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Polymers & Resins
Taiwan’s GRST Unveils PFAS-Free Binder for Li-ion Batteries, Enabling Existing Line Compatibility and Aqueous Recycling
GRST Taiwan Overview GRST has introduced a PFAS-free binder material for lithium-ion batteries that ensures compatibility with existing NMP-based production lines and facilitates aqueous recycling. This non-fluorinated, water-soluble bin... -
Polymers & Resins
PFAS-Free Coatings for Food Contact Applications Address Stricter Regulations and Consumer Demand
Cork Industries USA Overview Cork Industries has launched innovative PFAS-free coating solutions for food contact applications, fully complying with existing PFAS regulations without compromising water, oil repellency, or barrier perform... -
Polymers & Resins
EU’s Stricter PPWR and PFAS Regulations Present New Challenges and Innovation Opportunities for Food Packaging Industry
FoodNavigator UK Overview The European Union's tightened Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and restrictions on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are significantly impacting the food packaging industry. Companies fa... -
Polymers & Resins
Omniseal Solutions Unveils Advanced Polymer Sealing for Life Science Equipment, Addressing Miniaturization, Wear Control, and PFAS Regulation Challenges
AZoM USA Overview Omniseal Solutions has developed advanced polymer sealing solutions for life science equipment, tackling critical challenges in miniaturization, wear control, and evolving PFAS regulations. Leveraging high-performance m... -
Polymers & Resins
Fraunhofer ILT and IWM Develop Laser-Based Manufacturing Process for PFAS-Free Coatings, Achieving Reduced Friction and Enhanced Wear Resistance
Home of Welding Germany Overview Researchers at Fraunhofer ILT and IWM in Germany have developed an innovative laser-based manufacturing process for PFAS-free coatings. This technology applies diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings to polyme... -
Polymers & Resins
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Introduces PFAS-Free Ketron™ CR-S PEEK Grade for Static Cryogenic Applications
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Japan Overview Mitsubishi Chemical Group has launched Ketron™ CR-S PEEK, a PFAS-free PEEK (polyether ether ketone) grade specifically designed for static sealing applications in extreme cryogenic environments (-... -
Polymers & Resins
European PFAS Regulations Drive Surging Demand for Silicone and Bio-Based Barrier Alternatives, Impacting Food Packaging
DataM Intelligence Europe Overview Stricter PFAS regulations in Europe are rapidly expanding the market for alternative materials like silicone-based coatings and bio-based barrier technologies. The European Chemicals Agency supported an... -
Polymers & Resins
PFAS-Free Coatings Market Surges with New Regulations, Driving Innovation in Silicone, Plant-Based Morro™, and Plasma Technologies
DataM Intelligence USA Overview The PFAS-free coatings market is experiencing rapid expansion driven by stringent global regulations, with silicone emerging as a leading commercial alternative to fluoropolymer coatings. Key innovations i... -
Polymers & Resins
US EPA Proposes Rule to Rescind Regulatory Decisions for Specific PFAS Compounds Including PFHxS, PFNA, and GenX Chemicals
US EPA USA Overview The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a rule to withdraw prior regulatory determinations and associated regulations concerning PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX chemicals), and hazard index mixtures of ... -
Polymers & Resins
US EPA Proposes Rule to Extend PFOA and PFOS Drinking Water Compliance Deadlines by Up to Two Years
US EPA USA Overview The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a rule that would allow public drinking water systems to apply for an extension of up to two years (until 2031) to comply with federal maximum contaminant le...