Micro Powders, Inc. announced it will exit the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) market by the end of 2025. In its announcements it said this move affirms “its commitment to providing additive technology that aligns with company values and conforms to global environmental, health, and safety regulations.”
Micro Powder notes that over the past several years, it has developed a portfolio of PTFE-free replacement products based on nanocomposite technology that perform as well or even better than their PTFE-containing counterparts, oftentimes at a lower cost.
“We developed our advanced nanocomposite technology in 2019 and now offer the largest portfolio of industry-leading PTFE replacement additives that allow our customers to remove PFAS based materials from their formulas,” said Gary Strauss, president, Micro Powders. “We understand how important it is for formulators to quickly pivot to the right additives that address developing regulatory challenges without sacrificing the performance of their coatings.”