ADDITIVES | PVC FORMULATION


PVC ADDITIVES | MATERIALS


conducted an investigation focusing on 63 PVC additives, including plasticisers, heat stabilisers, and flame retardants, and collected information on the potential hazards to human health. It also considered possible alternatives while assessing the societal impacts of risk management measures. The key findings of the investigation suggest that regulatory action would be needed to mitigate risks associated with plasticisers (particularly certain ortho-phthalates), minimise risks from heat stabilising organotins such as DOTE, reduce emissions of flame retardants, and implement and improve technologies minimising PVC microparti- cle emissions which contribute to plastic pollution. After analysis by VinylPlus and other bodies, in


March this year the ECHA report was discussed by the European Parliament’s ENVI Committee where the veracity of the report’s results were called into question when an ECHA representative said it had made “plausible assumptions” in cases where data was lacking. Furthermore, whenever ECHA identi- fied potential hazards, it was assumed these hazards were confirmed. In consideration of this, VinylPlus underlined that data gaps must be filled, and worst-case assumptions verified to allow for


informed decision-making. VinylPlus said it appreciated the transparent interventions from ECHA and the European Commission and will use this information to refine its current research activities related to the findings of the report. “Since its inception, VinylPlus has enabled the transformation of the PVC value chain, with proactive industry action to substitute addi- tives of concern and create circular business models,” said Charlotte Röber, managing director of VinylPlus. “Ultimately, we all need scientific and regulatory clarity to ensure the PVC value chain can continue to invest in its transition.”


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Above: Roeber: “We need scientific and regulatory clarity to ensure the PVC value chain can continue to invest in its transition”


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