The newly developed additive Ceridust 8170® M is REACH compliant and ensures a lower energy usage compared to PTFE containing products.
In order to address the
growing concerns around the impact of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl) substances on human health and the environment and the consequently rising demand for PTFE alternatives, Clariant has launched the new PFAS/PTFE-free Ceridust® 8170 M agent with texturing effects specifically developed for architectural powder coatings.
Global regulations are now increasingly targeting PFAS-related compounds. As a matter of fact, the European Union is developing legislations to
further restrict or ban PFAS products, the Japanese environment agency has approved a ban on the manufacture, import and use of 56 PFOA- related compounds and the Environment Protection Agency of the United States of America is going to designate PFOAs and PFOS as hazardous substances. Furthermore, Green Seal will prohibit PFAS in its certified paints and coatings.
Ceridust 8170 M provides then a valid alternative, as it is suitable for both dark and light colours with no extrudate swelling, allowing to also adjust gloss and texturing levels. As a matter of fact, the new additive can then be employed to formulate paints and coatings for window frames, fence surfaces and furniture as well as bicycle rims and several other industrial products. It is also compliant with the REACH legislation of the European Union and can help to lower energy consumption during the extrusion process.
“As a sustainability front-runner, Clariant is taking a proactive, pro-safety and pro-environment approach to help customers navigate this uncertain and fast-moving landscape. With Ceridust 8170 M, the challenge was to create a product for texturing effects in powder coatings that was PTFE-free and that offered equal performance to PTFE-containing predecessors. As PTFE-free additives will soon be a major business imperative, we’re proud to have developed this leading alternative for Architectural Powder Coatings,” has stated Simon Bodendorfer, the technical business development manager of Clariant.