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PARIS, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

An independent study designed and overseen by Environmental Standards, Inc. and

conducted by Pace Analytical Services LLC found that no PFAS were identified or

found to leach into the contents of IPACKCHEM's proprietary Advanced In-Mold

Fluorinated (IMF) containers.

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"This study confirms that IPACKCHEM's Advanced IMF barrier process creates

packaging that is safe, secure and sustainable, and is a solution to PFAS

leaching from fluorinated containers.  We believe our technology and process

can help deliver the benefits of fluorinated HDPE packaging while safeguarding

public health and protecting the environment," said JP Morvan, chief executive

officer of IPACKCHEM.

In March of 2021, EPA (

https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3645660-1&h=2697947612&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.epa.gov%2Fnewsreleases%2Fepa-releases-testing-data-showing-pfas-contamination-fluorinated-containers&a=EPA

) found that certain HDPE containers posed the risk of leaching PFAS into the

contents of the containers. EPA's study confirmed that it detected eight

different PFAS from the fluorinated HDPE containers, with levels ranging from

20-50 parts per billion.

Since then, EPA (

https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3645660-1&h=3571946849&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.epa.gov%2Fsystem%2Ffiles%2Fdocuments%2F2022-03%2Fletter-to-fluorinated-hdpe-industry_03-16-22_signed.pdf&a=EPA

) has noted that fluorination processes that use fluorine gas without the

presence of oxygen can reduce the risk of PFAS formation. In addition, the FDA

(

https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3645660-1&h=3143629065&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fda.gov%2Fmedia%2F151326%2Fdownload&a=FDA

) has authorized the use of barrier technology containers for food use only

when the fluorination of the containers is done via manufacturing processes

that use nitrogen.

IPACKCHEM's proprietary Advanced IMF process uses a dilute mixture of Fluorine

in Nitrogen that reacts with only the inner surface of the container to create

a barrier to chemical migration, ensuring product integrity and purity.

The Pace Advanced IMF Container Study Findings

The independent study, a summary (

https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3645660-1&h=3340056706&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ipackchem.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2F2022-Pace-Advanced-IMF-Container-Study-Findings.pdf&a=summary

) of which was released today, was conducted by scientists at Pace Analytical

Services with the testing designed and overseen by Environmental Standards, a

specialized chemistry consultancy with significant experience in these types of

testing.

  - The study was conducted using a highly robust process with multiple

samples, an aggressive solvent and longitudinal testing over varied timeframes.

  - The study evaluated whether any of 19 target PFAS compounds(1) were found

in a methanol solvent after one to three months exposure, for the different

types of containers that were commercially available outside the United States.

  - None of the target PFAS was detected in the samples from the IPACKCHEM

Advanced IMF containers at or above the Limit of Quantification (LOQ).

The study was conducted through a contract with Steptoe & Johnson and funded by

IPACKCHEM.

"We believed it was important to subject our Advanced IMF industrial containers

to scientific testing to determine if they performed safely and consistent with

our highest standards. We are gratified by the results of that testing, which

can give users confidence that they can use our containers safely," Morvan said.

IPACKCHEM

IPACKCHEM was founded three decades ago with the mission to improve the

handling of specialty chemicals from both an environmental and safety

standpoint.  It has since grown to become a global leader in high performance

plastic packaging and now serves customers from production locations in four

continents.

At its inception, IPACKCHEM introduced innovative rigid plastic packaging

products with barrier properties to ensure the safe transportation, storage and

handling of chemicals used in crop protection, animal health, flavors &

fragrances, pharmaceuticals and laboratory applications.

IPACKCHEM's rigid barrier plastic containers meet stringent procedural quality

controls and are certified by the United Nations for transport of hazardous

goods.

IPACKCHEM's proprietary packaging solution with Advanced IMF barrier technology

is 100 percent recyclable and can also be manufactured using a high percentage

of post-consumer recycled content (up to 50%).

(1) The Study was designed to test for 19 PFAS compounds, a group that includes

the 8 PFAS compounds that were detected in the US EPA studies.

Contact:        

Claire Parker

claire@cbcommunicationsllc.com

Victor Lusvardi

victor.lusvardi@ipackchem.com

Source - IPACKCHEM