Knowledge Foundation - DuPont
Knowledge Foundation - DuPont
Knowledge Foundation - DuPont
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<strong>DuPont</strong> Capstone ® Repellents and Surfactants <strong>Knowledge</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> Summary<br />
Product<br />
Composition<br />
Product<br />
Hazards<br />
Exposure<br />
Assessment<br />
Risk<br />
Assessment<br />
<strong>DuPont</strong> Capstone ® repellent and<br />
surfactant products are based on<br />
sustainable short-chain technology * ,<br />
made with raw materials comprised<br />
of six fluorinated carbon functionality<br />
or shorter.<br />
Residual raw materials and byproducts<br />
have been minimized using<br />
patented technology.<br />
<strong>DuPont</strong> manufacturing facilities<br />
are ISO 9001-2008 and ISO14001<br />
certified.<br />
A comprehensive toxicology<br />
database on products, raw<br />
material(s) and degradation<br />
product(s) provides a knowledge<br />
foundation to show that <strong>DuPont</strong> <br />
Capstone ® repellent and surfactant<br />
products are safe for workers,<br />
consumers and the environment.<br />
<strong>DuPont</strong> Capstone ® repellent and<br />
surfactant products, raw material<br />
alcohol and perfluorohexanoate<br />
degradation product have rapid<br />
bioelimination/clearance.<br />
For specific product hazard<br />
information, see the product M/SDS.<br />
<strong>DuPont</strong> Capstone ® repellent<br />
and surfactant products are safe<br />
for workers, consumers and<br />
the environment when used as<br />
intended.<br />
A comprehensive evaluation of the<br />
toxicology and potential exposure<br />
for products, raw materials, and<br />
degradation products provides<br />
a knowledge foundation for<br />
exposure assessment and risk<br />
characterization.<br />
Environmental Profile<br />
Chemical Management<br />
Studies to date show that<br />
<strong>DuPont</strong> Capstone ® surfactant and<br />
repellent products have favorable*<br />
environmental characteristics and<br />
are safe for the environment when<br />
used as intended.<br />
Degradation products are not<br />
expected to be harmful to human<br />
health or the environment at relevant<br />
environmental concentrations, are<br />
rapidly eliminated/cleared and are<br />
not bioaccumlative.<br />
<strong>DuPont</strong> Capstone ® repellent and<br />
surfactant products are listed on<br />
global regulatory inventories.<br />
We will work with customers<br />
regarding study data to qualify for<br />
specific labeling criteria and to<br />
assure proper handling, use and<br />
disposal.<br />
Safe storage, handling, use and<br />
disposal of <strong>DuPont</strong> Capstone ®<br />
repellent and surfactant products<br />
guidance is given in technical<br />
bulletins and product safety data<br />
sheets.<br />
* Short-chain molecules that can not break down to PFOA in the environment. <strong>DuPont</strong> Capstone ® repellent and surfactant<br />
products meet the goals of the U.S. EPA 2010/15 PFOA Stewardship Program.<br />
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