Response to PFAS regulations and review of PFAS-free initiatives and related research themes
First written in FY2023. 2 of 3 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「We have recently succeeded in making the photoacid generator and water-repellent polymer used as ArF immersion lithography resist materials PFAS-free.」
Regarding PFAS-free conversion, development of the photoacid generator and water-repellent polymer used in ArF immersion lithography resist materials was successfully completed, and the results were presented at an international academic conference. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「We established a cross-functional internal project team and submitted fair public comments on existing products. We will continue to pursue the substitution of non-PFAS compounds and materials and the review of research themes related to PFAS.」
In response to the proposed European restrictions on PFAS, the cross-functional internal project progressed through the submission of public comments, and the company continues to pursue the substitution of non-PFAS materials and the review of research themes. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「We have established a cross-functional internal project team and will urgently proceed not only with submitting fair public comments on existing products, but also with replacing them with non-PFAS compounds and materials and reviewing research themes related to PFAS.」
In response to the proposed European restrictions on PFAS, the company began work on a cross-functional internal project, public comments, substitution with non-PFAS compounds and materials, and a review of research themes.