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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.

Input to the Public Consultation regarding the proposed REACH restriction on PFAS substances and its impact on sodium-ion battery cells Substance: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) From: Northvolt Use: In Sodium (Na)-ion rechargeable battery cells Page 1 of 5 Contents 1.

HONEYWELL GmbH Strahlenbergerstrasse 110-112 63067 Offenbach, Germany www.honeywell.com Annex I - List of acronyms and abbreviations Acronym AC ATEX B BBP CAS No CAS CENELEC CF2 CF3 CfE CF3C(O)F CFF CLP CO2 COC(P) COP COPD CSR CTE CTFE DIBP DIY DBP DEHP DME DNEL DPIs EC ECHA EEA EEAP EFCTC EFSA EINECS ELV EN EMA EPA EPD EPDM Explanation Air conditioning Directive 2014/34/EU of 26 February 2014 Bioaccumulation Benzyl butyl phthalate Chemical Abstracts Service Number Technical Institute of Physics & Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation Methylene Fully fluorinated methyl Call for Evidence Trifluoroacetyl Fluoride Cold Form Foils Classification, Labelling and Packaging Carbon dioxide Cyclic olefin copolymer (polymer) Coefficient of Performance chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Chemical Safety Report Technical Building Code Chlorotrifluoroethylene Diisobutyl phthalate Do it Yourself Dibutyl phthalate Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) Dimethyl ether Derived No-Effect Level Dry Powder Inhalers European Commission European Chemicals Agency European Economic Area Environmental Effects Assessment Panel European Fluorocarbons Technical Committee European Food Safety Authority European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances End of Life of Vehicles Directive European Norm European Medicines Agency Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Product Declaration Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer 1 Registration Number: HRB 40462.

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.