UL Solutions is an independent organization that has been evaluating products in the interest of public safety for over 130 years. UL Solutions staff are involved in many aspects of the wire and cable industry and have worked with code authorities, manufacturers and various technical committees to develop safety Standards for wire and cable.
This presentation will cover the background of PFAS, various local, state, and country regulations, and the testing and certification requirements for compounds used as insulation and jacket materials in wire and cable. The update will include information concerning the chemical composition of Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), common uses of the substance, PFAS Regulations in Europe, PFAS Regulations in the US, various PFAS bans, PFAS Testing Strategies and test capabilities for PFAS and Fluorine at UL.
