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.

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.

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SEAJ as of September 12th, 2023 SEAJ from Electric equipment manufacturers' coalition of medical devices, and analysis, measurement, test,control and monitoring instruments in Japan September 12th, 2023 The general comment to the Restriction report on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) We, SEAJ, would like to express the gratitude of having the opportunity of stating our opinion to the general comment to the Restriction report on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). https://echa.europa.eu/restrictions-under-consideration/-/substance-rev/72301/term EU Commissions, ECHA and the industries not only in the EU but also outside the EU have made a great effort to reduce the hazardous substances over 15 years.

American Petroleum Institute European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) Telakkakatu 6, 00150 Helsinki, Finland September 11, 2023 RE: ECHA Annex XV Restriction Report: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Dear Sir or Madam: As a follow up to the July 31, 2023, submission of the American Petroleum Institute (API) to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) on its proposed restriction on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), API respectfully offers a second submittal which provides exceptional analysis by Arcadis U.S.

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.

Appendix 1 Functions of PFAS, the uses and substitutions of Specialist Equipment Japan Electric Measuring Instruments Manufacturers' Association (JEMIMA) Appendix 1 Functions of PFAS, the uses and substitutions of Specialist Equipment Appendix 1-1 The characteristics and functions of PFAS This document is the appendix 1 of the general comment to the Restriction report on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from Japan Electric Measuring Instruments Manufacturers' Association (JEMIMA) submitted on 15 September 2023 1 / 12 Appendix 1 Functions of PFAS, the uses and substitutions of Specialist Equipment Japan Electric Measuring Instruments Manufacturers' Association (JEMIMA) Table of content The characteristics and functions of PFAS Summary Chemical resistance Ozone resistance Repellency from water and oil / non-adhesion Heat resistance Electric insulation Low friction, self lubrication Gas barrier properties/Gas permeation properties Low refractive index Weatherability Durability Resistance to creep / Compression set 2 / 12 Appendix 1 Functions of PFAS, the uses and substitutions of Specialist Equipment Japan Electric Measuring Instruments Manufacturers' Association (JEMIMA) The characteristics and functions of PFAS Summary PFASs have many functions.

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Detailed information on rubber products using PFAS - additional Product Rubber hoses and tubes Sector Multi-sector Application Rubber hoses for motor vehicles, construction machinery and plant machinery Key functionalities provided by PFAS for the relevant use Fluorinated mould release agents are used in the moulds for hose production and are important materials for production due to their high mould release properties.

Onderzoek naar de aanwezigheid van PFOA in de gemeente Molenlanden, Fase 4 Onderzoek naar de concentraties PFOA in de grond, grondwater en irrigatiewater in de gemeente Molenlanden Onderzoek naar de aanwezigheid van PFOA in de gemeente Molenlanden, Fase 4 Colofon Opdrachtgevers: Opgesteld door: Auteurs: Kenmerk: Versie: Gemeente Molenlanden Expertisecentrum PFAS Elisabeth van Bentum, Hans Slenders 083989033 B (C05044.000325.0100) 3-10-2019 1 Onderzoek naar de aanwezigheid van PFOA in de gemeente Molenlanden, Fase 4 Inhoud 1 Publiekssamenvatting ................................................................................................................................. 4 2 Inleiding.............................................................................................................................................................7 2.1 Aanleiding ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 2.2 Doel en aanpak ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8 2.3 Werkzaamheden .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9 2.4 Leeswijzer......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 3 Achtergrond ...................................................................................................................................................10 3.1 PFOA...................................................................................................................................................................................................11 3.2 GenX (HFPO-DA of FRD902/903)...................................................................................................................................11 3.3 PFOA en GenX in grond en grondwater in de gemeente Molenlanden ................................................12 4 Opzet en uitvoering van het onderzoek ............................................................................................13 4.1 Opzet onderzoek........................................................................................................................................................................13 4.2 Aanvullend historisch onderzoek....................................................................................................................................14 4.3 Locatie-inspectie volkstuincomplexen.........................................................................................................................15 4.4 Uitvoering Veldwerk ................................................................................................................................................................16 4.4.1 Volkstuincomplexen 17 4.4.2 Weilanden 17 4.5 Uitvoering laboratoriumonderzoek................................................................................................................................19 5 Toetsingskader .............................................................................................................................................20 5.1 Grond.................................................................................................................................................................................................20 5.1.1 Risicogrenzen voor PFOS, PFOA en GenX 20 5.1.2 Toepassingsnormen tijdelijke handelingskader PFAS 22 5.1.3 Bodemtypecorrectie 23 5.2 Grondwater en irrigatiewater............................................................................................................................................23 5.2.1 Risicogrenswaarden in grondwater en irrigatiewater 23 5.2.2 Oppervlaktewater 24 6 Resultaten en interpretatie .....................................................................................................................25 6.1 Veldwaarnemingen...................................................................................................................................................................25 2 Onderzoek naar de aanwezigheid van PFOA in de gemeente Molenlanden, Fase 4 6.2 Laboratoriumonderzoek en toetsing analyseresultaten Fase 4.................................................................26 6.2.1 Volkstuincomplexen 27 6.2.2 Weilanden 29 6.3 Evaluatie resultaten.................................................................................................................................................................31 6.3.1 Gebiedsdekkendbeeld 31 6.3.2 Verschil weilanden en wegberm 31 6.3.3 Volkstuincomplexen 32 6.3.4 Weilanden 33 6.3.5 NVWA onderzoek 34 6.3.6 Relatie afstand tot Chemours 34 6.4 Vergelijking met vorige onderzoeken..........................................................................................................................35 7 Conclusies en aanbevelingen .................................................................................................................37 7.1 Conclusies ..........................................................................................................................................................................................37 7.2 Aanbevelingen..................................................................................................................................................................................39 8 Literatuurlijst.................................................................................................................................................40 9 Afkortingen- en begrippenlijst ..............................................................................................................41 Bijlage A Kaarten.............................................................................................................................................43 Bijlage B Boorstaten ......................................................................................................................................44 Bijlage C Analysecertificaten grond en water....................................................................................45 Bijlage D Resultaten en toetsing ..............................................................................................................46 Bijlage E Verklaring van onafhankelijkheid ........................................................................................47 3 Onderzoek naar de aanwezigheid van PFOA in de gemeente Molenlanden, Fase 4 1 Publiekssamenvatting Aanleiding Tijdens een onderzoek in 2018 naar mogelijke depositie via de lucht van PFOA (perfluoroctaanzuur) en GenX in de omgeving van de fabriek van Chemours (voorheen Dupont) te Dordrecht zijn verhoogde PFOA concentraties aangetroffen in het grondwater en in de bovengrond in de gemeente Molenlanden.

BioPhorum BioPhorum Response to the Annex XV report on the proposal for universal restrictions (Part II) Contact: @biophorum.com Connect Collaborate Accelerate TM page 1 Opening Statement: The Biopharmaceutical (BioPharma) industry, represented here by BioPhorum, acknowledge the concerns raised regarding the potential adverse effects of various Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) materials on human health and the environment, and fully support efforts to minimise and mitigate the presence of these, and other potential substances of concern in our manufacturing processes and products.

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