OECD Publishes Synthesis Report On Understanding Fluoropolymers And Their Life Cycle

On November 14, 2025, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a report entitled Synthesis Report on Understanding Fluoropolymers and Their Life Cycle. The report provides a synthesis of the global fluoropolymer market, exploring the identities and life cycles of fluoropolymers, the presence of other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in commercial products, their degradation through processing, use, and end-of-life treatment, as well as their environmental release and occurrences. The report identifies specific gaps in knowledge and data, discussing them in detail. The report highlights the following insights:

• Data regarding fluoropolymers is scattered across a variety of sources covering long time periods, including international, national, and local regulatory documents, scientific literature spanning multiple disciplines, technical handbooks, and company-specific documents. Establishing a centralized knowledge and