European Composites Industry Association. EuCIA, the voice for the European composites industry.

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1 European Composites Industry Association EuCIA, the voice for the European composites industry.

2 Contents Introduction of EuCIA The importance of associations The vocal points of EuCIA: REACH Relevant for the Composites Industry Status and program Styrene Risk Assessment and REACH Future trends

3 History Founded in 1960 as Organisation of the Reinforced Plastics Associations in the Common Market. Founding members: the National associations in the 6 countries of the common market: F, B, NL, I, Lux,, D 2003: EuCIA was under a new name_ transformed into a international non-profit organisation according to Belgian law. 2007: EuCIA decided to become a sector group of EuPC,, the European Plastics Converters which have their office in Brussels.

4 The market for Composites Europe: 1,2 million tons of composites per year. Estimated 8000 companies, mainly SME s Employment approx direct Major markets: Building and Construction Transport Marine Process equipment Windmill industry Sports and leisure Major Technologies: Open mould techniques: lay up, spray application Injection techniques Compression moulding techniques Advanced Composite technologies

5 Members Members of EuCIA can be: National composite industry associations Associations representing specific industry sector groups on an European level Sponsor members, being companies that without voting rights sponsor the EuCIA financially

6 Members list National composite associations AVK, Germany Agoria-Reinforplast Reinforplast,, Belgium BPF Composites Group, UK VKCN, Netherlands GPIC, France AESICOM, Spain Assocompositi, Italy DPF, Denmark NKF, Norway Plast & Kemiforetagen,, Composites Group Sweden FIPIF Composites Goup,, Finland SVK, Czech Republic

7 Sector groups: Members list EPTA (European Pultrusion Technology Association) The European Alliance for SMC ECRC (European Composite Recycling Group) UP Resin Group of Plastics Europe

8 Cray Valley Sponsor members Rivierasca Johns Manville Reichhold Exel Composites Diab Airtech

9 Why national associations? Platform for individual composite companies To defend interests of the composites industry at national level. Contact institution for national regulatory affairs and implementation of European law To organise congresses and projects for company members in their own market

10 Why EuCIA? 60 % of European law is generated on EU level in Brussels. Examples: VOC directive, REACH, End-of of-life of Vehicles Directive, Waste directives Influencing legislative processes close to where it happens Organise Composite shows on a European level Organise workshops and conferences on broad composite issues European platform for growth of the composites industry Become a knowledge database for the composites industry The best partner for Europe-funded projects Exchange contacts for composite fabricators

11 EuCIA s Three Focal Points: We Know the World of Composites We Show the World of Composites We Grow the World of Composites

12 EuCIA represents approx companies in 12 countries Europe, active in the composites industry. shares knowledge on the market and technologies in the composites industry is involved in training and education programs throughout Europe is partner in EU-funded R&D projects

13 EuCIA lobbies for the interest of the composites industry in Brussels is in the forefront of new EU legislation is part of EUPC, an important and powerful association for the plastics industry supports the industry on long term interests and sustainability

14 EuCIA is the platform for growth of the composites industry initiates replacement of conventional construction materials by composites works on a pan-european arena for the composites industry helps the composites industry with the development of new and clean technologies

15 Silver sponsors Sponsor benefits Company logo on EuCIA website Invitation for the leadership Forum Invitation to important legislators in Brussels Gold Sponsors additionally: Company logo on EuCIA newsletters Free publication of their news in EuCIA newsletter Documentation free on EuCIA booth Right to sponsor individual activities

16 Promotional Activities Participation to JEC Moderator of Environment and Recycling Forum Wed 2nd April hrs Presentation of EuCIA at the Agora on Wed 2nd April hrs Composites Europe Show Essen Presentations on European congresses and seminars

17 Composites Europe show Organiser: Reed Exhibitions Partners: The European Partner Association EuCIA EuCIA (European Composites Industry Association) The German Partner Association AVK: Federation of Reinforced Plastics e.v. (AVK) The Media Partner Reinforced Plastics The leading global composites magazine and official media partner of COMPOSITES EUROPE.

