Several thousand chemical substances of the PFAS group are to be banned. To stay competitive, industry must identify substitute materials for polymeric per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at an early stage. The aim of this new collaborative project is to compile and evaluate the relevant state of the art and science in the context of PFAS substitution for polymers using selected requirement profiles, materials and applications as examples. The project is open to partners from industry and business.
PFAS polymers have found their way into many applications and industrial products, machinery and equipment due to their resistance under extreme conditions and their unique property portfolio and are almost ubiquitous today. In the context of plastic, elastomer and rubber applications, PFAS polymers are used, for example, in seals, cables and coatings. However, due to their high resistance, PFASs are bioaccumulative and can pose a risk to the environment. In addition, they are suspected of being responsible for health hazards.