Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management -- Volume 14, Number 3--pp. 316-334 316 Received: 26 September 2017 Returned for Revision: 16 January 2018 Accepted: 30 January 2018 Critical Review A Critical Review of the Application of Polymer of Low Concern and Regulatory Criteria to Fluoropolymers Barbara J Henry,*t Joseph P Carlin, t Jon A Hammerschmidt, f Robert C Buck,: L Heidelore Fiedler, Jennifer Seed,// and Oscar Hernandez# tWL Gore & Associates, Elkton, Maryland, USA tChemours Company, Wilmington, Delaware, USA MTM Research Centre School of Science and Technology, Orebro University, Orebro, Sweden //Risk Assessment Consultant, Alexandria, Virginia, USA #Bergeson & Campbell, Washington, DC, USA William Buxton, I ABSTRACT Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of fluorinated substances that are in the focus of researchers and regulators due to widespread presence in the environment and biota, including humans, of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).

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From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: @cefic.be (GROW); (GROW); @cefic.be FPP4EU - A request to work with you on PFAS mardi 6 juillet 2021 12:10:32 image001.jpg FPP4EU Introduction and invitation for dialogue.pdf (GROW) Dear Dear Dear Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, has set up a new Sector Group that will work on Fluorinated Products and PFAS topics (called FPP4EU).

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.

General Comments for Annex XV restriction report on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) 22 May 2023 We welcome the opportunity to contribute to the public consultation initiated by the European Chemicals Agency regarding potential restriction of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 ("REACH").

Stellungnahme zu den Auswirkungen eines Verbots von per- und polyfluorierten Chemikalien (PFAS) auf die Brennstoffzellenentwicklung und Vermarktung des mittelstndigen Unternehmens Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH Puchheim, Mai 2023 PFAS haben aufgrund ihrer einzigartigen Eigenschaften in sehr vielen verschiedenen Branchen, darunter auch in der Brennstoffzellenindustrie eine sehr groe Bedeutung.

PFAS Study in Chemical Plants and Refineries Equipment France Final Report July 2023 > FRANCE CL nergies accenture oe:11~1~ 1= et mo1Jilits Table of Contents 01 Executive Summary 02 Scope and methodology 0 3 Overview of PFAS 0 4 Impact analysis of PFAS partial or total ban 0 5 PFAS usage in Chemical and Refining plants 0 6 PFAS alternatives 07 Conclusion Executive Summary (1/4) PFAS are a large group of substances, both polymeric and non-polymeric, containing carbon-fluorine bonds (C-F) which is considered to be the strongest in organic chemistry, resisting heavily to degradation OECD lists around 5 0 0 0 * PFAS which are scientifically referenced by their chemical structure category name (e.g., polytetrafluoroethylene), but better known by industrials by their abbreviations (e.g., PTFE) or brand name (e.g., Teflon) While encompassing a very diverse portfolio of products, PFAS are predominantly used as raw material in chemical synthesis and are mainly found in solid form in equipment.

Initial Input to EU consultation related to the proposed PFAS restriction Submission on 12 June 2023 BLUE FOOT 1 unbreakable membranes TM Summary Response to Public Consultation on PFAS Table of contents 1 GENERAL INFORMATION _________________________________________________4 1.1 SCOPE OR RESTRICTION OPTION ANALYSIS ____________________________________ 4 1.2 HAZARD OR EXPOSURE ____________________________________________________ 9 1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL EMISSIONS ______________________________________________ 11 1.4 BASELINE_______________________________________________________________ 13 1.5 DESCRIPTION OF ANALYTICAL METHODS _____________________________________ 13 1.6 INFORMATION ON ALTERNATIVES __________________________________________ 14 1.7 INFORMATION ON BENEFITS _______________________________________________ 19 1.8 OTHER SOCIO ECONOMIC ANALYSIS (SEA) ISSUES ______________________________ 19 1.9 TRANSITIONAL PERIOD ___________________________________________________ 19 1.10 REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION_________________________________________________ 19 Response to Public Consultation on PFAS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 SCOPE OR RESTRICTION OPTION ANALYSIS PFAS type: Fluoropolymer: polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) (homo- and copolymer) Main application/Sector: Water treatment* Sub-use: industrial filter / membrane filtration Sector**: E: WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES 36: Water collection, treatment and supply - treatment of water for industrial and other purposes * Water treatment is not mentioned as `main application' in the Annex XV restriction report (table 2 and table 9). ** Sector is defined according to Eurostat Reference And Management Of Nomenclatures (RAMON) Statistical Classification of Economic Activities in the European Community (NACE), Rev. 2 (2008), (https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/ramon/index.cfm?

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.

Aus Liebe zum Leben / JOHANNITER Godeshohe SERVICEGESELLSCHAFT FOR RENATHERAPIEDIENSTE UND LEISTUNGEN Neuro-Urologie GSRT Godeshohe WaldstraRe 2-10 53177 Bonn Briefempfariger-Firmenname Committee for PFAS -- Euopean Chemicals Agency Neurologisches Rehabilitationszentrum Godeshohe Servicegesellschaft fur Reha-Therapiedienste and Leistungen mbH WaldstraBe 2-10 53177 Bonn Telefon +49 (0)228 381-0 Fax +49 (0)228 381-640 E-Mail ruth.kirschner- go.johanniter-kliniken.de www.godeshoehe.de Betreff: PFAS restriction proposal currently under discussion in the European Chemicals Agency Datum Tel.

Annex II - Hydrocarbon Refrigerants in RHVAC Systems Casualties (selected incidents) Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Casualties There is no systematic monitoring of accidents due to thermodynamic systems charged with exploding hydrocarbon refrigerants (propane, butane, isobutane, methane, propylene - also so-called "natural refrigerants"), installed in- or outside buildings (refrigeration, deep freezer, fridge, cold room, heat pump, dryer, air conditioner, etc.).

27.07.2023 Rponse la consultation publique sur le projet de restriction concernant les composs alkyls per et polyfluors (PFAS) ELIPSO est l'association professionnelle qui reprsente les fabricants d'emballage plastique (rigide et souple) en France.

Comment on Proposed Restriction of PFAS Jul 31, 2023 Japan Valve Manufacturers' Association (JVMA) Japan Valve Manufacturers Association (JVMA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the PFAS restriction proposal. 1.

NAT vo varaumventio As resus Hang-swizrand one: woe Socio-economic report: Proposed REACH restriction of PFAS and its implications for the semiconductor value chain This socio-economic report ams to assess the potantial negative Impact on VAT Vakuumventile AG and its subdiaries, operatingwithin thesemiconductor value chain, resulting from the proposed REACH (Registration, Eval uation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Honeywell Advanced Limited Riverview House Harvey's Quay Apartments Limerick V94R3DE Ireland 24 July 2023 PFAS REACH Annex XV Restriction Report 1ST Public Consultation (22 March - 25 September 2023) Request for exclusions or derogations from the PFAS REACH restriction Proposal of HCFO1233zd(E) and HFO-1234ze(E) uses as insulation foam blowing agents.