Vinyl SA 2014 October 22, 2014 PVC Plasticizers: Global Regulatory Developments and Implications for the Future Nigel Sarginson, Reach, Product Stewardship and Regulatory Affairs This presentation includes forward-looking statements. Actual future conditions (including economic conditions, energy demand, and energy supply) could differ materially due to changes in technology, the development of new supply sources, political events, demographic changes, and other factors discussed herein (and in Item 1A of ExxonMobil’s latest report on Form 10-K or information set forth under "factors affecting future results" on the "investors" page of our website at www.exxonmobil.com). This material is not to be reproduced without the permission of Exxon Mobil Corporation. www.plasticisers.org Wide Range of Benefits to Society Safely and cost effectively 2 Benefits of Flexible PVC • • • • • • • • Durability and long life of products made with flexible PVC Energy Efficiency Electrical Safety Physical Safety Lifesaving equipment and devices Hygiene and prevention of bacterial infections Easy and low cost maintenance Environmental and resource conservation 3 Flexible PVC stands for: •Performance (Durability) •Value (Cost effectiveness) •Conservation (Resources, Environment) 4 EU and Member State Regulation Member States drive the REACH process and have own initiatives French National Endocrine Strategy Danish National Phthalates Strategy Swedish Non-toxic Environment Strategy REACH Candidate List and Authorisation Producers REACH SVHC Roadmap (ECHA ED Expert Group) EU Customers / Downstream users REACH CoRAP Substance Evaluation Brand holders Other EU regulation: RoHS, Medical Devices, Toys, Food contact Retailers / Consumers Endocrine Disrupter Roadmap (Biocides/Pesticides) – Impact Assessment Criteria 5 Not all phthalates are the same • Low molecular weight (LMW) High molecular weight (HMW) DEHP, BBP, DBP C3 to C8 alcohol + Phthalic Anhyd. Cat 1B Reproductive Agents Risk reduction required REACH Candidate List Fertility effects Likely Endocrine Disrupters DINP & DIDP C9 & C10 Alcohol + Phthalic Anhyd. Not CMR Not classified and labelled No risk reduction required Not Endocrine disrupters PVC+DINP, DIDP: safe, flexible, durable, cost effective, can be recycled 6 ECHA recommends Authorisation for DEHP for three companies to supply for PVC applications • September 2014 – ECHA Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis Committees are recommending Authorisation • For DEHP supply for use in PVC applications • Formulation of DEHP in compounds, dry-blends and plastisol formulations • Industrial use in polymer processing by calendering, spread coating, extrusion, injection moulding to produce PVC articles • Except erasers, sex toys, small household items (<10cm) that can be swallowed by children, clothing intended to be worn against the bare skin • Existing restrictions in toys, cosmetics and mixtures for the general public remain in place • Three companies are Authorised to supply: Arkema, Zak and Deza • Time limited 4 years: Re-authorisation required in 2019 7 ECHA recommends Authorisation for recycling for three companies • Formulation of recycled soft PVC containing DEHP in compounds and dry-blends. • Industrial use of recycled soft PVC containing DEHP in polymer processing by calendering, extrusion, compression and injection moulding to produce PVC articles • Seven year Authorisation period. Re-authorisation required in 2022. • Three companies: Vinyloop Ferrara, Stena Recycling and Plastic Planet. • European Commission to officially confirm all Authorisations 8 DINP and DIDP are safe for use in all current applications ECHA concludes that DINP and DIDP are safe for use in all current applications (*) In-depth evaluation of all hazard and exposure data during a four year process • Review of all available studies regarding DINP and DIDP Public consultation and RAC (Risk Assessment Committee) opinion on the draft report Final Report of 370 pages “No additional risk management measures are needed to reduce the exposure of children and adults to DINP and DIDP” (**) • • • European Commission confirms ECHA conclusions (Jan 2014) • • (*) “Evaluation of new scientific evidence concerning DINP and DIDP (In relation to entry 52 of Annex XVII to REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006), Final Review Report August 2013.” “Absence of any further risks” “Tasks called for by the review clause are satisfied and fully completed.” (**) While maintaining existing precautionary restrictions for toys that can be placed in the mouth 9 Mature regions shift to High Molecular Weight kTa 2000 Other plasticizers 1500 Other phthalates LMW 1000 HMW 500 0 USA and Western Europe plasticizer consumption Source: IHS Chemical Economics Handbook 2013 report - Plasticizers Regulatory Scrutiny of Other Plasticisers • REACH Substance Evaluation Process • CoRAP – Community Rolling Action Plan • Three year rolling plan / Updated annually • Member States take the lead • Plasticisers included • DEHA / DPHP / DIUP / DTDP / L911P / L11P • French National Endocrine Strategy • DINCH and DOTP being evaluated (re: replacement of classified LMW phthalates) • US CPSC CHAP recommending evaluation of other plasticisers 11 Regulatory Developments in the US and Asia • US TSCA – development of reference doses (safe limits) • US CPSC CHAP report – evaluation of plasticisers in toys and childcare articles • LMW phthalates restricted in all toys and childcare articles • Recommending that restrictions on DIDP be lifted • Recommending that restrictions on DINP in toys and childcare articles be maintained • Recommending evaluation of other plasticisers • California Proposition 65 • Australia’s NICNAS evaluations – DINP safe for use in all toys and childcare articles • China – toy regulation, ecolabels for articles 12 REACH – SVHC 2020 Roadmap • Intent is to give some predictability to companies as to which substances will be included in the REACH Candidate List • Substances of Potential Concern included in a list for a Risk Management Options Analysis • 80 substances on first list – for which Member States are carrying out Risk Management Options Analysis – can lead to proposals for: • REACH Candidate List • Restriction • Classification and Labelling • Occupational Exposure Limit • No action • DINCH and DOTP included on the list with France responsible for RMOA • http://www.echa.europa.eu/web/guest/addressing-chemicals-of-concern/substances-of-potentialconcern/svhc-roadmap-implementation-plan/pact 13 Global Regulatory Developments – Conclusions and Implications • REACH represents a paradigm change for the supply chain • All key substances will be subject to regulatory scrutiny • Other regulations around the globe requiring substance evaluations • Substances which have been reviewed by regulators and found to be safe, offer security for the future 14 Shaping Tomorrow Together FLEXIBLE VINYL VALUE CHAIN RAW MATERIALS PRODUCTS BRAND / RETAIL MARKET REGULATORS OTHER STAKEHOLDERS Disclaimer ©2014 ExxonMobil. 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