Fluorine-free into the future - environmentally friendly non-stick coating replaces per- and polyfluorinated chemicals (PFAS) on everyday products

  • Date 2023-11-10

Whether it is pans, cutlery or packaging, per- and polyfluorinated chemicals (PFAS) have been used for coating in a wide variety of everyday products and processes for many years. Due to known risks of these substances to humans and the environment, at least a partial ban on the production and use of PFAS is expected to be implemented soon. The use of comparable alternatives is therefore essential for numerous companies. Fraunhofer IFAM specializes in fluorine-free coatings and has developed the PLASLON® technology, a PFAS-free non-stick coating that meets the required property profile and can replace the existing technology with immediate effect.

Source: Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM, Press Release, October 12, 2023
https://www.ifam.fraunhofer.de/en/Press_Releases/PLASLON-non-stick-coating.html