Fujifilm forced to discontinue Velvia 100 in the United States by the Environmental Protection Agency

Fujifilm announced that because of systems Created by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you will no longer be able to sell the Fujichome Velvia 100 in the United States.

in note on your website We’ve seen before Yahoo FinanceFujifilm says that under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), it can no longer sell the film in the United States due to a banned chemical: Phenol, isopropyl phosphate (3:1).

On March 8, 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) terminated a rule relating to the chemical phenol, isopropyl phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)) (CASRN 68937-41-7) under the Toxic Substances Control Act. . . (TSCA), which prohibits the processing and distribution in commerce, including sales, of chemicals and products containing them. The EPA also issued a compliance policy on the same day stating that it will not place a ban on processing and distribution until September 5, 2021.

A small amount (less than 0.0003%) of PIP (3:1) is contained within the layers of FUJICHROME Velvia 100 Professional film. Fujifilm believes that the effects of PIP (3:1) in FUJICHROME Velvia 100 Professional Films do not represent an environmental hazard.

As the world’s leading imaging company, Fujifilm is committed to operating sustainably and complying with all state regulations. As such, Fujifilm will cease production of professional FUJICHROME Velvia 100 in the United States immediately (July 6, 2021).

Fujifilm says any photographer who has purchased professional Fujichrome Velvia film should read this safety data sheet carefully.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, phenol, isopropyl phosphate (3:1) is widely used for its flame retardant and lubricant properties and has been used in the manufacture of rubber, foam, cotton, and cutting oils, as well as in electronic equipment such as video display of driving cables, casting resins, adhesives, and engineering thermoplastics.

While the EPA does not intend to impose its ban on phenol and isopropyl phosphate (3:1) until September 5, Fujifilm has stated that it takes environmental safety and sustainability very seriously and, therefore, will stop producing Velvia 100 Professional film in the United States. United States of America. Countries as of July 6, 2021.

Fujifilm marketed Velvia 100 film as a “bright color” and “ultra-saturated,” as well as ultra-fine granules and strong push-and-pull resistance.

the weather Filvia 50 It is currently still in production and does not appear to be banned; It appears to contain no phenol, isopropyl phosphate (3:1). Currently on hold.