18 COMPOSITES EUROPE 2008 Preview Essen Exhibition Center September 2008 (Tuesday-Thursday) Thursday) Parallel to ALUMINIUM, World Trade Fair and Conference sqm exhibition area More than 350 exhibitors from more than 30 nations More than 7,500 visitors AVK-Conference on 22nd & 23rd September 2008 COMPOSITES Night on 22nd September together with AVK, EuCIA, Reinforced Plastics

19 Essen Exhibition Center

20 European projects EuCIA has subscribed to several European R&D projects: Woody WOOD based Composite Materials and Components Natex BioStruct Development of natural fibre based textile preforms for composites Complex Structural and Multifunctional Parts from Enhanced Wood-Based Composites-eWPC ewpc Task of EuCIA: Dissemination of Results

21 European projects; status: NATEX: Kick Off meeting October 15 BioStruct: Kick off meeting October 1 Woody: Contract negotiations going on

22 REACh for the Composites Industry

23 Contents The value chain in the composites Industry Roles in REACh Substances, Preparations, Articles Important deadlines in the short future Critical Substances Identified Uses Exposure scenario s The role of EuCIA

24 The Composites Value Chain Base Raw materials Glycols Acids Styrene SMC/BMC producers SMC/BMC moulders A r t UP resin producers (Plastics Europe UPR Group) Distributors Converters (EuCIA) i c l Additives Inhibitors Pigments Peroxides Gelcoat producers e s Fillers

25 Substances, Preparations, Articles Substances: Maleic anhydride, glycols, styrene, acetone Preparations: UP resins, epoxy resins, organic peroxides, etc Articles: Glass fibre in different forms Finished products

26 Polymers Polymers are exempt from registration, but monomers. So, most UP resins are preparations, of which the polymer part does not have to be registered Some Vinyl ester resins are substances and have to be registered The UP Resin Group is working on the registration of VE Resins

27 Important Roles in REACH Manufacturers and Importers (M/I) Produce and/or import substances Downstream Users (DU) Use substances on their own or in preparations for industrial and professional use Formulators (DU) Produce preparations for use by others Distributors (not a DU) Make substances, preparations and articles available to third parties N.B. Many companies have more than one role!

28 Downstream Users Most composite producing companies (converters) are a downstream user They buy: Substances: : (e.g.) acetone, calcium carbonate, Preparations: : resins, gel coats, peroxides, Articles: : glass fibre, machinery, Producers of gel coats and SMC/BMC are also downstream users

29 Main responsibilities for DU s Communication up stream and downstream is a prime obligation! Upstream: Does your supplier register all substances you use? Describe your use of his product. Is your use an identified use? Is your supplier a distributor, does he pass your information up the chain?

30 Responsibilities for a Distributor Passing on information up and down the supply chain Information related to identification of uses Requests for information from a DU for making a DU CSR SDS s for substances and preparations Information on Evaluation and Authorisation Keep information on a substance for at least 10 years Include procedures for communication and handling of documents in your Quality Assurance System

31 Downstream communication Check with your customers on the uses for your products Make sure all identified uses (your own and that of your customers) are registered upstream Prepare a SDS for your customers based on the information from your suppliers New SDS should include exposure scenarios and risk management measures

32 Changes in the Safety Data Sheet New SDS s will contain an Annex with Exposure Scenario and Risk Management Measures The ES covers all life cycle stages of a substance (from production to disposal) ES describes the conditions under which a substance or a preparation can be used safely Make sure the conditions described cover your use.

33 Important deadlines in the coming year: June 1 st 2008: Start of pre-registration registration period, ending December 1 st 2008 Check with your suppliers on pre-registration registration of your substances Jan 1 st 2009: Publication of pre-registered registered substances by ECHA Check whether your substances are on the list June 1 st 2009 at latest: Publication of a list of candidate substances for Annex XIV If your substance is candidate for Annex XIV, contact your supplier on possible consequences

34 What is Annex XIV? List of Substances of very high concern: CMR Cat 1 & 2 PBT vpvb; Endocrine disruptors Authorised for specific uses only Risks must be adequately controlled Authorisation is time limited Subject to review No alternatives available

35 Current proposal for Annex XIV Substance name Anthracene 4,4'- Diaminodiphenylmethane Dibutyl phthalate Cyclododecane Cobalt dichloride Diarsenic pentaoxide Diarsenic trioxide Sodium dichromate, dihydrate 5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene (musk xylene) Bis (2-ethyl(hexyl)phthalate) (DEHP) Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) Alkanes, C10-13, chloro (Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffins) Bis(tributyltin)oxide Lead hydrogen arsenate Triethyl arsenate Benzyl butyl phthalate CAS number EINECS number

36 Other potentially Critical Substances Main raw materials are likely to be registered (but check with your supplier to be sure!) More critical may be additives, special products, such as: Certain peroxides Certain pigments Additives like inhibitors, etc Reasons can be : Volume Costs of registration Competition Critical uses Lack of data

37 Identified Uses not covered? Supplier assesses the use, considers it safe and includes it in the CSA and registration Supplier considers use as not safe. Supplier to communicate to ECHA and customer. DU decides on further actions Supplier does not assess the use (not feasible, not economical, etc) and thus stops supplying the substance for that use. Go and find another supplier

38 Exposure Scenario s Describes how to use a dangerous substance so that it does not cause any harm to humans or the environment. Description of processes Conditions of safe use Risk Management Measures Made by M/I of substances Communicated to DU downstream

