PFAS Declaration | Ellis Patents Emperor & Vulcan Cable Cleats
Published 06 Jun 2023
PFAS Free Cable Cleats
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) can be found in numerous types of building products including wires and cable products due to their desirable functions such as weatherproofing, corrosion prevention, and stain resistance. However, their utility comes at a cost to health and the environment and so it is important for end users to be aware of the contents and raw materials in their products.
Ellis have released a statement to clarify that their cable cleats do not contain any PFAS or any other fluorinated substances:
“As formulated, the Ellis Emperor and Vulcan+ cable cleat do not contain any PFAS. Furthermore, we do not intentionally add any and to the best of our knowledge, the raw materials we use in these products do not contain PFAS, or any other fluorinated substances.”
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Ellis Patents Vulcan Cable Cleats |
Ellis Patents Emperor Cable Cleats |
PFas dangers & concerns
PFAS are a large class of thousands of synthetic chemicals that are used throughout society. However, they are increasingly detected as environmental pollutants and some are linked to negative effects on human health.
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances have been recognized by various authorities as so-called “forever chemicals.” The strong fluorine-carbon bond results in products that do not readily degrade in nature, meaning that these substances become more environmentally persistent over time.
The behaviour of PFAS in the environment means that they tend to pollute groundwater and drinking water, which is difficult and costly to remediate. Certain PFAS are known to accumulate in people, animals and plants and cause toxic effects.
THORNE & DERRICK
Thorne & Derrick are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing businesses involved in cabling, jointing, substation, earthing, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and EHV. Supplying a complete range of power cable accessories to support the installation and maintenance of low/medium and high voltage power systems:
- Slip-on Cable Terminations
- Cold-shrink Cable Terminations
- Heat-shrink Cable Terminations
- Cable Joints – Heat & Cold-shrink
- Separable Connectors (Euromold)
- Surge Arresters & Switchgear/Transformer Bushings
Key Product Categories: Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV
