(x=received) notifications (x=received) Ongoing Planned Ongoing Planned Brazil X X • Insect baits for control of ants from Atta spp. and Acromyrmex spp. Perfluorooctane sulphonyl fluoride (PFOS-F) (*) 18/11/2010 (*) Intermediate in the production of sulfluramid, for the production of insect baits for control of ants from Atta spp and Acromyrmex spp. Cambodia X • Fire-fighting foam No specific chemicals identified in the NIP update. 20/01/2016 The needs for continued use of stockpiles of PFOS containing fire fighting foam was determined by our NIP update submitted to the Secretariat. Canada X 10/12/2010 • Photo-imaging 21/12/2010 • Photo-resist and anti-reflective coatings for • Etching agent for compound and ceramic filters • Aviation hydraulic fluids • Metal plating (hard metal plating) only in closed-loop systems • Fire-fighting foam China, People’s Republic of X X • Photo-imaging 18/03/2014 Applicable to Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR of China • Photo-resist and anti-reflective coatings for • Etching agent for compound and ceramic filters • Aviation hydraulic fluids • Metal plating (hard metal plating) only in closed-loop systems • Certain medical devices (such as ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (ETFE) layers and ETFE production, in-vitro diagnostic medical
• Etching agent for compound and ceramic filters; • Aviation hydraulic fluids; • Metal plating (hard metal plating) only in closed-loop systems. Switzerland x • Photo-imaging; 15/03/2011 Although PFOS-based aqueous film forming foams (AFFF5) can no longer be manufactured, or purchased in Switzerland, remaining stocks are allowed to be used in cases of an emergency by fire brigades until 2014 and in stationary installations until 2018. • Photo-resist and anti-reflective coatings for • Etching agent for compound and ceramic filters; • Aviation hydraulic fluids; • Metal plating (hard metal plating) only in closed-loop systems; • Fire-fighting foam. Vietnam x x • Photo-imaging; • Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (CAS No: 1763-23-1); 16/04/2013 Vietnam is in the process of PFOS inventory and will update information when available. • Photo-resist and anti-reflective coatings for • Potassium perfluorooctane sulfonate (CAS No: 2795-39-3); • Etching agent for compound and ceramic filters; • Lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate (CAS No: 29457-72-5); • Aviation hydraulic fluids; • Ammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate (CAS No: 29081-56-9); • Metal plating (hard metal plating) only in closed-loop systems; • perfluorooctane sulfonate (CAS No: 70225-14-8); • Certain medical devices (such as ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (ETFE) layers and ETFE production, in-vitro diagnostic medical devices, and CCD colour filters); • perfluorooctane sulfonate (CAS No: 56773-42-3); • Fire-fighting foam; • perfluorooctane sulfonate (CAS No: 251099-16-8) • Insect baits for control of ants from • Perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride (CAS No:
of Atta spp. and Acromyrmex spp. Non chemical: The entomopathogenic Metarrhizium anisopliae can cause the decline and ultimate death of small colonies and recent research indicates that the entomopathogenic fungi Beauveria bassiana and Aspergillus ochraceus can cause 50% mortality within 4-5 days in laboratory conditions. Natural products that can be effective under certain conditions include limonoids extracted from the roots of the South Brazilian endemic plant Raulinoa echinata. N/A UNEP/POPS/POPRC.8/INF/17/Rev.1 UNEP/POPS/POPRC.9/INF/11/Rev.1 N/A Specific exemptions Photo masks in the semiconductor and liquid crystal display (LCD) industries No PFOS-related compounds may still be used No Not possible to answer without detailed chemicals information about the alternatives No information available N/A N/A N/A Metal plating (hard metal plating) Yes are still used in hard chrome plating. Yes Yes 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonate (6:2 FTS) UNEP/POPS/POPRC.10/INF/7/Rev.1 3 potassium salt UNEP/POPS/POPRC.10/INF/7/Rev.1 3 sulfonate N/A UNEP/POPS/POPRC.10/INF/7/Rev.1 3 sulfonate N/A UNEP/POPS/POPRC.10/INF/7/Rev.1 3 ethane
Non chemical: Physical covers (netting, balls) for metal plating baths (chromium (VI)) to diminish hydrogen burst and reduce misting need to be further investigated N/A UNEP/POPS/POPRC.8/INF/17/Rev.1 UNEP/POPS/POPRC.9/INF/11/Rev.1 N/A Metal plating (decorative plating) Yes Cr-III has replaced Cr-VI in decorative chrome plating. Yes Yes Polypropylene glycol ethers Novel technology: chromium (III) bath instead of chromium (VI) bath N/A UNEP/POPS/POPRC.8/INF/17/Rev.1 UNEP/POPS/POPRC.9/INF/11/Rev.1 N/A Electric and electronic parts for some color printers and color copy machines No PFOS-related compounds may still be used Yes Not possible to answer without detailed chemicals information about the alternatives No information available N/A N/A N/A Insecticides for control of red imported fire ants and termites Yes Other fluorosurfactants may be used as inert surfactants in other pesticide products. Yes Yes Fipronil UNEP/POPS/POPRC.10/INF/7/Rev.1 4 Abamectin UNEP/POPS/POPRC.10/INF/7/Rev.1 4 Pyriproxyfen UNEP/POPS/POPRC.10/INF/7/Rev.1 4 Fenitrothion 122-14-5 UNEP/POPS/POPRC.10/INF/7/Rev.1 4 Imidacloprid UNEP/POPS/POPRC.10/INF/7/Rev.1 4 Cypermethrin UNEP/POPS/POPRC.10/INF/7/Rev.1 4 Deltamethrin UNEP/POPS/POPRC.10/INF/7/Rev.1 4
