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What counts as C9–C14 perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs)?
Only European Union defines C9–C14 perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs) in its law. Read the definition below. You tell us if your product contains it; we never guess from its name.
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“Linear and branched perfluorocarboxylic acids of the formula CnF2n +1-C(= O)OH where n = 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13 (C9-C14 PFCAs), including their salts, and any combinations thereof;”
- Definition
- Linear and branched perfluorocarboxylic acids CnF2n+1-C(=O)OH with n = 8 to 13 (C9-C14 PFCAs), their salts and combinations
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- Defined by structure; no member list
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“Linear and branched perfluorocarboxylic acids of the formula CnF2n +1-C(= O)OH where n = 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13 (C9-C14 PFCAs), including their salts, and any combinations thereof;”
Entry 68 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Entry 68(opens in a new tab)
Rules
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Limit 25 ppb (content basis)
sum of C9-C14 PFCAs and their salts in an article; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (2)
Paragraph 2(c) does not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.
“6. Paragraph 2(c) shall not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.”
Fluoroplastics and fluoroelastomers containing perfluoroalkoxy groups (e.g. PFA coatings): limit 100 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCAs from 26 August 2024.
“From 26 August 2024, the concentration limit shall be 100 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCAs in fluoroplastics and fluoroelastomers that contain perfluoroalkoxy groups.”
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Every product in the category
In force since 25 Feb 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Feb 2023
Para 6: para 2(c) does not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.
“Shall not, from 25 February 2023, be used in, or placed on the market in: (a) another substance, as a constituent; (b) a mixture; (c) an article, except if the concentration in the substance, the mixture, or the article is below 25 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCAs and their salts or 260 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCA-related substances.”
- LimitEUC9–C14 perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs) as defined in European Union
Limit 25 ppb (content basis)
sum of C9-C14 PFCAs and their salts in an article; prohibited at or above the limit
Exemptions (2)
Paragraph 2(c) does not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.
“6. Paragraph 2(c) shall not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.”
Entry 68 para 6 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Fluoroplastics and fluoroelastomers containing perfluoroalkoxy groups (e.g. PFA coatings): limit 100 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCAs from 26 August 2024.
“From 26 August 2024, the concentration limit shall be 100 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCAs in fluoroplastics and fluoroelastomers that contain perfluoroalkoxy groups.”
Entry 68 para 10 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Jun 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02006R1907-20260622 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
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Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 25 Feb 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Feb 2023
Para 6: para 2(c) does not apply to articles placed on the market before 25 February 2023.
- Source
“Shall not, from 25 February 2023, be used in, or placed on the market in: (a) another substance, as a constituent; (b) a mixture; (c) an article, except if the concentration in the substance, the mixture, or the article is below 25 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCAs and their salts or 260 ppb for the sum of C9-C14 PFCA-related substances.”
Annex XVII entry 68 para 2 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab)
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