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AR2RG -- O74 ASFTFUFDYANSDUMCMOAMRPYONOEFNETNSV-I1R9O9N1MENTAL EFFECTS OF LIGHT WATER BRAND IEsTsuesTA00N 000C 000E 0 Identity: A mixture containing perfluorooctanesulfonate, which may also be rOecftearnreesdutlofoansicPFacOiSd,) (FCC-A9S5#, o2r79a5s-3a9-c3o)m.ponent of FC-203. (1- Remarks: is FC-203.

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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.

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ORUNOACK-LABORATORIUM FOR ANGEWANDTE BIOLOGIE 1-Decanol, 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-heptadecafluoroDaphnia magna Reproduction Test (21 d) Limit Test `according to OEC(Da-dGoputieddeSlenpet2e1m1befror1T9e9s8t)ing of Chemicals Sponsor TelomeArsRaenseGauracshsProject OKCIuNorursTiRnIES LTD Dupont Author Martina Noack Testing Facility DFRU.RUANNOGAECWKA-NLDaTBEOBRIAOTLOOGRIUEM K3at1h1e-5Pa7uiSuasr.sStre.dt1 Laboratory Project ID SPrtoujdecytN-oN.o. 0D2R0E7B1A9101KT Study-No.of theStudyPlan: DREB411- Page 1010 Study Completed on 2003-10-17 -- EE -------- ------ -- A ------ SRT SR oEFtTS33i 44558i677808e9ps8do1ca0tu1o 0: Se rian oSopmeen saeaecs Statement of GLP Compliance a eondc 04485867718080e9p3r.a1t0n cane oc No 1 esr Carica I onc 0448566707e8p95s1 fon ace I Tr en oness s (Batch number: PO0/001) poiiadis RR, OO ci rerPe RRS op--ve-- .

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ARRRG - 0735" STUDY SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF LIGHT WATER BRAND AFFF AND COMPONENTS - 1991 TEST SUBSTANCE Identity: A mixture containing perfiuorooctanesulfonate, which may also be referred to as PFOS, FC-95, or as a component of FC-203. (1Octanesulfonic acid) (CAS# 2795-39-3).

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Guide for the Safe Handling of Fluoropolymer Resins 3rd edition : June 2005 A technical paper from a series produced by: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT G u i d e for the safe handling This guide has been developed by the members of the Fluoropolymers Committee of the PlasticsEurope, the professional representative body for the European polymer producers.