textiles and upholstery A,B Unidyne® Polymer coating commercial product Carpets, leather and apparel, textiles and upholstery A,B 3 Rucoguard® Polymer coating commercial product Carpets, leather and apparel, textiles and upholstery A,B 3 Oleophobol® Polymer coating commercial product Carpets, leather and apparel, textiles and upholstery A,B, 3 Asahiguard® Polymer coating commercial product Carpets, leather and apparel, textiles and upholstery A,B 3 Solvera® Polymer coating commercial product Paper and packaging A,B 3 Appendix 3: Characteristics of alternatives to PFOS for various applications Applications Alternative chemicals CAS No: References Characteristics Aviation hydraulic fluids Literature describes phosphate compounds e.g. tri-alkyl phosphates, tri-aryl phosphates, and mixtures of N/A 59 Health and environmental hazards: Information gaps since due to lack of publically available information detailing the the real composition of commercial surfactants for aviation hydraulic fluids. Since very little is published concerning the chemical composition of these aviation hydraulic oils there is no current possibility to assess their environmental and health impact. Phosphate compounds are hygroscopic and very sensitive to contaminants that may have a direct impact on flight safety. When these aromatic phosphate esters are hydrolyzed they transform into strong acids and may have a local impact if not taken care of in a safe and correct way. Metal plating 6:2-Fluorotelomer sulfonate (6:2 FTS) 27619-97-2 9, 24, 50,52, 67 Toxicology: Acute and repeated-dose mammalian and aquatic toxicity has been reported Degradation in the environment: Degradation of fluoroalkylthioamido- sulphonates into 6:2 FTS is suggested and 6:2 FTS is susceptible to biodegradation under and aerobic conditions. Emissions: Emission to the environment may be expected from use in metal plating and in manufacturing. 6:2 FTS has been detected in metal plating effluent. Emission of FTS from STP effluents is proven. As 6:2 FTS is also used in fire fighting foams as substitute for PFOS, FTS can be expected in the aqueous environment. In the environment a
agents for applications such as wood primers Coatings and coating additives (surface coatings, paint and varnish) Hydropalat®875 Cognis Coatings and coating additives (surface coatings, paint and varnish) Carpets, leather and apparel, textiles and upholstery (impregnation) Paper and packaging, rubber and plastics (impregnation) Sulfosuccinates Silicone polymers. WorléeAdd® Worlée-Chemie Wetting agents in the paint and ink industry Surfactants for the impregnation of textile fabrics, leather, carpets, rugs and upholstery and similar articles Wood primers and printing inks Coatings and coating additives (surface coatings, paint and varnish) Carpets, leather and apparel, textiles and upholstery (impregnation) Cleaning agents, waxes and polishes for cars and floors Siloxanes and silicone polymers Mixtures of silicones and stearamidomethyl pyridine chloride, sometimes together with carbamide (urea) and melamine resins. Advantex® Bluestar Silicones Impregnation of all-weather textiles. Also related products for car polish, cleaners, agents, car waxes Decorative metal plating Polypropylene glycol ethers Emulphor® Enthone BASF Cookson Electronics Levelling and wetting agents Decorative chrome plating, etc. Exemptions under the Stockholm Convention lacking of product trade name and company data Photo-imaging Telomer-based surfactant products, hydrocarbon surfactants, silicone products, chemicals. No information available No information available Photographic industry Photoresist and coatings for semiconductors No substitutes with comparable effectiveness have been identified for critical uses No information available No information available Semiconductor industry Etching agent for compound semi-conductors and ceramic filters No substitutes with comparable effectiveness have been identified for critical uses. No information available No information available Semiconductor industry Photo masks in the semiconductor and liquid crystal display (LCD) industries No information available No information available No information available Semiconductor industry
Certain medical devices (such as ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (ETFE) layers and radio opaque ETFE production, in-vitro diagnostic medical devices, and CCD colour filters) For radio-opaque ethylene tetrafluoroethylene, PFBS can replace PFOS. No information available No information available Medical devices Insect baits for control of leaf-cutting ants from Atta spp. and Acromyrmex spp. Synthetic piperonyl compounds such as SMethoprene, Pyriproxyfen, Fipronil are alternative active substances used, sometimes used in combination. Alternative surfactants may exist. No information available No information available Pesticides Insecticides for control of red imported fire ants and termites Several pesticides are used. Other fluorosurfactants may be used as inert surfactants in other pesticide products. No information available No information available Pesticides Chemically driven oil production PFBS, telomer-based fluorosurfactants, perfluoroalkyl-substituted amines, acids, amino acids and thioether acids No information available No information available Oil industry Appendix 6: Summary of information on non-chemical alternatives to PFOS submitted during the intersessional period between POPRC-9 and 10 Use Alternatives Photographic industry Photo imaging No information available Photolitography Non-chemical alternatives to PFOS include shifting to digital photography Semiconductor industry Photoresist and anti-reflective coatings for semiconductors No information available Etching agent for compound semi-conductors and ceramic filters No information available Photo masks in the semiconductor and liquid crystal display (LCD) industries No information available Aviation hydraulic fluids No information available Hard metal plating Physical covers (netting, balls) for metal plating baths (Cr VI) to diminish hydrogen burst and reduce misting need to be further investigated (A) Certain medical devices (such as ethylene No information available