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Stockholm Convention SC-12/14 Adds UV-328 Aircraft Exemption
Stockholm ConventionStockholm Convention Conference of the PartiesGlobal
Announced
May 9, 2025
Description
At its twelfth meeting (COP-12, 28 April - 9 May 2025), the Conference of the Parties adopted decision SC-12/14 amending Part I of Annex A to add a new specific exemption for UV-328. The exemption covers: (1) water-seal tape for insulation blankets and decking on aircraft; and (2) polyurethane and polyamide adhesives, and polyurethane coatings for structural, mechanical, interior and electrical assemblies, and emergency, propulsion, environmental control, and flight control systems on aircraft. This exemption allows continued use of UV-328 in specified aircraft applications despite the substance's listing in Annex A. Compliance teams in the aerospace supply chain should review material specifications to determine if the exemption applies to their products.
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Stockholm Convention SC-12/14 Adds UV-328 Aircraft Exemption
SC-12/14: Amendment to Annex A on the listing of UV-328 The Conference of the Parties 1. Decides to amend part I of Annex A to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants to add a new specific exemption for UV-328 in the row relating to use, as follows: “Water-seal tape for insulation blankets and decking on aircraft; and polyurethane and polyamide adhesives, and polyurethane coatings, for structural, m