Fluoropolymers
Fluoropolymers are advanced materials that provide unmatched durability, chemical resistance, and stability in extreme environments. Their distinctive combination of properties makes them essential across a wide range of applications.
Essential Uses and Benefits
Fluoropolymers are typically used in small parts and components, yet these minor material inputs have a major impact across Europe’s economy and value chains. Their unique properties enable safety, durability and performance in many critical applications, contributing to more than €1.6 billion in economic output and 14,500 full-time jobs across the fluoropolymer supply chain. For many critical applications, no suitable alternatives currently exist, meaning restrictions would affect not only fluoropolymer producers but also the many industries that rely on them.
Lifecycle
Fluoropolymers can be produced, used and managed responsibly across their lifecycle.
1. Manufacturing
FPG’s voluntary Manufacturing Programme sets measurable emissions reduction commitments. All six participating companies met the first targets at the end of 2024, with more stringent targets for 2030.
3. End of life
Fluoropolymers containing waste represent less than 0.01% of total EU waste by mass and can be effectively managed through existing European waste treatment systems.
Fluoropolymers and the PFAS restriction
FPG calls for a full exemption for fluoropolymer manufacture and use from the proposed PFAS restriction under REACH
The industry’s voluntary Manufacturing Programme demonstrates that emissions concerns can be addressed through targeted, verifiable commitments, without restricting access to materials that are essential for Europe’s most critical industries.
Our position is further supported by three independent studies:
Assessment of Alternatives
No technically viable alternatives in many critical applications.
Socio-Economic Analysis
Major contribution to European value chains, jobs and competitiveness.
End-of-Life Study
Very small share of waste and effective management through existing systems.
Recent Activities
Socio-Economic Assessment Study
End-of-Life Study
Assessment of Alternatives to Fluoropolymers
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