39 SMC producers are Formulators (DU) Obligations: Provide SDS s of your preparation for all substances in the preparation Communicate information downstream: Substances subject to authorisation or restriction Describe specific conditions for safe use Identify, apply and recommend measures to control risks Include relevant exposure scenarios form the information supplied to the DU

40 The role of EuCIA Coordination of description of identified uses Work with UP Resin Group on exposure scenarios Assist National Associations in their work for converters Work together with EuPC on non solved issues like: Recycling Help desk for converters

41 Classification and Labeling of Styrene An update of the Styrene Risk Assessment process

42 Contents The Risk Assessment process in short Environmental classification Human Health Issues Proposal HSE TC-C&L C&L SCHER SCOEL REACH Communication internal and external

43 EU Council Regulation 793/93 EU Council Regulation 793/93: The European Program on Risk Assessments of Dangerous Chemicals : All chemicals that are produced or imported in volumes, exceeding 10 tons per annum have to be risk assessed Rapporteur: HSE-UK Industry input from CEFIC Styrenics Group

44 The Risk Assessment Process DATA COLLECTION PRIORITY SETTING EFFECTS EFFECTS ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT Hazard identification Dose ( concentration) response assessment (effect) EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT Human exposure assessment (workers, consumers, general public via the environment) Environmental exposure RISK CHARACTERISATION HUMAN HEALTH Evaluation of effects data and comparison with exposure data ENVIRONMENT Evaluation of effects data and comparison with exposure data (i) No need for further information and/or testing OUTCOME OF THE RISK ASSESSMENT (ii ) At present no need for further information and/ or testing or no need for risk reduction measures (iii) Need for limiting the risks

45 Routing of the Risk Assessment Industry Interactions: CEFIC SSC Draft by National Rapporteur (UK for styrene) Unresolved issues EU Technical Meetings (Member States) Potential initiation of risk reduction (ahead of an agreed report) Occupational Exposure Recommendations Scientific Committee (Tox / Ecotox Environ.) Competent Authorities (Add Policy Decisions) Classification and Labeling (C & L) Publication (Journal and Net) Risk Reduction (Strategy & Measures) HSE-UK TC-NES TC-C&L SCHER SCOEL

46 Environmental Effects of Styrene Conclusion in 2001 Styrene is readily biodegradable Comparable substances like toluene, ethyl benzene and xylene do not accumulate in aquatic organisms Proposal in the Risk Assessment: Styrene is not classified as dangerous to the environment.

47 Present Classification of Styrene R and S-phrases: R 10: Flammable R 20: Harmful by inhalation R 36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin S 2: Keep out of reach of children S 23: Do not breath gas/fumes/vapour/spray. 1987: IARC: 2B; possible carcinogen (reconfirmed in 1992) At present no EU Classification on CMR

48 End 2005: Proposal for C&L from HSE-UK Proposal by the HSE-UK in draft Risk Assessment report: Include R37: Irritating to the respiratory tract No CMR Classification

49 2006: Proposal from Danish experts in TC C&L R48/20: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation Particular risk of hearing damage at high exposure levels Evidence based on animal testing including Margins of Safety C3; M3; R2 Carcinogenic Class 3 Mutagenic Class 3 Reprotoxic Class 2

50 December 2007 Final conclusion TC C&L After long debate and heavy lobbying from CEFIC Styrenics Group: R48/20 accepted No Carcinogenic Classification No Mutagenic Classification No final decision on Reprotoxicity Result of voting: 2 countries (S and DK) R2 (R61) 7 countries R3 (R63) 10 countries no classification; 1 country no vote

51 SCHER Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks Final judgement Risk Asessment report: No change in conclusions proposed Risk Assessment Report will be published end 2008

52 SCOEL Scientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limits Gives advice on the setting of OEL s Shall propose values for OEL s which may include: 8 hour time weighted average (TWA); short-term term exposure limits (STEL); biological limits. At Present SCOEL has put styrene on waiting list No indication when advise of SCOEL will come N.B. SCOEL s advises are non binding to member states

53 The story continues Regulation 793/93 repealed TC C&L dismissed REACH entered into force 1 st June 2007 The styrene dossier will be used in REACH Reprotoxicity issue will be subject to Evaluation under REACH (Annex XV) Time schedule: Pre-registration registration before 1 st December 2008 Registration before 30 th November 2010 Styrenics Group formed consortium under REACH

54 Communication Styrenics Group is reluctant with external communication about styrene classification as long as no official publication has been issued. Internally we can use the fact that styrene is not classified as carcinogenic and mutagenic. However: styrene has still neurotoxic effects leading to R 36/38 and R48/20 Customers can be informed on a reactive basis. Do not suggest an official position of EuCIA.

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