On February 7, 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published a proposal to ban PFAS substances.

2023年2月7日，歐洲化學(xué)品管理局 (ECHA) 發(fā)布了一項(xiàng)禁用 PFAS 物質(zhì)的提案。

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been used in various industries for decades. Some are potentially harmful to both humans and the environment. While some are completely harmless, such as PTFE. The proposed ban would have great Impact on the sealing industry, as PTFE is a crucial material for producing seals and gaskets. It would force manufacturers to seek alternative materials, which might be less effective and high cost.

全氟和多氟烷基物質(zhì) (簡(jiǎn)稱PFAS)已應(yīng)用在各個(gè)行業(yè)幾十年。有些對(duì)人類和環(huán)境有潛在危害。有些則無(wú)害，例如PTFE。由于PTFE是密封件和墊片的關(guān)鍵材料，擬議的禁令將對(duì)密封行業(yè)產(chǎn)生重大影響。這將迫使制造商尋找替代材料，這將迫使制造商尋找替代材料，而這些材料的效果可能不佳，且成本更高。

The European Sealing Association (ESA) has issued a statement highlighting the need for a thoughtful approach to PFAS regulation. ESA emphasize the importance of distinguishing between harmful and non-harmful PFAS, to avoid unnecessary effect to the sealing industry.

歐洲密封協(xié)會(huì) (ESA)發(fā)表了一份立場(chǎng)聲明，強(qiáng)調(diào)需要對(duì)PFAS監(jiān)管采取更周全的辦法。他們強(qiáng)調(diào)了區(qū)分有害和無(wú)害PFAS（例如 PTFE）的重要性，以避免對(duì)密封行業(yè)造成不必要的影響。

The timeline for PFAS regulation is uncertain, as it depends on European legislative processes.

PFAS法規(guī)的時(shí)間表暫未明確，這取決于歐洲立法程序。

Sealtex would continue paying high attention to the market development, update it in time.

作為長(zhǎng)期致力于無(wú)石棉環(huán)保密封墊片的生產(chǎn)銷售廠家，SealTex索拓將持續(xù)高度關(guān)注市場(chǎng)發(fā)展，并及時(shí)更新相關(guān)信息。