Canada approves ban on perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)NO.28/2008 The Canadian government recently approved the Ministry of Environment’s2007Year1moon9Japan issued a ban on perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)Perfluorooctane Sulfonate, abbreviationPFOS), its salts and its derivative compounds in consumer products. This regulation requires2008Year5moon29From now on, it is prohibitedPFOSThe manufacture, use, sale, supply, import and manufacture ofPFOSproducts. This regulation is based on the Canadian Environmental Protection Act1999 (Canadian Environmental Protection Act, abbreviationCEPA 1999) in the middle319item93(1)formulated by sub-items. It is intended to prevent the harm caused to the environment by the use of the following substances.   Perfluorooctane sulfonate and its salts Contains C8F17SO2,C8F17SO3orC8F17SO2N-based compounds in Europe, the European Parliament2007EU Dangerous Substances Directive voted in(76/769/EEC)New corrections for2006/122/EC, strictly restrict perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and the placing on the market and use of its related substances. Each member shall2007Year12moon27Recently, the content of the directive was converted into domestic law and2008Year6moon27Restrictive measures began to be implemented on .Canadian CEPA 1999EU 2006/122/ECscopelimitEffective datescopelimitEffective dateBan on consumer products2008/05/29
In preparation
Semi-finished product in progress
Textile or coated
Expected≦0.005
≦0.1%
≦1μg/m2
2008/06/27
xenophobic:Certain applications will be allowed for five years from the effective date, e.g.
Chrome plating, chrome anodizing,
Reverse etching
nickel-polytetraethylene
electroless plating
Plastic substrate etching prior to metallization
xenophobic:
Anti-reflective coating in photocopying process
Industrial photography coatings
Chromium plating inhibitor
hydraulic flow system
Harmful effects of PFOS
PFOS It is a perfluorinated chemical that has good heat resistance and environmental damage resistance, and is also water and oil resistant. Perfluorinated chemicals accumulate in the fatty tissue of living organisms and are harmful to humans and wildlife. There is evidence of exposure includingPFOSPerfluorinated chemicals can cause birth defects, adversely affect the immune system, disrupt thyroid function, and cause developmental problems during pregnancy. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency considers that occupational exposurePFOS Related to bladder cancer.Applications of PFOS
1.For surface treatment: stain, oil and water repellency on personal clothing, home décor, automotive interiors.2.For paper protection: As part of slurry forming, it ensures the oil and water resistance of paper and cardboard.3.Performance chemicals: used in a wide range of specialized industrial, commercial and consumer applications. Special applications include fire retardant foams, mine and oil well surfactants, acid suppressing foggers for metal plating and electronic corrosion baths, photolithography, electronic chemistry, hydraulic fluids, alkaline cleaners, floor polishes, photographic films, and denture cleaning agents, shampoos, chemical agents, paints, carpet spot cleaners, insecticides that can also be used as poison baits. Note: For relevant laws and regulations, please refer to the original provisions.Source: EU Directive 2006/122/ECCanadian CEPA1999 |
