EU REACH Regulation
REACH Information and SCIP Database
EU Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
California Proposition 65
Asbestos Declaration
Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
EU RoHS 2 and China RoHS 2
TSCA section 6(h)
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) under the under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 6(h), as amended by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, EPA issued five final rules on January 6, 2021 to reduce exposures to certain chemicals that are Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic (PBT). These chemicals build up in the environment over time and can therefore have potential risks for exposed populations, including the general population, consumers and commercial users, and susceptible subpopulations (such as workers, subsistence fishers, tribes and children).
The EPA have regulated and restricted the below chemicals for use in parts and components.
There are certain exemptions, for example Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1) (PIP 3:1), is allowed in lubricants and greases. The end customer must be notified that their product contains any PIP (3:1).
There are currently another 34 substances under review by TSCA this list is subject to change.
For more information and details on the final rules please click the link below.
Persistent, Bio accumulative, and Toxic (PBT) Chemicals under TSCA Section 6(h)
TSCA section 8(a)(7)
The EPA is proposing reporting and recordkeeping requirements for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). In accordance with obligations under TSCA, EPA proposes to require certain persons that manufacture (including import) or have manufactured these chemical substances in any year since January 1, 2011, to electronically report information regarding PFAS uses, production volumes, disposal, exposures, and hazards.
The final rule has been published on the 1st of January 2023.
The Below are some common Fluro Polymers that may be found in machinery components.
This list is not exclusive if you are aware of other in your products, please inform us.
Generic Name | Common Trade Name |
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Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) | Teflon |
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) | Kynar, Hylar, Solef, Sygef |
Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) | Teflon |
Perfluoralkoxyl polymer (PFA) | Teflon |
Fluorine Rubber Fluro elastomer (FKM) | Viton |
Polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) | |
Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) | Tefzel |
VDF-HFP | Kynar Powerflex |
PCTFE | Polyfon |
THV | Dyneon Fluoroplastic |