Clariant to Launch PTFE-free Texturing Agent for Powder Coatings
Rising concerns about the impact of PFAS on human health and the environment have led to a growing demand for PTFE alternatives. As part of this trend, Clariant has launched a PFAS/PTFE-free agent with texturing effects for Architectural Powder Coatings that complies with the European Union’s REACH legislation.
The new additive delivers excellent performance in dark and light colors with no extrudate swelling, and with the ability for gloss and texturing levels to be adjusted. It can also help to lower energy consumption during the extrusion process.
Clariant’s “Coatings Innovation Center” is newly open for business and ready to engage with customers in collaborative projects. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, it is supporting high-performance and sustainable development for North America’s paints and coatings applications including with those with the new PFAS/PTFE-free agent that can be tested at this facility.