Kurita Water Industries has taken an equity stake in Cyclopure and obtained exclusive U.S. sales rights to DEXSORB for industrial and specified municipal water applications. The expanded partnership includes technical integration of DEXSORB into treatment systems and joint construction of an industrial-scale regeneration facility to process spent media and concentrate PFAS waste.
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Henkel has launched two silicone‑based anti‑fingerprint coatings, Loctite AF 8810 for plastic cover lenses and Loctite AF 8812 for glass, formulated without PFAS or fluorine ingredients. The materials are positioned for automotive display manufacturing with spray and PVD application compatibility, heat cure cycles and durability testing benchmarks reported by the company.
Evonik announced Protectosil ECO‑TRETE® ANTIGRAFFITI, a silane-based facade treatment formulated without intentionally added PFAS and promoted for residue-free graffiti removal. The product launch includes supplier and distribution details, and may have implications for regulatory compliance, supply‑chain testing, and intellectual property considerations.
A new analysis indicates that 15 major state-level environmental policies will transition to the implementation phase in 2026, targeting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other chemical classes. The regulatory shift emphasizes class-based restrictions over individual substance bans, significantly impacting supply chain compliance and product liability frameworks.
Green Seal expands its certification criteria to eliminate PFAS in paints, coatings, adhesives, and building restoration products, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable materials and chemical safety.
Hydromer collaborates with medical device manufacturers on research and development initiatives focused on PFAS-free coatings.