Our Position on REACH

REACH is a new European Community regulation on chemicals and their safe use. It stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical substances and was introduced to streamline and improve the former legislative framework on chemicals in the European Union (EU). REACH places greater responsibility on industry to manage the risks that chemicals may pose to health and the environment. The new law went into effect on 1 June 2007. The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) is responsible for managing REACH implementation across the EU. Detailed information on REACH legislation can be found on the ECHA website (http://echa.europa.eu/reach_en.asp).

Americas Styrenics is well-informed of the developments in the REACH legislation and is prepared to meet its REACH obligations. We have inventoried the products we manufacture and the substances that are used in their formulations which may be subject to REACH legislation. Polystyrene resins are polymers which are exempt from REACH legislation; the only substance manufactured by Americas Styrenics impacted by REACH legislation is Styrene Monomer (CAS RN: 100-42-5).

Americas Styrenics has appointed Harlan Laboratories Ltd., UK as the "Only Representative" or "OR" to manage all REACH compliance activities associated with Styrene Monomer. Our OR has pre-registered Styrene Monomer and expects to complete registration in accordance with the registration deadline.

Please contact Sonia Razzaque, Product Steward Specialist, at strazzaque@amstyrenics.com for additional information on REACH compliance at Americas Styrenics.