

TEPPFA 2nd submission Introduction TEPPFA (The European Plastic Pipes & Fittings Association) welcomes the opportunity to share its views on the PFAS REACH Restriction Annex XV report and the potential impacts this proposal could have on the European plastic pipes and fittings manufacturing industry.

SWAN-LOCK The needle-free access system SWAN-LOCK Safer working practice In recognition of the concerns over needle-stick injuries, CODAN is pleased to offer the SWAN-LOCK needle-free system.

Fluororesin Products for Manufacturing Processes of Synthetic alcohol.

Response to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restriction on the manufacture, placing on the market, and use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) Comments for Annex XV restriction report Report v2.0 CONFIDENTIAL PREPARED FOR: The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) scientific committees for Risk Assessment (RAC) and for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) DATE: 22nd September 2023 PREPARED BY: Name: Mtech Access on behalf of a group of industry stakeholders Alchimia S.r.L Bausch & Lomb BVI Carl Zeiss Meditec D.O.R.C.

Refineries and distribution PFAS uses Refineries and distribution - Gaskets, tubes, inline of pipes/tanksRefineries and distribution - Wires and capacitors Refineries and distribution - Switchgears Refineries and distribution - Converter Valves Refineries and distribution - High Voltage DC Heat exchanger Power transformers - Cooling liquid Refineries and distribution - Oil and gas transport and storage equipment Refineries and distribution - Lining of piping, flowmeters and fittings, compensator joints, fluid-handling components, process Refineries and distribution - Flexible risers and flowlines Refineries and distribution - Valve bodies Refineries and distribution - Valve packing Refineries and distribution - Valve seals, elastic tubes Refineries and distribution - O-rings Refineries and distribution - Pipe gaskets Refineries and distribution - Capacitive sensors and their connecting cables Refineries and distribution - Ball valves, Refineries and distribution - Fluid transfer equipment Refineries and distribution - Flexible pipes Refineries and distribution - Filtration equipment (e.g., HEPA filters - a synthetic composite with `expanded' PTFE membrane) Refineries and distribution - Vibration dampers Refineries and distribution - Pneumatic actuators, pneumatic regulating devices Refineries and distribution - Pump liners Refineries and distribution - Dispensers, nozzles, compressors Refineries and distribution - Heat exchangers Refineries and distribution - Cables insulation Professional apparel - PPE for industrial and professional use (Refineries and distribution than sportswear) Refineries and distribution PPE - (non-medical) - Safety helmets Refineries and distribution PPE - - (non-medical) - Gloves Refineries and distribution PPE -- (non-medical) - Eye protection Refineries and distribution PPE - (non-medical) - Hazmat suits Refineries and distribution PPE- High-visibility clothing Refineries and distribution PPE - Safety footwear Refineries and distribution PPE - Safety harnesses Refineries and distribution PPE - Ear plugs Refineries and distribution PPE - Ear defenders Refineries and distribution PPE- Respiratory protective equipment Refrigeration - Industrial refrigeration Refineries and distribution Air conditioning and heat pumps - Stationary air conditioning and heat pumps Refineries and distribution Refrigeration and heat pumps - Industrial refrigeration Refineries and distribution Foam-blowing agents - Rigid polyurethane spray foam Refineries and distribution Refrigeration and heat pumps - Heat pumps - Steam production Refineries and distribution - Lubrications of screws, nuts, magnetic anchors, bolts etc.

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Fluoropolymers' characteristics, in particular their excellent resistance to thermal or chemical attacks, are perfectly adapted to severe environments as required for defence applications.

UIP CONSULTATION RESPONSE on PFAS Ban - Annexes Annex 1 - images and tables Image1: Picture above: example of chemical tank wagon and their sealing assemblies with PFAS (highlighted in red).

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Segment: Semiconductor Public Version for Question 1 Submitting on behalf of Corporation Country, Germany 1:Sectors and (sub-)uses: Please specify the sectors and (sub-)uses to which your comment applies according to the sectors and (sub-)uses identified in the Annex XV restriction report (Table 9).

Application number: E.2.10 (Transport) Application name: Auxiliary material (mold release) for manufacturing aircraft parts An exemption is requested for the following application of PFAS used in the aviation field.