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EPDLA, the European Polymer Dispersion and Latex Association (Cefic Sector Group) is dedicated to promote the safe manufacture, transportation, distribution, handling and use of waterborne polymer dispersions and lattices and powders made thereof, in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry guidelines. EPDLA members are committed to Responsible CareÂ® principles and have implemented risk management measures accordingly.

Latest policies, positions and regulations

Biocides

Chemical-policy

Classification and Labelling of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT)

Chemical-policy

Environment-policy

Guideline on Poison Center Notification obligations of Annex VIII CLP Regulation

Advocacy

Environment-policy

Input on the proposal for new Nordic Ecolabelling criteria for Paint and Varnishes

Key numbers

2000 Kilotons

More than 2000 Kilotons (dry) emulsion polymers annual consumption in Europe (EU-27 + Norway + Switzerland + United Kingdom), excluding any volumes for redispersible powders

Lates news

15/07/2021

EPDLA celebrates 30 years of successful advocacy

âEPDLA is a 30-year-old success story. Its achievements have been driven by the continuous cooperation of our members, even throughout the pandemic, the intensified contacts with the downstream user associations, and the strong link and short lines we have established with Cefic colleagues in dealing with public affairs.â

About Cefic

Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, founded in 1972, is the voice of large, medium and small chemical companies across Europe, which provide 1.2 million jobs and account for approximately 15% of world chemicals production.

The voice of the water-based polymer dispersions industry